Learn Microsoft Exchange Server Beginner To Master

How Email works Preview 05:46

In this video, you will learn how emails work.

Email Address format:

Email Address = [email protected]

User name: niyas

Domain Name: itproguide.com

Understand DNS:

A DNS server translates domain names to IP address.

MX Record:

Sender identify email server of the recipient using MX Record registered in DNS Manager

Understand basic email terminologies Preview 02:15

In this video, you will get familiar with Email Terminologies

Maul User Agent:

SMTP Server

Mail Submission Agent

Mail Transfer Agent

Mail Delver Agent

POP3 & IMAP

Email Solutions Preview 04:22

In this video, you will learn what are the different type of email solution available and different deployment methods.

• Cloud based email solutions and On-premises email solutions

• Type of deployment options

• Why Microsoft Exchange is your choice?

Assessment

Assessment of topics covered in section 2, Basics of Email

Understand Active Directory for Exchange Server Preview 07:37

In this video, you will learn what is Active Directory.

Active Directory is an Authentication and Authorization System provides centralized access management system. AD stores identity information of users and resources in a multi-master database.

Microsoft Exchange Server uses Active Directory to store and share directory information with windows

Active Directory Components (Domain,Tree, Forset, Schema, Trust, Global Catalog) Preview 08:50

In this video, you will learn about Active Directory Components.

AD Objects: Users and Computer in an Active Directory

Active Directory: AD is a windows server role.

Domain Server: AD installed server is known as Domain controller.

Domain: Logical group of network objects like users and computers

Tree: A tree is a collection of one or more domain

Forest: A forest is made of one or more domain and domain tree

Schema: determine what kind of objects can be stored in the database and attributes of these objects.

Trust: Trust enable you to grant access to resources to users, groups and computers across entities.

Global Catalog Server: GB is an index, holds a full writable copy of objects in its host domain and partial copy of objects in other domains in the same forest

Demo: Install your first Active Directory Domain Controller Preview 15:32

Install Active directory from command line

/***Open powershell and run the follwoing commands*****/

//Install the Active Director Domain Service

install-windowsfeature AD-Domain-Services

//import AD Deployment module

Import-Module ADDSDeployment

//Promote domain controller

Install-ADDSForest

-CreateDnsDelegation:$false

-DatabasePath “C:\Windows\NTDS”

-DomainMode “Win2016”

-DomainName “m365proguide.com”

-DomainNetbiosName “M365PROGUIDE”

-ForestMode “Win2016”

-InstallDns:$true

-LogPath “C:\Windows\NTDS”

-NoRebootOnCompletion:$false

-SysvolPath “C:\Windows\SYSVOL”

-Force:$true

Active Directory tools - Manage Users and Computer Preview 09:54

In this video, you will learn about tools available from Microsoft to manage Active Directory and how to create AD Objects

Join Computer to Active Directory Domain Controller Preview 05:03

In this video, you will learn how to join a client PC to a Windows Active Directory

Section 3: Assessment

Assessment of topics covered in section 3, Basics of Active Directory

Introduction to Domain Name System (Section Introduction) Preview 03:09

In this video, you will learn what is DNS and why exchange administrator need to learn DNS

DNS Solutions Preview 04:38

In this video, you will learn about the DNS solutions available and advantage of using windows DNS with Microsoft Exchange

Microsoft DNS

BIG IP DNS

BIND

For more information about BIGIP DNS, visit here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZLfZHtPDJM

DNS Namespace and How DNS works Preview 09:33

An understanding of the working of DNS is very critical for Microsoft Exchange Server administrators

Topics covered in this video include following,

What is Domain Name Space

Fully qualified Domain Name

How DNS works

Summary

Url for root DNS server details: https://root-servers.org/

Microsoft Windows DNS Resolution Preview 11:39

In this video, you will learn how windows DNS resolution works. DNS forwarders and root hints are the two major configurations affect organization-wide DNS resolution. The host file is a machine-specific and will be used for testing during troubleshooting.

DNS forwarders

Root Hint

Windows DNS resolution workflow

How to publish website - DNS configuration for local and Public DNS resolution Preview 21:59

In this video, you will learn how to publish a website on the internet and intranet. After this video, you will be good at configuring local and internet DNS

Lab Environment: Windows IIS feature

Option 1: Azure VM - Windows Server 2019 (Demo)

Option 2: Windows Server 2019 in VMware or HyperV and Home router.

HTML page customization use: https://html5-editor.net

Domain Registrar: https://Godaddy.com

DNS Record Types Preview 13:20

In this video, you will learn different type of DNS Records.

MXToolbox (Tool to Public lookup DNS): https://mxtoolbox.com/DNSLookup.aspx

NSlookup Command:

nslookup <Domain.com>

nslookup <web.Domain.com>

MX Record and SRV Record Preview 16:19

In this video, you will learn MX record and SRV record. MX record is how public mail servers are identified on the internet. It is important to have sound knowledge on MX records.

MXToolbox (Tool to Public lookup DNS): https://mxtoolbox.com/DNSLookup.aspx

Assessment

Assessment of topics covered in section 4, DNS - Domain Name System

Introduction to Microsoft Exchange Server Preview 01:48

In this video, you are going to learn what is Exchange Server Application.

Architecture - Exchange Server 2010/2013/2016/2019 Preview 08:50

Understanding the architecture is the first step in learning Exchange server troubleshooting. In this video, you are going to learn about Exchange Server Architecture.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/architecture/architecture?view=exchserver-2019

Exchange Server 2019 Requirments Preview 07:13

In this video, you are going to learn about the requirements of Exchange

What is new ? Exchange Server 2019 Preview 06:14

In this video, You will learn about the new features in Exchange Server 2019

Licensing Exchange Server 2019 Preview 02:33

In this video, you will learn about the licensing part of Exchange Server 2019

Assessment

Assessment of topics covered in section 5, Introduction to Exchange Server

Pre-requsite of Exchange Server Deployment Preview 23:08

In this video, you will learn about Exchange Server pre-requisites. Based on the version, you install the requirements may change. So it is always preferable to check Microsoft documentation

Microsoft Docs:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/plan-and-deploy/prerequisites?view=exchserver-2019

Storage - Prerequsite for Exchange Server 2019 Preview 03:35

In this video, you will learn about Exchange Server pre-requisites. Based on the version, you install the requirements may change. So it is always preferable to check Microsoft documentation

Deploy First Exchange Server 2019 Preview 05:10

Admin tools Installation for Exchange Server 2019 Preview 05:05

Exchange Server can be managed from the Exchange Server using remote desktop and the admin workstation using Exchange Management Tool. In this video, you will learn how to install Exchange Management tool in a workstation.

Copy commands from Microsoft Documents:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/plan-and-deploy/prerequisites?view=exchserver-2019

Activate Exchange Server & Review Installation logs Preview 05:02

Exchange Server trial version is available for testing purpose. In a production environment, you need to activate the license for each instance you run. 

Rename and Move Mailbox Database Preview 07:00

Exchange Server creates a database when it install with a random name and the default location. In this video, you will learn how to rename the database and move to a different location

Create a UserMailbox in Exchange Server Preview 06:11

In this video, you will learn how to create a user in Exchange Server 2019.

Introduction to Mailflow in Exchange Server Preview 09:42

Understanding about mail flow is the fundamentals of Exchange Server. In this video, you will learn about Mailflow architecture and the components involved in Exchange Server.

Connectors in Exchange Server - Receive Connector Preview 09:10

A connector is how Exchange Server control inbound and Outbound connections. In this video, you will learn about the connectors in an Exchange Server.

More about receive connectors Preview 08:41

In this video, you are going to learn more about the options in the receive connector.

Receive Connector, DNS and Portforward -Receive first email Preview 13:38

In this video, you will learn the configurations required to receive an external email to Exchange Server

Understand SMTP Commands & Create a custom receive connector Preview 12:13

In this video, you are to learn how to troubleshoot receive connector.

Accepted Domain Preview 07:01

Accepted is a basic configuration in Exchange Server to accept messages to your organization. In this video, you will learn how to configure the accepted domain.

Open relay or Anonymous relay Preview 10:40

An open relay is one of the dangerous faults may happen if you didn't configure properly. In this video, you are going to learn how to handle open relay.

Send Connector - send email from Exchange server Preview 15:33

In this video, you will learn about the send connector.

Send email using Smart Host Preview 11:52

In this video, you will learn how to send email from Azure VM using Smart host

Quiz

Assessment of topics covered in section 7, Mail Flow

Introduction to Client Access Preview 07:31

In this video, You will learn about Client Access in Exchange Server. CAS  is the front door admitting all incoming connection in an Exchange Server

Configure Namespace - Virtual Directory Preview 19:11

A namespace is one of the basic configurations need to well planned as it depends on many other factors. In this video, You will learn about namespace and how to configure Virtual Directory.

Virtual Directory setup scripts:

https://github.com/cunninghamp/ConfigureExchangeURLs.ps1

SSL certificate Preview 24:53

SSL Certificate is how the communications are secured. In this video, you will learn how to create an SSL request and complete the SSL import process.

Get free SSL certificate

https://www.sslforfree.com/

Setup DNS and firewall for external access Preview 05:04

In this video, You will learn how to configure external access for client access like OWA.

Autodiscover Preview 19:41

In this video, You will learn how to configure Autodiscover. Autodiscover is a critical process smoothen the client configuration, migration and autodiscovery.

Authentication NTLM & Kerbrose Preview 32:14

In this video, You will learn about the authentication in Exchange Server.

What is Kerberos:

https://medium.com/identity-beyond-borders/kerberos-explained-3bc2ddb7b0eb

Kerberos Authentication: Step by Step Article.

https://tkolber.medium.com/https-medium-com-tkolber-configure-kerberos-authentication-with-exchange-2019-72293aa234c

Outlook MAPI and Outlook AnyWhere Preview 17:58

In this video, you will learn about Outlook Anywhere in Exchange Server.

MAPI over HTTP Preview 08:39

In this video, You will learn about MAPI over HTTP in Exchange Server.

IMAP & POP Preview 13:21

In this video, You will learn about POP3 and IMAP in Exchange Server.

TLS in Exchange Sever - Send and Receive Connector Preview 41:53

In this video, you will learn about TLS in exchange Server.

Assessment

Assessment of topics covered in section 8 Client Access

Section Introduction Preview 02:46

In this video, you will learn about ActiveSync in Exchange Server

Exchange Active Sycn Preview 13:40

In this video, you will learn how ActiveSync works

Mobile IOS and Android Preview 08:21

In this video, you will learn how to configure Activesync policy

Allow, Block, Wipe and Qurantine Preview 10:13

In this video, you will learn about Device Access rules in ActiveSync

Assessment

Assessment of topics covered in section 9 Mobile Client Access

Introduction to Edge Transport Server Preview 08:42

In this video, You will learn about the importance of Edge Transport Server

Deploy Edge Transport Server Preview 08:59

In this video, you will learn how to deploy Edge Transport Server

Edge Subscription Preview 07:14

Introduction to Hybrid Exchange Preview 04:15

Requirments for a Hybrid Exchange Setup and How to Practice Preview 07:00

How to Enroll to Office 365 trail, Add license and verify Domain Preview 11:59

What is a Tenant, Subscription and License Preview 03:20

Understand Hybrid Exchange Components Preview 07:10

What is Azure Active Directory synchronization Preview 05:58

Azure AD Connect tool and Azure AD Portal Preview 05:58

PHS, PTA, ADFS - Azure AD Connect Tool Preview 11:16

Introduction to LAB Setup for Hybrid Exchange Preview 13:02

What is IdFix and How to run? Preview 06:26

Install Azure AD Connect - Express Method - Password Hash Synch Preview 11:36

How to Learn Custom installation - Pass through Authentication and ADFS Preview 03:14

Links to learn AD Connect custom Installation Preview 00:15

Types of Migration - Exchange Server to O365 Preview 06:51

Types of Hybrid Migration Method - classic and Modern Preview 09:55

Requirements for Hybrid Configuration Wizard Preview 05:29

Run Hybrid Configuration wizard Preview 15:18

Update SPF Record after Exchange online setup Preview 07:36

Create a Hybrid user Preview 08:26

Test Email and Calendar between On-premises users and Exchange Online user Preview 06:12

Create a user from the command line and assign a license Preview 06:51

Create a Shared Mailbox in Exchange Online in a Hybrid Environment Preview 05:57

Create a Room Mailbox and Test Preview 05:16

Create a Distribution Group in Hybrid Setup and test Preview 06:41

Configure Microsoft 365 Groups with on-premises Exchange hybrid Preview 25:00

Microsoft document link: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/hybrid-deployment/set-up-microsoft-365-groups

Full Access and Send As permission in Hybrid Exchange Preview 08:04

Microsoft Documentation: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/permissions

Cross premises permission - Calendar and Mailbox Preview 08:21

Migrate Single user from On-premises to Exchange Online Preview 10:07

Migrate or offboard user from Exchange Online to On-premises Preview 09:43

Migrate Bulk users to Exchange online using csv list Preview 07:01

CSV file for Mailbox Migration:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/mailbox-migration/csv-files-for-migration

Exchange Management shell command for Migration:

New-MigrationBatch -Name OnBoarding1 -SourceEndpoint RemoteEndpoint1 -TargetDeliveryDomain cloud.contoso.com -CSVData ([System.IO.File]::ReadAllBytes("C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\OnBoarding1.csv")) -ArchiveOnly:$true -AutoStart

Other Exchange Management Shell Examples:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/exchange/New-MigrationBatch?view=exchange-ps

Connectors and Mailflow Analysys using Message header Preview 15:31

Resource Miailbox Migration Preview 01:33

Change incoming email to Exchange Online and Onpremises via EOP Preview 08:38

Autodiscover in Exchange Hybrid Setup Preview 05:38

How and when to decommission your on-premises Exchange servers in a hybrid setup Preview 08:09

Microsoft Documentation:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/decommission-on-premises-exchange

Remove Hybrid Configuration Preview 07:15

Remove Directory Synchronization Preview 03:52

Remove On-premises Exchange Server Preview 07:23

Introduction to Exchange Server Migration Preview 06:02

Exchange Server Migration Methods Preview 08:16

Plan your Exchange Server Migration Preview 11:21

Virtual Directory Configuration Preview 07:35

https://github.com/cunninghamp/ConfigureExchangeURLs.ps1

Export SSL Certificate Preview 02:11

Mail Flow - Send and Receive Preview 02:51

Understand Exchange CU level and Ad Functional Level Preview 02:28

Lab Setup Preview 01:43

Prepare Virtual Machine in Azure for Exchange 2019 Preview 05:48

Join Azure VM to Domain Controller Preview 04:50

Install Exchange Server 2019 Preview 11:41

Introduction to Co-Existence Preview 01:50

Export SSL Certificate from Exchange 2016 to Exchange 2019 Preview 04:07

Virtual Directory Configuration Preview 04:35

Mail flow testing Preview 09:46

Switch Connection to Exchange Server 2019 - DNS Records Preview 06:20

Switch Connection to Exchange Server -Change Ports and Test Outlook connectivity Preview 04:53

Migrate Users from Exchange server 2016 to 2019 Preview 07:46

Remove Exchange Server 2016 Preview 06:39

Database Availability Group Preview 32:17

Introduction to Section - Backup Exchange and O365 Preview 01:05

What is Backup and Types of Backup Preview 17:19

Backup Exchange using Windows Server backup Preview 10:44

Step 1 Restore Exchange Server Database from windows backup and Mailbox items Preview 12:00

Perform a Dial Tone Recovery Preview 07:19

Backup for Office 365 is required Preview 08:10

Introduction to Veeam Backup Preview 07:36