Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Advanced
Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 equips IT consultants and senior administrators with advanced skills to design, deploy, and manage enterprise messaging environments, solving complex challenges in hybrid and on-premises deployments. Targeting professionals responsible for Exchange 2016 infrastructure, this course addresses the growing demand for expertise in secure, compliant, and highly available messaging solutions, with over 1.2 billion Microsoft 365 users relying on Exchange technologies.
This course prepares learners for the retired MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert certification, reinforcing skills validated by Microsoft. Koenig Solutions provides 30-day lab access, enabling hands-on practice with real-world scenarios, ensuring mastery of deployment, compliance, and coexistence strategies for long-term career advancement.
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Course Overview
The Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 course by Microsoft is tailored for IT consultants, senior administrators, and messaging architects responsible for enterprise messaging environments. This advanced training prepares candidates for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Productivity Solutions Expert certification, specifically targeting Exam 70-345: Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016. Ideal for professionals with at least three years of Exchange administration experience, this course equips learners with the strategic skills needed to lead deployment projects. With 94% of Fortune 500 companies relying on Microsoft messaging solutions, expertise in Exchange Server 2016 remains a high-demand capability for organizations managing hybrid and on-premises email infrastructures.
Students engage with core technologies including Microsoft Exchange Server 2016, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Exchange Admin Center (EAC), PowerShell, and Azure Active Directory Connect for hybrid scenarios. The hands-on lab environment, built using virtualized Windows Server 2012 R2 or 2016 systems, enables learners to configure mailbox databases, client access services, and transport roles in a simulated enterprise network. Participants complete a real-world project involving the full deployment of a secure Exchange environment, including certificate configuration, namespace planning, and hybrid federation with Office 365. These labs emphasize practical implementation of high availability, compliance policies, and mail flow security.
By completing this Microsoft-authorized training, learners gain direct preparation for the MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert credential, a globally recognized certification that validates advanced messaging infrastructure expertise. According to industry data, Microsoft Exchange Administrators earn an average annual salary of $97,305, with top earners exceeding $109,000. Koenig Solutions enhances learning with official Microsoft courseware and Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, ensuring access to expert-led instruction. Graduates emerge ready to lead enterprise messaging deployments, drive cloud migration initiatives, and advance into senior infrastructure architect roles.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Experience managing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) within enterprise environments
- Solid understanding of Domain Name System (DNS) and TCP/IP networking protocols
- Proficiency in Windows PowerShell scripting for server administration
- Knowledge of public key infrastructure (PKI) and certificate management processes
- Hands-on experience with Exchange Server 2013 or Exchange Server 2016 administration
- Completion of the 'Administering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016' course by Microsoft (course 20345-1A) or equivalent expertise
Certification Exam
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Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Mastering Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Planning
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Day 2– Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Mailbox and Transport Services
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Day 3– Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Access and Availability
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Day 4– Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Security and Compliance
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Day 5– Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Maintenance and Hybridization
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Messaging Administrator
- Exchange Server Engineer
- Senior Systems Administrator
- Messaging Infrastructure Specialist
- Email Systems Architect
- Hybrid Exchange Consultant
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