Installing & Upgrading Microsoft Exchange
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This course is part of the IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR training programme (two weeks) consisting of the following courses, it is recommended that all four courses are attended to complete training on the topic:
209, Microsoft Windows 200x/XP Administration
210, Configuring & Troubleshooting Microsoft Networks
211, Microsoft Exchange 200x Administration
212, Installing & Upgrading Microsoft Exchange
Description

The course provides the theoretical and practical knowledge required to install Exchange 2003 e-mail solutions and manage the upgrade from previous versions (specifically Exchange 5.5)
The course takes a practical approach whenever possible with attendees working interactively on their own personal system’s while topics are discussed. Learning is reinforced by the use of hands-on Labs and Exercises where relevant.
Note: The majority of this course will be devoted to hands-on practical labs.

Aims The objective of this instructor-led course is to provide the theoretical and practical knowledge required to install Exchange 2003 e-mail solutions and manage the upgrade from previous versions (specifically Exchange 5.5)
Who Would Benefit? Technical professionals required to upgrade their Exchange solution.
Technical professionals required to install new Exchange systems.
IT management who wish to familiarise themselves with the subject.
Planning personnel who wish to evaluate the product.
Support staff running previous versions of Exchange who wish to update their skills.
Prerequisites It is recommended that the following UKTA courses are attended before this course:
209,  Microsoft Windows 200x/XP Administration  and,
210,  Configuring & Troubleshooting Microsoft Networks
211,  Microsoft Exchange 200x Administration
Content Topics are: Introduction to installing & upgrading; Installing Exchange; Co-existing with Exchange 5.5; Exchange Migration.
  • INTRODUCTION TO INSTALLATION & UPGRADING
    What choices are available?
         New organizations
         New servers in existing organization
         Upgrade (migrate) existing organization
    Exchange organizations
         Sites
         Administrative Groups
         5.5 Organisations
    Network considerations
         TCP/IP
         DNS
    Active Directory
         Function
         Exchange responsibilities
         Modifying the Schema
    The Exchange 2003 migration wizard

    Discussion:  Which path to take?
  • INSTALLING EXCHANGE
    O/S requirement
    Hardware requirements
    Exchange Organisation planning
    Unattended installs
    Troubleshooting Installation of Exchange 2003
    Summary of Installing Exchange 2003

Lab:  Simple install of Exchange
Lab:  Installing additional servers

  • CO-EXISTING WITH EXCHANGE 5.5
    Why?
    Active Directory Connectors (ADCs)
    Integration with Exchange 5.5
    Integration with Exchange 2000
    Upgrading NT4/Exchange 5.5
    Coexistence

    Lab:  Preparing the Exchange 5.5 organisation
    Lab:  Installing into an Exchange 5.5 organisation
  • EXCHANGE MIGRATION
    Reasons to Migrate to Exchange 2003
    What needs to be migrated?
         Files & Settings Transfer wizard
         Third Party Profile tools
         PST files
    Migration choices
         New Servers/Old Servers
         Side by Side
    Role of Active Directory in Exchange 2003
    ExDeploy
    Introduction to ADMT
    Configuring ADC agreements using the ADC Wizard
         components
         requirements

    Lab:  Upgrading NT to Active Directory
    Lab:  Creating ADC connections
    Lab:  Transferring mailboxes
    Lab:  Upgrading from Exchange 5.5
Provider & Location   SCN Ltd: Blandford Forum, Dorset
Charges Tuition Fee:  None
Administration and Processing Fee:  £15.00
Daily Charge:  £100.00 + VAT @ 17.5%
Duration 2 days