Implementing Microsoft Exchange on NetApp Storage Systems (MSEXC)

Course Outline

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