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Microsoft - MCSE-2003 : Messaging


Microsoft has introduced a new  specialization to its Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification. It identifies systems engineers who demonstrate deep, role-based expertise in the management of a Microsoft Exchange Server infrastructure on the Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 operating system. The MCSE: Messaging specialization provides a way for IT professionals to validate their ability to design and implement mailing solution using Exchange Server in an organization.

Audience :

Systems engineers who are responsible for designing, planning, and implementing an Exchange Server infrastructure on Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003.

Prerequisite : Knowledge of Computer Hardware and basics of Networking; prferably A+ and N+ certification.

Duration of the course :

Part Time : 6 Months (2 Hrs/Day)

Full Time  : 3 Months (4 Hrs/Day)

Key Benefits :

Organizations need proven expertise to manage an Exchange Server infrastructure. The MCSE: Messaging certification reflects Microsoft Exchange Server design and implementation skills appropriate to the creation of a robust messaging environment. IT professionals with the MCSE: Messaging certification demonstrate industry-recognized best practices in their job roles. Certified individuals bring valuable skills to their organizations in the creation of a robust messaging environment.

Course Contents :

Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

  • Managing Users, Computers and Groups.
  • Configure access to shared folders.
  • Managing and maintaining a Server Environment.
  • Manage software update infrastructure.
  • Monitor file and print servers.
  • Manage a Web server using IIS.
  • Manage basic disks and dynamic disks.
  • Install and configure server hardware devices.
  • Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery.
  • Manage backup procedures and recover from the backup.
  • Recover from server hardware failure.

Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure.

  • Implementing, Managing and Maintaining IP Addressing.
  • Configure TCP/IP addressing on a server computer using DHCP.
  • Implementing, Managing and Maintaining Name Resolution using DNS Server.
  • Implementing, Managing and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access.
  • Configure remote access authentication protocols.
  • Implement secure access between private networks.
  • Manage Routing and Remote Access routing interfaces.
  • Maintaining a Network Infrastructure.

Exam 70-293: Planning and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure.

  • Planning and Implementing Server Roles and Server Security.
  • Planning, Implementing and maintaining a Network Infrastructure.
  • Planning, Implementing and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access.
  • Planning, Implementing and Maintaining Server Availability.
  • Planning and Maintaining Network Security.
  • Planning, Implementing and Maintaining Security Infrastructure.

Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure.

  • Planning and implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure.
  • Evaluate network traffic considerations when placing global catalog servers.
  • Evaluate the need to enable universal group caching.
  • Managing and maintaining an Active Directory Infrastructure.
  • Planning and Implementing User, Computer and Group Strategies.
  • Plan a user authentication strategy.
  • Plan a smart card authentication strategy.
  • Plan an OU structure.
  • Planning and Implementing Group Policy.
  • Managing and Maintaining Group Policy.
  • Troubleshoot the application of Group Policy security settings

Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional.

  • Installing Windows XP Professional.
  • Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources.
  • Manage and troubleshoot access to shared folders.
  • Connect to local and network print devices.
  • Implementing, Managing and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers.
  • Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability.
  • Configuring and troubleshooting the Desktop Environment.
  • Implementing, Managing and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services.
  • Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting Security.
  • Configure, manage and troubleshoot Internet Explorer security settings.

Exam 70-297: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.

  • Creating the Conceptual Design by Gathering and Analyzing Business and Technical Requirements.
  • Creating the Logical Design for an Active Directory Infrastructure.
  • Creating the Logical Design for a Network Services Infrastructure.
  • Creating the Physical Design for an Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
  • Design a DNS service implementation.
  • Design a NetBIOS name resolution strategy.
  • Design a network and routing topology for a company.
  • Design Internet connectivity for a company.
  • Design the remote access infrastructure.

Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003.

  • Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting Exchange Server 2003.
  • Prepare the environment for deployment of Exchange Server 2003.
  • Install, configure and troubleshoot Exchange Server 2003.
  • Upgrade from Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange Server 2003.
  • Migrate from other messaging systems to Exchange Server 2003.
  • Configure Exchange 2003 for interoperability with other SMTP messaging system.
  • Managing, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Exchange Server Computers.
  • Perform and troubleshoot backups and recovery.
  • Manage, monitor and troubleshoot data storage.
  • Manage and troubleshoot public folders.
  • Manage and troubleshoot virtual servers.
  • Manage and troubleshoot front-end and back-end servers.
  • Managing Security in the Exchange Environment.
  • Managing Recipient Objects and Address Lists.
  • Managing and Monitoring Technologies that Support Exchange Server 2003.

Exam 70-285: Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization.

  • Analyze Active Directory and Design an Administrative Plan.
  • Design a Routing Topology and Server Roles and Placement.
  • Design a Public Folder and Client Connectivity Strategy.
  • Design an Exchange Server 2003 Security Strategy.
  • Design for High Availability and Reliability.
  • Design Inter-organizational Connectivity.
  • Design an Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange Server 2003 Deployment Strategy