Course in Ms -Exchange Server - 2003

Course Outline
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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