Module 1: Introduction to EMS Scripting

This module provides students with an introduction to the Exchange Management Shell (EMS) and how to use its features to enhance productivity.

Lessons

• What Is the Exchange Management Shell?
• Using the Exchange Management Shell
• Working with Command Output
• Extra Productivity Features

Lab: Introduction to EMS Scripting

• EMS Basics
• Using EMS Providers and Drives
• Performing Simple Exchange Management Tasks
• Getting Help
• Working with Command Output

After completing this module, students will learn that using the EMS opens many possibilities for managing their Exchange Server Environment from the command line.

Module 2: Leveraging the EMS environment

This module explains that the EMS is an immensely powerful tool that can script and automate key administrative tasks.

Lessons

• Script Files and Aliases
• Functions
• Variables
• Operators
• Flow Control

Lab: Automating Administrative Tasks

• Working with Variables
• Creating Script Files
• Writing Reusable Functions
• Creating Complex Scripts Using Flow Control Logic

After completing this module, students will understand how organizations can use EMS to its full potential by creating many reusable scripts and maintaining a function library to fully automate many routine administrative procedures.

Module 3: Administering Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Using the EMS cmdlets

This module examines up close the specific Microsoft Exchange Server 2007-related tasks they may wish to employ for when they write administrative scripts and on an ad hoc basis.

Lessons

• Managing Mailbox Features
• Managing Recipients
• Managing Client Access Features
• Managing Transport Servers
• Monitoring the Exchange Environment
• Exporting Data and Creating Reports

Lab: Managing Exchange Server 2007 Using the Exchange Management Shell

• Administering Mailbox Server Role Features
• Managing Client Access Features
• Working with Hub Transport Server Queues
• Conducting Operational Monitoring Using the Exchange Management Shell

Lab: Exporting Data and Creating Reports

• Exporting Data in CSV and XML Formats
• Reporting on the Exchange Environment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 4: Creating Exchange Administrative Scripts

This module examines the most frequently used procedures that successful EMS users employ. EMS is a very powerful tool for automating routine tasks, and students can create reusable scripts that let them perform virtually any task within the Exchange environment and provide special logic to the script flow. To fully master scripting with EMS, they must understand some key concepts about troubleshooting and debugging, bulk-enabling, and securing their scripts.

Lessons

• Real-Word Scripting
• Configuring the Environment

Lab: Creating Administrative Scripts

• Customizing EMS Profiles
• Creating Administrative Scripts
• Troubleshooting Scripts

After completing this module, students will be able to: