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Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Training Classes

Course Overview:

Countrywide Training's instructor-led Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 training classes provide students with the knowledge and skills required to monitor and troubleshoot Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. This course explores correlating server/client issues and resolving them as well as monitoring tasks and reporting. The Microsoft Exchange 2007 training introduces students to monitoring and troubleshooting Exchange Server; monitoring and troubleshooting client connectivity and performance; troubleshooting access; troubleshooting mail flow; troubleshooting mailbox servers; troubleshooting external services; and message system trend identification. Instructor-led Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 training classes provide comprehensive coverage of the topics. Call 1-866-831-7353 for class locations and dates.

Class Length: 2 Days

Prerequisites:

In order to qualify for the Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 training class, you should have working knowledge and experience with Exchange Server 2007 administration, network technologies, firewall technologies, Windows Server 2003, and Active Directory. You should also be experienced in using common Windows Server tools and procedures such as backup and restore tools, NSLookup, Microsoft Management Console, Network Monitor, Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, Telnet, and IIS Administrator.

Audience Profile:

This Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 training course is designed for experienced IT professionals with at least one year of Exchange Server management experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange Server technologies. In order to get the most of this training, you should have specific Exchange Server experience that includes: installation and configuration, recipient and mailbox configuration, and client support. In addition to specific Exchange Server skills, you should also have three or more years of network or Microsoft Windows Server administration experience.

Onsite Training Services:

If you have at least six trainees that need this course, have the training delivered by a certified instructor with Countrywide Training's onsite Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 training classes. Each Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 onsite training class contains in-depth instruction designed to equip your staff with the troubleshooting and monitoring skills required of Exchange Server 2007. In addition, Countrywide Training can create a customized class outline to address any company-specific needs you may have. Private training ensures that each trainee receives the same learning experience. These IT training courses are affordable, flexible, and effective. Call 1-866-831-7353 for an onsite class quote today.

Class Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Exchange Server Monitoring and Troubleshooting

After completing this class, students will be able to explain how to monitor Exchange servers using Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) and explain an Exchange troubleshooting model.

• Introduction to Microsoft Operations Manager
• Introduction to Troubleshooting Exchange Server 2007
• Demonstration: Using MOM to Monitor Exchange Servers

Lab : Introduction to Exchange Server Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Developing a Monitoring and Troubleshooting Process

After completing this class, students will be able to:

• Describe what MOM is.
• Provide an example of efficient troubleshooting logic for Exchange Server 2007.
• Explain how to monitor Exchange Servers using MOM.

Module 2: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Client Performance and Connectivity

After completing this class, students will be able monitor and troubleshoot mail flow.

• Tools for Monitoring Client Performance and Connectivity
• Process for Troubleshooting MAPI Clients
• Process for Troubleshooting Client Access Server Clients

Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting Client Performance and Connectivity

• Monitoring Client Connectivity
• Troubleshooting AutoDiscover Issues
• Troubleshooting a Client Access Server Issue

After completing this class, students will be able to:

• Identify tools for monitoring client performance and connectivity.
• Describe the process for troubleshooting MAPI clients.
• Describe the process for troubleshooting Client Access server clients.
• Configure Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) to monitor client connectivity issues.
• Identify the cause for an Autodiscover issue and resolve the issue.
• Identify the cause for a remote client connectivity issue and resolve the issue.

Module 3: Troubleshooting Access to Resources and Messages

After completing this class, students will be able to troubleshoot access to resources and messages.

• How Public Folder Access Works
• How Calendaring Works
• Process for Troubleshooting Client Access Server Issues

Lab : Troubleshooting Access to Messaging Contents

• Troubleshooting a Public Folder Access Issue
• Troubleshooting a Calendaring Issue
• Troubleshooting an Outlook Web Access Issue

After completing this class, students will be able to:

• Describe how public folder access works.
• Describe how calendaring works.
• Explain the process for troubleshooting client access server issues.

Module 4: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Mail Flow

After completing this class, students will be able to monitor and troubleshoot mail flow.

• Discussion: Tools for Monitoring Mail Flow
• Demonstration: Troubleshooting Message Transport Using Exchange Server 2007 Tools
• Process for Troubleshooting Internal Mail Flow
• Process for Troubleshooting External Mail Flow

Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting Mail Flow

• Configuring MOM to Monitor Message Flow
• Troubleshooting Internet E-Mail Delivery
• Troubleshooting Spam Filtering
• Troubleshooting Outbound Internet E-mail Delivery

After completing this class, students will be able to:

• Identify tools for monitoring mail flow.
• Describe how to troubleshoot message transport using Exchange Server 2007 tools.
• Describe the process for troubleshooting internal mail flow.
• Describe the process for troubleshooting external mail flow.
• Configure Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) to monitor message flow.
• Identify and resolve the reason that messages are not being delivered to and from the Internet.
• Identify and resolve the cause for spam filters blocking messages.

Module 5: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Mailbox Servers

After completing this class, students will be able to monitor and troubleshoot mailbox servers.

• Tools for Monitoring and Troubleshooting Mailbox Servers
• Process for Troubleshooting Mailbox Servers
• Demonstration: Troubleshooting Mailbox Server Performance Issues

Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting Mailbox Servers

• Configuring the monitoring of Mailbox servers
• Troubleshooting a Mailbox Logon Issue
• Troubleshooting a Hard Disk Failure
• Troubleshooting a Mailbox Database Mounting Issue

After completing this class, students will be able to:

• Identify the tools for monitoring Exchange Mailbox servers.
• Implement a process for troubleshooting Exchange Mailbox servers.
• Describe the guidelines for resolving performance issues for Exchange Server roles.
• Configure Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) to monitor Mailbox servers.
• Identify the cause for users not being able to log on to their mailboxes and resolve the issue.
• Identify the reasons why a mailbox store cannot be mounted and resolve the issue.
• Identify the reasons why a user cannot access a message and resolve the issue.

Module 6: Monitoring and Troubleshooting External and Additional Services

After completing this class, students will be able to monitor and troubleshoot external and additional services.

• Discussion: External and Additional Services Required by Exchange Server 2007
• External Services Required for Unified Messaging in Exchange Server 2007
• Monitoring External Services with MOM 2005

Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting External and Additional Services

• Configuring the Monitoring of External Services
• Troubleshooting an External Services Dependency for Exchange Server 2007
• Discussion: Impact of External and Additional Services on Exchange Environments

After completing this class, students will be able to:

• Identify external and additional services that Exchange Server 2007 requires.
• Identify external services required for Unified Messaging in Exchange Server 2007.
• Identify the MOM 2005 tools for monitoring external services.
• Configure monitoring for external services required for Exchange Server 2007.
• Identify why Exchange Server 2007 services failed to start and resolve the issue.
• Troubleshoot scenarios in which the failure of external services results in Exchange Server 2007 failures.

Module 7: Identifying Trends in a Messaging System

After completing this class, students will be able to identify and address trends in a messaging system.

• Tools for Identifying Trends in a Messaging System
• Exchange Server 2007 Management Pack MOM Reports
• Discussion: Information Required to Identify and Resolve Trends

Lab : Identifying Trends in a Messaging System

• Evaluating Messaging Reports
• Recommending Configuration Changes

After completing this class, students will be able to:

• Describe tools for identifying trends in a messaging system.
• Describe the monitoring reports available with the Exchange Server 2007 Management Pack.
• Apply considerations for identifying and addressing trends.
• Analyze monitoring reports to identify trends.
• Create proposals for addressing identified trends.