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Exchange Server 2007 How-To   Real Solutions for Exchange Server 2007 SP1 Administrators   J. Peter Bruzzese   Need fast, reliable, easy-to-implement solutions for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007? This book delivers exactly what you’re looking for. You’ll find tested, step-by-step procedures for everything from planning deployment and infrastructure through installing, configuring, managing, and securing Exchange in your production environment. Completely up-to-date, this book reflects Exchange Server 2007’s newest features, including the significant enhancements introduced with Service Pack 1. When time is of the essence, turn here first: get answers you can trust–and use–right now!   Fast, Accurate, and Easy-to-Use! Prepare for deployment with the right hardware, software, server roles, and storage architecture Upgrade, transition, or migrate from previous versions of Exchange–or from Novell or Lotus Install roles, Edge Transport Servers, Active/Passive mailboxes, and more Work with Exchange Management Console and Exchange Management Shell Discover best practices for managing Exchange disk storage Efficiently manage users, distribution groups, and mailboxes Create and use Administrative Roles, Address Lists, Offline Address Books, and Managed Content Settings Configure Client Access Servers, including Outlook Web Access, ActiveSync, and Outlook Anywhere Fight spam with Exchange Server 2007’s powerful antispam features Design and deploy disaster recovery plans you can trust Plan and implement the best high availability options for your environment Configure Unified Messaging to deliver voicemail and fax services Monitor and troubleshoot Exchange   J. Peter Bruzzese (cofounder of ClipTraining.com) is an independent consultant, trainer, and author of the monthly column Exclusively Exchange. Bruzzese’s website, exclusivelyexchange.com, provides screencasts about Exchange 2007 SP1, as well as Exchange blog postings and peer assistance. He has consulted with clients ranging from Goldman Sachs to Microsoft, and instructed for leading training organizations such as CBT Nuggets (for their Exchange 2007 Certification Series) and New Horizons. Bruzzese writes the Enterprise Windows blog for InfoWorld, contributes to Redmond and WindowsITPro Magazines, and speaks regularly at the MCP TechMentor Conferences. His recent books include Tricks of the Windows Vista Masters and Administrator’s Guide to Microsoft Office 2007 Servers.  

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Author:   J. Peter Bruzzese
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Sams Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.40cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.444kg
ISBN:  

9780672330483

ISBN 10:   0672330482
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   05 January 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction    1 1    Introduction to Exchange 2007 SP1 An Overview of Exchange 2007 SP1     6 New Features for Exchange 2007     7 Additional Features with SP1    8 Your Next Step     9 Choose Your Exchange Server Roles      9 Determine Your Server Type: Server 2003 or 2008    10 Choose Your Exchange 2007 Version    11 Choose the Right Hardware for the Role    12 The Processor      12 The Memory      13 Disk Space     13 Ensure the Needed Software Is Installed First     15 .NET Framework v. 3.0 or 2.0 with Hotfix or SP1      15 Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 3.0     15 PowerShell 1.0     16 Ensure Components Are Installed Per Server Role    16 Plan Your Exchange Storage Architecture      17 2    Consider Deployment Scenarios Make Heads or Tails of Upgrade Terminology     22 Upgrade from Exchange 2007 RTM to SP1    23 Transition from Exchange 2000/2003 to Exchange 2007      24 Deciding Which Servers to Replace First     25 Preparing AD     26 Moving Over Mailboxes     27 Using 2007 as a Public Folder Replica     30 Phasing Out 2000/2003     34 Migrate from Exchange 5.5     35 Migrate from Lotus Domino     36 Migrate from Novell GroupWise     37 Evaluate Third-Party Solutions      37 3    Install Exchange 2007 Perform a Readiness Check Using the Exchange Best Practices Analyzer    40 Perform a Typical Installation of Roles      42 Perform a Custom Installation     46 Install an Edge Transport Server      48 Preparing the Edge Transport Directory Service     48 Configuring the DNS Suffix and Adding a Host Record for the Edge Servers      49 Installing the Edge Server    50 Making the Connection with an HT Server    51 Perform a Mailbox Active/Passive Installation    52 Install the Active Side on Server 2003     53 Install the Active Side on Server 2008     54 Install the Passive Side on Server 2003/2008     54 Work with the EMC and the Exchange Management Shell      55 The Exchange Management Console    55 The Exchange Management Shell     56 4    Manage Storage and Databases Manage Storage Groups      60 Create a New Storage Group     60 Remove a Storage Group     61 Move a Storage Group Path     62 Enable or Disable Circular Logging for a Storage Group     63 Storage Group Properties from the Exchange Management Shell    64 Create Mailbox Databases     65 Remove a Mailbox Database     66 Mount/Dismount Mailbox Databases    66 Manage MB Database Properties    67 The General Tab    68 The Limits Tab    69 The Clients Settings Tab     71 Additional MB Database Management Issues      72 Manage Public Folder Databases     74 Creating a New Public Folder Database      75 Creating and Removing Public Folders     75 Mail-Enabling and Disabling Public Folders     76 Configuring Public Folder Database Settings    77 Configuring Public Folder Settings      79 Configure a Best-Practice Disk Strategy     80 5    Manage Recipients Modify Recipient Configuration     84 Create User Mailboxes     85 Create a Mailbox for an Existing User      85 Create a Mailbox for a New User    87 Remove a Mailbox     89 Disable a Mailbox      89 Create a Linked Mailbox      90 Create Resource Mailboxes     92 Create a Room Mailbox      92 Create an Equipment Mailbox     93 Configure Resource Mailbox Properties      93 Manage Resource Mailboxes    95 Resource Settings     96 Create Mail-Enabled Contacts and Mail-Enabled Users      99 Create a New Mail Contact     99 Create a New Mail User      101 Create Distribution Groups and Dynamic Distribution Groups    102 Create a New Distribution Group    103 Mail-Enable a Distribution Group    104 Create a New Dynamic Distribution Group     105 Configure Expansion Servers     107 Advanced Distribution or Dynamic Distribution List Properties    108 6    Manage Organization Permissions and Mailbox Settings Create Exchange Administrative Roles     112 Work with Address Lists     114 Create an Address List     115 Apply Address Lists      116 Edit Address Lists     116 Preview Members of an Address List     117 Multiple Global Address Lists      117 Work with Offline Address Books      120 Create an Offline Address Book     120 Move the OAB Generation Server      121 Change the Default OAB    122 View and Modify OAB Properties    122 Require SSL for OAB Distribution     123 Assign OAB to Clients at the Database and Individual Mailbox Levels    124 Use Managed Content Settings     125 Grasp the Meaning of Managed Content Settings     125 The Process of Managed Folders and Policy Creation and Application      126 Create New Managed Default Folders     127 Create New Managed Content Settings     127 Create a New Managed Custom Folder      129 Create a Managed Folder Mailbox Policy     130 Applying a Folder Policy to a Recipient    131 The Managed Folder Assistant      132 Configure Mailbox Properties and Settings     132 Mailbox Settings Tab     133 Mail Flow Settings Tab     133 Mailbox Features Tab      135 7    Configure the Client Access Server (CAS) Administer the CAS Role      138 IIS Integration      139 Manage OWA     141 Configuring the OWA Properties in the EMC      141 Using the IIS Manager to Simplify the URL for OWA     146 Configure SSL and Certificates     148 Manage Exchange ActiveSync     150 Create and Apply ActiveSync Mailbox Policies     151 The General Tab of the ActiveSync Policy    153 The Password Tab of the ActiveSync Policy    153 The Sync Settings Tab of the ActiveSync Policy     153 The Device Tab of the ActiveSync Policy     154 The Advanced Tab of the ActiveSync Policy    155 Assign an ActiveSync Policy to Users    156 Manage a Mobile Device     156 Enable and Configure Outlook Anywhere     158 Install RPC over HTTP on Windows Server 2003    158 Install RPC over HTTP on Windows Server 2008    158 Enable Outlook Anywhere     159 Configure Clients to Use Outlook Anywhere      160 Enable POP3 and IMAP4      162 8    Administrate Transport Settings Work with Accepted Domains    166 Confirm the Domain Type     167 Create a New Accepted Domain     168 Implement Email Address Policies      168 Alter the Default Email Policy     169 Create a New Email Policy     170 Work with Remote Domains    171 Alter the Default Remote Domain Settings     171 Create a New Remote Domain      173 Set Transport Rules      174 Design a Transport Rule    174 Create a Transport Rule      177 Configure Journaling     178 Manage Connectors (Send and Receive)    180 Establish EdgeSync Subscriptions      183 Enable Antispam Configuration     185 The Nine Antispam Features     185 Antispam Updates      188 9    Design and Deploy Disaster Recovery Settings Design for Disaster    190 Disaster Recovery Solutions     190 Disaster Readiness      191 Recover Deleted Items and Mailboxes    191 Deleted Item Recovery     192 Deleted Mailbox Recovery    192 Backup and Recover Data (Server 2003 and 2008)     194 Backup and Recovery with Server 2003    194 Backup and Recovery with Server 2008    198 What are Volume Shadow Copies?     199 Implement Database Portability     200 Relocate a Database      200 Restore a Database to a New Server    201 Work with Recovery Storage Groups      203 Use Dial-Tone Restores     206 Perform a Dial-Tone Recovery on the Same Server     206 Perform a Dial-Tone Recovery on a Different Server     208 Recover a Non-Mailbox Role      208 Server Restore Points to Remember     209 Edge Transport Recovery      210 10    Design and Deploy High Availability for Exchange 2007 Choose a High Availability Solution    212 Local Continuous Replication     213 Cluster Continuous Replication     213 Standby Continuous Replication     214 Single Copy Clusters     215 Choose a High Availability Option      216 Enable Local Continuous Replication      217 Enable LCR on an Existing Storage Group      217 Enable LCR for a New Storage Group and Database    219 Verify LCR Is Functional     219 Recover from Disk Failure     220 Configure Cluster Continuous Replication    222 Configuring Cluster Services with Server 2003     223 Configuring Cluster Services with Server 2008     229 Making Changes to the Transport Dumpster     236 Confirm the CCR Cluster Is Performing Properly     237 Implement Standby Continuous Replication (SCR)    237 Utilize Single Copy Clusters    239 Design CAS High Availability     240 Design Hub Transport High Availability     242 Design Edge Transport and Unified Messaging High Availability     243 11    Configure a Unified Messaging Server Envision Unified Messaging Within Your Environment    246 Unified Messaging Features      246 Examine Your Hardware Needs for Unified Messaging     248 Configure a Unified Messaging Server     250 Create a Dial Plan     250 Create a UM IP Gateway    254 Configure the UM Mailbox Policy      256 Configure the Auto Attendant    259 Enable UM Users      264 Put the Pieces Together     266 12    Monitor and Troubleshoot Your Exchange Environment Monitor Your Exchange Environment    270 Performance Monitor     270 Event Viewer     274 Performance Troubleshooter     276 Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM 2005)      280 Use the Exchange 2007 Toolbox to Troubleshoot     282 The Best Practices Analyzer      282 Disaster Recovery Tools      284 Mail Flow Tools     285 Use the EMS Test Cmdlets for Troubleshooting      288 Index    291  

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J. Peter Bruzzese is an independent consultant and trainer for a variety of clients including CBT Nuggets (the Exchange 2007 Video Series) and New Horizons. During the past ten years, Peter has worked with Goldman Sachs, CommVault Systems, and Microsoft, to name a few companies. His focus has been and continues to be corporate support and training. He has specialized in Active Directory, Exchange support, education, and certification training. He holds the following certifications: Microsoft’s MCSA 2000/2003; MCSE NT/2000/2003; MCITP: Messaging with Exchange 2007; and MCT; Novell’s can; Cisco’s CCNA; CIW’s CIW Master and CIW Certified Instructor; and CompTIA’s A+, Network+, and iNET+.   Peter enjoys taking complex technical topics such as Exchange and breaking them down into something easy to understand and enjoyable to learn. He has a love for the way messaging works and appreciates the improvements Microsoft has made to Exchange with each release.   Peter has a monthly column with Realtime Publishers called Exclusively Exchange, which formed his free site www.exclusivelyexchange.com. At this site, you can watch screencasts about Exchange 2007 SP1, read Peter’s blog postings about Exchange and PowerShell, and locate assistance from others in the Exchange community. He also created a variety of miniature training clips to assist others in learning more about networking, Office 2007 (including Outlook 2003 and 2007 clips), and Vista (www.cliptraining.com). Peter believes that short training sessions in a familiar environment yield greater results.   Peter is also a contributor to Redmondmagazine, WindowsITPro magazine, and several tech sites. He is a speaker for the TechMentor conferences, Microsoft TechEd conferences, the IT360 Tech conferences in Canada, and more recently, the TEC conference. His conference sessions focus mainly on Exchange. Finally, he writes the Enterprise Windows blog for InfoWorld.   You can catch up with Peter at mailto:jpb@cliptraining.com.  

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