Collaborating with others using Microsoft Exchange 2000 and Exchange 2000 Conferencing Server

Step-by-step instructions—including examples of student collaboration and file-sharing with colleagues—show you how to use Microsoft Exchange to develop a connected, collaborative learning environment.

The accompanying instructor presentation offers a visual guide to the tutorial suitable for use by an instructor leading a class or for self-paced learning.

Use the Exchange Instant Messaging feature of Microsoft Exchange 2000 to determine who is online, and begin a real-time chat session.

Use Microsoft Outlook Web Access to access your e-mail and calendar from any computer with a Web browser and an Internet connection.

Collaborate with others by accessing shared files that are hosted on Exchange public folders.

Schedule an online conference, and configure the level of privacy you want.

Join an online conference after receiving an invitation through Microsoft Outlook 2000 or after receiving an e-mail message that specifies the URL location of the conference.

Use the features of Microsoft NetMeeting―such as Chat, Application Sharing, and the Whiteboard—during an online conference.

Related technologies
Find information about other Microsoft technologies that are closely related to Exchange 2000 and Exchange 2000 Conferencing Server, such as Outlook and NetMeeting.

Student collaboration: An example
Walk through a scenario where students collaborate with their peers using the Exchange Instant Messaging feature of Exchange 2000. Students determine who is online and begin a chat session, and learn how to use Outlook Web Access to access e-mail, schedule an online conference, and join an online conference.

Working together on shared files
Learn about the NetMeeting functionalities―such as Chat, Application Sharing, and the Whiteboard—that are available during an online conference.

Appendix: Required software
Achieve the best results from Exchange 2000 collaboration services by following this list of software and hardware requirements.

Getting help
Help is available for Exchange 2000 and Exchange 2000 Conferencing Server, and for each of the products you use to access them.

For more information about...
You can get more information about the features that are available during an online conference.