1. Introduction to Exchange Server 2003
Get an overview of how Exchange Server components interact to provide a
stable, reliable messaging environment. Explore the various technologies
involved in implementing and maintaining an Exchange Server messaging
environment, and get an introduction to many of the topics covered in detail
throughout the course.
- Introduction to the Exchange Server 2003 Architecture
- Exchange Clients Overview
- Discussion: Introduction to Exchange Server 2003
2. Installing Exchange Server 2003
- Preparing to Install Exchange Server 2003
- Exchange Server 2003 Installation Tasks
- Exploring the Exchange Management Tools
3. Securing Exchange Server 2003
Learn to reduce the attack surface on the Exchange servers by using Security
templates and the Security Configuration Wizard, protect against unsolicited
commercial e-mail (spam), and set appropriate administrative permissions.
- Reducing the Server Attack Surface
- Maintaining Message Hygiene
- Configuring Administrative Permissions
4. Managing Recipients
Examine Exchange Server recipients and the messaging capabilities of various
Active Directory directory service groups. Learn to manage mailboxes and
mail-enabled groups and to create, delete, and modify users and contacts.
- Managing Exchange Recipients
- Managing Mailboxes
- Managing Mail-Enabled Groups
5. Managing Active Directory Integration
Examine the relationship between Active Directory and an Exchange Server 2003
organization, including how Exchange servers communicate with and depend on
Active Directory information. Also, learn to perform Active Directory tasks that
directly influence Exchange Server configuration.
- 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
6. Managing Public Folders
- Managing Public Folder Data
- Managing Access to Public Folders
- Managing Public Folder Replication
- Configuring Full-Text Indexing
7. Implementing Outlook Web Access
Learn best practices for configuring Outlook Web Access (OWA) and guidelines
for properly securing a remote web access infrastructure.
- Introducing OWA
- Securing OWA
8. Implementing a Front-End/Back-End Exchange Server Topology
Examine the Internet protocols that you can use to access Exchange Server,
and explore the concepts and tasks involved. Learn 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.
- 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
9. Managing Client Connections to Exchange Server 2003
Examine client configuration and connectivity concepts, and learn the common
tasks associated with configuring and customizing Outlook 2003, configuring
connectivity for Exchange server clients, and understanding the mobility
features of Exchange Server 2003.
- Selecting an Exchange Server 2003 Client
- Connecting to Exchange Server 2003
- Using S/MIME to Secure E-Mail Content
- Managing Mobile Services
10. Managing Message Routing
Learn the concepts and tasks involved in configuring routing in an Exchange
Server organization and managing connectivity to the Internet.
Configure the SMTP virtual servers and SMTP connectors.
- 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
11. Managing Data Storage and Hardware Resources
Examine how Exchange Server 2003 stores data and what storage technologies it
uses and learn to manage data storage, disk space, and hardware upgrades.
- Managing Stores and Storage Groups
- Understanding Exchange Server Data Storage
- Managing Disk Space
- Optimizing Hardware Resources
12. Planning for and Recovering from Disasters
Learn to create a disaster recovery plan and perform a backup and a restore
for Exchange Server 2003.
- 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
13. Performing Preventive Maintenance
- Performing Daily Exchange Server 2003 Maintenance
- Performing Scheduled Exchange Server 2003 Maintenance
- Performing On-Demand Exchange Server 2003 Maintenance
- Discussion: Performing Preventive Maintenance
14. Migrating Users from Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange Server 2003
Learn 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.
- Identifying a Migration Strategy
- Performing Pre-Migration Steps
- Migrating Exchange Server Data
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