Module 1 Exchange 2010 Architectures and NetApp Storage Concepts
- Describe the main architecture and components of an Exchange deployment
- List the key differences that are introduced with Exchange Server 2010
- Explain the NetApp storage concepts and functionality that are most relevant to Exchange 2010 deployments
- Utilize your classroom lab equipment to complete student lab exercises
Module 2 Exchange 2010 Solution Design, NetApp Storage Planning and Sizing
- Explain typical deployment scenarios for Exchange 2010
- Summarize the main factors to consider when you plan NetApp storage for Exchange deployments
- Use the Microsoft Exchange storage calculator to help you to plan for an Exchange 2010 deployment on NetApp
Module 3 Preparing for an Exchange 2010 Deployment on NetApp Storage
- Describe the installation process for Exchange Server 2010
- Prepare and configure the NetApp storage systems and Exchange servers
- Install and configure SnapDrive for Windows
- Install and configure SnapManager for Microsoft Exchange (SME)
- Plan for an Exchange Server upgrade or migration from an Exchange implementation
Module 4 Exchange 2010 and NetApp Data ONTAP Operating in Cluster-Mode
- Explain basic terminology for Data ONTAP operating in Cluster-Mode
- Identify the similarities and differences between Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode and operating in Cluster-Mode
- List the main benefits of utilizing Data ONTAP operating in Cluster-Mode
Module 5 Backing Up and Restoring Exchange 2010 on NetApp Storage
- Describe the backup setting options that are available with SnapManager for Microsoft Exchange (SME)
- Use SME to perform an Exchange 2010 backup
- Describe the recovery setting options that are available with SME
- Use SME to perform an Exchange 2010 restore
- Describe some of the alternate backup solutions that are available for Exchange 2010 deployments on NetApp storage
Module 6 Exchange 2010 and SnapMirror Software
- Describe SnapMirror functionality within a Microsoft Exchange deployment
- Use SnapMirror software for disaster recovery of Exchange 2010
- Explain how the failover and failback processes work with SnapMirror software
Module 7 Exchange 2010 and SnapVault Software
- Describe SnapVault functionality within a Microsoft Exchange deployment
- Use SnapVault to archive and restore Exchange 2010 data
Module 8 NetApp Single Mailbox Recovery
- Explain the features, functionality, and benefits of Single Mailbox Recovery ( SMBR) for an Exchange deployment
- Use SMBR to perform a single mailbox recovery
Module 9 Troubleshooting Exchange 2010 and Issues with SnapManager for Exchange
- Troubleshoot common issues for Exchange 2010 deployments on NetApp storage
- Explain viable solutions for common issues for Exchange 2010 deployments on NetApp storage
Lab Exercises
- Lab 1-1 View the Exchange 2010 server implementation
- Lab 1-2 View the Exchange 2010 Mailboxes
- Lab 1-3 Send an email message
- Lab 1-4 Create a two-member DAG
- Lab 2-1 Use the IMT
- Lab 2-2 Use the Microsoft sizing tool
- Lab 2-3 Calculate aggregate, volume and LUN layout
- Lab 3-1 Prepare for iSCSI connectivity between SnapDrive and storage systems
- Lab 3-2 (Optional) Allow OnCommand System Manager firewall access
- Lab 3-3 Install and configure SnapDrive for Windows
- Lab 3-4 Install SnapManager for Exchange on MB1
- Lab 3-5 Verify settings for primary and secondary aggregates
- Lab 3-6 Create volumes on the primary storage system
- Lab 3-7 Create Qtrees to contain LUNs
- Lab 3-8 Use SnapDrive to create LUNs to contain Microsoft Exchange data
- Lab 3-9 Move MB1 Mailbox Server data to NetApp storage
- Lab 3-10 Move MB2 Mailbox Server data to NetApp storage (repeat task 6)
- Lab 4-1 Start Microsoft LoadGen
- Lab 4-2 Perform a VOL move using OnCommand System Manager
- Lab 4-3 Perform Rapid Reseed using PowerShell script
- Lab 5-1 Configure the Database Availability Group (DAG)
- Lab 5-2 Back up the database using SnapManager for Exchange
- Lab 5-3 Restore Microsoft Exchange data using SnapManager for Exchange
- Lab 6-1 Setting up SnapMirror relationships
- Lab 6-2 Update a SnapMirror destination using SnapDrive for Windows
- Lab 6-3 Set up SnapMirror automatic updates using SnapManager for Exchange
- Lab 7-1 Using SnapManager to create a Protection Manager Datasets
- Lab 7-2 Adding login credentials and granting SnapVault host access
- Lab 7-3 Adding a resource pool to Protection Manager
- Lab 7-4 Scheduling backup operations
- Lab 7-5 Using SnapManager to create a Protection Manager Dataset
- Lab 8-1 Install Single Mailbox Recovery
- Lab 8-2 Delete Exchange mailbox items
- Lab 8-3 Connect a drive to a SnapVault backup to access an .edb archive
- Lab 8-4 Restore Exchange mailbox items
- Lab 8-5 Using the Find tool
- Lab 9-1 Review a number of common root causes
- Lab 9-2 Locate the SnapManager for Exchange operation reports