MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Client Access

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Client Access

• discover the key concepts covered in this course
• recognize elements of a namespace design
• recognize considerations when planning namespaces and list namespace models
• provide an overview of client access services in Exchange
• list components of Client Access Rules such as conditions, exceptions, actions, and priority
• use the Exchange Management Shell to create Client Access Rules
• describe load balancing and how it builds on high availability and network resiliency platforms
• describe virtual directories
• use the EAC to view or configure virtual directory properties for Outlook on the web
• use the EAC to configure an external URL for Outlook on the web
• reset an Outlook on the web virtual directory
• compare OWA virtual directory features and file access with Outlook web app policies
• remove an Outlook web app policy from a mailbox
• provide an overview of the Autodiscover service
• list DNS requirements for Autodiscover
• configure the Autodiscover service and an Outlook client using Autodiscover
• troubleshoot Autodiscover connectivity
• recognize Autodiscover certificate requirements
• describe digital certificates and encryption
• list the three certificates visible in EAC
• list certificate requirements for various services
• list properties of the default self-signed certificates
• summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Explore management and implementation of client access, including virtual directories, client access policies, the Autodiscover service, and Exchange certificates, in this 23-video course used to prepare for the MS-200 Planning and Configuring a Messaging Platform certification exam. Learners will start by exploring namespaces, including design, planning considerations, and models. You will then examine Client Access services in Exchange, Client Access Rule components, and using the Exchange Management Shell to create Client Access Rules. Next, you will look at troubleshooting connectivity issues, and the benefits of load balancing. Examine virtual directories including how to configure their properties, and external URLs for Outlook, as well as troubleshooting virtual directories. Learners will see a demonstration of how to create a web mailbox policy using the Exchange admin center, and how to remove a web mailbox policy from a mailbox. Then you will explore the Exchange AutoDiscover service including DNS requirements, Outlook configuration methods, and certificate requirements. The course concludes by examining digital certificates and encryption, certificates in Exchange, and self-signed certificates.

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Connectors

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Connectors

• discover the key concepts covered in this course
• provide an overview of receive connectors
• list default receive connectors created in the Front End Transport service on Mailbox servers
• provide an overview of receive connector local address bindings
• describe receive connector remote addresses
• list receive connector usage types
• list receive connector authentication mechanisms
• list the available permission groups
• list scenarios for using custom receive connectors in Exchange Server
• modify the SMTP banner on receive connectors
• allow anonymous relay on Exchange servers
• provide an overview of send connectors
• list send connector usage types
• describe using DNS or smart hosts to route mail
• list available SMTP address space values
• provide an overview of the send connector scope
• list send connector permissions
• create a send connector to send mail to the internet
• create a send connector to route outbound mail through a smart host
• configure send connectors to proxy outbound mail
• configure protocol loggings
• summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Explore how to plan, configure, and manage send connectors and receive connectors in this 22-video course, designed to help in preparation for the MS-200 Planning and Configuring a Messaging Platform certification exam. Learners begin the course by examining receive connectors, including default receive connectors, local address bindings, and remote addresses. Then you will explore receive connector usage types, authentication mechanisms, and permission groups. Next, learners examine scenarios for custom receive connectors and demonstrate how to modify the SMTP (simple mail transfer protocol) banner and allow anonymous relay. Then you will move on to examine send connectors, including usage types, network settings, address spaces, permissions, and scope. Also covered in this course are key considerations for implementing custom receive connectors, including the widely used Exchange Server default connectors. Finally, the course gives practical demonstrations of how to create Internet mail and outbound mail send connectors; how to configure proxy outbound mail send connectors; and how to enable protocol logging.

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Database Availability Groups

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Database Availability Groups

• discover the key concepts covered in this course
• recognize considerations when planning for DAGs
• use the EAC to create a database availability group
• recognize DAG membership considerations
• describe DAG properties including witness server, witness directory, and database availability group IP address
• describe DAG networks
• configure DAG members
• create a copy of a mailbox database in a DAG
• perform maintenance on DAG members
• install updates on DAG members
• view DAG health and status information using the Get-MailboxDatabaseCopyStatus cmdlet
• recognize low disk space defaults and modify threshold in the registry
• describe crimson channels in the Applications and Services logs area
• describe failover configuration settings when using DAGs
• describe database and server switchovers when using DAGs
• use the EAC to perform a server switchover
• remove a database availability group using EAC
• provide an overview of the high availability deployment process
• provide an overview of Active Manager and how it can be used to manage high availability
• describe site resilience features in Exchange 2019
• describe the third-party replication API included in Exchange Server
• list operational tasks associated with mailbox database copies
• summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Learners can prepare for the MS-200 Planning and Configuring a Messaging Platform certification exam with this 23-video course exploring how to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot database availability groups (DAGs) to provide high availability and data recovery features in Exchange 2019. The course opens by exploring what to consider when planning for DAGs and how to create one with the EAC (Exchange administrator center). You will examine DAG membership, properties, and networks, then learn how to configure DAG members and add a mailbox database copy. Learners will see demonstrations of how to perform maintenance and install updates on DAG members, view the health of a DAG, and monitor for low disk space. Next, examine crimson channel event logging, switchovers and failovers, and how to use the EAC to perform a server switchover and remove a DAG. The course provides an overview of the high availability deployment process, active manager, disaster recovery, and site resilience. Finally, you will explore the third-party replication API included in exchange server and mailbox database copy management.

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Database Management

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Database Management

• discover the key concepts covered in this course
• recognize considerations when planning mailbox database requirements
• create a mailbox database
• access mailbox database properties
• set mailbox database properties
• move a mailbox database path using the Move-DatabasePath cmdlet
• mount a database using the Mount-Database cmdlet
• dismount a database using the Dismount-Database cmdlet
• remove a mailbox using the Remove-MailboxDatabase cmdlet
• use the New-MailboxRepairRequest cmdlet to detect and fix mailbox corruptions
• verify that the Exchange Mailbox Assistants service is healthy using the Test-AssistantHealth cmdlet
• test that Exchange Search is enabled and indexing new email message using the test-exchange search cmdlet
• test the health of an instance of the Microsoft Exchange Mailbox Replication service using the test-mrshealth cmdlet
• summarize the key concepts covered in this course

In this 14-video course, learners can explore how to plan, create, configure, and troubleshoot databases for a modern messaging infrastructure, as they prepare for the MS-200 Planning and Configuring a Messaging Platform certification exam. You will begin the course by exploring what to consider when planning mailbox database requirements, followed by a demonstration of how to create a Microsoft Exchange Mailbox and access and set its properties. Next, learners watch a practical demonstration of how to use shell cmdlets (lightweight commands in PowerShell) to move, mount, dismount, and remove a mailbox. Learn the basic rudiments of troubleshooting mailboxes. Finally, you will follow a demonstration of how to verify the Exchange Mailbox Assistant Services as healthy. After completing this course, you will be able to test to be sure that the Exchange search feature is enabled and functioning and be able to test the health of an instance of the Microsoft Exchange Mailbox Replication Service.

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Disaster Recovery

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Disaster Recovery

• discover the key concepts covered in this course
• list different backup scenarios such as disaster recovery, deleted items, long term data storage, and snapshots
• describe Exchange Native Data Protection
• describe Exchange-aware and VSS-based backups
• describe the Exchange Server VSS Writer
• describe Unified Contact Store (UCS)
• use Windows Server Backup to perform a backup of Exchange
• use Windows Server Backup to restore a backup of Exchange
• recover a lost Exchange server
• recover a DAG member server
• describe recovery databases and the difference between a mailbox database and a recovery database
• list scenarios in which a recovery database can be used to recover data
• use the Exchange Management Shell to create a recovery database
• use the Exchange Management Shell to recover data using a recovery database
• list scenarios in which a dial tone database can be used to restore services
• create a dial tone database
• perform a dial tone recovery and merge the contents of a dial tone database with a recovery database
• summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Explore how to manage disaster recovery, including planning and execution of an effective backup and recovery strategy, in this course preparing learners for the MS-200 Planning and Configuring a Messaging Platform certification exam. The 18-video course begins by exploring different backup scenarios, Exchange Native Data Protection, and Exchange-aware and VSS-based backups. Next, you will examine the Exchange Server VSS Writer and Unified Context Store (UCS) recovery. Then explore various strategies for implementing backup and recovery scenarios. Learners will watch a practical demonstration of using Windows Server Backup to backup and restore Exchange, as well as how to recover an Exchange Server and a DAG member server. You will then examine recovery databases, including when to use them and how to create and restore data with recovery databases, and discuss dial tone portability and recovery. The course closes by exploring the use of dial tone databases to restore mail functionality and how to restore all data after a dial tone recovery.

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Mail Flow

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Mail Flow

• discover the key concepts covered in this course
• recognize mail flow rule components
• describe how mail flow rules are applied
• configure conditions and exceptions for mail flow rules on Mailbox servers
• configure conditions and exceptions for mail flow rules on Edge Transport servers
• list property types used in conditions and exceptions
• configure actions in mail flow rules on Mailbox Servers
• configure actions in mail flow rules on Edge Transport servers
• configure multiple actions and describe property values that are used for actions in mail flow rules
• configure a signature disclaimer
• configure fallback options and custom formatting for disclaimer rules
• configure processing options for mail flow rules
• list the different types of accepted domains in Exchange
• use the EAC to view accepted domains
• configure the domain type using EAC
• describe how to manage hybrid mail flow with mailboxes in multiple locations
• summarize the key concepts covered in this course

This 17-video course, which helps learners to prepare for the MS-200 Planning and Configuring a Messaging Platform certification exam, explores mail flow management, how to manage transport rules and domains, and how to implement hybrid multisite mail flow. You will begin the course by examining mail flow rule components and how mail flow rules are applied. Then examine conditions and exceptions on Mailbox and Edge transport servers, along with property types used in conditions and exceptions. Next, you will examine and configure actions in mail flow rules on Mailbox and Edge transport servers, and examine available action properties. Then learn to configure a signature disclaimer along with fallback options, custom formatting options, and rule processing configuration. You will hear descriptions of various types of accepted domains and subdomains in Exchange, and watch a demonstration of how to use the EAC (Exchange administrator center) to view accepted domains and configure the domain type. The course concludes by examining how to manage hybrid mail flow with mailboxes in multiple locations.

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Messaging Infrastructure Lifecycle

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Messaging Infrastructure Lifecycle

• discover the key concepts covered in this course
• plan for Exchange Server
• list Exchange Server requirements
• list Exchange Server prerequisites
• use the Exchange Deployment Assistant
• provide an overview of and install Office Online Server
• configure Office Online Server at the mailbox and organizational levels
• provide an overview of communication between Active Directory and Exchange Server
• describe how Exchange servers accesses Active Directory
• recognize schema changes made by Exchange installations
• recognize AD forest and domain changes that are necessary to store information about Exchange servers, mailboxes, and other objects
• extend the Active Directory schema, prepare Active Directory, and prepare Active Directory domains
• install the Exchange Mailbox server role
• install the Exchange Edge Transport server role
• use Setup.exe to install Exchange in unattended mode
• delegate an installation of Exchange
• update Exchange to the latest cumulative update
• recognize scenarios to deploy Exchange on hardware virtualization software
• plan Exchange integrations with SharePoint and Skype for Business
• list common post installation tasks such as licensing a server and verifying the installation
• run the Get-ExchangeServer cmdlet to verify the installation
• install management tools
• summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Learners can prepare for the MS-200 Planning and Configuring a Messaging Platform certification exam by exploring how to manage the messaging infrastructure lifecycle in this 23-video course. You will learn how to plan an Exchange Server installation, prepare Active Directory for Exchange, and install and update Exchange services. Then examine the process for planning for an Exchange server installation, including Exchange architecture, requirements, and prerequisites. You will learn to use the Exchange Deployment Assistant, and install and configure an Office online server. Learners next examine Active Directory communication, changes made to the schema by Exchange installations, and changes made to the Active Directory forest and domains. This course demonstrates how to prepare Active Directory for Exchange Server, to install the Exchange mailbox, and describes Exchange Edge server roles. Learn how to perform an unattended installation, delegate an installation of Exchange, and upgrade Exchange to the latest cumulative update. Finally, you will learn about Exchange integration options and post installation tasks, how to verify the Exchange installation, and how to install management tools.

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Mobile Devices

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Mobile Devices

• discover the key concepts covered in this course
• describe mobile device support for ActiveSync and device security settings
• describe Exchange ActiveSync and its features
• describe how to manage Exchange ActiveSync configuration
• enable or disable access to mailboxes using Exchange ActiveSync
• configure default access and quarantine notification settings for Exchange ActiveSync
• describe the option of blocking Outlook for iOS and Android
• configure a device access rule to block the use of Outlook for iOS and Android devices
• allow or block devices that have been quarantined based on the ActiveSync configuration
• use EAC to wipe a device
• provide an overview of mobile device mailbox policies
• use EAC to configure a mobile device mailbox policy
• assign mobile device mailbox policies to specific mailboxes
• describe how security and authentication works with Outlook for iOS and Android
• describe pin lock and encryption features when using Outlook for iOS and Android
• summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Learners explore how to manage mobile devices, including configuring mobile device mailbox policies and managing mobile device access, in this 16-video course preparing for the MS-200 Planning and Configuring a Messaging Platform certification exam. Begin by examining mobile device support for ActiveSync and device security settings. After reviewing Exchange ActiveSync features, learn how to manage ActiveSync configuration; enable or disable access to mailboxes using Exchange ActiveSync; and configure default access and quarantine notification settings for Exchange ActiveSync. Next, learn how to block use of Outlook for iOS and Android, and watch a demonstration of configuring a device access rule to enable it. See how to allow or block devices quarantined based on the ActiveSync configuration, and use the Exchange admin center (EAC) to remotely wipe a device. After an overview of mobile device mailbox policies, learn to use the EAC to configure a mobile device mailbox policy, and assign a policy to specific mailboxes. Finally, learn how security and authentication work with Outlook for iOS and Android, and examine PIN lock and encryption features.

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Recipient Resources

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Recipient Resources

• discover the key concepts covered in this course
• list the different Exchange recipient types
• provide an overview of mailboxes and create a user mailbox using EAC
• use EAC to change user mailbox properties
• add or remove e-mail addresses for a mailbox
• create a distribution group using EAC
• create a mail-enabled security groups using EAC
• create a dynamic distribution group
• create a mail contact using EAC
• create a mail user using EAC
• create a room mailbox using EAC
• use EAC to assign permissions to a mailbox
• perform a mailbox move operation
• list other collaboration features such as mailboxes, public folders, shared mailboxes, and distribution groups
• create a shared mailbox using EAC
• use EAC to view and configure Outlook on the web mailbox policies
• provide an overview of in-place archiving
• enable an archive mailbox using EAC
• evaluate license options
• summarize the key concepts covered in this course

This 20-video course helps learners prepare for the MS-200 Planning and Configuring a Messaging Platform certification exam by exploring how to manage recipient resources, including groups, mailboxes and license options. The course begins by examining the different recipient types in Exchange and demonstrating how to create a user mailbox, change the mailbox properties, and add or remove email addresses for a mailbox. Then you will learn how to create distribution, mail-enabled security, and dynamic distribution groups. Next, use the EAC (Exchange administrator center) to create mail contacts and users, create room mailboxes, and assign permissions to a mailbox. Learners examine mailbox moves, and collaboration features such as public folders, shared mailboxes, archives, and distribution groups. From there, you will watch demonstrations of how to create shared mailboxes, view and configure Outlook on the web policies and manage mailbox archives. Finally, learners explore the various licensing options available in Exchange server: standard and enterprise licenses, distinguished by number of database mailboxes per server.

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Transport Pipeline

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Transport Pipeline

• discover the key concepts covered in this course
• describe the transport pipeline
• describe the Transport service on mailbox servers
• describe the Transport service on Edge Transport servers
• describe message redundancy in the front-end Transport service on mailbox servers
• describe shadow redundancy in Exchange and list shadow redundancy components
• list requirements for shadow redundancy
• describe how shadow messages are created
• describe SMTP timeouts
• recognize how shadow messages are maintained
• describe how message processing works after an outage
• describe how Safety Net in Exchange server works
• recognize the maximum supported database size for the transport Safety Net databases
• describe considerations regarding message resubmission from the Safety Net
• summarize the key concepts covered in this course

This 15-video course, used to prepare for the MS-200 Planning and Configuring a Messaging Platform certification exam, explores the transport pipeline, including planning the architecture, designing multisite mail flow, and planning for high availability mail flow solutions. Learners begin by examining the transport pipeline—a collection of components responsible for moving mail around within an organization, and to and from the organization—and the transport service on both mailbox servers and Edge Transport servers. Then you will hear descriptions of message redundancy in the Front End Transport service on Mailbox servers, and Shadow Redundancy in Exchange. Next, explore SMTP timeouts and the message processing procedure after an outage. Other key topics covered in this course include maintaining shadow messages, message loss, safety nets and their maximum sizes, and message resubmissions. The course concludes with discussions of how the Safety Net feature in Exchange works, Safety Net configuration settings, and how message resubmission from the Safety Net is processed.

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Troubleshooting Mail Flow Problems

MS-200 - Configuring a Messaging Platform: Troubleshooting Mail Flow Problems

• discover the key concepts covered in this course
• troubleshoot mail flow issues caused by connectors
• troubleshoot mail flow issues caused by incorrect SPF records or MX records
• run a delivery report and view the results
• provide an overview of message tracking logs
• configure message tracking
• use the Exchange Management Shell to search the message tracking logs
• analyze external connectivity using the Remote Connectivity Analyzer
• describe information found in NDRs
• recognize different enhanced status codes
• describe the agent logging records found in transport logs
• recognize how to use connectivity logging records to troubleshoot mail flow problems
• recognize how to use pipeline tracing to troubleshoot mail flow problems
• recognize how to use protocol logging to troubleshoot mail flow problems
• recognize how to use routing table logging to troubleshoot mail flow problems
• use the Test-Mailflow cmdlet to diagnose mail flow issues
• summarize the key concepts covered in this course

This 17-video course, which helps prepare learners for the MS-200 Planning and Configuring a Messaging Platform certification exam, explores how to troubleshoot mail flow problems. The course includes pointers on working with transport logs and message traces, and monitoring mail flow. You will begin the course by examining how to troubleshoot mail flow issues caused by connectors and incorrect SPF (sender policy framework) records or mail exchanger (MX) records. Then watch demonstrations of how to use delivery reports and tracking logs and how to configure message tracking. Next, you will learn to search the message tracking logs and analyze external connectivity with the remote connectivity analyzer. Here descriptions of information found in nondelivery reports (NDRs), and the different enhanced status codes. Then examine pipeline logging and agent logging, and describe how to use connectivity, protocol, and routing table logging to troubleshoot mail flow issues. The course concludes by examining the use of the test mail flow cmdlet (lightweight command) for diagnosing mail flow issues.