Module 1: Introduction to Exchange Server 2003

This module provides an overview of how Exchange Server components interact to provide a stable, reliable messaging environment. This module provides an introduction to many of the topics covered in detail in later modules in the course.

Lessons

·         Introduction to the Exchange Server 2003 Architecture

·         Exchange Clients Overview

·         Discussion: Introduction to Exchange Server 2003

Module 2: Installing Exchange Server 2003

This module explains how to plan for an installation of Exchange Server 2003, and how to install Exchange Server 2003. The module also explains how to install and use Exchange Server management utilities.

Lessons

·         Preparing to Install Exchange Server 2003

·         Exchange Server 2003 Installation Tasks

·         Exploring the Exchange Management Tools

Lab : Installing the Exchange System Manager

Module 3: Securing Exchange Server 2003

This module explains how to secure the server running Exchange Server 2003. This involves reducing the attack surface on the Exchange servers by using Security templates and the Security Configuration Wizard, protecting against unsolicited commercial e-mail (spam), and setting appropriate administrative permissions.

Lessons

·         Reducing the Server Attack Surface

·         Maintaining Message Hygiene

·         Configuring Administrative Permissions

Lab : Securing Exchange Server 2003

Module 4: Managing Recipients

This module describes Exchange Server recipients and explains the messaging capabilities of various Active Directory directory service groups. It then teaches how to manage mailboxes and mail-enabled groups and how to create, delete, and modify users and contacts.

Lessons

·         Managing Exchange Recipients

·         Managing Mailboxes

·         Managing Mail-Enabled Groups

Lab : Managing Recipients

Module 5: Managing Active Directory Integration

This module explains the relationship between Active Directory and an Exchange Server 2003 organization. Topics discussed include how Exchange servers communicate with and depend on Active Directory information. The module also explains how to perform Active Directory tasks that directly influence Exchange Server configuration.

Lessons

·         Understanding the Integration of Exchange and Active Directory

·         Configuring Exchange Server Communications with

      Active Directory

·         Configuring Recipient Policies and the Recipient Update Service

·         Managing Address Lists

Lab : Managing Active Directory Integration

Module 6: Managing Public Folders

This module explains how to manage public folders. Managing public folders involves managing public folder data and network access to public folders.

Lessons

·         Managing Public Folder Data

·         Managing Access to Public Folders

·         Managing Public Folder Replication

·         Configuring Full-Text Indexing

Lab : Managing Public Folders

Module 7: Implementing Outlook Web Access

The module describes how to successfully implement Outlook Web Access. Topics discussed include best practices for configuring Outlook Web Access and guidelines for properly securing a remote Web access infrastructure.

Lessons

·         Introducing Outlook Web Access

·         Securing Outlook Web Access

Lab : Implementing Outlook Web Access

Module 8: Implementing a Front-End/Back-End Exchange Server Topology

This module introduces the Internet protocols that you can use to access Exchange Server. It explains the concepts and tasks that are involved in implementing and managing remote user access to Exchange Server by using Internet protocols. It also explains how to implement and secure front-end and back-end Exchange servers that can be used to access user data from remote locations through secure connections.

Lessons

·         Introducing Front-End and Back-End Servers

·         Implementing a Front-End and Back-End Server Topology

·         Securing a Front-End and Back-End Server Topology

·         Discussion: Implementing a Front-End/Back-End Exchange Server

      Topology

Module 9: Managing Client Connections to Exchange Server 2003

This module introduces client configuration and connectivity concepts. It also demonstrates the common tasks that are associated with configuring and customizing Outlook 2003, configuring connectivity for Exchange server clients, and understanding the mobility features of Exchange Server 2003.

Lessons

·         Selecting an Exchange Server 2003 Client

·         Connecting to Exchange Server 2003

·         Using S/MIME to Secure E-Mail Content

·         Managing Mobile Services

Lab : Managing Client Connections to Exchange Server 2003

Module 10: Managing Message Routing

This module explains the concepts and tasks that are involved in configuring routing in an Exchange Server organization and managing connectivity to the Internet. The module focuses on how to configure the SMTP virtual servers and SMTP connectors.

Lessons

·         Understanding Exchange Server Message Flow

·         Configuring SMTP Virtual Servers

·         Understanding Message Routing in Exchange Server

·         Configuring Routing in an Exchange Server Organization

·         Exploring Link State Information

Lab : Managing Message Routing

Module 11: Managing Data Storage and Hardware Resources

This module explains how Exchange Server 2003 stores data and what storage technologies it uses. The module also explains how to manage data storage, disk space, and hardware upgrades.

Lessons

·         Managing Stores and Storage Groups

·         Understanding Exchange Server Data Storage

·         Managing Disk Space

·         Optimizing Hardware Resources

Lab : Managing Data Storage and Hardware Resources

Module 12: Planning for and Recovering from Disasters

This module discusses how to create a disaster recovery plan and how to perform a backup and a restore for Exchange Server 2003.

Lessons

·         Planning for Disaster Recovery

·         Backing Up Exchange Server 2003

·         Restoring Exchange Server 2003 Data

·         Restoring Exchange Server 2003 Servers

·         Discussion: Planning for and Recovering from Disasters

Module 13: Performing Preventive Maintenance

This module teaches how to conduct daily, scheduled, and on-demand Exchange Server maintenance tasks.

Lessons

·         Performing Daily Exchange Server 2003 Maintenance

·         Performing Scheduled Exchange Server 2003 Maintenance

·         Performing On-Demand Exchange Server 2003 Maintenance

·         Discussion: Performing Preventive Maintenance

Module 14: Migrating Users from Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange Server 2003

This module describes how to migrate the Exchange Server 5.5 messaging system of a company running a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 domain into the Exchange Server 2003 messaging system of another company running Windows Server 2003 and Active Directory.

Lessons

·         Identifying a Migration Strategy

·         Performing Pre-Migration Steps

·         Migrating Exchange Server Data

Lab : Lab A: Performing an Inter-Organization Migration

Lab : Lab B: Performing an Intra-Organization Migration