20345-2B: Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 Advanced
The 20345-2B: Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 course equips experienced messaging administrators and architects with advanced skills to design, deploy, and optimize enterprise Exchange environments. It solves the critical challenge of ensuring high availability, security, and compliance in complex on-premises and hybrid deployments. With over 1.4 billion email users globally, demand for certified Exchange experts remains high to manage secure, resilient messaging systems.
This course prepares learners for the Microsoft MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert certification, validating expertise in enterprise messaging. Koenig Solutions offers official vendor-authorized courseware and Guaranteed-to-Run dates, ensuring training proceeds as scheduled. Master advanced Exchange deployment strategies to lead secure, scalable messaging infrastructure in modern enterprises.
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Course Overview
The course 20345-2B: Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 by Microsoft prepares IT professionals for Exam 70-345, which was part of the MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert certification path. This course is designed for experienced messaging administrators, messaging architects, and senior IT consultants responsible for designing and deploying enterprise Exchange environments. Target roles include Exchange Server administrators, messaging architects, and cloud migration specialists. According to Microsoft, organizations with on-premises or hybrid Exchange deployments require skilled professionals to manage complex messaging infrastructures, with over 90% of Fortune 500 companies utilizing Exchange-based solutions during the platform’s peak adoption period.
Students in the 20345-2B: Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 course engage with core technologies including Exchange Server 2019, Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS), Azure Active Directory Connect, and Microsoft Azure RMS. The hands-on lab environment includes real-world configuration tasks such as deploying mailbox databases, implementing hybrid Exchange deployments, and configuring high availability through Database Availability Groups (DAGs). A key lab project involves planning and executing a hybrid deployment between on-premises Exchange Server and Exchange Online, including implementing Azure AD Connect for identity synchronization and configuring secure mail routing. Students also design message retention policies, implement data loss prevention (DLP), and upgrade from legacy Exchange environments using best practices.
This Microsoft course prepares candidates for the retired Exam 70-345 and was a critical component of the MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert certification, recognized globally as a benchmark for enterprise messaging expertise. IT professionals with MCSE-level skills reported median salaries between $82,000 and $115,000 annually, with senior architects commanding higher compensation, according to PayScale data from the certification’s active period. Koenig Solutions supports learners with Guaranteed-to-Run batches, official Microsoft courseware, and 1-on-1 instructor access, ensuring mastery of complex deployment scenarios. Completing 20345-2B: Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 positions professionals to lead enterprise messaging modernization, hybrid cloud integration, and secure compliance initiatives in evolving IT environments.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- 20345-1B: Administering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 or equivalent knowledge
- Minimum two years of experience managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 environments
- Minimum two years of experience working with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Microsoft Exchange deployments
- Minimum two years of experience configuring Domain Name System (DNS) for Exchange Server 2016/2019
- Minimum two years of experience administering Windows Server operating systems in Exchange environments
- Experience managing certificates, including public key infrastructure (PKI), within Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 using Windows PowerShell
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the 20345-2B: Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Mastering 20345-2B: Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 Planning
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Day 2– Optimizing 20345-2B Mailbox Services and Microsoft Infrastructure
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Day 3– Architecting 20345-2B Message Transport and Security
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Day 4– Configuring 20345-2B Client Access and Hybrid Environments
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Day 5– Ensuring 20345-2B High Availability and Data Security
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Official Courseware
Hands-On Lab Environment (30 days)
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Hands-On Lab
Live Lab Sandbox
Real EnvironmentPractice in a real lab environment with full access to the tools and services covered in the course.
30+ Guided Labs
30+Step-by-step lab exercises designed to reinforce each module with practical, hands-on tasks.
Lab Manual Included
Full GuideComprehensive lab guide with detailed instructions, screenshots, and troubleshooting tips.
Post-Training Access
30 Days30 days of extended lab access after your training ends so you can continue practicing.
Career Outcomes
of 20345-2B: Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the 20345-2B: Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Messaging Architect
- Exchange Server Administrator
- Senior Systems Engineer
- Messaging Engineer
- IT Director
- Hybrid Messaging Consultant
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