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Exchange Server 2003 Training Course

 Exchange 2003 Training Course

Learn How To Setup and Manage Exchange Server 2003 and Earn the Credentials to Back It Up!

Over 15 Hours of Real World Training Covers Exchange 2003 in a Windows Server 2003 Environment. "Get your Hands Dirty" with 100% Instructor-Led Video Training!

Are you comfortable working with Windows Servers but have limited experience with Exchange? Or are you a beginning/intermediate Exchange admin and want to fully round out your training and experience with Exchange Server 2003?

Whatever your goals, our Exchange Server 2003 course will save you thousands and at least 2-4 years of trial and error. Roll up your sleeves and get ready for hands on professional training in Exchange 2003 unlike anything else on the market today!

Unlike most courses that tout theories, we actually walk you through all of the steps of actually setting up an Exchange Server and configuring it to work in your production environment!

In this course you will act as an outside computer consultant for the fictitious company, Sophie's Toy Box. You will tackle specific jobs for your "client" while simultaneously gaining valuable hands on networking experience.

Want the credentials? This course will fully prepare you for the MCTS 70-284 exam!

Check Out the Practical Knowledge and Skills You'll Gain from Our Exchange 2003 Training Course...

  • How to Install Exchange Server (the right way!)
  • Setup Mailboxes for your Active Directory Users
  • How to Configure MX Records in DNS
  • Configuration of Outlook to work with Exchange
  • Outlook Configuration to work with POP3 & IMAP4
  • Setup Exchange to Receive Email for Multiple Domains
  • How to Setup Exchange to Work Behind a Firewall
  • How to Use GFI Mail Security to Scan Email for Viruses
  • Setup Outlook Web Access (OWA) for Remote Email
  • How to a Install SSL Certificate and Secure OWA
  • Configure Message Filters to Block SPAM
  • Use of Storage Groups & Mail Stores in Exchange 2003
  • How to Setup a Public Folder Structure
  • And much more... scroll below to view our full course outline...

Free with this course Windows Server 2008 R2

 


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Can I Take This Exchange 2003 Course?

 YES! The student viewing this course should be someone who has installed Windows 2003 Server before and who is comfortable with basic server management tasks like user creation, backups, share creation and checking logs. Basic familiarity with Active Directory concepts is assumed, but not required.


Exchange Server 2003 Training Course Outline

Video 1
Exchange 2003 Overview
This video focuses on getting Active Directory installed and configured properly on the network, because its 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 whats different with Exchange 2003. Well 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
Well look at the client side of email Outlook 2003.  Well 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.  Well 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, well 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.  Well 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.  Well talk about message settings, mailbox management, policies, and how to monitor Exchange 2003 to make sure its 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.  Well talk about the types and settings of groups, and differentiating between them.  Also, Ill 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 well 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, well 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
Well 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 (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.

Free full version of Transcender's Exchange Server 2003 Practice Exam! (SAVE $159!) We've partnered with Transcender, the world's leading exam simulation provider! Their award-winning simulations look and feel so much like the actual exam, you'll feel confident on exam day! These Practice Questions are the Perfect Training Companion to Our Exchange Course!


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