Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Administration and Maintenance Courses

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Administration and Maintenance Course Introduction

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to update and support a reliable, scalable and secure Exchange 2003 messaging infrastructure in a medium to large-sized (250 to 5,000 seats) environment.

Course Prerequisites

Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003. 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), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), and Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP). In addition, it is recommended that students have completed the following courses: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment Management and Maintenance (NGMS2273), and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Services Management (NGMS2276-7).

Course Aim

This course prepares students to write the following Microsoft exam: 70-284 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003.

Of Interest to

Candidates looking to achieve knowledge on Exchange 2003. This course provides a basis for certification as a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), and serves as an elective for MCSE.

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Administration and Maintenance Course Breakdown

Lesson 1:

Installing and Upgrading

Lesson 2:

Configuration and Management

Lesson 3:

Securing

Lesson 4:

Recipient Management

Lesson 5:

Public Folder Management

Lesson 6:

Address List Management

Lesson 7:

Using Internet Protocols to Implement and Manage Client Access

Lesson 8:

Client Configuration and Connectivity Management

Lesson 9:

Routing Management

Lesson 10:

Management of Mobile Devices

Lesson 11:

Data Storage and Hardware Management

Lesson 12:

Disaster Recovery

Lesson 13:

Maintaining Exchange Server 2003

Lesson 14:

Migrating to Exchange 2003 from Exchange 5.5

Course Notes

A Student Guide is provided for on-going reference. There is a final exam upon completion of the course. Due to the dynamic nature of the IT industry, job success mandates that an individual learns not only the theory, but also obtains the skill to locate resources that provide answers and help solve problems on the job. We encourage our students to develop research and study skills that will help them make the transition from the classroom to the work environment. Independent thinking is required of anyone considering IT courses and a career in Information Technology.

Program Classification

Information Technology

Training Path

This course serves as an elective for the MCSA and MSSE tracks for Windows Server 2003.

Industry Certification Preparation

MCSE MCSA This course prepares the student to write Microsoft Exam 70-284.

Learning Method

Online lessons, incorporating text, graphics, and audio, complemented by simulated labs, exercises, and a hardcopy Student Guide.