Implementing Microsoft Exchange on NetApp Storage Systems (MSEXC)

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COURSE INFORMATION

Implementing Microsoft Exchange on NetApp Storage Systems (MSEXC) Overview:

Implementing Microsoft Exchange on NetApp Storage Systems hands-on course teaches students how to optimize Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 in a NetApp storage environment. Students will also learn:

Architecture planning
Data migration
Backup and restore
Disaster recovery
Clustering
Troubleshooting

Implementing Microsoft Exchange on NetApp Storage Systems (MSEXC) Prerequisites:

The following pre-requisites are required for this course:

Data ONTAP 7-Mode Administration (D7ADM)
Microsoft Course 10135: Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2010

Implementing Microsoft Exchange on NetApp Storage Systems (MSEXC) Objectives:

After successfully completing this course, you will learn:

Benefits of running Exchange 2010 on a NetApp storage system
Exchange 2010 storage planning, implementation, and administration
Exchange backup and restore process.
Using Data ONTAP 8.x Cluster-Mode
Using NetApp storage systems as primary storage for Exchange 2010 server
Use SnapManager for Microsoft Exchange to back up and verify an Exchange database
SnapManager for Microsoft Exchange data restoration.
Exchange 2010 Disaster Recovery through SnapMirror Deploy Exchange 2010 with Database Availability Group configuration
SnapManager for Microsoft Exchange for Database Availability Group configuration and administration
Exchange 2010 Protection through SnapVault configuration
Exchange 2010 and NetApp Storage Systems performance monitoring
Exchange 2010 and NetApp Storage Systems troubleshooting

Implementing Microsoft Exchange on NetApp Storage Systems (MSEXC) Outline:

Module 1: NetApp Storage Concepts and Exchange 2010 Architectures

Exchange deployment architecture and components
Exchange Server 2010 key differences
NetApp storage concepts and functionality for Exchange 2010 deployments
Module 1 Labs:

Lab 1: View the Exchange 2010 server implementation
Lab 2: View the Exchange 2010 Mailboxes
Lab 3: Send an email message
Lab 4: Create a two-member DAG

Module 2: NetApp Storage Planning, Sizing and Exchange 2010 Solution Design

Exchange 2010 typical deployment scenarios
NetApp storage for Exchange deployment plan summarization
Plan for an Exchange 2010 deployment on NetApp by using the Microsoft Exchange storage calculator
Module 2 Labs:

Lab 1: Use the IMT
Lab 2: Use the Microsoft sizing tool
Lab 3: Calculate aggregate, volume and LUN layout

Module 3: Exchange 2010 Deployment on NetApp Storage preparation

Exchange Server 2010 installation process
NetApp storage system and Exchange server preparation and configuration
SnapDrive for Windows installation and configuration
SnapManager for Microsoft Exchange (SME) installation and configuration
Plan for an Exchange Server upgrade or migration from an Exchange implementation
Module 3 Labs:

Lab 1: SCSI connectivity between SnapDrive and storage systems preparation
Lab 2: Allow OnCommand System Manager firewall access
Lab 3: SnapDrive for Windows installation and configuration
Lab 4: SnapManager for Exchange on MB1 installation
Lab 5: Settings for primary and secondary aggregates verification
Lab 6: Primary storage system volume creation
Lab 7: Create Qtrees to contain LUNs
Lab 8: Create LUNs to contain Microsoft Exchange data using SnapDrive
Lab 9: Move MB1 Mailbox Server data to NetApp storage
Lab 10: Move MB2 Mailbox Server data to NetApp storage (repeat task 6)

Module 4: Exchange 2010 and NetApp Data ONTAP Operating in Cluster-Mode

Data ONTAP operating in Cluster-Mode terminology explanation
Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode and operating in Cluster-Mode similarities and differences
Main benefits of utilizing Data ONTAP operating in Cluster-Mode
Module 4 Labs:

Lab 1: Start Microsoft LoadGen
Lab 2: VOL move using OnCommand System Manager
Lab 3: Rapid Reseed using PowerShell script

Module 5: Exchange 2010 on NetApp Storage Backup and Restoration

Backup setting options that are available with SnapManager for Microsoft Exchange (SME) description
Perform an Exchange 2010 backup using SME
Recovery setting options that are available with SME
Perform an Exchange 2010 restore using SME
Alternate backup solutions that are available for Exchange 2010 deployments on NetApp storage
Module 5 Labs:

Lab 1: Database Availability Group (DAG) configuration
Lab 2: Use SnapManager for Exchange to backup the database
Lab 3: Microsoft Exchange data using SnapManager for Exchange restoration

Module 6: SnapMirror Software and Exchange 2010

SnapMirror functionality within a Microsoft Exchange deployment
Disaster recovery of Exchange 2010 using SnapMirror
Failover and failback processes with SnapMirror software
Module 6 Labs:

Lab 1: SnapMirror relationships setup
Lab 2: Update a SnapMirror destination using SnapDrive for Windows
Lab 3: SnapMirror automatic updates setup

Module 7: SnapVault Software and Exchange 2010

SnapVault functionality within a Microsoft Exchange deployment
Archive and restore Exchange 2010 data using SnapVault
Module 7 Labs:

Lab 1: Create a Protection Manager Datasets using SnapManager
Lab 2: Granting SnapVault host access and adding login credentials
Lab 3: Protection Manager resource pool addition
Lab 4: Backup operation scheduling
Lab 5: Create a Protection Manager Dataset using SnapManager

Module 8: NetApp Single Mailbox Recovery

Single Mailbox Recovery (SMBR) for an Exchange deployment features, functionality, and benefits
Perform a single mailbox recovery using SMBR
Module 8 Labs:

Lab 1: Single Mailbox Recovery installation
Lab 2: Exchange mailbox items deletion
Lab 3: Drive connection to a SnapVault backup to access an .edb archive
Lab 4: Exchange mailbox items restoration
Lab 5: Using the Find tool

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
Module 9 Labs:

Lab 1: Common root causes review
Lab 2: SnapManager for Exchange operation report location