Preparation Guide for Exam 70-236
TS: Exchange Server 2007, Configuring
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 | Exam news |
| Audience profile |
| Credit toward certification |
| Preparation tools and resources |
| Skills measured |
Exam news
This Microsoft Technical Specialist (TS) exam was released in February 2007.
Audience profile
The qualified candidate for Exam 70-236 TS: Exchange Server 2007, Configuring typically:
| • | Installs and manages Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 |
| • | Manages messaging security by using Exchange Server 2007 |
| • | Recovers messaging servers and databases by using Exchange Server 2007 |
| • | Monitors and troubleshoots Exchange Server 2007 |
Credit toward certification
When you pass Exam 70-236 TS: Exchange Server 2007, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following certification:
| • | Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuration |
Exam 70-236 counts as credit toward the following certification:
| • | Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Messaging Administrator |
Preparation tools and resources
To help you prepare for this exam, Microsoft Learning recommends that you have hands-on experience with the product and that you use the following training resources. These training resources do not necessarily cover all of the topics listed in the "Skills measured" section.
| Classroom training | Microsoft E-Learning | Microsoft Press books | Practice tests |
Course 5047: Introduction to Installing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 (three days) Course 5049: Managing and Messaging Security using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Course 5050: Recovering Messaging Servers and Databases using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 (one day)2 Course 5051: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 (two days)2 Upgrade path from Exchange 2000 or Exchange 2003: | Collection 5051: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 (12 hours) Collection 5093: Installing and Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 (14 hours) Collection 5094: Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 (14 hours) Upgrade path from Exchange 2003: | MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-236): Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 | MeasureUp (Measureup.com) Self Test Software (Selftestsoftware.com) |
| 1 | Course 5047 is typically for the IT professional with no technical experience in messaging. The next steps are courses 5049, 5050, and 5051. |
| 2 | Courses 5049, 5050, and 5051 are typically for the IT professional with one to three years of technical experience in messaging. |
| 3 | Course 3938 is typically for the IT professional with one to three years of technical experience in messaging who is updating their skills from Exchange 2000 Server or Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007. |
Microsoft online resources
| • | Learning Plan: Get started by creating a step-by-step study guide that is based on recommended resources for this exam. |
| • | Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 – Learning Portal: Find special offers and information on training and certification. |
| • | Product information: Visit the Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Web site for detailed product information. |
| • | Microsoft Learning Community: Join newsgroups and visit community forums to connect with your peers for suggestions on training resources and advice on your certification path and studies. |
| • | TechNet: Designed for IT professionals, this site includes how-to instructions, best practices, downloads, and technical resources. |
Skills measured
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks by using Exchange Server 2007.
| Skills measured by Exam 70-236 |
| Installing and Configuring Microsoft Exchange Servers |
Prepare the infrastructure for Exchange installation. |
Prepare the servers for Exchange installation. |
Install Exchange. |
Configure Exchange server roles. |
| Configuring Recipients and Public Folders |
Configure recipients. |
Configure mail-enabled groups. |
Configure resource mailboxes. |
Configure public folders. |
Move mailboxes. |
Implement bulk management of mail-enabled objects. |
| Configuring the Exchange Infrastructure |
Configure connectors. |
Configure the antivirus and anti-spam system. |
Configure transport rules and message compliance. |
Configure policies. |
Configure public folders. |
Configure client connectivity. |
| Monitoring and Reporting |
Monitor mail queues. |
Monitor system performance. |
Perform message tracking. |
Monitor client connectivity. |
Create server reports. |
Create usage reports. |
| Configuring Disaster Recovery |
Configure backups. |
Recover messaging data. |
Recover server roles. |
Configure high availability. |
Note This preparation guide is subject to change at any time without prior notice and at the sole discretion of Microsoft. Microsoft exams might include adaptive testing technology and simulation items. Microsoft does not identify the format in which exams are presented. Please use this preparation guide to prepare for the exam, regardless of its format.
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