If you're an IT professional aiming to specialize in Microsoft 365 Messaging, the MS-203 certification is your gateway to recognition and success in the enterprise email and messaging landscape. Known as the Microsoft 365 Messaging exam, this certification validates your ability to configure, manage, and monitor mail flow, hybrid messaging environments, and messaging infrastructure. This certification validates your expertise in configuring, managing, and monitoring Microsoft 365 messaging services, including Exchange Online, Exchange Server, and other related technologies. Becoming certified in MS-203 not only enhances your technical skills but also opens doors to numerous career opportunities in the IT domain.
Audience Profile:
The course is designed for Messaging Administrators responsible for deploying, configuring, managing, and troubleshooting email systems in both on-premises and cloud environments. Key duties include managing message hygiene, mail flow, and public folders, along with handling hybrid configurations and migrations. Messaging Administrators should have a solid understanding of authentication types, licensing, and integration with Microsoft 365 applications. The course is particularly suitable for individuals in roles such as administrators.
At Course Completion:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
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Configure and manage the transport pipeline
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Manage and troubleshoot mail flow and transport issues
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Manage message hygiene and compliance
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Manage authentication for messaging
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Configure organizational settings and sharing
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Manage mobile devices
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Manage role-based permissions
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Create and manage recipient objects and resources
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Plan, implement, and troubleshoot public folders
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Plan a hybrid environment
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Perform mailbox migrations
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Deploy and troubleshoot a hybrid environment
Prerequisites:
Course Outline:
Module 1: Managing the Transport Pipeline
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Overview of Transport Services: Introduction to messaging transport services within Microsoft 365.
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Configuring Message Transport: Setup and configuration of message transport settings.
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Managing Transport Rules: Creating and managing rules for handling email transport.
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Lab: Configure Message Transport: Hands-on experience with creating connectors for message transport.
Module 2: Managing and Troubleshooting Mail Flow
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Managing Mail Flow: Techniques for overseeing and optimizing mail flow.
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Troubleshooting Mail Flow: Identifying and resolving issues with mail flow.
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Troubleshooting Transport Issues: Addressing transport-related problems.
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Troubleshooting with Logs: Utilizing logs for troubleshooting purposes.
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Lab: Conditional Mail Routing: Setting up and managing mail flow rules.
Module 3: Managing Message Hygiene
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Planning for Message Hygiene: Strategies for maintaining clean and secure messaging environments.
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Managing Anti-Malware and Anti-Spam Policies: Implementing and managing policies to protect against malware and spam.
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Managing Advanced Threat Protection: Utilizing advanced features for threat protection.
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Lab: Managing Messaging Hygiene: Creating and configuring hygiene filters.
Module 4: Managing Compliance
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Messaging Compliance in the SCC: Ensuring compliance within the Security & Compliance Center.
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Messaging Compliance in Exchange: Compliance management within Exchange Online.
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Managing Exchange Online Archiving and Auditing: Oversight of archiving and auditing features.
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Managing Content Search: Using content search tools for compliance.
Module 5: Managing Organizational Settings
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Managing Authentication for Messaging: Setting up and managing authentication mechanisms.
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Configuring Organizational Settings: Adjusting settings for organizational needs.
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Configuring Organizational Sharing: Setting up sharing options for collaboration.
Module 6: Managing Mobile Devices
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Mobile Device Mailbox Policies: Policies for managing mailboxes on mobile devices.
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Managing Mobile Device Access: Controlling access for mobile devices.
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Lab: Implement ActiveSync: Configuring ActiveSync for mailboxes.
Module 7: Managing Role-Based Permissions
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Managing Admin Roles: Overseeing administrator roles and permissions.
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Managing User Roles: Setting up and managing user roles.
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RBAC and AD Split Permission: Configuring Role-Based Access Control and Active Directory permissions.
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Lab: Manage Roles and Permission Policies: Hands-on experience with role and permission management.
Module 8: Managing Recipient Objects and Resources
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Exchange Recipients: Managing recipient objects in Exchange.
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Creating and Managing Exchange Recipients: Setup and administration of recipient objects.
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Managing Email Addresses, Lists, and Resources: Handling email addresses, distribution lists, and other resources.
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Lab: Create Recipient Objects and Resources: Practical exercise in creating and managing recipients and resources.
Module 9: Managing Public Folders
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Planning the Public Folder Hierarchy: Structuring public folders effectively.
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Implementing and Managing Public Folders: Setup and administration of public folders.
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Troubleshooting Public Folders: Resolving issues related to public folders.
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Lab: Implement Public Folders: Hands-on lab for creating and managing public folders.
Module 10: Planning a Hybrid Environment
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Exchange Hybrid Deployment Requirements: Understanding requirements for hybrid deployment.
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Planning to Run the Hybrid Configuration Wizard: Preparing for and executing the Hybrid Configuration Wizard.
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Lab: Prepare Azure AD for Hybrid Synchronization: Preparing Azure Active Directory for hybrid scenarios.
Module 11: Performing Mailbox Migrations
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Planning Mailbox Migrations: Strategies for planning mailbox migrations.
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Performing IMAP Migrations: Executing IMAP migrations.
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Performing Cutover and Staged Migrations: Implementing cutover and staged migrations.
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Performing Advanced Migrations: Advanced migration techniques.
Module 12: Deploying and Troubleshooting a Hybrid Environment
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Deploying and Managing an Edge Transport Server: Setup and management of Edge Transport servers.
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Configuring a Hybrid Deployment using the HCW: Configuring hybrid deployments with the Hybrid Configuration Wizard.
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Implementing Advanced Hybrid Functionality: Advanced features and functionalities for hybrid environments.
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Troubleshooting Hybrid Deployments: Resolving issues in hybrid setups.
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Lab: Deploy a Hybrid Environment: Practical exercise in setting up and testing a hybrid deployment.
Live Online Training (Duration : 40 Hours)
