Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/23/99
CIS275BE 19994-20035	L+L	3 Credit(s)	4 Period(s)
Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 Series-Concepts and Administration
The concepts and administration of Microsoft (MS) Exchange Server 5.5. Covers server architecture, administration configuration and maintenance. Forms administration also covered. Prerequisites: CIS275BA or permission of instructor.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
CIS275BE   19994-20035	Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 Series-Concepts and Administration

1.	Describe a Microsoft (MS) Exchange Server. (I)
2.	Explain the function of the server core and additional components. (II)
3.	Describe the communication paths between the components. (II)
4.	Customize the views, settings and toolbar in the Administrator Program. (III)
5.	List the types of recipient objects. (IV)
6.	Create and configure mailboxes, custom recipients and distribution lists. (IV)
7.	Identify various server clients and their features. (V)
8.	Configure MS Outlook. (VI)
9.	Differentiate between Site Configuration and Server Configuration. (VII)
10.	Explain the purpose of each container and object in the Site Configuration Container. (VII)
11.	Configure the properties and component options for a server in a site. (VII)
12.	Explain the process of creating a public folder strategy. (VIII)
13.	Describe how to configure access to public folders. (VIII)
14.	Explain log files. (IX)
15.	Describe various back-up processes. (IX)
16.	Configure server and link monitors. (X)
17.	Explain forms administration. (XI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
CIS275BE   19994-20035	Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 Series-Concepts and Administration

I. Microsoft (MS) Exchange Server A. Basics B. Client Access C. Server Features II. Server Architecture A. Server Components B. Component Communication C. Single-Server Message Flow III. Server Administration A. Server Administrator Program B. Permissions Context and Permissions Flow C. Windows NT Server Administration Tools D. Program Customization IV. Creating and Managing Recipients A. Types of Recipient Objects B. Creating Mailboxes C. Common Recipient Object Tabs D. Creating and Configuring Custom Recipients E. Creating and Configuring Distribution Lists F. Directory Imports G. Managing Recipient Objects H. Address Book Views V. Deploying Server Clients A. Client Overview B. Client Installation Options C. Profile Creation Overview D. Creating an Outlook Client Profile E. Configuring Support for Roving Users F. Configuring Information Services G. Creating a Personal Folder Store VI. MS Outlook Configuration A. Outlook Options B. Delegate Access C. Offline Folders D. Remote Mail E. File Importing F. Transport Configuration G. Windows NT Policies VII. Managing Configurations A. Site 1. Container Overview 2. Configuring Site Containers 3. Configuring Site Objects B. Server 1. Objects Overview 2. Configuring Server Container VIII. Creating and Managing Public Folders A. Overview B. Developing a Strategy C. Setting Permissions D. Access E. Site Configuration Properties F. Public Information Store G. Collaboration Features IX. Maintaining Server Organization A. Database Operation B. Defining the Databases C. Log Files D. Performance Optimizer E. Database Maintenance F. Backing Up Server G. Troubleshooting Tools and Tasks X. Monitoring Server A. Tool Usage B. Server Monitors C. Link Monitors D. Starting and Stopping Monitors E. Multiple Monitors and Performance Maintenance F. Messages Queues G. Windows NT Performance Monitor H. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Monitoring XI. Server Forms Administration A. Collaboration Applications B. Application Administration C. MS Outlook Application D. Forms 1. Creation 2. Management 3. Adding Fields and Controls 4. Selecting and Creating a Library 5. Installation, Access and Distribution

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