Course Description

Course Overview

Administering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 is a comprehensive training program designed to equip IT professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage and maintain Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 environments. Participants will learn how to deploy, configure, secure, and troubleshoot Exchange Server 2016, ensuring seamless email communication and collaboration within organizations.

Prerequisites

To maximize the learning experience in this course, participants should have a strong understanding of networking concepts, Active Directory infrastructure, and basic messaging technologies. Familiarity with Windows Server administration and PowerShell scripting is highly recommended. Additionally, prior experience with Exchange Server administration will be beneficial.

Methodology

The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, practical demonstrations, hands-on labs, and interactive discussions. Participants will have access to a dedicated Exchange Server environment for hands-on practice, enabling them to apply the concepts learned in real-world scenarios. The course will be led by certified instructors with extensive experience in Exchange Server administration, ensuring a high-quality learning experience.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Exchange Server 2016
• Understanding the role of Exchange Server in modern messaging systems
• Exchange Server 2016 features and architecture
• Comparison between Exchange Server 2016 and previous versions
• Deploying and Configuring Exchange Server 2016
• Planning and preparing for Exchange Server deployment
• Installing Exchange Server 2016
• Configuring mailbox databases, mail flow, and virtual directories
• Managing Recipients and Mailboxes
• Creating and managing user mailboxes
• Configuring mailbox policies and permissions
• Implementing distribution groups and shared mailboxes
• Configuring Exchange Server 2016 Security
• Implementing secure access to Exchange Server
• Configuring permissions and role-based access control
• Managing anti-spam and anti-malware protection
• Managing Exchange Server 2016 Transport
• Configuring message transport and delivery
• Implementing transport rules and disclaimers
• Troubleshooting mail flow issues
• Implementing High Availability and Disaster Recovery
• Configuring mailbox database availability groups
• Performing database backups and restores
• Implementing database replication and lagged copies
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting Exchange Server 2016
• Utilizing Exchange Server monitoring tools
• Diagnosing and resolving common issues
• Performance tuning and optimization techniques

Outcome

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Deploy and configure Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 environments.
• Manage user mailboxes, distribution groups, and shared mailboxes effectively.
• Implement secure access and protection against spam and malware.
• Configure and troubleshoot mail flow and transport issues.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Monitor Exchange Server performance and troubleshoot common problems.

Labs

• Installing and Configuring Exchange Server 2016
• Creating and Managing User Mailboxes
• Configuring Mailbox Policies and Permissions
• Implementing Secure Access to Exchange Server
• Configuring Transport Rules and Disclaimers
• Configuring Mailbox Database Availability Groups
• Monitoring Exchange Server Performance
• Troubleshooting Mail Flow Issues