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Windows Server 2003 MCSA Messaging Specialization

Windows 2003 MCSA Messaging


Windows Server 2003 MCSA Messaging Specialization

21 Sessions –
63 Hours of Interactive Training
The Windows Server 2003 MCSA certification with Messaging Specialization from LearnKey has all the training courses you’ll need to pass Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator exams. The course covers three core exams and one messaging elective required for the certification. LearnKey courses meet or exceed all the latest Microsoft certification objectives. At the conclusion of this series, you’ll be prepared to pass the two required networking system exams (70-290 & 70-291), the client operating system exam (Windows XP Professional 70-270) and the Exchange Server 2003 Implementation (70-284) exam required to become MCSA certified.

Benefits
  • You’ll achieve the valuable Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator credential with messaging specialization.
  • Gain technical mastery of network environments and increase your IT credibility.
  • Your IT knowledge and expertise will open doors and maximize earning potential.

  • About The Author
    Aaron Spurlock is an MCSE+I, MCT, CNE and CNI. He has consulted and trained on networks and computing for the past 15 years with Lucent Technologies, Mastering Computers, Scientific-Atlanta and the Florida Marlins, among others. He currently owns Technovation Design in Ogden, Utah, specializing in Windows 2000 and NetWare 5 consulting as well as home and corporate automation technologies.
    Implementing Network Infrastructure
    Session 1

    Section A: Network Infrastructure Overview
    · Required Skills
    · Required Components
    · Base Platform
    · Network Planning

    Section B: Understanding TCP/IP
    · TCP/IP History
    · TCP/IP Protocol Suite
    · OSI Model
    · OSI Upper Layers
    · OSI Middle Layers
    · OSI Lower Layers
    · Mapping TCP/IP to OSI
    · TCP/IP Communications

    Section C: IP Addresses
    · MAC Addresses
    · IP Addresses
    · Subnet Mask
    · IP Address Clauses
    · Subnet Mathematics

    Section D: Addressing Your Network
    · Static Addresses
    · Dynamic Addresses
    · Assigning Addresses
    · Assign Static Address
    · Alternate Configuration
    · Advanced IP Properties
    · Configure Advanced Settings

    Section E: Dynamic Addressing
    · APIPA
    · Using APIPA
    · DHCP
    · DHCP Process
    · DHCP Scopes
    · DHCP Superscopes

    Section F: Implementing DHCP
    · DHCP Authorization
    · Create Scope
    · Configure Client
    · Create Reservation


    Session 2

    Section A: Managing DHCP
    · Reconcile Scopes
    · Backup DHCP
    · DHCP Relay Agent
    · Install Relay Agent
    · Configure Relay Agent

    Section B: IP Address Troubleshooting
    · DHCP Problems
    · Troubleshooting Tools
    · Conflict Detection
    · DHCP Authorization
    · Client IP Problems

    Section C: Name Resolution
    · DNS History
    · Authority/Delegation
    · Zones/Domains
    · DNS Namespace
    · DNS Servers
    · DNS Zone Types

    Section D: Install DNS Servers
    · Install DNS
    · Configure DNS Servers
    · Configure DNS Options
    · Server Properties
    · Configure Forwarding

    Section E: Configuring Zones
    · Choose Zone Type
    · Active Directory Integration
    · Create Zone
    · Zone Properties
    · Create DNS Records
    · Delegate Domain

    Section F: Monitor & Troubleshoot DNS
    · Monitoring DNS
    · Event Viewer
    · Debug Logging
    · Nslookup
    · Aging & Scavenging
    · Troubleshoot Name Resolution


    Session 3

    Section A: Remote Access
    · Types of Connectivity
    · Configure Remote Access
    · Configure Modem
    · Configure RRAS
    · RRAS Properties
    · Ports

    Section B: Virtual Private Networks
    · PPTP
    · L2TP/IPSec
    · Configure Security
    · IP Settings
    · Configure Client
    · IPSec Settings
    · Access Network

    Section C: Remote Access Policies
    · RRAS User Authentication
    · Configure Logging
    · User Properties
    · Remote Access Policies
    · Configure Policies
    · Policy Properties
    · Verify Policy

    Section D: Internet Authentication Service
    · RADIUS
    · Authentication
    · Configure IAS Server
    · RADIUS Clients
    · IAS Policies
    · Authorize Server
    · Configure

    Section E: Troubleshooting Remote Access
    · Common Problems
    · VPN Security
    · Packet Filters
    · Test Filters

    Section F: Routing Introduction
    · IP Routing
    · Routing Protocols
    · RIP Routing
    · OSPF Routing
    · Static Routing


    Session 4

    Section A: Implementing Routing
    · Managing IP Routing
    · Routing Protocols
    · Routing & Remote Access
    · Static Routing
    · Verify Static Route
    · Dynamic Routing
    · Configure Outbound
    · Configure Inbound

    Section B: Demand-Dial Routing
    · Usage
    · Configure DDR
    · Dial-In Setup
    · Dial-Out Setup
    · Two-way Connection
    · Dynamic Routes
    · Configure Remote
    · Demand-Dial Interface

    Section C: Secure Remote Access
    · VPNs
    · Corporate VPN
    · VPN Credentials
    · VPN Properties
    · IP Addressing
    · Branch VPN
    · Verify VPN Connection
    · Filtering/Rules

    Section D: ICS NAT
    · Address Translation
    · Connection Sharing
    · ICS/ICF Set-Up
    · Advanced Setting
    · ICS/ICF Services

    Section E: RRAS NAT
    · Implementation
    · Configuring
    · ICF/ICS Conflict
    · Enable RRAS NAT
    · Public/Private
    · NAT Properties
    · Using NAT

    Section F: Troubleshooting Routing
    · RRAS
    · Demand-Dial
    · NAT
    · Event Logging
    · Trace Log


    Session 5

    Section A: Security Templates
    · Baseline
    · Add Security MMC
    · Built-in Templates
    · Create Template
    · Implement Template
    · Import Templates
    · Applying Templates

     



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    Section B: IPSec
    · IPSec Process
    · IPSec Protocols
    · Transport Mode
    · Tunnel Mode
    · Integrity/Encryption
    · Authentication

    Section C: Configure IPSec
    · Implementation
    · Actions/Rules
    · Using IPSec
    · IP Filter List
    · Filter Actions
    · Create Policy
    · Assign Policy
    · Verify

    Section D: Troubleshoot IPSec
    · IP Security Monitor
    · Tracking IPSec
    · Solve/Verify
    · View Policy
    · Update Policy
    · QuickMode

    Section E: Monitoring
    · Tools
    · Network Performance
    · Network Diagnostics
    · Network Monitor
    · Capture VPN Traffic
    · Analyze Data
    · Troubleshooting Tools

    Section F: Troubleshooting Services
    · Services
    · Failure Actions
    · Service Console
    · SC Command


    Managing a Network Environment
    Session 1

    Section A: Introduction
    · Course Overview
    · Windows 2003 Family
    · Windows 2003 Editions
    · Standard & Enterprise
    · Datacenter & Web

    Section B: Installation
    · Prerequisite Knowledge
    · Hardware Requirements
    · Clean Installations
    · Upgrade Installations
    · Upgrading NT 4.0 Domains
    · NT 4.0 Upgrade Issues
    · NT 4.0 Upgrade Order
    · Upgrading to Active Directory

    Section C: Upgrading Windows 2000
    · Active Directory
    · Adprep/forestprep
    · Adprep/domainprep
    · Set Up Server 2003
    · Windows Setup
    · Verify Upgrade
    · Functional Levels
    · Domain/Forest Levels

    Section D: Hardware Support
    · Server Class Hardware
    · Standard/Wireless
    · USB Devices
    · View Devices
    · Optical Drives
    · Hardware Installation
    · Driver Signing
    · Unsigned Drivers

    Section E: Troubleshoot Hardware
    · Hardware Problems
    · Add Hardware Wizard
    · Update Drivers
    · Audio
    · HAL/Computer Driver
    · Other Tools


    Session 2

    Section A: Server 2003
    · Hard Drives
    · Basic Disks
    · Dynamic Disks
    · More on Basic Disks
    · Basic to Dynamic
    · Dynamic Conversion

    Section B: Basic Dynamic Volumes
    · Volume Types
    · Spanned vs. Striped
    · Disk Management
    · Simple Volume
    · Spanned Volume
    · Striped Volume

    Section C: Fault Tolerant Volumes
    · Mirrored Volume
    · RAID-5 Volume
    · Configure Mirror
    · Configure RAID-5

    Section D: Managing Volumes
    · Disk Management Console
    · Mount into Directory
    · Storage Commands
    · DiskPart Utility
    · Defrag Utility
    · Schedule Defrag

    Section E: File Systems
    · FAT/FAT32
    · NTFS
    · NTFS-Based Features
    · Format NTFS
    · Format FAT32
    · File Permissions

    Section F: Computer Accounts
    · Access Server Resources
    · Join Domains
    · Create Accounts
    · Log onto Domain
    · Computer Management
    · Computer Account Issues
    · DNS Settings
    · Reset Account

    Session 3

    Section A: User Accounts
    · Basic Building Block
    · Authentication
    · Create Users
    · Local User Account
    · Active Directory Users
    · User Properties
    · Verify Resource Access

    Section B: Advanced User Accounts
    · Create Users Quickly
    · Create Template
    · Copy Template
    · net User Command
    · dsadd User Command

    Section C: User Account Properties
    · Properties
    · Account Tab
    · Profile Tab
    · Account Policies
    · Password Policy
    · Account Lockout Policy

    Section D: User Profiles
    · Roaming Profile
    · Mandatory Profile
    · Add Roaming Profile
    · Save Profile
    · Add Mandatory Profile

    Section E: Groups
    · Group Categories
    · Group Scope
    · Windows 2000 Mixed Mode
    · Domain Local Group
    · Global & Universal Groups
    · Domain Groups
    · Forest Groups

    Section F: Managing Groups
    · Control Access
    · Add Users · Create Group
    · Change Group Scope
    · Move Users or Groups
    · AD Automation


    Session 4

    Section A: NTFS Permissions
    · Local File Access
    · Permission Inheritance
    · Grant Permissions
    · Advanced Permissions
    · Modify Inheritance
    · Effective Permissions

    Section B: Share Permissions
    · Create Share
    · Real World Permissions
    · Modify Permissions
    · Troubleshooting

    Section C: NTFS Features
    · Ownership
    · View Ownership
    · Take Ownership
    · Compression
    · Quotas
    · Apply Compression
    · Set Quota
    · Test Quota Entries

    Section D: Printers
    · Permissions
    · Print Devices
    · Sharing
    · Setting Up
    · Install on Server
    · Share Permissions
    · Install on Client
    · Manage Printers
    · Print Queue
    · Print Server Properties

    Section E: Windows Licensing
    · Site Licensing
    · Licensing Tool
    · Verify Licensing
    · Licensing Server
    · Licensing Modes

    Section F: Software Update Services
    · Install SUS
    · Administrative Interface
    · Service Packs


    Session 5

    Section A: Remote Administration
    · Remote Tools
    · Install Help
    · Add Computer Management
    · Remote Assistance
    · Using Remote Assistance

    Section B: Remote Desktop
    · Implementing
    · Connection
    · Enable & Add Users
    · Remote Connection
    · Options
    · Remote Control

    Section C: Web Server
    · Web Services
    · IIS 6.0
    · Install IIS
    · Manage Server
    · Securing IIS

    Section D: Monitoring Servers
    · Monitoring Tools
    · System Monitor
    · Remote Monitoring
    · Performance Logs
    · Log/Schedule Properties
    · Create Logs/Alerts
    · View Logs
    · Performance Guidelines

    Section E: Shadow Copies
    · Requirements
    · Enable Shadow Copies
    · Settings
    · Restore Shadow Copies

    Section F: Backup
    · Backup Options
    · Removable Storage
    · Backup Process
    · Advanced Options
    · Scheduled Backups
    · Restore Options
    · Restore Active Directory
    · Restore Data

     



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    Section G: Disaster Recovery
    · Basic Elements
    · Redundancy
    · ASR
    · Using ASR


    Windows XP Professional
    Session 1

    Section A: Introduction
    · Installing & Using Windows XP
    · XP Networking
    · Hardware Requirements
    · Hardware Reality

    Section B: Installing Windows XP
    · Installation Modifiers
    · GUI-Mode Installation
    · Dynamic Update
    · Product Activation

    Section C: Upgrading Windows XP
    · Requirements
    · Upgrade Issues
    · Perform Upgrade
    · System Compatibility
    · Logging onto Windows XP

    Section D: Migrating User Settings
    · File & Settings Transfer Wizard
    · User Transfer Wizard
    · User State Migration Tool

    Section E: Unattended Installation
    · Setup Manager
    · Using Setup Manager
    · User Specific Information
    · Advanced Settings
    · Cloning Windows XP
    · Sysprep Options

    Section F: Remote Installation Services
    · Setting Up RIS
    · RIS Permissions
    · Installing with RIS
    · RIS Limitations

    Section G: Installation Troubleshooting
    · Install Problems
    · Check HCL
    · ACPI Problems
    · Switch HAL


    Session 2

    Section A: User Accounts
    · Workgroup vs. Domain
    · Create & Manage Users
    · User Accounts in Workgroup
    · Manage Workgroup Accounts
    · Domain User Accounts
    · Manage Domain Accounts

    Section B: Groups
    · Local Groups & Permissions
    · Built-in Groups
    · System Groups
    · Working with Groups
    · Planning Groups

    Section C: Logging On to Windows XP
    · Domain Environment
    · Workgroup Environment
    · Fast User Switching
    · Enable Fast User Switching
    · Troubleshooting Logon
    · Logon Cashing

    Section D: User Profiles
    · Change User Profiles
    · Contents of User Profiles
    · Roaming User Profiles
    · Enable Roaming Profiles
    · Create Profile
    · Copy Profile
    · Set Roaming Profiles

    Section E: Local Security Policy
    · Manage Account Policies
    · User Rights Assignments
    · Security Options
    · Use Secpol.msc
    · Security Templates
    · Add & Remove Console Snap In
    · Preconfigured Templates

    Section F: Group Policy
    · Local & Domain Policy
    · Group Policy MMC
    · Windows XP Group Policy
    · Computer Policy
    · User Policy
    · Test Group Policy


    Session 3

    Section A: Auditing
    · Edit Audit Policy
    · Plan Audit Policy
    · Requirements for Auditing
    · Establish Auditing
    · Event Viewer

    Section B: Windows Installer
    · Benefits
    · Publish vs. Assign
    · Troubleshoot Windows Installer

    Section C: User Interface
    · Configuring the Desktop
    · Start Menu
    · My Computer
    · Display Properties
    · Control Panel

    Section D: Interface Options
    · Accessibility Services
    · Configure Accessibility Services
    · Multi-language Support
    · Regional Settings Control Panel

    Section E: Hardware Installation
    · Device Drivers
    · Device Manager
    · Signed Drivers

    Section F: Hardware Support
    · Display Devices
    · Troubleshooting Video Problems
    · Fax Support
    · Install & Setup Fax Service
    · USB & Firewire Support
    · USB Root Hub & Universal Host Controller

    Section G: Mobile Computer Hardware
    · Power Management
    · Configure Power Management
    · Wireless Networking

    Section H: Storage Devices
    · Hard Disk Support
    · Dynamic Volumes
    · Disk Management
    · Create Volume
    · Upgrade to Dynamic Disk
    · CD, CDR & DVD


    Session 4

    Section A: File Systems
    · NTFS
    · Convert to NTFS
    · File System Maintenance
    · File System Tools

    Section B: Simple NTFS
    · NTFS Features
    · Simple File Sharing
    · Limits of Simple File Sharing
    · Protecting Folders

    Section C: NTFS
    · NTFS Permissions
    · Planning Permissions
    · Add Groups to Permission List
    · Effective User Permissions
    · NTFS Ownership
    · Take Ownership

    Section D: NTFS Features
    · NTFS Compression
    · Compressing Files
    · NTFS Encryption
    · EFS Features
    · Encrypt Files
    · Remote Encryption
    · Web DAV

    Section E: EFS Recovery
    · Recover Encrypted Data
    · DRA Policy
    · Encrypt Files with DRA
    · Lost Certificates
    · EFS & Backup Program
    · Disable EFS

    Section F: Networking Setup
    · NWLink
    · TCP/IP
    · NetBEUI
    · Network Connections Control Panel
    · TCP/IP Configuration
    · DNS & Wins
    · TCP/IP Options
    · Advanced TCP/IP Options


    Session 5

    Section A: Network Troubleshooting
    · Repair Network Connection
    · Network Interface
    · Protocols
    · TCP/IP Troubleshooting
    · PING, TRACERT & NBTSTAT
    · Base Connectivity
    · NETSTAT

    Section B: Sharing Resources
    · Sharing Folders & Files
    · Enable File Sharing
    · View Local Security Policy
    · Set Share Permissions
    · Permission Hierarchy
    · Set Permission for Sharing
    · Set NTFS Security

    Section C: Monitoring Shared Resources
    · Computer Management MMC
    · Run As Option
    · Managing Shares
    · Connect to Remote Shares

    Section D: Offline Folders
    · Configure Offline Folders
    · Make Files Available Offline
    · Network Connection Lost
    · Network Connection Established
    · Folder Options
    · Synchronization Manager

    Section E: Configure Printers
    · Sharing Printers
    · Install a Printer
    · Add Printer Wizard
    · Printer Sharing
    · Printer Permission
    · Internet Printing
    · Locate & Connect to Internet Printers

    Section F: Managing Printers
    · Print Server Properties
    · Print Queue
    · Printer Properties
    · Print Priorities
    · Spooler

    Section G: Remote Connectivity
    · Dial-up Networking
    · New Connection Wizard
    · VPN
    · L2TP Connections
    · Setup VPN Connection
    · VPN Properties


    Session 6

    Section A: Internet Connection Utilities
    · Internet Connection Sharing
    · Options for ICS
    · ICS Discovery & Control
    · Install ICS
    · Network Setup Wizard
    · Enable ICS
    · Universal PnP
    · Internet Connection Firewall
    · Log Files & Third Party Firewall
    · Enable ICF
    · Setup NAT & ICF Security

    Section B: Web Services
    · Web Server
    · Install IIS
    · Internet Explorer Security
    · Accessing IIS Local Host
    · Security Settings
    · Manage IIS

     



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    Section C: Remote Desktop
    · Terminal Services
    · Configure Remote Desktop
    · Connect to Remote Desktop
    · Web-based Remote Desktop
    · Using Remote Desktop on the Web
    · Remote Assistance

    Section D: System Performance
    · Application Performance
    · Performance Options
    · Program Compatibility
    · Performance Monitoring
    · Monitor Disk & Network

    Section E: Windows Backup
    · Backup Permissions
    · Using Windows Backup
    · Backup Options
    · Scheduled Backups
    · Automated System Recovery
    · Removable Storage

    Section F: Disaster Recovery
    · Safe Boot Options
    · Last Known Good Configuration
    · MSCONFIG Utility
    · Recovery Console
    · Limitations
    · Enable Recovery Console
    · Access Recovery Console


    Exchange Server 2003 Implementation
    Session 1

    Section A: Introduction
    · Course Overview
    · Prerequisites
    · Exchange Editions
    · Hardware
    · Software
    · Active Directory

    Section B: Basic Exchanges Installation
    · Pre-check List
    · Deployment Tools/Checklist
    · Add Services
    · Forestprep/Domainprep
    · Server Installation

    Section C: Upgrading Methods
    · Migration/Upgrade
    · Exchange Modes
    · Migration Tools
    · WINS

    Section D: Upgrade 5.5 Organization
    · Upgrade Environment
    · Upgrade Process
    · Move Data
    · Prep for Upgrade
    · Upgrade AD Connector
    · ADC Tools
    · Connection Agreement
    · Verify/View Connector
    · Install Exchange 2003

    Section E: Decommission Exchange 5.5
    · Last Steps in Migration
    · Last 5.5 Server
    · Remove SRS
    · Move Mailbox Store
    · Move Multiple Stores
    · Replicate Folders
    · Pfmigrate
    · Move AD Connectors
    · Disable 5.5 Server

    Session 2

    Section A: Advanced Installations
    · Migrating
    · Coexistence
    · Mixed Mode Organizations
    · Exchange 2000 Environments
    · Upgrading Issues

    Section B: Clustered Environments
    · Benefits
    · Cluster Requirements
    · Node Configuration
    · Clustering Resources

    Section C: Clustered Installations
    · Adding Exchange
    · Virtual Servers
    · Cluster Setup
    · Setup EVS
    · EVS Storage
    · System Attendant
    · Move Mailbox

    Section D: Management Setup
    · Management Tools
    · Exchange System Manager
    · Organization Properties
    · Administrative Groups
    · Permissions/Roles
    · Create Admin Group

    Section E: Exchange Policies
    · Using Policies
    · Applying Policies
    · Creating Policies
    · Implement Policies
    · Conflicting Policies

    Section F: Recipients
    · Enabled Objects
    · Management
    · Exchange Task Wizard
    · Set User Properties
    · Advanced Setting


    Session 3

    Section A: Manage Groups/Contacts
    · Mail-enabled Groups
    · Query-based Groups
    · Create Groups
    · Create Query-based
    · Manage Contacts

    Section B: Recipient Policies
    · Application
    · Mailbox Management
    · Set Up Recipient Policy
    · Create Mailbox Cleanup
    · Activate on Server
    · Validate Email Policy
    · Filtered Policies
    · Update Process

    Section C: Address List
    · Use of List
    · Global Address List
    · Create Address Lists
    · Modify Query
    · Alternate Global Address List
    · Offline Address List
    · Recipient Update Service
    · Modify Offline Lists
    · Maintaining Lists

    Section D: Mailbox Store
    · Data Storage
    · Mailbox Properties
    · Mailbox Permissions
    · Moving Mailbox Stores
    · Monitor Store

    Section E: Public Folders
    · Shared Data
    · Public Folder Concepts
    · Public Folder Hierarchy
    · Public Folder Replication
    · Managing Public Folders


    Session 4

    Section A: Managing Servers
    · Server Properties
    · Setup Monitoring
    · Diagnostic Logging
    · Server Health
    · Set Monitor Criteria
    · Monitoring Clusters

    Section B: Moving Servers
    · Basic Process
    · Cluster Servers
    · Move Routing Group Members
    · Remove Routing Group Members
    · Remove System Attendant

    Section C: Connectivity
    · Internet Protocols
    · POP3
    · IMAP
    · Outlook Web Access
    · Virtual Servers
    · Create IMAP Service
    · Configure Virtual Server

    Section D: Font-end/Back-end Servers
    · Communication Paths
    · Secure Communication
    · Deploy Front-end Server
    · Security
    · Protocol Servers
    · Services
    · Verify Communication

    Section E: Connectors
    · Exchange Routing
    · Connector Types
    · External Connectors
    · Build Connectors
    · Configure Connector
    · Reciprocal Connector

    Section F: SMTP
    · SMTP Mail Routing
    · SMTP Connector
    · SMTP Settings
    · Create SMTP Connector
    · SMTP Security
    · Authentication
    · Configure Connector
    · Setup Restrictions
    · Advanced Settings
    · Private SMTP Session


    Session 5

    Section A: Securing Exchange
    · Threat Control
    · SMTP Queues
    · Monitor Queue
    · Firewalls
    · DMZ
    · Internal Security
    · Protective Steps

    Section B: Securing Messages
    · S/mime
    · Email Certifications
    · Outlook Web Access
    · Setup S/mime
    · Request Certificate
    · Use Certificate

    Section C: Name Resolution
    · Exchange Communication
    · DNS Infrastructure
    · MX Routing

    Section D: Active Directory
    · AD Issues
    · Exchange & AD
    · Troubleshooting
    · View Global Catalogs

    Section E: Backup & Recovery
    · Disaster Recovery
    · Backup Types
    · Recovery
    · Mailbox Recovery Center
    · Recovery Mailbox Store
    · Recovery Storage Groups
    · Backup Exchange
    · Restore