MS-203 Manage Exchange hybrid settings and migrations

Intermediate
Administrator
Microsoft 365
Office
Office 365
Exchange Server
Microsoft Exchange Online

Examines how to plan, implement, and troubleshoot a hybrid Exchange deployment, including implementing the Hybrid Configuration Wizard and Examines how to plan for mailbox migrations to Exchange Online.

Prerequisites

This module is designed for persons who are aspiring to the Microsoft 365 Messaging Administrator role. The prerequisites for this module include:

  • Ability to navigate the Microsoft 365 admin center, the Exchange admin center, and the Microsoft Defender portal
  • Ability to create Domain Name System (DNS) records at an intermediate level
  • Familiarity with Active Directory concepts such as centralized domain management, sites, and directory-based identity-related services
  • Ability to write PowerShell commands at an intermediate level

Modules in this learning path

Examines the requirements necessary to implement a hybrid deployment, including Microsoft Entra Connect, the options for connecting on-premises Exchange to Microsoft 365, and the Microsoft 365 identity options for Exchange hybrid.

Examines how to plan and implement a hybrid deployment using the Hybrid Configuration Wizard, including configuration options, Organization Configuration Transfer, the Hybrid Agent, mail flow options, and implementation best practices.

Examines the different options that are available for migrating email to Exchange Online.

Examines how to plan for and run an IMAP migration, how to plan for a cross-tenant migration, and how to prepare source user objects for migration.

Examines troubleshooting techniques for a hybrid deployment, including how to troubleshoot Exchange transport, directory synchronization issues with pass-through authentication and single sign-on, client access, and mailbox replication service.