Getting Started

This training kit contains hands-on exercises to help you go from simply understanding the theory behind the concepts being discussed to developing the hands-on skills necessary to implement and manage Exchange Server 2003 in different real-world environments. Use this section to prepare your self-paced training environment.

To complete some of these procedures, you must have two networked computers or be connected to a larger network. Both computers must be capable of running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Exchange Server 2003.

Caution

Several exercises might require you to make changes to your servers. This might have undesirable results if you are connected to a larger network. Check with your network administrator before attempting these exercises.

Hardware Requirements

Each computer must have the following minimum configuration. All hardware should be on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Hardware Compatibility List:

• Pentium 133 or better

• 256 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM)

• 200 MB free hard disk space on the system drive

• 500 MB free hard disk space on the partition Exchange Server 2003 is installed on

• CD-ROM drive or DVD drive

• Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

Software Requirements

The following software is required to complete the procedures in this training kit:

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition

• Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Enterprise Edition

  Caution

  The 180-day evaluation edition provided with this training kit is not the full retail product and is provided only for the purposes of training and evaluation. Microsoft Technical Support does not support these evaluation editions. For additional support information regarding this book and the CD-ROMs (including answers to commonly asked questions about installation and use), visit the Microsoft Press Technical Support Web site at http://mspress.microsoft.com/mspress/support/. You can also e-mail [e-mail] or send a letter to Microsoft Press, Attn: Microsoft Press Technical Support, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98502-6399.

Setup Instructions

Set up your computer according to the manufacturer's instructions.

For the exercises that require networked computers, you need to make sure the computers can communicate with each other. The configuration of the computers will change depending on the requirements for the chapter; therefore, the required configurations will be given at the beginning of each chapter. Most chapters require two computers that can be configured as servers, though in some instances a third computer will be required.

Caution

If your computers are part of a larger network, you must verify with your network administrator that the computer names, domain name, and other information used in setting up Windows Server 2003 and Exchange Server 2003 do not conflict with network operations. If they do conflict, ask your network administrator to provide alternative values and use those values throughout all the exercises in this training kit.

The Readiness Review Suite

The CD-ROM includes a practice test made up of 300 sample exam questions and an objective-by-objective review with an additional 125 questions. Use these tools to reinforce your learning and to identify any areas in which you need to gain more experience before taking the exam.

Task To install the practice test and objective review

1. Insert the Supplemental CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

   Note

   If AutoRun is disabled on your machine, refer to the Readme.txt file on the CD-ROM.

2. Click Readiness Review Suite on the user interface menu.

The eBook

The CD-ROM includes an electronic version of the training kit. The eBook is in portable document format (PDF) and can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Task To use the eBook

1. Insert the Supplemental CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

   Note

   If AutoRun is disabled on your machine, refer to the Readme.txt file on the CD-ROM.

2. Click Training Kit eBook on the user interface menu. You can also review any of the other eBooks that are provided for your use.