Module 2Configuring Mailbox
Servers
Module Overview• Overview of Exchange Server 2010 Administrative Tools• Configuring Mailbox Server Roles• Configuring Public Folders
Lesson 1: Overview of Exchange Server 2010 Administrative Tools• Demonstration: What Is the Exchange Management
Console? • What Are the Exchange Management Shell and Windows
PowerShell?• The Benefits of Remote Windows PowerShell• Exchange Management Shell Cmdlets• Demonstration: Working with the Exchange Management
Shell• Exchange Management Shell Examples• Introducing the Exchange Control Panel
Demonstration: What Is the Exchange Management Console?
In this demonstration, you will see how to use the Exchange Management Console
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What Are the Exchange Management Shell and Windows PowerShell?
• The Exchange Management Shell is a command-line interface used for administering Exchange Server 2010
• The Exchange Management Shell is built on Windows PowerShell 2.0 remoting
• Windows PowerShell is an extensible scripting and command-line technology that developers and administrators can use to:
• Perform a specific task• Combine cmdlets to perform complex administrative
tasks
The Benefits of Remote Windows PowerShell
Remote Windows PowerShell 2.0 enables:
• Role Based Access Control• Client/server management model• Standard protocols allow easier management
through firewalls
Exchange Management Shell Cmdlets
All Exchange Management Shell cmdlets use the same syntax
Cmdlets can be pipelined to other cmdlets:
• get-user | sort-object name• get-user | where-object {$_.name -ilike "a*" } |
sort-object name
Verb Noun Parameters ExampleGet User Get-UserGet User -Identify
-ExternalEmailAddressEnable-Mailuser –IdentifyTom – [email protected]
Demonstration: Working with the Exchange Management ShellIn this demonstration, you will see how to:• Use a simple cmdlet and cmdlet aliases• Create a mailbox• Use PowerShell scripting and pipelining
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Exchange Management Shell Examples
Get-User | Where-Object {$_.distinguishedname –ilike "*ou=sales,dc=contoso,dc=com"} | Enable-Mailbox –database “Mailbox Database 1"
Get-DistributionGroup "RemoteUsers" |Get-DistributionGroupMember |Set-Mailbox –MaxReceiveSize 10MB
Get-Mailbox –server NYC-EX1 | New-MoveRequest –Local–targetDatabase “Mailbox Database 2"
Get-Message -Filter {FromAddress -like "Tom*"} |Remove-Message
Get-MailboxDatabaseCopyStatus
Introducing the Exchange Control PanelECP provides Web-based user access to self-manage:
• Deleted item recovery• Public groups• ActiveSync (report wipes,
logs)• Text message
configuration• Account information
(location, phone numbers, etc.)
• Outlook Web App features (signature, message options, etc.)
• Inbox rules• Automatic replies• Report delivery• Call Answering Rules
Lesson 2: Configuring Mailbox Server Roles• Initial Mailbox Configuration Tasks • Demonstration: How to Configure Mailbox Server Role
Configuration Options• What Are Mailbox and Public Folder Databases?• What Are the Database File Types?• Mailbox Database Update Process• Demonstration: Configuring Database Options• Exchange Server 2010 Storage Improvements• Options for Database Storage• Data Storage Options: Direct Attached Storage• Data Storage Options: Storage Area Networks• Demonstration: How to Manage Mailbox Size Limits• Discussion: Considerations for Implementing Databases
Initial Mailbox Configuration TasksThe initial Mailbox server role tasks are:
Secure the server
Configure public folders
Configure the offline address book
Configure recipients
Create and configure databases
Demonstration: How to Configure Mailbox Server Role Configuration Options
In this demonstration, you will see how to configure the Mailbox server role with the Exchange Management Console
What Are Mailbox and Public Folder Databases? • Mailbox databases store messages for mailbox-enabled users
• Public folder databases store contents of public folders
• Transaction logs store data changes for databases
• Each database has one set of transaction logs
• Each set of transaction logs has only one database
• Locations of databases and transaction log files should be configured to provide reliability and performance
• Databases no longer use single-instance storage
What Are the Database File Types?
File Type Purpose<Log Prefix>.chk Checkpoint file<Log Prefix>.log Current transaction log file<Log Prefix>xxxxxxxx.log Transaction log file that was already
renamed and filed<Log Prefix>res00001.jrs Reserved transaction logs<Log Prefix>res00002.jrs Reserved transaction logsTmp.edb Temporary workspace for processing
transactions<Log Prefix>tmp.log Transaction log file for the temporary
workspace<File Name>.edb Rich text database files that stores content
for mailbox and public folder databases
A database consists of a collection of file types, each of which performs a different function
Mailbox Database Update Process
1
Write message
2
Receive message 3
Write to DB
4
Update
5
Client access
Demonstration: Configuring Database Options
In this demonstration, you will see how to:• Move database files• Move transaction log files• Configure database options
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Exchange Server 2010 Storage ImprovementsImprovements have been made in Exchange 2010 to reduce storage costs:
Make sure your storage solution meets:
• Disk I/O requirements• Redundancy requirements
• Reduced random disk I/O• Support for larger mailboxes and storing archived data• Support for lower performance disks and RAID-less
(JBOD) deployments• New mailbox database schema• Database compaction (defragmentation) runs
continuously• Reduced database size with database compression
Options for Database Storage
RAID options:• JBOD ― No RAID• RAID 0 ― Striping• RAID 1 ― Mirroring• RAID 5 ― Striping with parity• RAID 0+1 ― Mirrored striped sets• RAID 6 ― Striping with double parity• RAID 1+0 or RAID 10 ― Mirrored sets in a striped set
Disk storage options:
• Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)• Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)• Solid-state disk (SSD)
Data Storage Options: Direct Attached Storage
Direct Attached Storage
Benefits of direct attached storage are:
• Lower cost Exchange Server solution• Easy to implement• Distributed failure points
Data Storage Options: Storage Area Networks
Storage Area Network
SAN
Benefits of storage area networks are:
• Large RAM cache to minimize bottlenecks • Scalable storage solutions• Multiple servers can leverage a single SAN• Enhanced backup, recovery, and availability
Demonstration: How to Manage Mailbox Size LimitsIn this demonstration, you will see how to:• Create storage limits on mailbox databases• Use Exchange Management Shell to apply a storage limit
to multiple databases• Override database mailbox storage limits for exceptions
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Discussion: Considerations for Implementing Databases• Discuss the considerations for naming databases• Determine the considerations for implementing databases• Determine the considerations for implementing additional
Mailbox server roles• Discuss the considerations for choosing appropriate
storage
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Lesson 3: Configuring Public Folders• What Are Public Folders?• Configuring Public Folder Replication• How Clients Access Public Folders • Demonstration: How to Configure Public Folders• When to Use SharePoint Instead of Public Folders
What Are Public Folders?
All Public Folders
Public Folders
Internet Newsgroups
HR
Business
HandbookPersonnel
Forms
MarketingProducts
Public folder tree
A public folder is a repository for different information types
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Configuring Public Folder Replication
Service Replication Component
AD DS andActive Directory
Public folder directory objects
Microsoft Exchange Information Store service
Public folder trees
Public folder contents
The messaging administrator controls the destination frequency of
the folder
How Clients Access Public Folders
Server 5
Server 4
Site Z
Site Y
Site X
Site W
Cost=10
User
Server 1
Server 2
Server 3
Cost=30
Cost=50
Public Folder ServerServer 1Server 2Server 3Server 4Server 5
Connector CostN/A N/AN/A N/ASite Link A 10Site Link C 30Site Link B 50
Demonstration: How to Configure Public FoldersIn this demonstration, you will review:• How to create public folders• How to configure public folder replication• How to configure public folder permissions with Office
Outlook
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When to Use SharePoint Instead of Public Folders
Scenario Using Public Folders? New to Public Folders?
Document Sharing
SharePoint may be a better option
SharePoint is a better option
Calendar Sharing No need to move Use either
Contact Sharing No need to move Use either
Discussion Forum No need to move Use either
Distribution Group Archive
No need to move Use either
Custom Applications
SharePoint may be a better option
SharePoint may be a better option
Organizational Forms
No need to move Use InfoPath
Lab: Configuring Mailbox ServersExercise 1: Configuring Mailbox DatabasesExercise 2: Configuring Public Folders
Logon information
Estimated time: 45 minutes
Virtual machines10135A-VAN-DC1 10135A-VAN-EX1 10135A-VAN-EX3
User name Administrator Password Pa$$w0rd
Lab ScenarioYou are a new messaging administrator at A. Datum Corporation, and your manager has left instructions indicating that you need to create and configure a database for the executive group, and then move the existing database for the accounting group to a new location. Additionally, you need to add an additional public folder database, and then replicate data to it.
Lab Review• What happens to the database’s status when you move
the database files?• When you create a public folder, how many replicas does it
have?
Module Review and Takeaways• Review Questions• Common Issues and Troubleshooting Tips• Real-World Issues and Scenarios• Best Practices• Tools
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