MCTS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Configuration

Part Time

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Course Code

QBSNT114/BCP0

Course Level

N/A

Where will this course lead?

At the end of this course, students who are new to Microsoft Exchange Server will learn how to configure and manage a messaging environment in accordance with technical requirements. Students will learn how to install Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and manage routing, client access, and the backup and restore of databases. They will also learn how to manage addressing and recipient objects such as mailboxes, distribution groups, and contacts. Students will learn how to monitor and troubleshoot an Exchange Server 2007 messaging system, correlate client and server issues and resolve those issues.

Students who satisfy the minimum pass level, for the above vendor exam(s), as defined by Microsoft at the time of taking the online exam, will be awarded the following:-

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Configuration

And counts as credit toward the following certification(s):

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator

What will I study?

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Describe how Exchange Server 2007 and the Active Directory directory service work together.
Install Exchange Server 2007.
Configure Mailbox server roles.
Manage recipient objects.
Manage e-mail and address lists.
Manage client access.
Manage Messaging Transport.
Manage availability, backup and recovery.
Maintain the messaging system.
Use the Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Management Pack for Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 to monitor Exchange servers.
Monitor and troubleshoot client performance and connectivity.
Identify and resolve issues related to access of resources and messages.
Monitor and troubleshoot mail flow.
Monitor and troubleshoot Mailbox servers.
Monitor and troubleshoot external and additional services.
Identify trends in a messaging system.

How will this course be delivered?

This course is one of the 'blended learning' series from the Microsoft IT Academy at Solihull College. Providing IT professional access to the latest Microsoft certification courses with high quality, flexible learning systems.

The 'blended learning' courses comprise of components to facilitate effective self directed learning, with flexible start and attendance date to meet your individual needs.

This course offers bookable hands-on practice labs in our Academy open access lab facility that assist students in becoming proficient in the skills needed to support the Microsoft technology.

The student kit includes relevant comprehensive Microsoft Official Curriculum workbook(s) and other necessary materials for this class.

Students will also receive 150 days access to Microsoft's internet e-learning system, with relevant e-learning course materials.

Access to MSDN AA to enable students to download Microsoft operating systems and applications to create and develop their own practice lab environments, for your academic use only. Conditions and systems requirements apply.

Tailored individual learning plans, with one-one support and guidance from our qualified Microsoft Certified Trainer / mentors.

On-line exam preparation and assessment with MeasureUP test practice system.

This course is available to study in daytime or evening sessions.

What qualifications will I get?

Vocational study not leading to a recognised qualification, Information and Communication Technology (SSA 6)

How will I be assessed?

There is no formal examination required; however students may take the external Microsoft examination, typically three weeks from end of course.

70-236 TS: Exchange Server 2007, Configuring

Examinations must be taken at our in-house Authorised Prometric testing centre (APTC) at Specialist IT Training. APTC Site code GB3K.

The course includes continual assessments.

How do I get a place on the course?

Places are offered by interview.

What are the entry requirements?

IT Professionals, IT generalists, and help desk professionals who want to learn about Exchange Server 2007 are the audience for this course. IT Professionals.

Installs and manages Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Manages messaging security by using Exchange Server 2007
Recovers messaging servers and databases by using Exchange Server 2007
Monitors and troubleshoots Exchange Server 2007


Before attending this course, students must have:
Working knowledge of Windows Server operating system. For example, how storage is configured, basic backup and restore techniques, and what a client/server application interaction means.
Working knowledge of network technologies. For example, what Transmission Control Protocol (TCPIP) and Domain Name System (DNS) do and how to use them, basic routing concepts (Wide Area Networks (WAN) vs. Local Area Network (LAN) router vs. switch vs. hub).
Working knowledge of Active Directory. For example, how user objects are managed, what is stored in Active Directory partitions, basic architectures (domain, forest, sites, etc.), and how domain controllers are managed. Also, site and site connector configuration, schema and configuration partitions, and Global Catalogues.
Conceptual understanding of e-mail technologies For example, that Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP) is a protocol used for e-mail and the differences between transport protocols and client access protocols (Post Office Protocol (POP), Internet Access Message Protocol (IMAP), SMTP).
Fundamental knowledge of network technologies including DNS and firewall technologies.
Experience with the Windows Server 2003 operating system.
Experience with Active Directory directory service in Windows Server 2003.
Experience using Windows management and monitoring tools such as Microsoft Management Console, Active Directory Users and Computers, Performance Monitor, Event Viewer, and IIS Administrator.
Experience using Windows networking and troubleshooting tools such as Network Monitor, Telnet, and NSLookup.

What else do I need to know?

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications provide the foundation for Microsoft Certification. These certifications are designed to validate your skills on the features and functionality of key technologies. You can show your depth of knowledge in one specific technology, earn multiple MCTS certifications to show breadth across different products, or build on the MCTS to earn a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential.

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications provide the foundation for Microsoft Certification. These certifications are designed to validate your skills on the features and functionality of key technologies. You can show your depth of knowledge in one specific technology, earn multiple MCTS certifications to show breadth across different products, or build on the MCTS to earn a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential.

Course schedules, content, supporting materials and availability may be subject to change.

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

What can I do after this course?

This course is intended for individuals who are employed as or seeking employment as a Systems Administrator or Systems Engineer.

Further 'blended learning' and 'classroom' based IT certification courses are available.

QWBNT121/BCP0 MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration
QWBNT115/BCP0 MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
QWBNT116/BCP0 MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration

Is there anything else I will have to pay for in order to do this course?

Study material fees are payable.
If required, vendor exam will be charged at current rates.
This course is not eligible for fee concession.

Contact

Blossomfield Campus

Solihull College
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB

Tel: 0121 678 7000
Minicom: 0121 628 7005
Email: enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
Internet: www.solihull.ac.uk

Have you got a question about this course?

Please contact Admissions on 0121 678 7000 with any queries.

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