This is the ultimate guide to the design, migration, implementation, administration, management, and support of an Exchange Server 2007 environment. The recommendations, tips, and tricks covered are based on more than two years of early adopter implementations of Exchange 2007. The authors highlight the features and functions that organizations both large and small have found to be the important components in Exchange 2007, including the new Outlook Web Access mail, functions that better support mobile devices, server-to-server mailbox replication for better data recovery, and integrated voicemail unified messaging.

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Introduction

Part I    Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Overview

1 Exchange Server 2007 Technology Primer   

2 Best Practices at Planning, Prototyping, Migrating, and Deploying Exchange Server 2007

Part II    Planning and Designing an Exchange Server 2007 Environment

3 Understanding Core Exchange Server 2007 Design Plans

4 Architecting an Enterprise-Level Exchange Environment

5 Integrating Exchange Server 2007 in a Non-Windows Environment

6 Understanding Network Services and Active Directory Domain Controller Placement for Exchange Server 2007

Part III    Implementing Exchange Server 2007 Services

7 Installing Exchange Server 2007

8 Implementing Edge Services for an Exchange Server 2007 Environment

9 Using the Windows PowerShell in an Exchange Server 2007 Environment

Part IV    Securing an Exchange Server 2007 Environment

10 Client-Level Secured Messaging

11 Server and Transport-Level Security

12 Encrypting Email Communications with Exchange Server 2007

13 Securing Exchange Server 2007 with ISA Server

14 Understanding Enterprise Policy Enforcement Security

Part V    Migrations and Coexistence with Exchange Server 2007

15 Migrating from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003

16 Migrating to Exchange Server 2007

17 Implementing Client Access and Hub Transport Servers

18 Administering an Exchange Server 2007 Environment

19 Exchange Server 2007 Management and Maintenance Practices

20 Using Microsoft Operations Manager to Monitor Exchange Server 2007

21 Using Terminal Services to Manage Exchange Servers

22 Documenting an Exchange Server 2007 Environment

Part VII    Unified Communications in an Exchange Server 2007 Environment

23 Designing and Implementing Mobility in Exchange Server 2007

24 Designing and Configuring Unified Messaging in Exchange Server 2007

25 Collaborating Within an Exchange Environment Using Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007

26 Extending the Real-Time Communications Functionality of Exchange Server 2007

Part VIII    Client Access to Exchange Server 2007

27 Getting the Most Out of the Microsoft Outlook Client

28 Leveraging the Capabilities of the Outlook Web Access (OWA) Client

29 Using Non-Windows Systems to Access Exchange Server 2007

30 Deploying the Client for Microsoft Exchange

Part IX    Data Protection and Disaster Recovery of Exchange Server 2007

31 Continuous Backups, Clustering, and Network Load Balancing in Exchange Server 2007

32 Backing Up the Exchange Server 2007 Environment

33 Recovering from a Disaster in an Exchange Server 2007 Environment

Part X    Optimizing Exchange Server 2007 Environments

34 Optimizing an Exchange Server 2007 Environment

35 Designing and Optimizing Storage (SAN/NAS) in an Exchange Server 2007 Environment

Index

Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. Focusing on deploying messaging solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, this official study guide covers topics such as planning: Exchange Server 2007 upgrade and migration implementations; backup and recover solutions; server role, storage group, and Exchange services deployments; antivirus, anti-spam, messaging compliance, and network layer security implementations; and, change management, patch and service packs implementation, and monitoring and reporting.

Then assess yourself using 200+ practice questions on the CD, featuring multiple, customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an evaluation version of Exchange Server 2007 software and an exam discount voucher making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

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Comprehensive exam prep study guide

In-depth coverage of exam objectives and sub-objectives plus instructive case studies and troubleshooting scenarios to enhance your performance on the job

200+ practice and review questions

Test engine that enables customized testing, pre-assessment and post-assessment, and automated scoring and feedback

Complete objective-by-objective review section, plus a handy exam-mapping grid

Evaluation version of Exchange Server 2007

15 percent exam-discount voucher from Microsoft (limited time offer)

Entire study guide in searchable eBook format

Here’s the lowdown on installing and administering Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and taking advantage of all the enhancements in Service Pack 1. With this handy guide, you’ll be able to maximize the security, reliability, and speed that Exchange Server 2007 provides.

• Assess your organization’s needs to determine which edition of Exchange Server best meets them
• Explore what Exchange Server does, then plan, install, and configure it
• Consider how your users work with their mail and customize your set-up to facilitate their needs
• Learn to use the Exchange Management Console
• Use the new Exchange Server security features to protect e-mail from viruses, spam, phishing, and other threats
• Set up an offline address book, use templates, and develop custom forms
• Create settings for the most efficient interaction with clients, use multiple mailboxes, and view digital certificates
• Manage resource scheduling and interactive calendars
• Troubleshoot your configuration, perform regular maintenance, and be able to recover from mail-specific problems
• Monitor Exchange Server performance and maintain databases, mail flow, and peak performance

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 For Dummies gets you ready to exchange problems for solutions.

Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. Focusing on configuring Exchange Server 2007, this official study guide covers topics such as installing Exchange Server 2007; configuring recipients, groups, and mailboxes; setting up connectors and message compliance; modifying spam settings and blocking attachments; monitoring system performance and client connectivity; creating server and usage reports; configuring backups; and recovering messaging data and server roles.

Then assess yourself by using 400+ practice and review questions on the CD, featuring multiple, customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an evaluation version of Exchange Server 2007 software and an exam discount voucher making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.