Course 5990: Planning an Upgrade to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

Introduction In this online course, you examine various scenarios for upgrading to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 from an existing messaging solution. You explore the factors that you must consider while planning an upgrade to Exchange Server 2007. This helps prepare you for certification exam 70-238. Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Identify an upgrade strategy for Exchange Server 2007.
• Plan for a transition-based upgrade to Exchange Server 2007.
• Plan for a migration-based upgrade to Exchange Server 2007.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Introduction Navigation Overview Lab Information Course Information Planning an Upgrade to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Module Introduction Identify an Upgrade Strategy Lesson Introduction Options for Upgrading to Exchange Server 2007 Guidelines for Selecting an Upgrade Strategy Considerations for Planning a Project Schedule Overseeing the Implementation of an Upgrade Plan Self Test Planning for a Transition-Based Upgrade Lesson Introduction The Recommended Transition Process Coexistence Issues During a Transition Planning for the Transition of Client Access Servers Planning for the Transition of Message Flow Planning for the Transition of Mailboxes and Public Folders Planning for the Transition of Edge Transport Servers Self Test Planning for a Migration-Based Upgrade Lesson Introduction Options for a Migration-Based Upgrade Planning for the Migration of Message Flow Planning for the Migration of Address Lists Planning for the Migration of Data Planning for the Migrating by Using Connectors Self Test Lab: Planning an Upgrade to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Lesson Introduction Scenario Exercise Information Lab Review Module Summary Glossary Module Introduction System Requirements To view this course, you need:

• A Pentium II, 256 MB RAM with a processor speed greater than or equal to 400 MHZ
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or higher
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Adobe Flash 7.0 or higher (1MB disk space needed to install)
• Microsoft Silverlight 4.0 or higher
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0 or higher
• Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 or higher
• A Super VGA monitor with minimum screen resolution 1024x768, with 16-bit color.
• A sound card, and either speakers or headphones (for multi-media audio).
• Internet bandwidth of 56K or faster. Broadband internet access is recommended.

For courses containing Virtual Server-based labs (courses in the IT Professional and Developer Catalog), you will need:

• Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install)

Test your computer's capabilities to see if it supports this course. Accessibility Requirements The following software must be running on your computer in order to access this course with Screen Reader Software:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Window-Eyes from GW Micro
• JAWS from Freedom Scientific
• MSAA enabled