LearnKey Training

Windows 2000 MCSE Messaging Specialization

W2K MCSE Messaging


Windows 2000 MCSE Messaging Specialization

29 Sessions –
87 Hours of Interactive Training

LearnKey courses meet or exceed all Microsoft certification objectives and provide skills critical for successful specialization and network administration. LearnKey’s Windows 2000 MCSE Messaging series includes comprehensive instruction for certification candidates in preparation for the five core exams (70-210, 70-215, 70-216, 70-217, 70-219) and two messaging (70-224, 70-225) elective exams. At the conclusion of this series, you will be confident that you have the skills necessary to successfully design, implement and administer Microsoft Windows 2000 networks.

Benefits
  • You’ll achieve the valuable Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer with messaging specialization credential.
  • Gain technical mastery and capitalize on the need for qualified IT professionals.
  • Your IT knowledge and proficiency will open doors and maximize earning potential.


  • About The Authors
    Michael Storm holds many IT certifications, including the Cisco® CCIE® Security, CCNP®, CCSP™, CCDP®, NSA/CNSS CISSP, MCSE and MCT. Storm is also the founder of Brainstorm International, Inc.
    Aaron Spurlock is an MCSE+I, MCT, CNE and CNI. He has consulted and trained on networks and computing for the past 15 years. He currently owns Technovation Design in Ogden, Utah.
    Jim Fagundes is a MCSE, MCSD, and a CNE. Jim is an accomplished IT administrator and consultant who has been working in the systems integration field since 1989.

    Professional Administration
    Session 1

    Section A: Introduction
    · Windows 2000 Family

    Section B: Installation
    · Hardware Requirements
    · Upgrade Requirements
    · Upgrading Windows 98
    · Clean Installation

    Section C: Unattended Installs & Cloning
    · Automated Installs
    · Support Tools
    · Setup Manager
    · Cloning Windows 2000
    · Sysprep

    Section D: Remote Installation Services
    · Setting Up RIS
    · Installing RIS
    · RIS Limitations
    · Client Installation Wizard

    Section E: Installation Troubleshooting
    · Boot Problems
    · Hardware Compatibility List
    · Service Packs

    Section F: Windows Installer
    · Windows Installation Services
    · Benefits
    · Active Directory

    Section G: Hardware Devices
    · Managing Hardware
    · Device Manager
    · System Control Panel
    · Multiple Processors
    · I/O Devices

    Section H: Storage Devices
    · Hard Disk Support
    · Management Tools
    · Create a Partition
    · Dynamic Disk Volumes
    · Fault Tolerance
    · Upgrading from Basic to Dynamic

    Professional Administration
    Session 2

    Section A: Disk Management
    · File Systems
    · NTFS 5.0
    · Mount Volume
    · Modify Mount

    Section B: NTFS Permissions
    · File System Security
    · Permissions Properties
    · Apply Permissions
    · Deny
    · NTFS Compression
    · Copying & Moving

    Section C: Quotas
    · NTFS Quotas
    · Setup Quotas
    · Monitoring Quotas
    · New Quotas

    Section D: Encryption
    · NTFS Encryption
    · Encrypted Files
    · Recovery Agents
    · Copy & Move Files

    Section E: Other Hardware Support
    · Display Devices
    · Multiple Monitors
    · Troubleshoot Video Adapters
    · Modem Install
    · Fax Service Management
    · Fax Properties

    Section F: Mobile Computer Management
    · Mobile Hardware
    · Power Management
    · Power Settings
    · Hibernate

    Section G: Networking
    · Network Cards
    · Configure Network Cards
    · LAN Connection
    · Server Service
    · TCP/IP

    Section H: TCP/IP Configuration
    · IP Address Assignment
    · Domain Name System
    · Configure TCP/IP

    Professional Administration
    Session 3

    Section A: TCP/IP Troubleshooting
    · Ping
    · Other Utilities
    · Telnet

    Section B: Dial-Up Networking
    · Dial-Up Wizard
    · Dial-Up Properties
    · Network Wizard

    Section C: Virtual Private Networks
    · VPN Overview
    · VPN Wizard

    Section D: Internet Connection
    · Configuring ICS
    · Configuring the Client

    Section E: Sharing Resources
    · User Setup
    · Access Control
    · Share vs. NTFS
    · Connecting to Resources

    Section F: Monitoring Shared Resources
    · Tools
    · Share Information
    · Performance Monitor

    Section G: Managing Web Resources
    · IIS 5.0
    · Running IIS 5.0
    · Web Folders

     



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    Professional Administration
    Session 4

    Section A: Printing
    · MS Technology
    · Local Printing
    · Add Printer
    · Printer Properties
    · Sharing Printers
    · Share Properties

    Section B: Network Printer
    · Internet Printing
    · Connect to Internet Printer
    · Connect to Network Printer
    · Active Directory

    Section C: Managing Print Jobs
    · Printer Jobs & Properties
    · Redirect Jobs

    Section D: Local Accounts
    · User Accounts
    · Create Local Users
    · Add Users
    · Advanced Management
    · Create Local Group
    · Built-in Groups
    · System Groups
    · Run As

    Section E: GUI Features
    · Desktop
    · Display Properties
    · Personalized Menu
    · Menu Options
    · Accessibility Items
    · Multi-Language

    Section F: User Profiles
    · Manage Profiles
    · Roaming Profiles
    · Mandatory Profiles

    Professional Administration
    Session 5

    Section A: Document Management
    · My Documents
    · My Pictures
    · Offline Folders
    · Create & User Documents
    · View Offline Files
    · Use Offline Folders
    · Synchronize Offline Files

    Section B: Security
    · Policies
    · Account, Local & Security Policies

    Section C: Auditing & Group Policies
    · Auditing & Details
    · Event Viewer
    · Group Policies
    · Create MMC Group Policies
    · Local Computer Policies
    · User Policies

    Section D: Optimizing Performance
    · Signing
    · Hardware Profiles
    · Application Performance
    · Paging Files
    · Task Scheduler
    · Performance Monitor

    Section E: Disaster Recovery
    · Windows Backup
    · Storage Media
    · Emergency Repair Disk
    · Safe Boot Options

    Section F: Recovery Console
    · Using the Console
    · Limitations & Repair

    Server Administration Session 1

    Section A: Introduction
    · Our Company
    · Windows 2000 Family

    Section B: Installation
    · Requirements
    · Upgrade Requirements
    · Upgrade Process
    · Clean Installation
    · After the Install
    · Performing the Upgrade
    · Configuration

    Section C: Installation Automation
    · Unattended Installation
    · Setup Manager
    · Extracting a File
    · Setup manager Wizard

    Section D: Installation Issues
    · Sysprep
    · Running the Unattended Install
    · Troubleshooting
    · Service Packs

    Section E: Hardware Support
    · Driver Signing
    · Update Drivers
    · Group Policy
    · Troubleshooting

    Server Administration
    Session 2

    Section A: Hard Disk Support
    · Basic Upgrade to Dynamic
    · Disk Manager Service
    · Volume Types
    · Configure Volumes

    Section B: Fault Tolerance
    · RAID 5
    · Recovering Data
    · Break & Reestablish Minor

    Section C: Volume Mount Point
    · Move Folder to New Drive
    · Mount Volumes
    · Verify Volume Mount

    Section D: NTFS Options
    · Compression
    · NTFS vs. FAT Properties
    · Compress Drives & Folders
    · Copy & Move Compressed Files
    · Disk Quotas
    · Monitoring Quotas
    · Changing Quotas
    · Changing Ownership

    Section E: User Accounts
    · Domain User
    · Create Local User
    · User Properties
    · Access Permissions

    Section F: Groups
    · Mixed Mode
    · Native Mode
    · Creating Groups
    · Using Groups for Access
    · Windows 2000 Group Structuring




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    Server Administration Session 3

    Section A: Network Connections
    · LAN
    · Configure Connections
    · New Connection
    · Network Services
    · Add Network Services

    Section B: Remote Access
    · RRAS
    · Virtual Private Network
    · Configure RAS & RRAS
    · Enable RAS & RRAS
    · Configure Server Properties
    · Configure Dial-In Ports

    Section C: VPN Features
    · Setup VPN & Filters

    Section D: Remote Access Policies
    · Create Policy
    · Permissions
    · Dial-In Profiles
    · Default Policy
    · Accepting Connections
    · VPN Policies

    Section E: Terminal Services
    · Requirements
    · Remote Administration
    · Application Server Mode
    · Install Terminal Services

    Section F: Terminal Service Licensing
    · Services Licensing
    · Licensing Server
    · Installing Server
    · Activate Server

    Section G: Using Terminal Services
    · Add Application
    · Application Compatibility
    · Configure Remote User
    · Use Terminal Service

    Server Administration
    Session 4

    Section A: Local & Shared Access
    · Local File Access
    · Local NTFS Permissions
    · Shared File Access
    · Shared Permissions
    · Permissions Tips

    Section B: Distributed File Systems
    · DFS Setup
    · Connect to DFS
    · DFS Replication
    · Root Replica

    Section C: Web Service
    · NTFS Permissions
    · Web Folders
    · Configure Folder Security
    · Access Web Folder

    Section D: Printer Access
    · Printer Connection
    · New Printer Port
    · Share Printer
    · Find Printer
    · Printing Control
    · Permissions & Properties
    · Internet Printing

    Section E: Interoperability
    · NetWare
    · Gateway for NetWare
    · Install Gateway Service
    · Macintosh
    · Create Macintosh Shares
    · Macintosh File Server

    Server Administration
    Session 5

    Section A: Monitoring Performance
    · Checking Performance
    · Use System Monitor
    · Performance Stats
    · Monitor % Processor Time
    · Performance Logs & Baselines

    Section B: Optimizing System Performance
    · Tuning Memory
    · Page Files
    · Task Manager
    · Optimize Disks
    · Optimize Applications

    Section C: Security Policies
    · Local Security Policies
    · Auditing & User Rights Policies
    · Auditing Setup
    · Event Log
    · EFS

    Section D: Enterprise Security
    · Group Policy
    · Security Configuration
    · Use Security Templates
    · Security Analysis
    · Security Templates

    Section E: Disaster Recovery
    · Backup
    · Backup Wizard
    · System State Data
    · Restore Wizard
    · Safe Boot Options
    · Recovery Console
    · Recovery Console Uses

    Section F: Troubleshooting
    · Tools & Tips
    · Connectivity
    · Disks
    · Printing

    Network Infrastructure Admin
    Session 1

    Section A: Windows 2000 Networking
    · Networking Features
    · OSI Model
    · Layered Components
    · TCP/IP Protocol Architecture
    · Native ATM
    · Network Services

    Section B: TCP/IP & IPX/SPX Installation
    · Install Protocols
    · TCP/IP Properties
    · DNS & WINS
    · IPX/SPX Properties

    Section C: Network Bindings & Packet Filters
    · Network Bindings
    · TCP/IP Packet Filtering
    · Enable Filtering

    Section D: DHCP Installation
    · Features
    · How DHCP Works
    · Install DHCP

    Section E: DHCP Scoping
    · Scopes
    · Create Scopes
    · Superscopes
    · Create Superscope
    · Multicast Scope
    · Create Multicast Scope

    Section F: DHCP Options
    · Server Wide & Scope Wide
    · Authorize
    · Verify DHCP
    · Monitoring DHCP
    · Conflict Detection
    · Reservations
    · Performance Monitor




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    Network Infrastructure Admin
    Session 2

    Section A: IP Routing
    · Routing Example
    · Protocols
    · RIP & OSPF
    · OSPF Areas
    · ROUTE Command

    Section B: RIP Routing
    · Enable Routing
    · Connection 1 & 2
    · Routing Table
    · Verify Routing

    Section C: OSPF & Static Routing
    · Add OSPF
    · OSPF Properties
    · Connection 1 & 2
    · OSPF Stats
    · Add Static Routes
    · Routing Table

    Section D: Demand-Dial Routing
    · Other Routing Service
    · Features
    · Example
    · Add Interface
    · Properties
    · Demand-Dial Filters
    · Add IP Filter

    Section E: Monitoring Traffic
    · Performance Monitor

    Section F: LAN Internet Connection Shearing
    · Features
    · Configure NAT
    · ICS Addresses
    · DHCP
    · DNS

    Section G: Modem Internet Connection Sharing
    · Dial-Up Connection
    · Internet Connection Wizard
    · Dial-Up Properties
    · Enable ICS

    Network Infrastructure Admin
    Session 3

    Section A: IP Security
    · Features
    · Options
    · IPSec Snap-In
    · Policy Details
    · Transport Mode
    · Filter Settings
    · Key Exchange

    Section B: IPSec Assignment
    · Secures Server
    · Group Policy
    · Assign Policy
    · IPSec Verify
    · Restart IPSec Service

    Section C: DNS Overview
    · Name Space
    · Resolution Types
    · Zones
    · Features
    · Install DNS
    · Root Servers
    · New Zone
    · New Records

    Section D: DNS Servers
    · Secondary Zone Server
    · Enable Zone
    · Delegate A Zone
    · Caching Only Server

    Section E: DNS/Zone Settings
    · DNS Properties
    · Advanced
    · Logging/Monitoring
    · Dynamic Updates
    · Start Authority
    · Zone Transfers
    · Security

    Section F: DNS Monitoring
    · DNS Client
    · Configure Client
    · Select Counters
    · Logging
    · Log Settings
    · DNSCMD/NS Lookup
    · Create Reverse Lookup

    Network Infrastructure Admin
    Session 4

    Section A: WINS
    · Enhanced Features
    · Installing WINS
    · WINS MMC
    · Back Up

    · Intervals
    · Database Verification
    · Advanced Settings

    Section B: WINS Client
    · Troubleshooting
    · Name Check
    · Set WINS Server
    · Verify
    · WINS Table
    · Node Type

    Section C: WINS Replication
    · Usage
    · Configure
    · Type
    · Partners Properties
    · Advanced Properties
    · Verify

    Section D: WINS Monitoring
    · Static Mapping
    · Tombstoning
    · Verify Options
    · Back Up Database
    · Performance Monitor

    Section E: Network Services Integration
    · DNS in DHCP
    · WINS in DHCP
    · Scope vs. Server Options
    · WINS in DNS

    Section F: Certificate Authority Setup
    · Certificate Contents
    · Certificate Authority
    · Cryptography
    · Certificate Options

    Network Infrastructure Admin
    Session 5

    Section A: Certificate Management
    · Certificate Details
    · Policy Module
    · Other Policy
    · Certificate to Issue
    · Status Object
    · Assign Certificate
    · Public Key Policies
    · Auto Certificate Request
    · Verify Client Authentication

    Section B: Remote Access Services
    · RAS Example
    · Configure RAS
    · Authentication & Encryption
    · Other Properties

    Section C: RAS Policies
    · Features
    · Set Dial-In Permissions
    · Create Policy
    · Configure Profile
    · Policy Ordering

    Section D: RAS & VPN
    · Access Ports
    · VPN Ports
    · VPN Addresses
    · VPN Client
    · Setup
    · Connect
    · VPN Status
    · Performance Monitor




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    Directory Services Admin
    Session 1

    Section A: Active Directory Concepts
    · Logical Structure
    · Active Directory Domains
    · Active Directory Naming
    · Domain Controllers
    · Physical Structure
    · Domain Name System

    Section B: Active Directory Installation
    · Installation Requirements
    · Configuring Active Directory
    · Verifying the Installation

    Section C: Operations Masters
    · Schema Master
    · Domain Naming Master
    · RID Master
    · Infrastructure Master
    · PDC Emulator
    · Global Catalog Server
    · Performance

    Section D: Physical Structure
    · Implementation
    · Site Structure
    · Creating Sites
    · Creating Subnets
    · Site Links
    · Site Link Bridge
    · Moving Domain Controllers

    Section E: Replication Management
    · Intra-site
    · Inter-site
    · Scheduling
    · Inter DC Relationships

    Directory Services Admin
    Session 2

    Section A: Backup
    · AD Back
    · Restoring Active Directory
    · Non-Authoritative Restore
    · Authoritative Restore
    · Distinguished Name
    · Restore AD

    Section B: User Management
    · Create User
    · User Properties
    · Account Options
    · Profile
    · Telephone
    · Organization
    · Dial-in
    · Security
    · Terminal Services

    Section C: Object Management
    · Group Scope & Type
    · Group Properties
    · Computer Accounts
    · Computer Properties
    · Move Objects

    Section D: Resource Management
    · Resource Sharing
    · Sharing Printers
    · Locate Printers
    · Security
    · Advanced Access

    Section E: Active Directory Optimization
    · Group Strategy
    · Group Example
    · AD Object Replication
    · Performance Monitor
    · NTDS Monitoring
    · Support Tools
    · Troubleshooting

    Section F: DNS Integration
    · TCP/IP Name Resolution
    · Name Space
    · DNS Resolution Types
    · Zones

    Directory Services Admin
    Session 3

    Section A: DNS Implementation
    · Integrated Zones
    · New Zone
    · Zone Type
    · Zone Transfers
    · WINS Issues

    Section B: Remote Installation Services
    · RIS Requirements
    · Image Support
    · RIS Process
    · Install RIS
    · Setup Wizard
    · Authorize RIS

    Section C: RIS Client Configuration
    · Delegate Authority
    · Advanced Properties
    · Prestage a Client
    · Boot Disk
    · RIS Troubleshooting

    Section D: Group Policy Introduction
    · Features
    · Group Policy Objects
    · Group Policy Snap-in

    Section E: Group Policy Creation
    · Implementation
    · Setting Policy
    · Test Policy

    Section F: Scripts & Folders
    · Security
    · No Override
    · Link Policy
    · Modify Policy
    · Scripts
    · Folder Redirection

    Directory Services Admin
    Session 4

    Section A: Inheritance & Delegation
    · Inheritance Policy
    · Testing Policy
    · Overriding Policy
    · Delegating Authority

    Section B: Security Policies
    · Group Policy Security
    · Password Policy Settings
    · Account Lockout Policy
    · Local Policies

    Section C: Audit Policy
    · Auditing Options
    · Domain Level Auditing
    · Viewing the Log

    Section D: Security Templates
    · Creating Policies
    · Security Template Snap-in
    · SCAT Database

    Section E: Application Deployment
    · Installer Package
    · Software Deployment Policy
    · Development Options
    · Software Categories
    · Testing Setup

    Section F: Software Assignment
    · Package Creation
    · Software Deployment Troubleshooting




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    Directory Services Design
    Session 1

    Section A: Introduction
    · What is Active Directory?
    · Domain Structure
    · Active Directory Benefits
    · Active Directory Components
    · Operations Master

    Section B: Active Directory Design Strategy
    · Why Design?
    · Active Directory Architect
    · Design Process

    Section C: Business Analysis
    · Analyze Organization
    · Security Needs

    Section D: Technical Analysis
    · IT Management
    · Evaluate Environment
    · Desktop Management
    · Analyze Impact

    Section E: Data Gathering
    · United Space Systems
    · USS IT Functions
    · USS Interviews
    · USS Network Map
    · USS Network Servers

    Section F: Planning Active Directory Names
    · Strategy
    · Namespace Options
    · Other Names

    Directory Services Design
    Session 2

    Section A: DNS Server Strategy
    · Plan DNS
    · DNS in Active Directory
    · DNS Servers
    · Other Services

    Section B: Directory Services Architecture
    · Directory Design
    · Single Domain
    · Using a Tree
    · Building a Tree
    · Active Directory Tree
    · Using a Forest
    · Active Directory Forest

    Section C: Active Directory Resource Access
    · Forest Resources
    · Trusts
    · Kerberos
    · Authorization
    · Shortcut Trusts

    Section D: Active Directory Delegation
    · Delegation Options
    · Business Factors
    · Design Structure
    · Location Design
    · Organizational Design
    · Decentralization
    · OU Structure
    · Admins Group
    · Delegate Control

    Section E: Active Directory Permissions
    · Ownership
    · Specific Permissions
    · Wizard vs. Manual
    · Scope of Permissions
    · Site Level
    · Best Practices

    Section F: Group Policy
    · Business Factors
    · Creating Group Policy
    · Configuration Options
    · Change Policy
    · Linking Policy

    Directory Services Design
    Session 3

    Section A: Applying Group Policy
    · GPO Types
    · Site Level GPO
    · Domain Level GPO
    · OU Level GPO
    · Design Guidelines
    · Group Policy Performance
    · Optimizing Performance

    Section B: Group Policy Delegation
    · GPO Control
    · Group Policy MMC
    · Blocking & Filtering
    · Delegating Control

    Section C: Organizational Units
    · OU Strategy
    · Upper Level OUs
    · Lower Level OUs
    · OUs with a Purpose
    · Designing Security Groups

    Section D: Directory Services Coexistence
    · NetWare Interoperability

    Section E: Site Topology
    · Design Site Structure
    · Site Links
    · USS Network
    · Creating a New Site
    · Creating Subnets
    · Inter-Site Transports
    · Default Sites

    Section F: Active Directory Replication
    · Inter-Site Replication
    · Bridgeheads
    · Between Domains

    Directory Services Design
    Session 4

    Section A: Active Directory Schema
    · Defining Schema
    · Schema Modification
    · Classes
    · Modification Issues
    · Schema Policy

    Section B: Flexible Single Master Operations
    · FSMO Roles
    · Placement & Operations Grouping
    · Moving Roles

    Section C: Designing Service Locations
    · Domain Controllers
    · Global Catalog Servers
    · Sites & Servers
    · DNS Servers

    Section D: Active Directory Implementation Plan
    · NT Upgrade

    Section E: Migration to Active Directory
    · Plan Migration
    · Clone Principle
    · Account Domains
    · Migrating Accounts & Resources




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    Exchange 2000 Server Admin
    Session 1

    Section A: Introduction
    · New Features
    · Software Options

    Section B: Active Directory Connector
    · Exchange 5.5 Issues
    · ADC Installation
    · ADC Setup
    · ADC Properties

    Section C: Exchange 2000 Installation
    · Plan the Installation
    · Requirements
    · Installation Problems
    · Exchange Setup Wizard
    · Finishing the Installation
    · Verify the Installation

    Section D: Mixed Environment Administration
    · Mixed Environment
    · User Management
    · Move User

    Section E: Upgrade Exchange Server
    · Upgrade Planning
    · Setup Wizard
    · Verify Upgrade

    Section F: Administration Tools
    · ADSI Edit Tool
    · System Manager Tool

    Section G: Recipients
    · Types
    · Security Groups
    · Create New User
    · Mailbox vs. Mail User
    · Create New Group
    · Add Members to Group

    Section H: Administrative Groups
    · Create Group
    · Server Policy
    · Public Store & Mailbox Policy

    Section I: Address Lists
    · Create Address List

    Exchange 2000 Server Admin
    Session 2

    Section A: Message Store
    · Multiple Stores
    · Storage Groups
    · Store Files
    · Store Properties
    · Create Mailbox Store

    Section B: Backup & Restore
    · File Storage Plan
    · Circular Logging
    · Backup & Restore Methods
    · Backup Software
    · Configure Backup Job
    · Restore Information Store
    · Restore Mailbox
    · Recover Deleted Item

    Section C: Public Folders
    · Replication
    · Create Public Folders
    · Create Public Folder Tree
    · Connectivity of Folder
    · Active Directory Attributes

    Section D: Full Text Search
    · New with Exchange
    · Create Index
    · Populate Index
    · Full Text Index Properties

    Section E: Internet Protocols
    · Protocols Supported
    · Configure Protocols
    · Access Control
    · POP3
    · NNTP

    Section F: SMTP
    · Configure SMTP
    · SMTP Virtual Server
    · Configure Messages & Delivery
    · Advanced Delivery Options
    · Test Connector
    · Queues

    Section G: Virtual Servers
    · Create POP3
    · Using Virtual Servers

    Section H: Outlook Clients
    · Configure Properties
    · Exchange Settings
    · Message Management
    · Outlook Express

    Section I: Outlook Web Access
    · Configure Access
    · Web Storage System

    Exchange 2000 Server Admin
    Session 3

    Section A: Chat Server
    · Exchange Support
    · Configure Chat
    · Create New Channel
    · BANS/Classes
    · IRCX Properties
    · V-Chat Client

    Section B: Instant Messaging
    · Configure
    · Properties
    · New Object
    · Enable Client
    · Install Client

    Section C: Certificate Server
    · Install
    · Request Certificate
    · View Certificates

    Section D: Key Management Service
    · Manage Certificate Keys
    · Setup Certificate Policy
    · Install KMS
    · Start KMS
    · Enable Security Features
    · KMS Management

    Section E: Monitoring Servers
    · Add New Service
    · Monitor Growth
    · View Servers & Connectors

    Section F: Performance Monitoring
    · System Monitor
    · Create Baseline

    Section G: Message Monitoring
    · Track Messages
    · Message History
    · Public Folder Replication
    · Monitor Queues

    Section H: Maintenance Utilities
    · Tools Overview
    · mtacheck.exe
    · eseutil.exe
    · isinteg.exe

    Exchange 2000 Server Design Session 1

    Section A: Introduction
    · Series Prerequisites
    · Exchange 2000 Design Framework
    · Design Process
    · Case Study Introduction

    Section B: Exchange 2000 & Active Directory
    · Active Directory Considerations
    · Multiple Forest Design
    · Forest Preparation
    · Design Considerations
    · Exchange 5.5 Compatibility
    · Active Directory Connector
    · Active Directory Storage Partitions
    · Sizing Active Directory

    Section C: Name Resolution
    · DNS & UPNs
    · User Principle Name Strategy
    · DS Access
    · DS Access Server Detection

    Section D: Windows 2000 Groups
    · Group Types
    · Universal Groups
    · Domain Local Groups
    · Global Groups
    · Groups & Exchange 2000

    Section E: Naming & Admin Analysis
    · Organization Analysis
    · Administration Analysis
    · Administration Design
    · Naming Design

    Section F: Administrative Models
    · Administrative Plan
    · Centralized Model
    · Distributed Model
    · Hybrid Model
    · Native vs. Mixed Mode
    · Evaluate Its Resources
    · Impact of Mergers

    Section G: Administration Design
    · Administrative Groups
    · Managing Servers
    · Managing Public Stores
    · Delegating Authority
    · Granting Access to Objects
    · Administrative Roles
    · Deploy Admin Topology

    Section H: Admin Model Analysis
    · Analyze Current Admin
    · Design Admin Model
    · Design Considerations




    Windows 2000 MCSE Messaging Specialization continued

    Exchange 2000 Server Design
    Session 2

    Section A: Routing Group Analysis
    · Routing Groups
    · Analyze Business Needs
    · Site Design Analysis
    · Design Consideration
    · Site Replication Service

    Section B: Routing Group Design
    · Design Decisions
    · Single Routing Groups
    · Multiple Routing Groups
    · Public Folder Referrals
    · Naming
    · Message Flow
    · Hub-Spoke & Full-Mess Topology

    Section C: Connecting Routing Groups
    · Routing Group Connector
    · SMTP Connector
    · X.400 Connector
    · Connector Cost Design
    · Optimize Connectors

    Section D: Routing & Connector Analysis
    · Analyze Physical Requirements
    · Analyze Network Requirements
    · Routing Group Solutions
    · Connection Solutions

    Section E: Exchange 2000 Server
    · Mailbox & Public Folder Servers
    · Mailbox Server Design
    · Plan Storage Needs
    · Fault Tolerance Planning

    Section F: Server Roles
    · Connector Servers
    · Connector Server Hardware
    · Front-end & Back-end Servers
    · Front-end & Back-end Advantages
    · POP3 & IMAP4 Front-end Server
    · Outlook Web Access Server
    · Client Access to Domain Controllers
    · Global Catalog Servers
    · Miscellaneous Services

    Section G: Analyze Server Design
    · Server Requirement Analysis
    · Server Storage & Performance Analysis
    · Server Design Specifications

    Section H: Security
    · Security Plan Design
    · Security Risks
    · Basic Security Solutions
    · Security Design Concerns

    Exchange 2000 Server Design
    Session 3

    Section A: External Attacks
    · Virus Protection
    · Protect Mailboxes
    · Bridgehead Servers
    · Port Protection
    · Perimeter Networks & Firewalls

    Section B: Security Strategies
    · Encryption & Authentication
    · Certificate Services & KMS
    · KMS
    · Internet Mail Encryption
    · Avoid Security Problems
    · Kerberos & NTLM

    Section C: Analyze Security Needs
    · Analyze User Needs
    · Connectivity Analysis
    · Deployment Specification
    · Encryption & Authentication

    Section D: Designing Public Folders
    · Strategy
    · Functionality
    · Hierarchy Design
    · Default Tree
    · General Purpose Trees
    · Deployment Considerations

    Section E: Public Folder Replication
    · Frequency
    · Storage Space
    · Replication Issue
    · Permissions
    · Permission Assignments
    · Full Text Indexing
    · Index Overhead

    Section F: Analyze Public Folder Needs; 
    · Case Study
    · Needs Analysis

    Section G: Exchange Clients
    · Exchange Global Settings
    · Global Setting
    · Collaboration Clients

    Section H: Coexistence
    · Connectivity
    · Exchange 5.5
    · Lotus Systems
    · Novell GroupWise
    · MS Mail
    · Issues

    Section I: Exchange Migration
    · Active Directory Connector
    · Connection Agreement

    Section J: Disaster Recovery
    · Backup Strategy
    · Backup Utilities
    · Backup Plan
    · Type of Data
    · Recovery Solutions