Basic Concepts of Exchange 2000 Server

Overview/Description
To introduce the capabilities and structure of Exchange 2000 Server

Target Audience
Students preparing for Microsoft certification in Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server (70-224), and Designing and Deploying a Messaging Infrastructure with Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server (70-225)

Prerequisites
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server; working knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, IIS); working knowledge Internet protocols (POP3, HTTP etc.); knowledge of Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 would be beneficial but not essential

Expected Duration
210 Minutes

Objectives:

Basic Concepts of Exchange 2000 Server

  • describe what Exchange Server is and why it was developed.
  • describe messaging systems and distinguish between file-sharing systems and client/server systems.
  • identify the design goals of Exchange 2000 Server and explain how each goal is fulfilled.
  • describe the database file structure for Exchange 2000 Server.
  • describe the role of transaction logs and explain how they are used in the recovery of a database.
  • describe how the installable file system and public folders are used in Exchange 2000 Server.
  • describe how indexing works.
  • discuss routing groups and public folders.
  • identify different ways in which messages are routed.
  • describe routing topologies and explain how link state information works.
  • explain how Exchange 2000 uses Active Directory.
  • explain the role of the Web Store in Exchange 2000.
  • describe the different kinds of messaging and collaboration services supported by Exchange 2000.


    • Course Number: 31526_eng