After completing MS Exchange Server 5.0: Configuration the user should be able to:

	Prepare for client installation
	Configure for long-term administration
	Prepare for installation of Exchange Server
	Configure the server
	Configure for recipients
	Configure site properties

Preparing for Client Installation

	Identify which of the Exchange clients is right for your organization's needs
	Determine the hardware and software requirements for your system
	Explain how the Setup Editor is used to create custom installation files
	Describe the use of the Forms Designer and Schedule + tools

Long-Term Administration

	Create a disaster recovery strategy for your system
	Plan Information Store limits and maintenance
	Determine the licensing type best suited to your organization

Preparing for Installation

	Identify the four main components of Exchange 5.0
	Describe the hardware and software requirements for Exchange 5.0
	Increase the size of the server's paging file
	Create the Exchange Service Account
	Identify the functions of the licenses necessary for Exchange

Installing the Server

	Determine the version of Exchange Server software needed for your organization
	Install Exchange 5.0
	Identify the organizational units found in the Exchange hierarchy
	Assign permissions to containers

Configuring for Recipients

	Configure Exchange naming and permission defaults
	Create a new recipients container
	Add a new mailbox using the Exchange Administrator program
	Create a new mailbox through the User Manager for Domains
	Generate mailboxes with the Extract and Import utilities

Configuring Other Recipient Types

	Create a distribution list in Exchange Administrator
	Create a custom recipient

Configuring Site Properties

	Identify the difference between configuration at the site level and at the server level
	Change default addresses using the Site Addressing object
	Navigate the MTA Site and Information Store Site Configuration objects
	Configure message tracking

This course is distributed with:

	Exercises that allow users to practice in Exchange Server
	A file containing the text of the exercises
	Simulations that allow users to practice course skills even if they don't have access to the Exchange Server product
	An Exchange Server glossary