Course Description
Course Overview
The Microsoft 365 Messaging Training (MS-203) course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot messaging services in a Microsoft 365 environment. This course covers various topics, including Exchange Online, Exchange Server, Microsoft Teams, and security and compliance features. It aims to equip participants with the expertise required to effectively implement and manage messaging solutions within their organization.
Prerequisites
To enroll in the Microsoft 365 Messaging Training course, participants should have a solid understanding of Microsoft 365 workloads, including Exchange Online and Exchange Server. Familiarity with networking and security concepts, as well as experience with Windows Server and Active Directory, is recommended. Prior experience in messaging administration is beneficial.
Methodology
The course will be delivered through a combination of instructor-led lectures, interactive discussions, hands-on exercises, and practical lab sessions. Participants will have access to study materials, including manuals and online resources, to support their learning. The course will focus on real-world scenarios and practical examples, enabling participants to apply their knowledge in managing messaging services.
Course Outline
- Introduction to Microsoft 365 Messaging
- Overview of messaging services in Microsoft 365
- Understanding the messaging architecture and components
- Navigating the messaging administration interfaces
- Planning and Deploying Exchange Online
- Assessing requirements for Exchange Online deployment
- Configuring Exchange Online recipients and mailboxes
- Implementing Exchange Online hybrid configurations
- Managing Exchange Online Recipients and Mail Flow
- Managing user mailboxes and groups in Exchange Online
- Configuring email address policies and mailbox permissions
- Implementing mail flow rules and message encryption
- Implementing Security and Compliance Features
- Configuring message hygiene and anti-malware policies
- Implementing data loss prevention (DLP) policies
- Managing archiving, retention, and eDiscovery in Exchange Online
- Managing Exchange Server Deployments
- Understanding Exchange Server architecture and roles
- Configuring Exchange Server mailboxes and mail flow
- Upgrading and managing Exchange Server deployments
- Microsoft Teams and Messaging Integration
- Configuring and managing Microsoft Teams messaging features
- Implementing messaging policies and compliance in Teams
- Managing message retention and compliance across Exchange and Teams
Outcome
Upon completion of the Microsoft 365 Messaging Training (MS-203) course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the messaging architecture and components in Microsoft 365.
- Plan and deploy Exchange Online and manage recipients and mail flow.
- Implement security and compliance features in Exchange Online.
- Manage Exchange Server deployments and mailboxes.
- Configure and manage Microsoft Teams messaging features.
- Ensure message retention and compliance across Exchange and Teams.
Labs
The course includes practical lab sessions and exercises to reinforce the theoretical knowledge and skills learned. The labs will cover the following topics:
- Deploying Exchange Online and configuring recipients
- Managing user mailboxes and groups in Exchange Online
- Configuring mail flow rules and message encryption
- Implementing security and compliance features in Exchange Online
- Managing Exchange Server deployments and mailboxes
- Configuring messaging policies and compliance in Microsoft Teams
These labs will provide participants with hands-on experience in planning, deploying, and managing messaging services in a Microsoft 365 environment. By completing these labs, participants will develop practical skills that are essential for effectively implementing and managing messaging solutions within their organization.