Microsoft 5053 Training 70-237

Designing a Messaging Infrastructure using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Messaging
Administrator 2007 M5053 70-237

Course Title: Designing a Messaging Infrastructure Using

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

Course Code: M5053
Version: A
Level: 300
Duration: 3 Days

Course Overview

The Designing a Messaging Infrastructure Using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 M5053 instructor-led training course has been designed to provide candidates with the necessary skills and knowledge to design a messaging infrastructure. Candidates will learn to assess an existing infrastructure and determine technical and business requirements for new Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 deployments and migrations. Candidates will create a design that addresses security, architecture, scalability, coexistence and client access needs, as well as learning about strategies for gaining approval for designs from stakeholders.

Target Audience

Candidates who should consider attending the M5053 Microsoft training course are those with three or more years` experience working with previous Exchange Server versions and experience implementing Exchange Server 2007.

Course Objectives

On successfully completing the M5053 course candidates will be able to:

• Gather business and technical requirements for a messaging infrastructure
• Design an Active Directory directory service and message routing infrastructure
• Design the hardware and system configuration for Exchange servers
• Design security for the messaging environment
• Design strategies for coexistence and interoperability
• Design a strategy for upgrading to Exchange Server 2007
• Design messaging policies
• Obtain approval for a messaging infrastructure design

Course Prerequisites

Candidates attending the M5053 Microsoft training course should understand hardware concepts such as: what redundant array of independent disks (RAID) is, what a storage area network (SAN) is, processor options, memory requirements, how disk input/output (I/O) functions and the limitations of disk I/O and storage options for Exchange server as well as the differences in addressable memory spaces between 32- and 64-bit architectures.

Candidates should possess an extensive detailed knowledge of Active Directory concepts and design principles such as: site replication, integrated authentication, schema extension, Domain Name System (DNS), group and organisation unit structure and inheritance, etc.

Candidates are required to have previous working experience designing and implementing Active Directory in Windows Server 2003 is required and candidates should understand Exchange architecture such as: the purpose of server roles, functions of specific server roles, how message routing and queuing works in Exchange, standard messaging protocols (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol [SMTP], Internet Message Access Protocol version 4rev1 [IMAP4], Post Office Protocol version 3 [POP3]), how Exchange replicates data stores, client access methods, etc.

Candidates should also have a working knowledge of Exchange Server 2000 or 2003 and Exchange Server 2007 such as being able to install, maintain, and support a production Exchange environment. Candidates should also know how to use Exchange System Manager, Exchange Best Practice Analyser (ExBPA), Microsoft Office Visio (to create infrastructure diagrams) and be familiar with a Windows scripting or command-line scripting.

Testing and Certification

The M5053 Microsoft training course is the recommended preparation for the 70-237: Pro: Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 exam. To achieve the MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator certification, candidates must successfully complete the 70-238 PRO: Designing Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. M5054: Designing a High Availability Messaging Solution Using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 is recommended for further study.

Course Content

Module 1: Gathering Requirements for a Messaging Infrastructure

In this module candidates will learn how to gather business and technical requirements for a messaging system.

Lessons:

• Gathering Business Requirements
• Identifying Additional Requirements
• Analysing the Current Messaging Environment
• Creating a Requirements Document

Lab: Gathering Requirements for a Messaging Infrastructure

• Evaluating an Existing Messaging Infrastructure
• Creating a Requirements Document
• Discussion: Real-World Best Practices for Setting Budget Expectations

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Gather business requirements for a Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 deployment
• Identify project stakeholders and non-business requirements
• Analyse the current messaging environment
• Create a requirements document

Module 2: Designing Active Directory and Message Routing

In this module candidates will learn how to design an Active Directory and message routing infrastructure.

Lessons:

• Designing an Active Directory Infrastructure
• Designing Message Routing
• Designing the Message Routing Perimeter

Lab: Designing Active Directory and Message Routing

• Designing a Message Routing Topology
• Designing a Messaging Perimeter
• Discussion: Improving an Active Directory and Message Routing Design

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Design an Active Directory infrastructure that is optimised for Exchange Server 2007
• Design a message routing topology
• Design the messaging routing perimeter

Module 3: Designing Exchange Servers

In this module candidates will learn how to design Exchange Server configurations.

Lessons:

• Designing Mailbox Servers
• Designing Non-Mailbox Servers
• Designing a Public Folder Architecture
• Designing a Lab Environment

Lab: Designing Exchange Servers

• Planning an Exchange Server Deployment
• Defining Test Lab Requirements

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Design Mailbox server configurations
• Design configurations for other servers running Exchange Server 2007
• Design a public folder architecture
• Design a test lab

Module 4: Designing Security for a Messaging Environment

In this module candidates will learn how to design security for a messaging environment.

Lessons:

• Designing an Administrative Model
• Designing Message Security
• Designing Antivirus and Anti-spam Solutions

Lab: Designing Security for a Messaging Environment

• Designing an Administrative Model
• Designing Message Security
• Designing Antivirus and Anti-spam Solutions

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Design an administrative model for Exchange Server 2007
• Design messaging security
• Design antivirus and anti-spam solutions

Module 5: Designing Messaging Policies

In this module candidates will learn how to design messaging policies for an Exchange Server 2007 organisation.

Lessons:

• Designing Exchange Recipient and Message Policies
• Designing Mobile Device Policies
• Designing Messaging Policies for Compliance

Lab: Designing Messaging Policies

• Designing Messaging Policies

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Design policies for Exchange recipients and message delivery
• Design policies for mobile devices
• Design messaging policies for compliance

Module 6: Designing Coexistence and Interoperability Strategies with Other Messaging Systems

In this module candidates will learn how to design Exchange coexistence and messaging system interoperability strategies.

Lessons:

• Overview of Coexistence and Interoperability with Other Messaging Systems
• Designing a Coexistence Strategy with Previous Exchange Versions
• Designing an Interoperability Strategy with Other Messaging Systems

Lab: Designing Coexistence and Interoperability Strategies with Other Messaging Systems

• Designing a Coexistence Strategy with Exchange 2000 Server
• Designing an Interoperability Strategy

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the Exchange coexistence and interoperability scenarios and terminology
• Design a coexistence strategy with previous Exchange Server versions
• Design an interoperability strategy with other messaging systems

Module 7: Designing an Exchange Server 2007 Upgrade Strategy

In this module candidates will learn how to design a strategy for upgrading to Exchange Server 2007.

Lessons:

• Overview of Available Upgrade Strategies
• Designing a Transition From Previous Versions of Exchange
• Designing a Migration From Other Messaging Systems

Lab: Designing an Upgrade Strategy

• Discussion: Reviewing the Exchange Server 2007 Design
• Designing an Upgrade Strategy

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the Exchange upgrade terminology and strategies
• Design a transition strategy for upgrading from previous Exchange Server versions
• Design a migration strategy for upgrading from other messaging systems

Module 8: Obtaining Approval for a Messaging Infrastructure Design

In this module candidates will learn how to obtain approval for a messaging infrastructure design.

Lessons:

• Preparing to Obtain Approval
• Presenting and Finalising a Design

Lab: Obtaining Approval for a Messaging Infrastructure Design

• Presenting a Messaging Infrastructure Design
• Discussion: Characteristics of Effective Design Review Processes

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Prepare for the design approval meeting
• Present and finalise an Exchange Server 2007 design

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