• WSS-BCSTWB
  • WSS-BECS
  • WSS 3.0: Level 1
  • WSS 3.0: Level 2
  • AWSS
  • AWSS+SPS 2003
  • IWSS 3.0
  • IAWSS 3.0 in WS 2008

Windows SharePoint Services: Building Collaborative Solutions with Team Web Sites

Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register

Course Description
Many companies, departments, and project teams need to share information and collaborate on projects in an efficient and cost-effective manner. In this course, you will learn how to use Windows SharePoint Services to create virtual team Web sites to enable information sharing and collaboration between project team or department members.

Course Objective:
You will create a virtual team Web site to enable information sharing between project team or department members.

Target Student: Persons with Microsoft Office experience, who are in a finance, operations, sales, or human resources areas and responsible for establishing a team Web site for projects that allow information sharing between team or department members.

Prerequisites: You will need experience with an Internet browser product, as well as power user experience in any application in the Microsoft Office Suite. Information management experience is also helpful.

Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

· define Windows SharePoint Services.
· use the default Windows SharePoint Services team Web site to create a basic project Web site.
· grant access to a Windows SharePoint Services team Web site.
· add lists to a Windows SharePoint Services team Web site.
· add libraries to a Windows SharePoint Services team Web site.
· add discussion boards to a Windows SharePoint Services team Web site.
· create Web discussions on a Windows SharePoint Services team Web site.
· add surveys to a Windows SharePoint Services team Web site.
· customize the default Windows SharePoint Services team Web site home page.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Windows SharePoint Services

Topic 1A: The Windows SharePoint Services Environment

Topic 1B: The Windows SharePoint Services Hierarchy

Lesson 2: Using the Default Team Web Site

Topic 2A: Change Site Title and Description

Topic 2B: Modify the Site Image

Topic 2C: Create Announcements

Topic 2D: Create Events

Topic 2E: Create Links

Lesson 3: Granting Access to a Team Web Site

Topic 3A: Create Site Users

Topic 3B: Import Users from Outlook

Topic 3C: Alter the Rights of Built-in Groups

Topic 3D: Create Custom Site Groups

Topic 3E: Modifying the Site Users in a Site Group

Topic 3F: Control Site Access Permissions

Topic 3G: Set up an Access Request Email Account

Lesson 4: Adding Lists

Topic 4A: Create a Contact

Topic 4B: Create a Task

Topic 4C: Create an Issues List

Topic 4D: Apply Permissions to Lists

Topic 4E: Set Content Approval

Topic 4F: Approve or Reject List Items

Topic 4G: Create Custom Lists

Lesson 5: Adding Libraries

Topic 5A: Create a Document Library

Topic 5B: Add Documents

Topic 5C: Upload Documents

Topic 5D: Modify Documents

Topic 5E: Create a Form Library

Topic 5F: Fill Out Forms

Topic 5G: Create a Picture Library

Topic 5H: Add Pictures

Topic 5I: Delete a Library

Lesson 6: Adding Discussions Boards

Topic 6A: Create Discussion Boards

Topic 6B: Add Discussion Messages

Topic 6C: Delete Discussion Messages

Topic 6D: Remove Discussion Boards

Lesson 7: Creating Web Discussions

Topic 7A: Create Web Discussions

Topic 7B: Delete Web Discussions

Lesson 8: Adding Surveys

Topic 8A: Create Surveys

Topic 8B: Respond to Surveys

Topic 8C: Modify Surveys

Topic 8D: View Survey Responses

Topic 8E: Export Survey Results

Lesson 9: Customizing the Team Site Home Page

Topic 9A: Add Web Parts

Topic 9B: Modify a Web Part

Topic 9C: Remove Web Parts

Topic 9D: Move Web Parts on the Home Page

Topic 9E: Modify the Quick Launch Bar

 

 

 

 

Windows SharePoint Services: Building Extended Collaborative Solutions

Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register

Course Description
Windows SharePoint Services: Building Extended Collaborative Solutions is the second course focused on building Web-based information sharing and collaborative solutions with Windows SharePoint Services. In the first course, you learned how to work with team Web sites and perform basic administration tasks. Now you need to expand your SharePoint solution to include a variety of teams with different needs and manage the sites and servers. In this course, you will learn how to create and use workspaces, as well as learn how to administer and support your entire Windows SharePoint Services Web-based solution.

Course Objective:
You will use Windows SharePoint Services to create virtual Web-based meeting and document workspaces, as well as administer, maintain, and extend the functionality of a team Web site.

Target Student: The ideal student for this course may include anyone in a finance, operations, sales, or human resources area with Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services experience creating a team Web site using the default team Web site template, who is responsible for establishing virtual Web-based meeting and document workspaces to enable information sharing between project team or department members, or for administering, maintaining, and extending the Job functionality of a team Web site.

Prerequisites:Experience with an Internet browser product and power user experience with any application in the Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with basic server administration is strongly recommended. Information management experience may be helpful. In addition, the following ElementK course or equivalent experience is required:

* Windows SharePoint Services: Building Collaborative Solutions with Team Web Sites

Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

* create a Windows SharePoint Services installation.
* establish a workspace.
* modify the appearance of a Windows SharePoint Services Web site.
* use Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 to modify Web components.
* manage site usage.
* administer a Windows SharePoint Services Web site.
* configure Windows SharePoint Services connections.
* remove a Windows SharePoint Services installation.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Creating a Windows SharePoint Services Installation
Topic 1A: Install Windows SharePoint Services
Topic 1B: Set the SharePoint Administration Group
Topic 1C: Configure Default Email Server Settings

Lesson 2: Establishing a Workspace
Topic 2A: Create a Workspace
Topic 2B: Manage the Built-in Web Parts of a Workspace
Topic 2C: Manage Pages in a Meeting Workspace
Topic 2D: Customize Content Using Web Parts

Lesson 3: Modifying Web Site Appearance
Topic 3A: Apply a Theme
Topic 3B: Change Regional Settings
Topic 3C: Manage Galleries

Lesson 4: Using FrontPage to Modify Web Components
Topic 4A: Apply a Theme to Individual Web Pages
Topic 4B: Apply Formatting to a Web Page
Topic 4C: Edit Views

Lesson 5: Managing Usage
Topic 5A: Configure Usage Analysis Processing
Topic 5B: View Site Usage Summary Data
Topic 5C: View Site Collection Usage Summary Data
Topic 5D: View Storage Space Allocation
Topic 5E: Set Site Collection Quotas and Locks
Topic 5F: Add a Content Database
Topic 5G: Configure User Alerts

Lesson 6: Administering a Windows SharePoint Services Web Site
Topic 6A: Manage Site Collection Owners
Topic 6B: Manage Blocked File Types
Topic 6C: Configure Antivirus Settings

Lesson 7: Configuring Windows SharePoint Services Connections
Topic 7A: Set the Default Content Database Server
Topic 7B: Set the Configuration Database Server
Topic 7C: Configure Data Retrieval Service Settings

Lesson 8: Removing Windows SharePoint Services Components
Topic 8A: Configure Site Collection Use Confirmation and Auto-deletion
Topic 8B: Delete a Site Collection
Topic 8C: Remove Windows SharePoint Services from a Virtual Server

Appendix A: HTML Viewer Service
Supplemental Topic Configure HTML Viewer

Appendix B: Full-Text Search Option

 

 

 

Microsoft® Windows® SharePoint® Services 3.0: Level 1

Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register

Course Description
In almost every office around the world, people communicate and share ideas to create products and services. This information sharing often requires multiple software and web applications that do not necessarily work together perfectly. In contrast, Windows® SharePoint® services combines familiar office tools, adds the latest technology, and extends the functionality of applications and the web into a single environment to share information and collaborate with colleagues, no matter where you are or how you access the information. In this course, you will create and edit content in a Windows SharePoint Services team website, and then you will create and manage your own team site.

Course Objective:
You will use, create, and edit Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 content, and create and manage a team site.

Target Student: This course is designed for individuals who access information on a Windows SharePoint team site or SharePoint site owners who are responsible for creating and managing a team website.

Prerequisites:
To ensure your success, we recommend you first take the following Element K course or have equivalent knowledge:

* Any or all of the courses in the Microsoft Office 2007 curriculum and power user experience with at least one.

* Experience accessing information via a web browser.

Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

* examine collaboration technology and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 team sites.
* work with lists.
* work with libraries.
* communicate with team members.
* work remotely with SharePoint content.
* customize your SharePoint environment.
* create a team site.
* perform basic site administration.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Understanding Windows® SharePoint® Services 3.0
Topic 1A: Introduction to Windows SharePoint Services
Topic 1B: The Windows SharePoint Services Team Site

Lesson 2: Working with Lists
Topic 2A: Add List Items
Topic 2B: Modify List Items
Topic 2C: Change a List View
Topic 2D: Create a Personal View

Lesson 3: Working with Libraries
Topic 3A: Add Documents to a Library
Topic 3B: Create Wiki Pages
Topic 3C: Open and Edit Library Files

Lesson 4: Communicating with Team Members
Topic 4A: Participate in a Discussion Board
Topic 4B: Contribute to Blogs
Topic 4C: Collaborate via the People and Groups List

Lesson 5: Working Remotely with SharePoint Content
Topic 5A: View SharePoint Content from Mobile Devices
Topic 5B: Work with SharePoint Content Offline in Microsoft Office 2007

Lesson 6: Customizing Your SharePoint Environment
Topic 6A: Customize Personal and Regional Settings
Topic 6B: Create an Alert
Topic 6C: Subscribe to an RSS Feed
Topic 6D: Create a Personal Page View with Web Parts
Topic 6E: Request Access to SharePoint Resources

Lesson 7: Creating a Team Site
Topic 7A: Create a Site
Topic 7B: Create a Workspace
Topic 7C: Add a List
Topic 7D: Create a Public View
Topic 7E: Add a Library
Topic 7F: Create a Survey
Topic 7G: Grant Access to a SharePoint Site

Lesson 8: Performing Basic Site Administration
Topic 8A: Manage Users and Groups
Topic 8B: Manage Site Look and Feel
Topic 8C: Perform Basic Content Management

 

 

Microsoft® Windows® SharePoint® Services 3.0: Level 2

Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register

Course Description
In your previous experience, you have used the features of a WSS team site and you have also performed some basic administration of WSS team sites as a site owner. Once you have mastered these basic skills, your job might require you to perform more advanced administration of sites you own, or even administer multiple sites and the SharePoint Services environment as a whole. In this course, you will manage team sites as a site owner and as a SharePoint Services administrator.

Course Objective:
You will manage team sites as a site owner and as a SharePoint Services administrator.

Target Student: This course is designed for existing SharePoint site owners with basic SharePoint administrative skills who need to perform more advanced site owner or site administrator tasks. For example, it could be an IT manager who is already familiar with website administration and who is now responsible for managing and administering a Windows SharePoint Services site, or it could be an individual who is responsible for managing and administering a team site.

Prerequisites:
Some familiarity with basic Windows server concepts and Internet Information Server (IIS) is highly recommended. In addition, the following Element K course or equivalent experience is required:

* Microsoft® Windows® SharePoint® Services 3.0: Level 1

Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

* manage a site collection.
* manage lists.
* manage a discussion board.
* manage document libraries.
* manage a form library.
* manage site access permissions.
* manage WSS content.
* manage a workflow.
* work with indexing and searching.
* manage a SharePoint application using Central Administration.
* manage security options in WSS.
* manage site usage.
* perform site maintenance.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Managing Site Collections
Topic 1A: Create a Site Collection
Topic 1B: Brand a Site Collection
Topic 1C: Manage a Web Part Gallery

Lesson 2: Managing Lists
Topic 2A: Create a Custom List
Topic 2B: Customize List Settings
Topic 2C: Create a Project Task List

Lesson 3: Managing Discussion Boards
Topic 3A: Create a Discussion Board
Topic 3B: Customize Existing Discussion Boards
Topic 3C: Set Email Feedback to Discussion Boards

Lesson 4: Managing Document Libraries
Topic 4A: Create a Document Library
Topic 4B: Create Library Templates
Topic 4C: Monitor Library Usage
Topic 4D: Organize Documents in a Library
Topic 4E: Apply Document Versioning
Topic 4F: Share Documents

Lesson 5: Managing Form Libraries
Topic 5A: Create a Form Library
Topic 5B: Modify Form Libraries
Topic 5C: Customize Form Templates Using InfoPath
Topic 5D: Add Forms to a Form Library

Lesson 6: Managing Site Access Permission
Topic 6A: Assign Group Permissions
Topic 6B: Manage User Permissions
Topic 6C: Identify Authentication Modes
Topic 6D: Set Site Level Security

Lesson 7: Managing WSS Content
Topic 7A: Create a Content Type
Topic 7B: Apply Content Types in a List
Topic 7C: Use Formulas and Functions

Lesson 8: Managing Workflows
Topic 8A: Add a Workflow
Topic 8B: Run a Workflow

Lesson 9: Working With Indexing and Searching
Topic 9A: Index List Content
Topic 9B: Enable Search Options

Lesson 10: Using Central Administration
Topic 10A: Use Central Administration
Topic 10B: Add Administrative Tasks

Lesson 11: Managing Security Options in WSS
Topic 11A: Set Web Part Security
Topic 11B: Set Antivirus Options
Topic 11C: Manage Blocked File Types

Lesson 12: Managing Site Usage
Topic 12A: Set Site Collection Quotas and Locks
Topic 12B: Monitor Site Usage

Lesson 13: Managing Site Maintenance
Topic 13A: Recover Lost Information
Topic 13B: Perform a Backup
Topic 13C: Restore a Backup

Appendix A: Permission Categories

Appendix B: Managing External Service Connections

Appendix C: File Types That Cannot be Added to a List or a Library

Appendix D: Keyboard Shortcuts

Appendix E: Accessibility Features

 

 

Administering Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services

Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register

Course 2552: Two days; Instructor-Led


Introduction

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to deploy and manage a Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services infrastructure.

The student will learn skills that enable them to deploy and manage a Windows SharePoint Services infrastructure as well as guide end users in their use of the product. This course is not intended to provide detailed design skills, but will cover planning skills at a level sufficient to enable decision making for the implementation process.


Audience

This course is intended for those who operate in medium to very large computing environments using the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system. Typical environments in which they work have the following characteristics:

Supported users range from 200 to over 100,000.

Multiple physical locations.

Typical products and technologies include Microsoft Windows 2003, Internet Information Services (IIS), Windows SharePoint Services, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Office web components, messaging and collaboration platforms, and network security products and technologies.


At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Understand the Windows SharePoint Services architecture and the business benefits provided by deploying Windows SharePoint Services.

  • Enhance collaboration by using Windows SharePoint Services.
  • Install and configure a Windows SharePoint Services server.
  • Administer Windows SharePoint Services servers.
  • Administer Windows SharePoint Services sites.


Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

  • Working knowledge of Windows Server 2003.
  • Successfully completed the Windows Server 2003 core curriculum for Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA).
  • Working knowledge of networking, including TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
  • Working knowledge of Internet Information Services (IIS).


Microsoft Certified Professional Exams

No Microsoft Certified Professional exams are associated with this course currently.


Course Materials

The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.

The following software is provided in the student kit:

Student CD


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Windows SharePoint Services

This module provides an introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services environment and architecture, and then describes the business requirements that can be addressed by deploying Windows SharePoint Services.

Lessons

  • The Windows SharePoint Services Environment
  • Overview of Windows SharePoint Services Components
  • Overview of Windows SharePoint Services Administration
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Explain the purpose, benefits, and architecture of Windows SharePoint Services.
  • Describe the components that make up a Windows SharePoint Services infrastructure.
  • Explain the methods for administering Windows SharePoint Services and describe the security model of Windows SharePoint Services.

Module 2: Working with Windows SharePoint Services

This module describes how to use the common features of team sites and create and modify lists. As well, the module describes how to create and manage libraries and how to create discussions and surveys. The module also describes how Windows SharePoint Services integrates with Microsoft Office 2003.

Lessons

  • Working with Team Sites
  • Creating and Managing Lists
  • Creating and Managing Libraries
  • Creating and Managing Discussions and Surveys
  • Managing Windows SharePoint Services Integration with Microsoft Office 2003
  • Lab: Working with Windows SharePoint Services
  • Creating and Managing a Custom List
  • Creating a Form Library
  • Publishing a Microsoft Office Excel Linked List
  • Sending a Shared Attachment
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure and use the common features of the default team site.
  • Create and manage lists.
  • Create and manage libraries.
  • Create and manage discussion boards and surveys.
  • Manage the integration of Windows SharePoint Services with Microsoft Office 2003.

Module 3: Installing and Configuring Windows SharePoint Services

The first step in deploying a Windows SharePoint Services infrastructure is to install the components. This module describes the available deployment options ranging from a single server deployment to a large server farm deployment. It also describes the requisite hardware and software for installation, the supporting services required, and how to extend the virtual server and configure the IIS application pool and SQL databases.

Lessons

  • Overview of Deployment Options
  • Preparing to Install Windows SharePoint Services
  • Installing and Configuring Windows SharePoint Services Server
  • Lab: Installing and Configuring Windows SharePoint Services
  • Extending Windows SharePoint Services to the Default Web Site
  • Extending Windows SharePoint Services to the Research Web Site
  • Creating Team Web Sites
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe the deployment options that are available for Windows SharePoint Services.
  • Prepare for a Windows SharePoint Services installation.
  • Install and configure Windows SharePoint Services server settings.

Module 4: Administering and Managing Windows SharePoint Services Server

This module describes how to administer Windows SharePoint Services including how to configure settings for virtual servers, and management techniques for backing up and restoring Windows SharePoint Services. It also describes the SharePoint Configuration Analyzer utility and how to connect to an existing portal server.

Lessons

  • Administering and Managing the Windows SharePoint Services Server
  • Administering Windows SharePoint Services Virtual Servers
  • Disaster Recovery for Windows SharePoint Services
  • Lab: Administering and Managing Windows SharePoint Services Server
  • Configuring and Testing Blocked File Types
  • Enabling Usage Analysis Configuration
  • Enabling Site Collection Use Confirmation and Auto-Deletion
  • Configuring User Rights for the Virtual Server
  • Creating and Configuring a New Content Database
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Administer the configuration settings that apply to all virtual servers in the Windows SharePoint Services installation.
  • Configure settings for individual virtual servers in Windows SharePoint Services.
  • Backup and restore Windows SharePoint Services and use the SharePoint Configuration Analyzer.

Module 5: Administering Windows SharePoint Services Sites

This module describes site hierarchies and procedures for creating sites. It also describes the built-in templates that new sites will be based on and how to view the site and user information for a site collection. This module also describes user, group, and permission management for sites, and how authentication works. This module also describes how to customize sites, view usage data, limit the amount of space a site can use, and delete a site.

Lessons

  • Creating SharePoint Sites
  • Securing SharePoint Sites
  • Managing SharePoint Sites
  • Lab: Administering Windows SharePoint Services Sites
  • Creating a Top-Level Team Site
  • Granting Site Access
  • Customizing the Site
  • Saving the Site as a Template
  • Creating a Subsite Based on a Custom Template
  • Managing Site Groups
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Create top-level sites and view site collection information.
  • Secure SharePoint sites.
  • Manage SharePoint sites.

 

 

Administering Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services and SharePoint Portal Server 2003

Duration: 5 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $2995
Registration: Click Here to Register

Course 2554: Five days; Instructor-Led


Introduction

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to deploy and manage a Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services and a Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2003 infrastructure.

The student will learn skills that enable the student to deploy and manage a Windows SharePoint Services and a SharePoint Portal Server 2003 infrastructure as well as guide end users in their use of the product. This course is not intended to provide detailed design skills, but will cover planning skills at a level sufficient to enable decision making for the implementation process.


Audience

This course is intended for those who operate in medium to very large computing environments that use the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system. Typical environments in which they work have the following characteristics:

Supported users range from 200 to over 100,000.

Multiple physical locations.

Typical products and technologies include Windows 2003, Internet Information Services (IIS), Windows SharePoint Services, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Office web components, messaging and collaboration platforms, and network security products and technologies.


At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will gain the skills to:

  • Understand the Windows SharePoint Services architecture and the business benefits provided by deploying Windows SharePoint Services.
  • Enhance collaboration by using Windows SharePoint Services.
  • Install and configure a Windows SharePoint Services server.
  • Administer Windows SharePoint Services servers.
  • Administer Windows SharePoint Services sites.
  • Install Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server.
  • Configure server components and create and configure portal sites and virtual servers.
  • Manage a portal site.
  • Manage SharePoint Portal Server indexing and search.
  • Extend SharePoint Portal Server deployments to include multiple servers and shared services.
  • Maintain the SharePoint Portal Server deployment.


Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

  • Working knowledge of Windows Server 2003.
  • Successfully completed the Windows Server 2003 core curriculum for Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA).
  • Working knowledge of networking, including TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS)
  • Working knowledge of Internet Information Services (IIS).


Microsoft Certified Professional Exams

No Microsoft Certified Professional exams are associated with this course currently.


Course Materials

The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.

The following software is provided in the student kit:

Student CD


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to SharePoint Products and Technologies

This module provides an introduction to the SharePoint Products and Technologies environment and architecture, and then describes the business requirements that can be addressed by deploying Windows SharePoint Services.

Lessons

  • The Windows SharePoint Services Environment
  • Overview of Windows SharePoint Services Components
  • Overview of Windows SharePoint Services Administration
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Explain the purpose, benefits, and architecture of SharePoint Products and Technologies.
  • Describe the components that make up a Windows SharePoint Services infrastructure.
  • Explain the methods for administering Windows SharePoint Services and describe the security model of Windows SharePoint Services.

Module 2: Working with Windows SharePoint Services

This module describes how to use the common features of team sites and create and modify lists. As well, the module describes how to create and manage libraries and how to create discussions and surveys. The module also describes how Windows SharePoint Services integrates with Microsoft Office 2003.

Lessons

  • Working with Team Sites
  • Creating and Managing Lists
  • Creating and Managing Libraries
  • Creating and Managing Discussions and Surveys
  • Managing Windows SharePoint Services Integration with Microsoft Office 2003
  • Lab: Working with Windows SharePoint Services
  • Creating and Managing a Custom List
  • Creating a Form Library
  • Publishing a Microsoft Office Excel Linked List
  • Sending a Shared Attachment
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure and use the common features of the default team site.
  • Create and manage lists.
  • Create and manage libraries.
  • Create and manage discussion boards and surveys.
  • Manage the integration of Windows SharePoint Services with Microsoft Office 2003.

Module 3: Installing and Configuring Windows SharePoint Services

The first step in deploying a Windows SharePoint Services infrastructure is to install the components. This module describes the available deployment options ranging from a single server deployment to a large server farm deployment. It also describes the requisite hardware and software for installation, the supporting services required, and how to extend the virtual server and configure the IIS application pool and SQL databases.

Lessons

  • Overview of Deployment Options
  • Preparing to Install Windows SharePoint Services
  • Installing and Configuring Windows SharePoint Services Server
  • Lab: Installing and Configuring Windows SharePoint Services
  • Extending Windows SharePoint Services to the Default Web Site
  • Extending Windows SharePoint Services to the Research Web Site
  • Creating Team Web Sites
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe the deployment options that are available for Windows SharePoint Services.
  • Prepare for a Windows SharePoint Services installation.
  • Install and configure Windows SharePoint Services server settings.

Module 4: Administering and Managing Windows SharePoint Services Server

This module describes how to administer Windows SharePoint Services including how to configure settings for virtual servers, and management techniques for backing up and restoring Windows SharePoint Services. It also describes the SharePoint Configuration Analyzer utility and how to connect to an existing portal server.

Lessons

  • Administering and Managing the Windows SharePoint Services Server
  • Administering Windows SharePoint Services Virtual Servers
  • Disaster Recovery for Windows SharePoint Services
  • Lab: Administering and Managing Windows SharePoint Services Server
  • Configuring and Testing Blocked File Types
  • Enabling Usage Analysis Configuration
  • Enabling Site Collection Use Confirmation and Auto-Deletion
  • Configuring User Rights for the Virtual Server
  • Creating and Configuring a New Content Database
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Administer the configuration settings that apply to all virtual servers in the Windows SharePoint Services installation.
  • Configure settings for individual virtual servers in Windows SharePoint Services.
  • Backup and restore Windows SharePoint Services and use the SharePoint Configuration Analyzer.

Module 5: Administering Windows SharePoint Services Sites

This module describes site hierarchies and procedures for creating sites. It also describes the built-in templates that new sites will be based on and how to view the site and user information for a site collection. This module also describes user, group, and permission management for sites, and how authentication works. This module also describes how to customize sites, view usage data, limit the amount of space a site can use, and delete a site.

Lessons

  • Creating SharePoint Sites
  • Securing SharePoint Sites
  • Managing SharePoint Sites
  • Lab: Administering Windows SharePoint Services Sites
  • Creating a Top-Level Team Site
  • Granting Site Access
  • Customizing the Site
  • Saving the Site as a Template
  • Creating a Subsite Based on a Custom Template
  • Managing Site Groups
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Create top-level sites and view site collection information.
  • Secure SharePoint sites.
  • Manage SharePoint sites.

Module 6: Installing SharePoint Portal Server

This module explains the prerequisites for installing SharePoint Portal Server. The module also describes how to install SharePoint Portal Server using both Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE) and SQL Server.

Lessons

  • SharePoint Portal Server Deployment Options
  • Examining Installation Requirements
  • Installing SharePoint Portal Server
  • Lab: Installing SharePoint Portal Server
  • Configuring Accounts for SQL Server
  • Installing SharePoint Portal Server with SQL Server
  • Verifying the Installation
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe the installation requirements for SharePoint Portal Server.
  • Install SharePoint Portal Server.

Module 7: Configuring SharePoint Portal Server 2003

This module describes how to configure SharePoint Portal Server as well as create and configure the portal sites and virtual servers. This module describes how to define the server topology, configure the security options for SharePoint Portal Server, and enable optional services such as the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) viewer.

Lessons

  • Configuring Server Settings
  • Configuring SharePoint Portal Server Security Settings
  • Configuring Central Administration Components
  • Creating and Configuring Portal Sites and Virtual Servers
  • Lab: Configuring SharePoint Portal Server 2003
  • Configuring the E-Mail Server
  • Configuring the SharePoint Administration Web Site to Use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
  • Viewing and Setting the SharePoint Portal Server Administration SSL Port by Using Stsadm.exe
  • Configuring an Alternate Access Path
  • Enabling the Self-Service Site Creation Feature
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure the SharePoint Portal Services settings.
  • Configure the SharePoint Portal Server security settings.
  • Configure the SharePoint Portal Server components.
  • Create and configure the portal site and the virtual server.

Module 8: Managing the Portal Site

This module defines concepts and practices for managing portal content, access, and personalization services. This module describes how to configure security, define portal navigation, organize information in an intuitive manner, and enable personalization features to allow users to customize their interaction with the portal.

Lessons

  • Managing Portal Content
  • Managing Access to the Portal Site
  • Managing Personalization Services
  • Lab: Planning the Data Taxonomy for SharePoint Portal Server
  • Configuring Anonymous Access
  • Performing a Full Import of User Profiles
  • Creating an Audience for the Sales Managers
  • Configuring the Sales Area to Allow Exclusive Access to the Sales Department
  • Targeting Content for the Sales Managers Audience
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Manage Portal content.
  • Manage access to the Portal site.
  • Manage user profiles and personal sites.

Module 9: Managing Indexing and Search

This module describes key concepts and management practices for indexing, content sources, and search. This module describes how to make content from a variety of sources available from the portal site by implementing indexing and search features.

Lessons

  • Managing Indexing
  • Managing Content Sources for Indexing
  • Managing Searches
  • Lab: Enhancing Collaboration with Windows SharePoint Services
  • Enabling Advanced Search Administration Mode
  • Creating a Content Index for the Finance Data
  • Creating a Content Source for the Finance Data
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure indexing and search for Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2003.
  • Manage content sources.
  • Manage searches.

Module 10: Extending SharePoint Portal Server Deployments

This module examines guidelines and best practices for extending your SharePoint Server deployment. This module describes how to add additional servers to provide better performance and implement shared services to reduce the administrative burden.

Lessons

  • Implementing a Server Farm Deployment
  • Implementing Shared Services
  • Lab: Deploying Server Farms
  • Configuring Network Load Balancing
  • Installing SharePoint Portal Server
  • Extending SharePoint Portal Server to the Virtual Server and Configuring It as an Additional Front-End Web Server
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Use server farms to scale your SharePoint Portal Server deployment.
  • Implement shared services.

Module 11: Maintaining SharePoint Portal Server

This module describes key concepts and management practices for maintaining the SharePoint Portal Server environment. This module describes how to back up portal data and how to restore the data, as well as how to monitor the SharePoint Portal Server infrastructure.

Lessons

  • Backing Up SharePoint Portal Server
  • Restoring SharePoint Portal Server
  • Managing Logs
  • Monitoring Performance
  • Lab: Planning and Implementing Disaster Recovery for SharePoint Portal Server
  • Removing the SharePoint Portal Site and Component
  • Granting the Required SQL Database Rights
  • Creating a New Configuration Database for the Portal Site and Assigning Components
  • Restoring the Portal Site
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Backup SharePoint Portal Server.
  • Restore SharePoint Portal Server.
  • Manage the usage analysis and IIS logs available in SharePoint Portal Server.
  • Monitor performance in SharePoint Portal Server.

 

 

Implementing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register

Course 5060A: Two days; Instructor-Led


Introduction

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully implement Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) version 3.0 in their organizations. It emphasizes that students should think about the architecture of their entire environment, including business and application needs, during the planning and deployment phases. The course covers how to perform a clean installation of WSS 3.0 and also describes all the prerequisites required to select the most appropriate method for upgrading WSS from 2.0 to 3.0 in a specific scenario. In addition, the course focuses on how to manage WSS after it is configured.


Audience

This course is intended for Business Application Administrators (BAAs) who are engaged in the planning, design, and selection of Line of Business (LOB) applications, including Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS), in conjunction with internal business customers. Their primary responsibility is the deployment, customization, management, and support of LOB applications. They routinely monitor application status and troubleshoot application problems. The audience is expected to have at least two years of experience in implementing, managing, and supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2003, including Internet Information Services (IIS).


At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe how the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 platform helps address collaboration challenges.
  • Plan the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 environment.
  • Install Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.
  • Identify the most appropriate method to upgrade Windows SharePoint Services from 2.0 to 3.0 in a given scenario.
  • Manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.


Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

  • On-the-job experience in implementing, managing, and supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2003, including IIS.
  • Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
  • Basic knowledge of key benefits of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS), new features and functionality of MOSS, and WSS acting as a platform for MOSS.
  • In addition, it is recommended, but not required, that students have completed:
  • Clinic 3369B, 'First Look: Getting Started with Windows SharePoint Service 3.0'.


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform

This module explains how the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 platform helps address collaboration challenges.

Lessons

  • Overview of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
  • Collaboration Technologies Offered by Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
  • Lab: Identifying How WSS Helps Address Collaboration Challenges
  • Identifying the Collaboration Challenges in Your Organization
  • Identifying the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Features that Help Address Collaboration Challenges
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe the role of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 in addressing various business needs.
  • Describe the collaboration technologies offered by Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.

Module 2: Planning the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Environment

This module explains how to plan the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 installation environment.

Lessons

  • Determining Organizational and User Needs
  • Planning Site Creation, Maintenance, and Security
  • Planning Server Requirements and Topologies
  • Lab: Planning the Topology for WSS Installation
  • Determining Disk Space Requirements
  • Determining Peak Throughput
  • Identifying the Topology for a Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Installation
  • Justifying Your Topology Plan
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Determine organizational and user needs to plan the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 installation.
  • Plan site creation, maintenance, and security.
  • Plan server requirements and topology.
  • Determine disk space requirements.
  • Determine peak throughput.
  • Identify a topology for a Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 installation.
  • Justify their topology plan to their peers.

Module 3: Installing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

This module explains how to install Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.

Lessons

  • Performing a Clean Installation of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
  • Installing and Configuring the Central Administration Site
  • Creating and Configuring Sites
  • Lab 3A: Installing and Configuring the Central Administration Site
  • Installing the Central Administration Site
  • Configuring the Services on the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Server
  • Lab 3B: Creating a Web Application and Site Collection
  • Creating a Web Application
  • Creating a Site Collection
  • Starting the Windows SharePoint Services Search Service
  • Configuring the Alternate Access Mappings
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Perform a clean installation of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.
  • Install and configure the Central Administration site.
  • Create and configure sites.

Module 4: Upgrading from Windows SharePoint Services 2.0 to 3.0

This module explains how to identify the most appropriate method to upgrade Windows SharePoint Services from 2.0 to 3.0 in a given scenario.

Lessons

  • Planning for an Upgrade of Windows SharePoint Services
  • Preparing to Perform an Upgrade
  • Lab: Determining Upgrade Methods and Remedies to Possible Upgrade Issues
  • Identifying the Appropriate Upgrade Method
  • Identifying the Solutions to Possible Upgrade Issues
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Plan for and select the most appropriate method to perform an upgrade of Windows SharePoint Services.
  • Explain what is required to perform an upgrade.
  • Identify the solutions to common upgrade issues.

Module 5: Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

This module explains how to manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.

Lessons

  • Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Sites
  • Managing the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Server
  • Lab: Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
  • Managing Site Settings
  • Troubleshooting Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Server Performance Issues
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 sites.
  • Manage the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 server.
  • Troubleshoot Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 server performance issues.

 

 

Implementing and Administering Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 in Windows Server 2008

Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register

Course 6438A: Two days; Instructor-Led


Introduction

This two-day instructor-led course provides the knowledge and skills that IT Professionals need to configure Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services in Windows Server 2008.
Audience ProfileThe audience of this course is Windows SharePoint Server 3.0 administrators, who are responsible for planning, deploying and managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 servers and sites in a Windows Server 2008 environment. Students taking this course are expected to have experience administering Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008, and experience working with IIS 6.0 or IIS 7.0. Students are not expected to have experience with Windows SharePoint Services.


Audience

IT Professionals

Before attending this course, students must have:

* Technical background knowledge and hands-on experience on implementing, managing, and supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or 2008, including Internet Information Services (IIS).
* Working knowledge of Active Directory, TCP/IP, and Domain Name System (DNS).


At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

* Explain the fundamentals of Windows SharePoint Service 3.0.
* Plan and install Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.
* Administer and manage Windows SharePoint Services servers.
* Create and administer Windows SharePoint Services sites.
* Work with Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.


Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

  • On-the-job experience in implementing, managing, and supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2003, including IIS.
  • Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
  • Basic knowledge of key benefits of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS), new features and functionality of MOSS, and WSS acting as a platform for MOSS.
  • In addition, it is recommended, but not required, that students have completed:
  • Clinic 3369B, 'First Look: Getting Started with Windows SharePoint Service 3.0'.


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

Lessons

* Windows SharePoint Services Environment
* Overview of Windows SharePoint Services Components
* Overview of Site Components
* Windows SharePoint Services Administration

Lab : Exploring Windows SharePoint Services Administration

* Examining the Central Administration Web Site
* Examining the Web Site Administration Pages

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe the Windows SharePoint Services environment.
* Describe the SharePoint Services components.
* Describe the site components.
* Explain Windows SharePoint Services Administration.

Module 2: Planning and Installing Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0Lessons

* Planning Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Installation
* Planning Windows SharePoint Services Topology
* Performing New Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Installation
* Upgrading Windows SharePoint Services 2.0 to Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

Lab : Planning and Installing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

* Planning Web Applications and Site Hierarchy
* Ensuring Prerequisite Software is Installed
* Creating Service Accounts Required for Windows SharePoint Services
* Installing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
* Performing Initial Configuration Steps

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Plan the installation of Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.
* Plan the Windows SharePoint Services topology.
* Perform a new Windows SharePoint Services installation.
* Upgrade Windows SharePoint Services 2.0 to Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.

Module 3: Administering and Managing Windows SharePoint Services ServersLessons

* Configuring Server Security
* Managing Web Applications
* Managing Sites
* Maintaining the Server
* Monitoring Performance

Lab : Administering and Managing Windows SharePoint Services Servers

* Configuring the Windows SharePoint Services Server
* Creating a Web Application and a Blocked File Type
* Creating a Site Collection
* Configuring and Creating a Content Database
* Testing the Internal and External Access

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Configure server security plan.
* Manage Web application.
* Manage sites.
* Maintain the server.
* Monitor performance.

Module 4: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Site AdministrationLessons

* Administering Windows SharePoint Services Site
* Controlling Access to Windows SharePoint Services
* Customizing Sites

Lab : Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Site Administration

* Creating Sites and Configuring Permissions
* Setting Item Level Permissions
* Creating Permission Levels
* Site Customization, Template Creation, and Deployment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe the process of administering Microsoft Windows SharePoint Site.
* Explain the method of controlling access to Windows SharePoint Sites.
* Describe site customization.

Module 5: Working with Windows SharePoint Services 3.0Lessons

* Working with Windows SharePoint Services Sites
* Creating and Managing Lists and Surveys
* Managing Libraries
* Working with Microsoft Office 2007

Lab : Working with Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

* Creating a Team Site and a Personal View
* Working with Lists and Columns
* Creating and Managing a Document Library
* Working with Office

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe Windows SharePoint Services sites.
* Create and manage lists and surveys.
* Create and manage libraries.
* Describe how Windows SharePoint Services integrates with Microsoft Office 2007.