Course 2355: Two days; Instructor-led
Introduction
The goal of this course is to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge required to upgrade from
Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 to Microsoft Exchange 2000, including the issues and procedures related to upgrading,
restructuring, and providing coexistence during the deployment process. The course will focus on choosing the
appropriate strategy to achieve the Exchange 2000 design, while leveraging the information stored in the existing
messaging system. It is assumed that the desired Active Directory™ directory service and Exchange 2000 designs already exist.
Audience
This course is intended for senior information technology (IT) professionals who are responsible for deploying
an Exchange 2000 design in an existing Exchange Server 5.5 environment. Students for this course typically work
in medium to large computing environments with multiple physical locations, mixed client connection protocols,
and Internet messaging connectivity. These individuals have one or more years of messaging experience, and may be
responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of Exchange.
At Course Completion
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Explain the process of upgrading from Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange 2000.
- Populate the Active Directory with Exchange Server 5.5 user information and keep the two directories
(Active Directory and the Exchange Server 5.5 directory) synchronized by using the Active Directory Connector (ADC).
- Plan and deploy recipient connection agreements.
- Establish and maintain both messaging coexistence and directory coexistence between Exchange Server 5.5 and Exchange 2000.
- Upgrade an existing Exchange Server 5.5 messaging environment to Exchange 2000.
- Upgrade the messaging environment by moving data from an existing Exchange Server 5.5 organization to a new
Exchange 2000 organization.
- Choose an upgrade deployment strategy and create a deployment project plan for upgrading Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange 2000.
Microsoft Certified Professional Exams
This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam:
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
- Knowledge about Microsoft Windows NT® version 4.0 Server Administration. (This knowledge could be demonstrated
by attending Course 922, Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Core Technologies, or by passing Exam 70-068,
Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 in the Enterprise, or Exam 70-067, Implementing and
Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0.)
- Knowledge about Exchange Server 5.5. (This knowledge could be demonstrated by attending Course 973, Microsoft
Exchange Server 5.5 Series-Design and Implementation, or by passing Exam 70-081, Implementing and Supporting
Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5.)
- Knowledge about Microsoft Windows® 2000 Advanced Server. (This knowledge could be demonstrated by attending
Course 2154, Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services, or Course 1560, Updating
Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000, or by passing Exam 70-215, Installing,
Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, or Exam 70-240, Microsoft Windows 2000 Accelerated
Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0.)
- Knowledge about administration and design for Microsoft Active Directory service. (This knowledge could be
demonstrated by attending Course 1556, Administering Microsoft Windows 2000, and Course 1561, Designing a Microsoft
Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure, or by passing Exam 70-217, Implementing and Administering a Microsoft
Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure, and Exam 70-221, Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network
Infrastructure, or Exam 70-240, Microsoft Windows 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.)
- Knowledge about managing and implementing Exchange 2000. (This knowledge could be demonstrated by attending
Course 1572, Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange 2000, or by passing Exam 70-224, Installing, Configuring,
and Administering Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server.)
- Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Domain Name System (DNS). (This knowledge
could be demonstrated by attending Course 2153, Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure, or
by passing Exam 70-216, Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure, or
Exam 70-240, Microsoft Windows 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, or Exam
70-059, Internetworking with Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.)
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Course Materials
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.
The following software is provided in the student kit:
- Microsoft Exchange 2000 Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to the Exchange 2000 Upgrade Process
Topics:
Current Classroom Configuration
Overview of Upgrading to Microsoft Exchange 2000
Exchange Server 5.5 Directory Upgrade Methods
Messaging System Upgrade Methods
The Upgrade Process
Building an Exchange 2000 and Windows 2000 Topology
Labs:
Lab A: Preparing the Student Computer
Lab B: Populating Active Directory by Using the ADMT
Skills:
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the classroom configuration.
- Discuss how to upgrade from Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 to Microsoft Exchange 2000, including how to deploy
Exchange 2000 before fully deploying the Microsoft Active Directory™ service, and also discuss the different
upgrade approaches.
- Identify the methods that can be used to upgrade from the Exchange Server 5.5 directory to Active Directory.
- Identify the methods that can be used to upgrade an Exchange Server 5.5 messaging system to Exchange 2000.
- Outline the upgrade process.
- Describe how to build an Exchange 2000 and Windows 2000 topology.
Module 2: Populating Active Directory with Exchange Server 5.5 Information
Topics:
Overview of the ADC
The ADC Synchronization Process
Installing the ADC
Preparing Exchange Server 5.5 Resource Mailboxes for the ADC by Using NTDSNoMatch
Configuring Recipient Connection Agreements to Populate Active Directory
Managing Twin Accounts
Labs:
Lab A: Installing the ADC
Lab B: Preparing Exchange Server 5.5 Resource Mailboxes for the ADC by Using NTDSNoMatch
Lab C: Configuring a Recipient Connection Agreement
Lab D: Merging Twin Accounts by Using the Active Directory Account Cleanup Wizard
Skills:
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the functions of the ADC.
- Explain the ADC synchronization process.
- Install the ADC.
- Prepare Exchange Server 5.5 resource mailboxes for the ADC by using NTDSNoMatch.
- Configure recipient connection agreements to populate Active Directory.
- Merge twin accounts by using the Active Directory Account Cleanup Wizard.
Module 3: Planning Connection Agreements
Topics:
Examining Recipient Connection Agreements
Configuring Recipient Connection Agreements
Planning Recipient Connection Agreements
Class Discussion: Implementing a Multiple-Site, Multiple-Domain Design
Adopting a Deployment Strategy for Recipient Connection Agreements
Best Practices
Lab:
Lab A: Planning an ADC Recipient Connection Agreement Topology
Skills:
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Define recipient connection agreements.
- Configure recipient connection agreements.
- Plan recipient connection agreements.
- Adopt a deployment strategy for recipient connection agreements that minimizes the effects of
directory synchronization on a network.
- Apply best practices for planning and deploying recipient connection agreements.
Module 4: Establishing Coexistence Between Exchange Server 5.5 and Exchange 2000
Topics:
Introduction to Coexistence
Examining Configuration Coexistence
Examining Messaging Coexistence
Installing Exchange 2000
Configuring Public Folder Coexistence
Labs:
Lab A: Installing Exchange 2000
Lab B: Configuring Public Folder Coexistence
Lab C: Rehoming a Public Folder
Skills:
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe Exchange Server 5.5 and Exchange 2000 coexistence.
- Describe the process for achieving configuration coexistence.
- Describe the process for achieving message transfer.
- Install Exchange 2000 in an existing Exchange Server 5.5 site.
- Configure public folder coexistence.
Module 5: Upgrading an Exchange Server 5.5 Organization to Exchange 2000
Topics:
Introduction to Upgrading an Exchange Server 5.5 Organization to Exchange 2000
In-Place Upgrade of Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange 2000
Moving Mailboxes Using Active Directory Users and Computers
Configuring Outlook Web Access
Upgrading Connectivity
Post-Upgrade Considerations
Best Practices
Labs:
Lab A: Moving Mailboxes
Lab B: Upgrading Connectivity
Skills:
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the process of upgrading a Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 organization to Exchange 2000.
- Perform an in-place upgrade from Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange 2000.
- Upgrade Exchange Server 5.5 mailboxes to Exchange 2000 by using Active Directory Users and Computers.
- Configure Exchange 2000 to replace existing Exchange Server 5.5 Microsoft Outlook® Web Access.
- Configure Exchange 2000 to replace existing Exchange Server 5.5 connectivity.
- Identify the post-installation considerations for upgrading Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange 2000.
- Apply best practices for upgrading an Exchange Server 5.5 organization to Exchange 2000.
Module 6: Upgrading to a New Exchange 2000 Organization
Topics:
Introduction to Moving Mailboxes Between Organizations
Configuring Exchange 2000 Before Moving Mailboxes
Moving Mailboxes Using the Exchange Server Migration Wizard
Updating Account Profiles
Lab:
Lab A: Moving Mailboxes Using the Exchange Server Migration Wizard
Skills:
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the process of moving messaging data from an existing Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 organization to a new Microsoft Exchange 2000 organization.
- Identify the factors that must be considered before moving mailboxes to a new Exchange 2000 organization.
- Move mailboxes by using the Exchange Server Migration Wizard.
- Update account profiles after mailboxes have been moved to a new Exchange organization.
Module 7: Planning a Deployment Strategy
Topics:
Preparing for an Upgrade to Exchange 2000
Choosing an Appropriate Deployment Strategy
Creating a Deployment Project Plan
Testing the Deployment Plan
Piloting the Deployment Plan
Ensuring a Smooth Upgrade to Exchange 2000
Best Practices
Lab:
Lab A: Developing a Deployment Plan for Northwind Traders
Skills:
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the deployment planning process.
- Prepare for an upgrade to Exchange 2000.
- Choose an appropriate deployment strategy.
- Create a deployment project plan.
- Apply best practices for planning an upgrade deployment strategy.
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