Designing/Deploying Exchange 2016: Hybrid & Migrations from Pluralsight

This course is designed to help you prepare for your Exchange Server 2016 certificate exam, and focuses on the exam objectives for the "Implement and manage coexistence, hybrid scenarios, migration, and federation" portion of the exam.

This course, Designing/Deploying Exchange 2016 (70-345): Hybrid & Migrations, will teach you about Exchange Federation, coexistence with Office 365, and migrating to Exchange 2016 from earlier versions of Exchange. First, you'll learn about using federation trust, organization relationships, and sharing policies to provide sharing of calendars and free/busy information between different Exchange organizations. Next, you'll you'll learn how to integrate an on-premises Exchange 2016 environment with Office 365 in a hybrid configuration. Finally, you'll learn how to troubleshoot Exchange migration and coexistence issues with client access, mail flow, and mailbox migrations. Along with other courses in the series, this course will help to prepare you for the Microsoft 70-345 exam. By the end of this course, you'll be on your way to being ready for your Exchange 2016 certification exam.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Course Introduction

Exchange Federation

Coexistence with Office 365

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Read about what's good

what should give you pause

and possible dealbreakers

Useful for those with or without an earlier Exchange certification

Teaches hybrid configuration with Office 365

Meant to prepare you for the Microsoft 70-345 exam

Reviews summary

Exchange 2016 hybrid & migration exam prep

Learners say this course is a highly relevant and effective resource for those preparing for the Microsoft 70-345 Exchange Server 2016 certification exam, particularly focusing on hybrid configurations and migrations. Many appreciate the knowledgeable instructor who explains complex concepts clearly, making them digestible for real-world application. While the course provides solid demos and labs, some found the pace challenging, suggesting it's best for those with existing Exchange foundations. There were minor concerns regarding the depth of troubleshooting examples and a few outdated examples, but overall, it's considered a strong foundation for professionals.

Mixed feedback on the depth of troubleshooting examples.

"Good content overall, but some parts felt a bit rushed, especially the troubleshooting sections."

"I loved the troubleshooting sections; they were very practical and insightful."

"The troubleshooting section could use more practical examples to be truly comprehensive."

Content is highly relevant for professional scenarios.

"The material is very relevant to real-world scenarios and my job."

"It really helped me grasp complex concepts for my daily work."

"Absolutely essential for anyone looking to migrate to Exchange 2016 or set up a hybrid environment."

Instructor provides knowledgeable and clear explanations.

"The instructor was very knowledgeable and the labs were incredibly helpful."

"The instructor breaks down complex topics into digestible chunks."

"I found the instructor to be very engaging and explanations were thorough."

Excellent resource for 70-345 certification exam preparation.

"Highly recommend for anyone studying for the 70-345 exam."

"Perfect for 70-345 preparation."

"This course covers the exam objectives well, which is great for my studies."

Some examples feel outdated, occasional typos present.

"My only minor complaint is that some of the examples felt a little outdated."

"Also, some slides had typos, which was a bit distracting to follow."

"A few examples could be refreshed to reflect more current practices."

More practical exercises and less theory are desired.

"I wish there were more practical exercises instead of just demos; it felt like a lot of theory."

"While labs were helpful, I would have preferred more independent hands-on activities."

"The demos were solid, but I personally needed more exercises to solidify my understanding."

Course assumes prior knowledge, may be fast for beginners.

"I struggled with the pace; it felt like it assumed a higher level of prior knowledge than I had."

"Definitely not for beginners in Exchange, a foundational understanding is needed."

"The pace was a bit too fast for me; I wished for more introductory content."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Designing/Deploying Exchange 2016: Hybrid & Migrations with these activities:

Complete practice exercises on configuring federation trust

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Reinforce concepts of Exchange Federation by completing practice exercises.

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Review the course materials on Exchange Federation.
Set up a lab environment to practice configuring federation trust.
Complete the practice exercises provided in the course materials.
Test the configuration and troubleshoot any issues.

Create a hybrid environment with Office 365

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Enhance understanding of hybrid configurations by creating one with Office 365.

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Review the course materials on hybrid environments with Office 365.
Set up a lab environment with Exchange Server and Office 365.
Follow guided tutorials to create a hybrid environment.
Configure mail flow and sharing between on-premises and Office 365.

Troubleshoot Exchange coexistence issues

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Enhance troubleshooting skills by working through guided tutorials on coexistence issues.

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Review the course materials on troubleshooting Exchange coexistence.
Set up a lab environment to practice troubleshooting.
Follow guided tutorials to resolve common coexistence issues.
Test the solutions and verify that the issues are resolved.

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Career center

Learners who complete Designing/Deploying Exchange 2016: Hybrid & Migrations will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Information Technology (IT) Manager

IT Managers are responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of an organization's IT systems. In this role, they are responsible for ensuring that an organization's computer systems, network, and databases are operational and functioning as they should. This course, with its focus on designing, deploying, managing and migrating Exchange 2016, may be useful for those seeking a career in IT Management. By taking this course, you will be exposed to key concepts of Exchange 2016, which would be helpful in managing Exchange systems in an IT role.

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IT Security Analyst

IT Security Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course, with its focus on managing Exchange 2016, may be useful for those seeking a career in IT Security. By taking this course, you will learn about key security concepts and practices for Exchange 2016.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's computer network. This includes installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network hardware and software. This course, with its focus on managing Exchange 2016, may be useful for those seeking a career in Network Administration. By taking this course, you will learn about key networking concepts and practices for Exchange 2016.

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Computer Systems Analyst

Computer Systems Analysts design, develop, implement, and maintain computer systems. They work with users to understand their business needs and then design and implement systems to meet those needs. This course, with its focus on managing Exchange 2016, may be useful for those seeking a career in Computer Systems Analysis. By taking this course, you will learn about key concepts and practices for designing and implementing Exchange 2016 systems.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's databases. This includes installing, configuring, and troubleshooting database software and hardware. This course, with its focus on managing Exchange 2016, may be useful for those seeking a career in Database Administration. By taking this course, you will learn about key concepts and practices for managing Exchange 2016 databases.

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Information Security Engineer

Information Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain an organization's security measures. This includes developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and technologies. This course, with its focus on managing Exchange 2016, may be useful for those seeking a career in Information Security Engineering. By taking this course, you will learn about key security concepts and practices for Exchange 2016.

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IT Consultant

IT Consultants provide advice and guidance to organizations on how to use technology to improve their business operations. This includes advising on the selection, implementation, and management of IT systems. This course, with its focus on managing Exchange 2016, may be useful for those seeking a career in IT Consulting. By taking this course, you will learn about key concepts and practices for managing Exchange 2016.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan, organize, and execute projects. This includes developing project plans, managing project budgets, and tracking project progress. This course, with its focus on managing Exchange 2016, may be useful for those seeking a career in Project Management. By taking this course, you will learn about key concepts and practices for managing Exchange 2016 projects.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers design, implement, and maintain complex computer systems. This includes working with hardware, software, and networking components. This course, with its focus on managing Exchange 2016, may be useful for those seeking a career in Systems Engineering. By taking this course, you will learn about key concepts and practices for managing Exchange 2016 systems.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers create documentation for technical products and services. This includes writing user manuals, help files, and other technical documents. This course, with its focus on managing Exchange 2016, may be useful for those seeking a career in Technical Writing. By taking this course, you will learn about key concepts and practices for managing Exchange 2016.

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Trainer

Trainers develop and deliver training programs for employees. This includes creating training materials, delivering training sessions, and evaluating training effectiveness. This course, with its focus on managing Exchange 2016, may be useful for those seeking a career in Training. By taking this course, you will learn about key concepts and practices for managing Exchange 2016.

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UX Designer

UX Designers design the user experience for websites and other digital products. This includes creating wireframes, prototypes, and other design deliverables. This course, with its focus on managing Exchange 2016, may be useful for those seeking a career in UX Design. By taking this course, you will learn about key concepts and practices for managing Exchange 2016.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design and develop websites. This includes writing code, creating graphics, and testing websites. This course, with its focus on managing Exchange 2016, may be useful for those seeking a career in Web Development. By taking this course, you will learn about key concepts and practices for managing Exchange 2016.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. This includes writing code, testing software, and debugging software. This course, with its focus on managing Exchange 2016, may be useful for those seeking a career in Software Engineering. By taking this course, you will learn about key concepts and practices for managing Exchange 2016.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, analyze, and interpret data to help organizations make informed decisions. This includes using statistical techniques to analyze data and identify trends. This course, with its focus on managing Exchange 2016, may be useful for those seeking a career in Data Analysis. By taking this course, you will learn about key concepts and practices for managing Exchange 2016.

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