Exchange Server 2003 Course Outline
Video 1
Exchange 2003 Overview
This video focuses on getting Active Directory installed and configured properly on the network, because it’s critical to Exchange Server to have both Active Directory and DNS working correctly. We will also discuss requirements, recommendations, and best practices.
* Take Control of Your E-mail
* Share Information with Other Users
* Data – Centralized Location
Video 2
Exchange Server User Management
In this video, we will look at new installation procedures and what’s different with Exchange 2003. We’ll also get comfortable with tools used to manage Exchange Server, creation of mailboxes and user accounts, and some advanced features.
* Exchange Server Tools
* System Manager Overview
* Exchange Server Native Mode
* AD Users and Computers Overview
* Mailbox Enable an Existing User Account
* Mailbox Enable a New User Account
* Mail Enable a User Account
* Mail Enable a Group
* Setup a Contact in AD
* Additional E-mail Addresses to a User Account
* Setup Individual Mailbox Storage Limits
* Forward E-mail to outside E-mail Addresses
Video 3
Outlook E-mail and Collaboration – Part 1
We’ll look at the client side of email – Outlook 2003. We’ll discuss options, setting, configuration, and backup, as well as some more advanced topics.
* E-mail Choices
* POP3 Configuration in Outlook
* PST File Settings
* Backing up Outlook
* Exchange Mailbox Configuration
* Import/Export a PST file into a Mailbox
* Global Address List
Video 4
Outlook E-mail and Collaboration – Part 2
* Sharing Outlook Objects
* Outlook Permissions
* Delegating Control of Outlook Objects
* Assigning Permissions in AD
* Group Mailbox Setup
* Outlook Profiles
Video 5
Internet Gateway Setup
This video will demonstrate how to get the internet gateway up and running, in order to send email in and out. This is one of the most critical videos, because without it our email would not be working as we need it to.
* Requirements to Send E-mail
* NAT Server Installation
* Domain Name Registration
* MX Records (DNS)
* Adding Alternate E-mail Addresses (Recipient Policy)
* SMTP Properties
* Port Forwarding on Linksys Router
Video 6
Setting UP SMTP Relay Server
A look at SMTP Virtual Servers. How to set-up an SMTP Server, why you would want to use one, and how to make it a great, secure tool.
* SMTP Virtual Servers
* SMTP Settings
* Creating a New SMTP Server
* Postmaster Account
* SMTP Relay Overview
* SMTP Relay Setup
* GFI Mail Essentials
Video 7
Outlook Web Access (OWA) – Remote E-mail
This video discusses how to use OWA to access email from a remote web connection and how to use it in your organization. We’ll talk about how it works, configurations, connections, and how to secure it.
* OWA Overview
* Local Connection
* Connecting over the Internet
* DNS and NAT Settings
* Secure OWA with SSL Certificate
* Linksys Router
Video 8
Remote Access to E-mail
Using OWA you must have a web connection to access your email. This video will discuss alternatives to accessing your email without a web connection.
* POP3
* IMAP4
* VPN Server Setup
* VPN Client Setup
* Outlook over a VPN Connection
* Offline Mail
* Outlook Mobile Access (OMA)
Video 9
Information Store Management
We will discuss what storage groups and data stores are and the benefits to your company. Also, we’ll discuss how to create new ones, manage them, and move them.
* Overview of Storage Groups and Data Stores
* Create Additional Storage Groups
* Create Additional Mailbox Stores
* Manage Settings on Your Mailbox Stores
* Set Individual Mailbox Storage Limits
* Move Mailboxes
* Enable Full Text Indexing
Video 10
Public Folders
Public folders can be confusing to people, so in this video we will discuss what you can do with them and the best uses – how you can take advantage of them. We’ll discuss the correct way to plan and design public folders.
* Design and Planning
* Default Public Folder
* Public Folder Creation
* Mail-Enabled Public Folders
* Additional Public Folder Trees
Video 11
Exchange Server Management
In this video, we discuss some important components of Exchange 2003. We’ll talk about message settings, mailbox management, policies, and how to monitor Exchange 2003 to make sure it’s running properly.
* Global Settings
* Mailbox Manager
* System Policies
* Monitoring
Video 12
Groups and Address Lists
We will take a look at groups and address lists in this video. We’ll talk about the types and settings of groups, and differentiating between them. Also, I’ll show you how to create and manage address lists in Exchange 2003.
* Groups: Security, Distribution, Query Based Distribution Groups
* Address Lists: Global Address List (GAL), Custom Address List, Offline Address List
Video 13
Security in Exchange 2003
Although we have already discussed several security measures, in this video we’ll cover general solutions and concepts so you can make sure your server is secure.
* Server Lockdown
* Anti-Virus Solution
* Administrative Groups
* Permissions
Video 14
Disaster Recovery
This is one the most important skills to know as an Exchange and Network admin. We will discuss planning and backup, and take you through different restore scenarios to help you feel more at ease with disaster recovery. Also, we’ll discuss Recovery Storage Group, a new feature in Exchange 2003.
* Disaster Recovery Tips
* General Backup Information
* Types of Backup
* What to Backup
* Restore Scenarios
* Recovery Storage Group
* ExMerge
Video 15
Routing Groups and Routing Group Connectors
We’ll explore how to deploy routing groups for multiple size companies. If the companies have Exchange Servers in multiple locations, using routing groups is beneficial because it allows you to control the connection between the multiple servers.
* Routing Groups
* Routing Group Connectors
* Routing Group Master
* Bridgehead Servers
Here is what you get....
15 videos (Over 15 Hours) will be provided in High-Quality AVI & WMV format. In other words, you get perfect quality and replication of your instructor's screens. An easy-to-use table of contents allows you to navigate to key areas you wish to focus on.
15 iPod video files to watch Train Signal on the go! A popular request amongst our students who wish to study while they commute (i.e., train). These 320x240 .m4v files are compressed versions of the original course, and play on any iPod that supports video. Also great for reviewing and refreshing your mind "on the job."
15 MP3 Files to listen to Train Signal on the go. Some of our students have requested this option. People would like to be able to listen in their car or while working out. Can be burnt to a CD or copied to portable device. Great supplemental training to the videos.
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