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Microsoft Course 1572 - Implementing & Managing Microsoft Exchange 2000 — A 5-Day Course

Course Synopsis

The goal of this Exchange Server 2000 training course is to teach students the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and administer Microsoft Exchange 2000. This course also provides prerequisite knowledge and skills required for Course 1573, Designing Microsoft Exchange 2000 for the Enterprise, and Course 2355, Upgrading Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 to Microsoft Exchange 2000.

Course Objectives

On completion of this Exchange Server 2000 training course, delegates should be able to:

  • Install Exchange 2000.
  • Create and manage Storage Groups, Mailbox Stores, and Public Folder Stores.
  • Create and manage public folders, users, contacts, and distribution lists.
  • Configure full-text indexing.
  • Create and apply mailbox store and public folder store Policies.
  • Create a Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) Connector to the Internet.
  • Create and connect Exchange Routing Groups.
  • Configure Microsoft Outlook ® Web Access.
  • Install and configure Instant Messaging.
  • Implement and configure Exchange 2000 Conferencing Server.
  • Monitor and tune Exchange 2000 performance.
  • Backup Exchange 2000 data and restore Exchange 2000 after a disaster.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for IT professionals who will administer Exchange 2000 organizations. Candidates for this course operate in medium to very large computing environments that typically have multiple physical locations, mixed client connection protocols, and internet messaging connectivity.

Course Prerequisites

Delegates attending this Exchange 2000 training course, are expected to have:

  • A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows ® 2000.
  • Completed Course 1560, Updating Support Skills from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000, or Course 2154, Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services, or equivalent working knowledge.
  • Working knowledge of Networking, including Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Domain Name System (DNS), and Internet Information Services (IIS).
  • Working knowledge of Internet protocols, including Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3) or Internet Message Access Protocol version 4 (IMAP4), SMTP, Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), and Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP).
  • Knowledge of Exchange Server 5.5 is beneficial but not essential.

Certification

This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam:

  • 70-224 - Installing, Configuring and Administering MS Exchange 2000 Server

Course Materials

The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.

The following software is provided for use in the classroom:

  • Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Evaluation Edition
  • Microsoft Exchange 2000 Conferencing Server Evaluation Edition
  • Microsoft Outlook 2000 Evaluation Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Outline Course Contents

Introduction to Microsoft Exchange 2000

Take a closer look: Download Sample Module 1 (Portable Document Format, 1.62 MB).

  • Exchange 2000 Product Offerings
  • Integration with Windows 2000
  • Administrative Capabilities
  • Message Routing Capabilities
  • User Capabilities
  • Developer Capabilities

Installing Microsoft Exchange 2000

  • Exchange and Windows 2000
  • Preparing to Install Exchange 2000
  • Installing Exchange 2000
  • Default File Locations and Share-Point Permissions
  • Troubleshooting Installation Options

Administering Microsoft Exchange 2000

  • Introduction to Administrative Utilities
  • Introduction to Exchange System Manager
  • Managing Administrative Security
  • Creating and Configuring Administrative Groups
  • Using Exchange 2000 System Policies
  • Administering Exchange 2000 Address Lists

Creating and Managing Storage Groups and Stores

  • Storage Groups
  • ESE Features of Exchange 2000
  • Creating Storage Groups
  • Creating Stores
  • Managing Storage Groups and Stores

Creating and Managing Recipient Objects

  • Creating Recipient Objects
  • Configuring Recipient Objects
  • Managing Recipient Objects
  • Making Bulk Changes to the Directory
  • Configuring Policies

Creating and Managing Public Folders

Take a closer look: Download Sample Module 6 (Portable Document Format, 1.05 MB).

  • Introduction to Public Folders
  • Configuring Public Folder Permissions
  • Managing Public Folder Replication
  • Replicating Public Folders
  • Setting Public Store Policies

SMTP in Microsoft Exchange 2000

  • Introduction to SMTP
  • Configuring multiple SMTP Domain Names
  • Configuring an SMTP virtual server
  • Configuring an SMTP connector
  • Troubleshooting SMTP connectivity

Message Routing in Microsoft Exchange 2000

  • Message Routing and Routing Groups
  • Connecting Routing Groups
  • Determining Link Status
  • Routing Messages

Message Flow in Microsoft Exchange 2000

  • Message Flow Architecture
  • Working with Failed Links
  • Message Tracking

Configuring Internet Protocols

  • IIS Integration with Exchange 2000
  • Examining Client Connectivity and Security
  • Kerberos Authentication
  • Front-End/Back-End Server Configuration and Security
  • Configuring NNTP Services
  • Troubleshooting Client Connectivity by Using Telnet

Accessing Microsoft Exchange 2000 with Outlook Web Access

  • Examining Outlook Web Access Components and Process
  • Configuring an HTTP Virtual Server
  • Securing Outlook Web Access Communication

Configuring Instant Messaging

  • Introduction to Instant Messaging
  • Basics of Instant Messaging
  • Instant Messaging Terminology
  • Instant Messaging Components
  • Installing and Configuring Instant Messaging
  • Instant Messaging Operations and Considerations
  • Best Practices

Implementing Microsoft Exchange 2000 Conferencing Server

  • Capabilities of Exchange 2000 Conferencing Server
  • Architecture of Exchange 2000 Conferencing Server
  • Components and Technologies of Exchange 2000 Conferencing Server
  • Windows 2000 Dependencies
  • Configuring Exchange 2000 Conferencing Server

Monitoring Microsoft Exchange 2000

  • Tools for Monitoring Exchange 2000
  • Monitoring Exchange 2000 by Using The Performance Console
  • Monitoring Exchange 2000 by Using Monitoring And Status
  • Logging and Viewing Diagnostic Data

Disaster Recovery in Microsoft Exchange 2000

  • Introduction to Disaster Recovery in Exchange 2000
  • Backing Up Exchange 2000 by Using the Windows 2000 Backup Utility
  • Restoring Exchange 2000
  • Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan

The Microsoft Exchange 2000 Challenge

  • The Exchange 2000 Challenge is an activity used to review the entire course and inspire classroom discussions.

Exchange Server training UK enquiries

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Exchange Server training UK prices

For publicly scheduled training (individual places), see our UK training schedule.

In-house training for company groups is charged at a daily rate per group — see our In-House UK Training Guidelines.

Publicly Scheduled Training Locations

We currently run public training courses in the following locations:

  • London, UK
  • Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
  • Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
  • Carshalton, Surrey, UK
  • Chester, North West, UK
  • Coventry, West Midlands, UK
  • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
  • Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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  • Manchester, North West, UK
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  • Reading, Berkshire, UK
  • Slough, Berkshire, UK
  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK
  • Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK
  • Wokingham, Berkshire, UK

Most UK public training courses are available on a monthly basis.

Please see the individual course outlines or our public training schedule for details.

In-house (on-site) training locations

We deliver in-house courses at client premises and/or training facilities in any part of the world which is practically and commercially accessible.

Our In-house training guidelines outline our basic requirements and our UK pricing structure. To estimate costs for training in other countries, simply convert to your local currency and then make a rough calculation of our tutor's costs for travelling to and staying at your location.


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