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Shahzaib Hussain
Digital Forensics | IT Adminstrator
Digital Forensics | IT Adminstrator
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Digital Forensics | IT Adminstrator
Digital Forensics | British Columbia Institute of Technology
Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server from Scratch
Project Overview:
Implemented a comprehensive Microsoft Exchange Server infrastructure using Hyper-V, catering to the communication needs of a medium-sized organization.
This project involved planning, designing, and deploying Exchange Server to enable efficient email communication and collaboration.
Key Contributions and Activities:
Planning and Architecture Design:
A thorough assessment of the organization's requirements for email services.
Designed the Exchange Server infrastructure layout considering scalability, high availability, and disaster recovery.
Virtualization Setup with Hyper-V:
Created and configured virtual machines on Hyper-V to host Exchange Server roles.
Optimized resource allocation and ensured network connectivity for VMs.
Exchange Server Deployment and Configuration:
Installed and configured Microsoft Exchange Server from scratch.
Set up mailbox databases, transport rules, and address policies.
Configured client access protocols (e.g., Outlook Anywhere, ActiveSync).
Integration and Migration:
Migrated existing mailboxes and data from legacy systems to Exchange Server.
Integrated Exchange Server with Active Directory for user authentication and management.
Security and Compliance:
Implemented security measures including SSL certificates, firewalls, and antispam measures.
Ensured compliance with industry standards (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.) for data protection.
Testing and Troubleshooting:
Conducted comprehensive testing to ensure the functionality and reliability of the Exchange environment.
Addressed and resolved any issues or performance bottlenecks encountered during deployment.
Outcomes and Achievements:
Successful deployment of a robust Exchange Server infrastructure meeting the organization's email communication needs.
Enhanced collaboration and communication among employees through an efficient and reliable email system.
Improved security measures and compliance standards for data protection and regulatory adherence.
Technologies Used:
Hyper-V for virtualization
Microsoft Exchange Server
Active Directory integration
SSL certificates and security measures
Data migration tools and protocols
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