- Lesson 1 - Getting Started with Exchange Server 2010 Training
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In this video you will meet your instructor, you will learn about the scenario that will be used throughout the course, and you will get some advice from Peter about how to most effectively use this course.
- About Your Instructor
- About Train Signal
- About This Course
- Lesson 2 - An Overview of Exchange 2010
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In this video you will take a high-level look at what Exchange is and how it may benefit your organization. Plus, you will learn what the five server roles are and you will discover what’s new in Exchange 2010.
- What Exchange 2010 Has to Offer
- Server Roles
- What’s New in Exchange 2010
- Lesson 3 - Your Globomantics Scenario
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In this video you will learn the details of the course scenario, that you will be working with throughout the course, to help you apply your Exchange 2010 knowledge in the "real world".
- Scenario Locations
- What We Currently Have in Place
- What are We Doing and Why?
- Existing Infrastructure
- The Plan
- The Installation Order
- The Network Diagram
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- Lesson 4 - Lab Setup
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In this video you will learn about the hardware and software you will need to have in your environment to enable you to better follow along with the course. Also, you will learn how to use physical or virtual machines to build out a lab similar to the lab used in the course or a "shoe-string budget lab" that will allow you to work through the course scenarios without "breaking the bank".
- Ways to Setup Your Lab
- The Ultimate Lab Setup
- Scenario Diagram
- Lab Setup Diagram and Details
- Configure the Domain Controller
- The Internal FQDN and External Domain Name
- Hyper-V Lab Overview
- The Shoe-String Budget Lab
- Lesson 5 - System Requirements and Prerequisites
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In this video you will learn about the proper hardware you will need to install Exchange 2010. Plus, you will work hands-on to implement the prerequisites needed on your servers and the adjustments that are needed in Active Directory to install Exchange 2010.
- Purchases Needed for This Deployment
- The Proper Hardware
- Processor and Memory Requirements
- The Right OS
- Standard or Enterprise Edition?
- Prerequisites for Exchange 2010 and Server 2008
- Prerequisite Installation
- Updating Your AD Schema and Preparing the Domain
- Lesson 6 - Exchange 2010 Installations
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In this video you will work hands-on to install Exchange by performing a typical installation and a custom installation. Plus, you will walk through the installation of four different Exchange servers, including an Edge Transport Server.
- Absolute Necessities for Exchange 2010
- Typical or Custom Installations
- Small, Medium and Large Architecture Examples
- Scenario Installation Goals
- Typical Installation of the Client Access, Mailbox, and Hub Transport Roles
- Installation with the Hub Transport and Client Access Roles
- Installation with the Mailbox Role
- Installation with the Edge Transport Role
- Installation Goals Accomplished
- Lesson 6.2 - Installing Exchange 2010 SP1
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Discuss some of SP1 installation features like the automatic installation of Windows Roles and Features and AD and Exchange split permissions.
- Lesson 7 - Working with the Exchange Management Console and Shell
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In this video you will work hands-on to manage Exchange using the Exchange Management Console (EMC), the Exchange Management Shell (EMS) and the Exchange Control Panel through Outlook Web App (OWA). Plus, you will work to form commands using cmdlets and you will discover how to make these cmdlets more complex and useful through a process called pipelining.
- The Exchange Management Console
- The Exchange Management Shell
- Local Shell and Remote Shell
- Working with Cmdlets
- Adding Multiple Users from a CSV File Using PowerShell
- Creating Mailboxes for Users Using PowerShell
- Sending Mail Between the New Mailboxes
- Lesson 7.2 - Working with the Exchange Control Panel (ECP)
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Many of the enhancements found in SP1 are to the Exchange Control Panel. In this lesson the differences to the ECP in the Exchange 2010 RTM and SP1 versions are discussed.
- Lesson 8 - Transitioning to Exchange 2010
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In this video you will perform a transition from Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2010. In order to do that you will discover the different elements, such as legacy host names and certificates, that will make transitioning to Exchange 2010 as smooth as possible.
- Upgrade Terminology
- The Basic Breakdown in Steps
- Legacy Host Names and Certificates for CAS
- A Review of DNS Terminology
- Add and Test a Legacy “A Record”
- The Deployment Assistant
- Transitioning Paths Vary
- The Steps to Complete Our Transition
- Online Mailbox Moves
- Transition Public Folders
- Pre-Removal Folders
- Lesson 9 - An Overview of the Mailbox Server Role
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In this video you will learn what the Mailbox Server Role is and you will work hands-on to configure it.
- Scenario: Mailbox Server Configuration
- Functions of the Mailbox Server Role
- Mailbox Server Documentation on Microsoft TechNet
- Configuration Aspects of the Mailbox Role
- Tour the Organization and Server Configuration Nodes
- Lesson 10 - Understanding and Managing Databases
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Now that you have your mailbox servers in place, it is important to consider the need you may have to create additional databases. In this video you will work hands-on to create and mount new databases and work to implement best practices to make sure this process is done in the most effective manner.
- Facing the Database Challenges of Exchange
- Disk Types for Exchange
- Storage Architecture
- Create a New Mailbox Database
- Database Best Practice
- Database Management and Properties
- Lesson 11 - Working with Public Folders
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In this video you will discover the purpose and use of Public Folders within your organization. Plus, you will work hands-on to create and configure a Public Folder database using the Public Folder Management Console and the Outlook client.
- Public Folder Overview
- Creating the Public Folder Database
- Public Folder Database Management
- Individual Public Folder Configuration
- Public Folder Trees, Replication, Referrals, and Mail Enabling
- Public Folder Permissions
- Permissions: Rights vs. Roles
- Lesson 11.2 - Public Folder Management of Permissions with SP1
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SP1 has a new Public Folder Management Console tool to manage public folders instead of having to use outlook or the EMS. Learn to use this new tool to manage permissions.
- Lesson 12 - Address Lists and the Offline Address Book
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In this video you will work hands-on to create new address lists based on Organizational Units. Plus, you will create new Offline Address Books; assigning one to the mailbox database and the other OAB to individuals in the OU, using the Exchange Management Shell.
- A Description of Address Lists and the Offline Address Book (OAB)
- Scenario Tasks
- A Tour of Address Lists
- Create New Address Lists
- A Tour of the Offline Address Book
- Create a New Offline Address Book
- Apply an OAB to a Mailbox Database
- Apply an OAB to Specific Users Using the EMS
- Lesson 13 - Creating Recipient Types
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In this video you will work hands-on through seven different receipient projects to create the various recipient types.
- A Review of Recipient Types
- Create a Mailbox for a New User
- Create a Mailbox for an Existing User
- Create a Resource Mailbox for a Conference Room
- Create a New Mail Contact for Someone without an Account
- Create a Mailbox for a User with an External Email Address
- Create a Distribution Group from an Existing Management Security Group
- Create a Dynamic Distribution Group
- Lesson 13.2 - Recipient Functionality Changes in SP1
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This lesson discusses the top three recipient functionally changes in SP1.
- Lesson 14 - An Overview of the CAS Server Role
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In this video you will learn the purpose of the Client Access Server roles, as well as the different CAS features.
- The Evolution of CAS
- The CAS Role is Middle Tier
- CAS Role Aspects
- EMC Configuration for CAS Roles
- Lesson 15 - Understanding and Managing Outlook Web App and ActiveSync
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In this video you will create and apply Outlook Web App and ActiveSync policies. Plus, you will make virtual directory adjustments and walk through a hands-on demonstration to apply those adjustments to users in your organization.
- Virtual Directories
- Outlook WEb App (OWA) Features
- OWA Management Tasks
- ActiveSync Features
- ActiveSync Management Tasks
- Lesson 15.2 - Outlook Web App Improvements in SP1
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Outlook Web App has been polished up with breadcrumbs, informational pop-up boxes, new themes and more. Explore these new improvements in this lesson.
- Lesson 15.3 - Using the ECP to Manage ActiveSync
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While ActiveSync policies are the same in the Exchange Management Console there are some changes to explore in the Exchange Control Panel.
- Lesson 16 - Understanding and Managing Outlook Anywhere and POP/IMAP
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In this video you will work hands-on to setup the initial configuration of Outlook Anywhere, POP, and IMAP. Then, you will work to properly implement these different access methods based on your initial configurations.
- Outlook Anywhere Overview
- POP/IMAP Overview
- Outlook Anywhere and POP/IMAP Management Tasks
- Using the Set-CASMailbox Cmdlet
- Lesson 17 - CAS Security and SSL Certificates
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In this video you will learn about the different types of SSL certificates and you will discover the certificate type that is recommended by Microsoft. Plus, you will walk through the process of requesting a certificate from a Certificate Authority and you will work hands-on to install that certificate on your own CAS server.
- Managing Authentication
- Types of Certificates
- The Certificate Authority (CA) Process for Obtaining and Installing Certs
- Purchase an SSL Certificate
- Generate and Use the Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
- Download the Cert and Complete the Pending Certificate Request
- Intermediate Certificates
- Lesson 18 - An Overview of the Hub and Edge Transport Server Roles
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In this video you will discover the similarities and differences of the Hub and Edge Transport server roles. Plus, you will learn the details about several of the key transport features.
- A Tour of the Hub Transport and Edge Transport in the EMC
- Hub vs. Edge
- Send/REceive Connectors
- Anti-Spam and Anti-Virus Protection
- Transport Rules
- The Hub/Edge Subscription and the EdgeSync Process
- Lesson 19 - Send/Receive Connectors and Accepted Domains
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In this video you will learn what send/receive connectors do automatically and you will see where you need to get involved to manually create or configure. Plus, you will discover the different types of Accepted Domains in preparation for the possibility of handling incoming mail for another company.
- Send and Receive Connectors 101
- CConfigure Internet Mail Flow Through at Hub Transport Server
- Create a New Send Connector
- Configure the Default Receive Connector
- Test the Send and Receive Connectors
- Send/Receive Mail Through an Appliance
- Accepted Domains
- DNS Configuration
- Test Mail Flow
- Lesson 20 - Anti-Virus and Anti-Spam Features
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In this video you will learn about the nine anti-spam features available on the Edge Transport server. Plus, you will work hands-on to install the anti-spam agents on a Hub Transport server in your own environment.
- Built-in Anti-Virus Possibilities
- Additional Anti-Virus and/or Anit-Spam Solutions
- The 9 Anti-Spam Agents
- Turn On the Hub Transport Anti-Spam Agent
- Lesson 21 - Working with Transport Rules
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In this video you will work hands-on to implement transport rules on the Edge and Hub Transport servers, to help protect your organization from viruses and add a disclaimer to the end of all outgoing emails. Plus, you will walk through the creation and deployment of message classifications to Outlook clients.
- Transport Architecture
- The Way Rules Work
- Practical Transport Rule Examples
- Create a Transport Rule that Deletes Messages Matching a Recent Virus Attack
- Create a Transport Rule that Adds a Legal Disclaimer to Outbound Mail
- Message Classifications
- Create, Deploy, and Test the Attorney-Client Privlieged Message Classification
- Lesson 22 - Configuring the Edge and Transport Security
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In this video you will work hands-on to perform the Edge Subscription between the Hub Transport and Edge Tranport servers. Plus, you will work to enhance TLS security within Exchange, using MTLS.
- The Hub/Edge Subscription and the EdgeSync Process
- Practical Points Before Synchronizing
- Configure DNS Settings for Edge Synchronization
- Verification and Forced Synchronization
- Transport Layer Security (TLS)
- TLS Certificates and MTLS
- TLS Limitations and Email Encryption
- Lesson 23 - Federation Trust and Organization Relationships
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In this video you will learn how to implement the different methods that allow you to collaborate with external recipients through Federation, without using any form of trust relationship or going through a VPN connection.
- Understanding Federation
- Creating a Federation Trust
- Organization Relationship vs. Sharing Policies
- Lesson 23.2 - Federation in Exchange 2010 SP1
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In this lesson the instructor will discuss how the changes to the Microsoft Federation Gateway process in SP1 make federation a bit easier to perform.
- Lesson 24 - Configuring Mailbox Settings
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In this video you will learn how to configure the various recipient properties for mailbox settings. Plus, you will work hands-on to implement several real-world settings on your own mailboxes.
- Recipient Level Mailbox Configuration Walkthrough
- Common Mail Box Configuration Administration Tasks
- Get-Mailbox, Set-Mailbox and other Cmdlets
- Lesson 25 - Messaging Policy and Compliance
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In this video you will learn what the experts say when it comes to messaging compliance within an organization and how this will benefit you. Plus, you will discover the built-in Exchange features, as well as third-party solutions that may assist your organization with compliance.
- Compliance Mentality
- U.S. and International Regulations
- Compliance Concepts and Their Corresponding Technology
- Messaging Records Management (MRM)
- Transport Rules and Message Classifications
- Multi-Mailbox Search
- Information Rights Management (IRM)
- Journaling
- Third-party eDiscovery and Data Retention
- Lesson 25.2 - Multi-Mailbox Search in SP1
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After reviewing the purpose of multi-mailbox search, this lesson will discuss what is different in SP1, such as interface and usage changes, estimate search results and de-duplication.
- Lesson 26 - Journaling and Personal Archiving
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In this video you will learn how to configure both Standard and Premium journaling. Plus, you will work hands-on to turn on the personal archive feature for several users and see how to utilize this feature from a user’s perspective.
- Standard and Premium Journaling
- Configuring Standard Journaling
- Configuring and Testing Premium Journaling
- Personal Storage Table (PST) Files
- Personal Archives
- Lesson 26.2 - Personal Archive Enhancements in SP1
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This lesson lists out some enhancements to the Personal Archive feature and then demonstrates Personal Archive configuration in SP1.
- Lesson 27 - Messaging Records Management
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In this video you will learn how to utilize the two different types of Messaging Records Management (MRM), Managed Folders (MRM 1.0) and Retention Tags and Policies (MRM 2.0). Plus, you will work hands-on to implement a basic managed folder plan of MRM.
- Messaging Records Management
- Managed Folders and Retention Policies
- Steps to Managed Folder MRM
- Retention Tags and Retention Policies
- MRM Revised in Exchange 2010 SP1
- Lesson 27.2 - MRM 2.0 Retention Policy Enhancements in SP1
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There is a GUI interface for retention policies to explore in this lesson. Then the instructor shows how a user can work with both archive and retention tags through Outlook.
- Lesson 28 - Permissions and Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
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In this video you will learn the details of the new Role Based Access Control permissions model in Exchange 2010. Plus, you will work hands-on with the Exchange Control Panel to configure broad permission settings with predefined role groups.
- Historic vs. Exchange 2010 Permission Models
- Using Predefined Role Groups and Roles
- Predefined Role Groups
- Delegating Roles
- The RBAC Triangle of Power
- Understanding RBAC
- Plan RBAC and Map Out the Cmdlets to Be Used
- Create a New Role and Role Group
- Add Users to a Role Group
- Lesson 28.2 - Managing Role Based Access Control through the ECP
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This lesson tours all the possibilities and options for managing RBAC through the Exchange Management Console in SP1.
- Lesson 29 - An Overview of the Unified Messaging Role
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In this video you will learn about the hardware you need in place, as well as the configuration aspects of Exchange you will need in order to implement Unified Messaging. Plus, you will discover the best way to configure unified messaging and how to test UM once it is up and running.
- Unified Messaging (UM) at 100,000 Feet
- Unified Messaging Features
- UM Hardware Requirements
- Unified Messaging Configuration
- Ways to Test Unified Messaging
- UM with Office Communications Server and SharePoint
- Lesson 29.2 - Unified Messaging Improvements in SP1
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While many of the Unified Messaging improvements in SP1 are behind-the-scenes, this lesson will discuss and demonstrate the top 10 improvements.
- Lesson 30 - Configuring Unified Messaging
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In this video you will work step-by-step to configure your own Unified Messaging server.
- Create and Configure a Dial Plan
- Create and Configure an IP Gateway
- Adjust the UM Mailbox Policy
- Create and Configure the Auto Attendant
- Link the Dial Plan to the Server
- Configure UM Settings for Users
- Lesson 31 - Configuring Database Availability Groups
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In this video you will learn how Continuous Replication is used to provide High Availability in Exchange 2010. Plus, you will work hands-on to implement a Database Availability Group with three mailbox servers.
- What is High Availability?
- Continuous Replication
- Database Availability Group (DAG) Features
- Steps to Create a Database Availability Group
- High Availability and DAG Design
- Create a Database Availability Group
- Add Members to the DAG
- Determine and Add Copies to Specific Databases
- See the DAG in Action
- Scenario DAG Design Diagram
- DAC Mode
- Lesson 31.2 - Enhancements to High Availability in SP1
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In this lesson, the top 6 improvements to High Availability and Site Resiliency in SP1 will be discussed.
- Lesson 32 - Disaster Recovery Solutions for Data
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In this video you will learn about the several different backup and recovery options that are available for your Exchange environment and you will discover the best disaster recovery solutions for specific situations.
- About Windows Server Backup (WSB)
- Backup and Recover with WSB
- System Center Data Protection Manager 2010 and Other Options
- Server Recovery
- Recovery Database (RDB)
- Database Portability
- Dial Tone Portability
- Microsoft Service Premier Support
- Lesson 33 - Configure High Availability for Non-Mailbox Servers
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In this video you will work hands-on to implement different High Availability strategies for each non-mailbox server role.
- High Availability Scenario Diagrams
- Hub Transport High Availability
- Edge Transport High Availability
- Client Access High Availability
- CAS Array in Exchange 2010
- Unified Messaging High Availability
- Lesson 34 - Virtualizing Your Exchange Environment
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In this video you will learn about several considerations that you must take into account before you implement virtualization.
- Virtualization Platforms
- The Virtualization Support Policy for Exchange
- Virtualizing Roles
- Disaster Recovery Concerns
- Scenario Virtualization Design Decisions
- Lesson 35 - Working with the Exchange Toolbox
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In this video you will walk through a detailed overview of all the tools in the Exchange Toolbox. Plus, you will work hands-on with the Remote Connectivity Analyzer, Mail Flow Troubleshooter, and Queue Viewer.
- Dedicated and Independent Tools
- The Tools Website
- Configuration Management Tools: The Remote Connectivity Analyzer and More
- Mail Flow Tools: The Mail Flow Troubleshooter, Queue Viewer and More
- Lesson 36 - Monitoring Tools in the Exchange Management Shell (EMS)
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In this video you will learn about the different PowerShell cmdlets for the Exchange Management Shell. Plus, you will discover several practical uses for these cmdlets as you work hands-on in the EMS.
- ‘Test’ Cmdlets
- ‘Get’ Cmdlets
- The PowerGUI Tool
- Lesson 36.2 - New Exchange Management Shell Cmdlets in SP1
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Some of the most exciting and impactful new or improved Exchange Management Shell Cmdlets are taught in this lesson.
- Lesson 37 - Configuring Reports and Logging
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In this video you will learn how to utilize the different performance analyzing and troubleshooting tools built into the Toolbox. Plus, you will work hands-on to enable diagnostic logging on your own servers.
- Performance Monitor and Troubleshooter
- Exchange Best Practices Analyzer (ExBPA)
- Searching for Help Online
- Additional Monitoring Tools
- Diagnostic Logging
- Lesson 37.2 - Audit Logging Enhancements in SP1
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In this lesson SP1’s improvements to Administrator and Mailbox Audit Logging are detailed.
- Lesson 38 - Going Live
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In this video you will learn the post-deployment tasks you will need to know to make sure your Exchange Server 2010 deployment is ready to "Go Live!"
- Post-Deployment Tasks
- DNS Considerations
- Testing, Testing, Testing
- Lesson 39 - Preparing for Your TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring (70-662) Certification Exam
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In this video you will learn Peter’s inside tips and pointers on the exam certification process and other things you should consider before taking the exam.
- About the Exam
- Mapping Exam Objectives to the Course Topics Covered
- Preparing for Exam Day
- Credit Toward Certification
- Lesson 40 - Next Steps
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Reaching the end of the course does not mean the learning has to end! In this video you will discover the "next steps" for continuing your growth with Exchange Server 2010.
- Looking Back
- The Road Ahead
- We Value Your Opinion
- Lesson 1 - SP2 - An Overview of New Features in Exchange Server 2010 SP2
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In this video we review both the major and minor new features available with Exchange Server 2010 SP2. In the process we will also discuss the relevance of these features to your organization depending on your needs.
- SP2 Major Features
- SP2 Minor Features
- Who Benefits from SP2
- Lesson 2 - SP2 - Installing Exchange Server 2010 SP2
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In this video we review the process of installing and/or upgrading to Exchange 2010 SP2. We also discuss the “must-know” information for SP2 to integrate smoothly within your existing environment.
- Basic Install/Upgrade Advice
- The Straight Install Process
- SP2 Straight Install DEMO
- Lesson 3 - SP2 - Understanding the Hybrid Configuration Wizard in Exchange 2010 SP2
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In this video we explain the reason for a hybrid deployment of Exchange 2010 and we discuss the 50 step process that was required to create a hybrid deployment prior to SP2. Also, we explain the value of the Hybrid Configuration Wizard and outline the configuration steps it automatically performs.
- The Purpose of a Hybrid Deployment of Exchange
- The Deployment Assistant
- Deployment Assistant DEMO
- The Hybrid Configuration Wizard
- Common Management Supported
- Hybrid Configuration Wizard DEMO
- My Favorite Supporting Resources
- Lesson 4 - SP2 - Address Book Policies with Exchange 2010 SP2
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In this video we begin by explaining the value of Address Book Policies and discuss how they can be used within an organization. Then we demonstrate the configuration process of creating and assigning Address Book Policies to users.
- Control Over the Global Address List View
- Address Book Policies (ABPs)
- Address Book Policies Wizard DEMO
- My Favorite Supporting Resources
- Lesson 5 - SP2 - Getting a Look at Outlook Web App Mini in Exchange 2010 SP2
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In this video we explain the purpose of Outlook Web App (OWA). Then we review the method in which SP2 provides OWA Mini with a few of its features and we demonstrate OWA Mini.
- The Purpose of Outlook Web App Mini
- Outlook Web App Mini DEMO
- My Favorite Supporting Resources
- Lesson 6 - SP2 - OWA Cross Site Silent Redirection in Exchange 2010 SP2
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In this video we review the redirection process prior to SP2 with regard to Outlook Web App users in different sites. Then we discuss the value of cross site silent redirection in terms of a single-sign-on experience.
- Three Redirection Occurrences
- The Pre-SP2 Redirection Process
- The Fourth Redirection Process: Cross-Site Silent
- My Favorite Supporting Resources
- Lesson 7 - SP2 - Easily Enable the Mailbox Replication Service in Exchange 2010 SP2
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In this video we explain the purpose of Mailbox Replication Service (aka MRSProxy Service) and cover when and how it is typically enabled. Then we discuss the new enhancements in SP2 that make it easier to enable the MRSProxy Service.
- MRSProxy Service Configuration
- SP2 Changes to MRSProxy Enabling
- My Favorite Supporting Resources
- Lesson 8 - SP2 - Disable Outlook Mailbox Auto-Mapping in Exchange 2010 SP2
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In this video we’ll explain the reasons behind the new auto-mapping disable feature in SP2 and we review the procedure for disabling Outlook auto-mapping with full access mailboxes.
- Mailbox Auto-Mapping
- Disabling Auto-Mapping with SP2
- My Favorite Supporting Resources
- Lesson 9 - SP2 - Multi-Valued Custom Attributes in Exchange 2010 SP2
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In this video we define the new multi-valued feature in SP2 and outline how it works. Then we map out the cmdlets that support the new parameters and we demonstrate the use of multi-value custom attributes.
- Multi-Valued Custom Attributes
- Cmdlets that Support the New Parameters
- Custom Attributes DEMO
- My Favorite Supporting Resources
- Lesson 10 - SP2 - Litigation Hold Adjustments in Exchange 2010 SP2
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In this video we review the purpose of Litigation Hold (or Legal Hold). Then we explain what the new adjustments are with Service Pack 2 and Litigation Hold. Also, we list out a few cmdlets that allow for the –IgnoreLegalHold parameter.
- Discovery and Litigation Hold
- Litigation Hold and SP2
- Cmdlets with the New Parameter
- My Favorite Supporting Resources