After completing Administering and Managing MS Exchange Server the user should be able to:
 

	Administer the Mailbox element of the system
	Administer and maintain the core components of the system
	Back up and restore the Microsoft Exchange Server system
	Monitor the performance of the system
	Maintain and track Exchange services
	Develop and administer custom applications such as forms
	Maintain troubleshoot and diagnose problems with Microsoft Exchange Server using the appropriate tools

Mailbox Administration
Explains the mailbox which is the most commonly used element in the Microsoft Exchange system. Knowledge of the mailbox element allows the administrator to quickly troubleshoot and diagnose system problems.
 

	Creating mailboxes
	Setting general mailbox properties
	Configuring permissions for mailbox users
	Creating templates for mailboxes
	Building distribution lists
	Managing custom recipients
	Moving mailboxes between servers

Administering the Core Components
Explains the use and maintenance of the Microsoft Exchange Server core components such as the information store the directory and public folders.
 

	Information store databases and transaction logs
	Managing and maintaining the directory components
	Keeping information store statistics
	Maintaining the information store
	Administering public folders

Backing Up and Restoring
Describes the tools and techniques that are available for backing up and restoring the Microsoft Exchange Server.
 

	Using Windows NT backup software
	Types of backup
	Interpreting transaction logs
	Exchange Server databases
	Backing up Exchange Server
	Restoring operations
	Running the DS/IS tools

Monitoring Events
Describes tools available in the Windows NT/Microsoft Exchange Server system that are used for monitoring activities and receiving early warning of problems.
 

	Configuring and running a link monitor
	Configuring and using server monitors
	Configuring and using the NT Performance Monitor

Maintaining Client Services
Describes basic maintenance services that administrators have to perform or monitor to ensure efficient system operation.
 

	Configuring and using the routing table
	Maintaining message tracking
	Viewing and maintaining queues
	Maintaining permissions for components of the system

Application Development
Examines the application capabilities of Exchange Server with a focus on the use of the Forms Designer tool.
 

	Form and folder applications
	Creating a simple form with Forms Designer

Administering Custom Forms
Explains how to install and manage custom forms.
 

	Accessing and using the Forms Manager
	Updating forms and replicating form libraries
	Handling offline access issues

Troubleshooting Exchange Server
Describes the diagnostic tools and troubleshooting procedures for Microsoft Exchange Server problems.
 

	Diagnostic tools and utilities
	Troubleshooting procedures

This course is distributed with the Microsoft Exchange Server Glossary and a file containing the text of exercises.