Microsoft 365 Certified Messaging Administrator Associate (Exchange Server) | Exam MS-203 | 5 days

Overview

Get the skills and knowledge to become a Microsoft 365 Messaging Administrator faster on this accelerated and official 6-day course.

Becoming a Microsoft 365 Certified Messaging Administrator Associate, you'll learn to configure, deploy, manage and troubleshoot Exchange Server and Exchange Online technologies. You'll develop these skills to manage messaging hygiene, infrastructure and hybrid configuration and migration. As a Messaging Administrator you'll also learn to implement and manage disaster recovery, high availability, and client access.

Your expert Microsoft Certified Trainer will immerse you in official curriculum and hands-on practical labs. You will learn and retain information faster through our Lecture | Lab | Review technique.

Accelerating your path to becoming a certified Messaging Administrator Associate, you'll cover the following topics:

Understanding the Modern Messaging Infrastructure
Managing Client Access and Mail Flow
Managing Messaging High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Defining a Hybrid Messaging Strategy
Managing Messaging Security, Hygiene, and Compliance

You will be prepared for and sit exam MS-203 at the Firebrand Training Centre during the course. This is covered by your Certification Guarantee. Passing both exams will qualify you as a Microsoft 365 Certified Teamwork Administrator Associate. This is the prerequisite to attempting the Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert certification course.

If you're looking to develop and certify your skills as a Microsoft 365 Messaging Administrator - supporting Exchange Server and Exchange Online - this course is ideal for you.

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Course MS-203T00-A: Microsoft 365 Messaging

Module 1: Managing the Transport Pipeline

Lab: Configure Message Transport

Create Connectors

Module 2: Managing and Troubleshooting Mail Flow

Lab: Conditional Mail Routing

Create Mail Flow Rules

Module 3: Managing Message Hygiene

Lab: Managing Messaging Hygiene

Create Hygiene Filters

Module 4: Managing Compliance

Module 5: Managing Organizational Settings

Module 6: Managing Mobile Devices

Lab: Implement ActiveSync

Implement Active Sync for single and multiple mailboxes

Module 7: Managing Role-Based Permissions

Lab: Manage Roles and Permission Policies

Manage Roles and Permission Policies

Module 8: Managing Recipient Objects and Resources

Lab: Create Recipient Objects and Resources

Create Exchange Recipients
Create Groups

Module 9: Managing Public Folders

Lab: Implement Public Folders

Create Public Folders
Manage Public Folders

Module 10: Planning a Hybrid Environment

Lab: Prepare Azure AD for Hybrid Synchronisation

Prepare Azure AD for Hybrid Synchronisation

Module 11: Performing Mailbox Migrations

Module 12: Deploying and Troubleshooting a Hybrid Environment

Lab: Deploy a Hybrid Environment

Set Up your Hybrid Deployment
Test your Hybrid Deployment

Exam Track

As part of your accelerated course, you'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Exam MS-203: Microsoft 365 Messaging

Exam code: MS-203
Languages: English
Domains:

Manage organisational settings and resources (30-35%)
Plan and manage the mail architecture (20-25%)
Plan and implement a hybrid configuration and migration (20-25%)
Secure the messaging environment (20-25%)

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, you should have:

Experience working with Exchange Server and Exchange Online
A working knowledge of authentication types, licensing, and integration with Microsoft 365 applications

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

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"Perfect instructor with much knowledge and the ability to bring it to the people. Thank you. The topic is huge but I would have expected a little bit more working together in the system."
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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	23/2/2024 (Friday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	28/6/2024 (Friday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	9/8/2024 (Friday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	20/9/2024 (Friday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	1/11/2024 (Friday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	13/12/2024 (Friday)	Open	Nationwide

Microsoft - 365 Certified Messaging Administrator Associate (Exchange Server) certification