Course Overview
Implementing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
This instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully implement Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) version 3.0 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 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.
This course has been classified as IT Technical Training.
Audience
This course is intended for Business Application Administrators (BAAs), Web Administrators and Server Administrators 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).
Skills Gained
At the end of this course delegates 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.
- Plan for a Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 implementation.
- Design a Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 implementation.
- Deploy Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.
- Manage a Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 implementation.
- Optimize a Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 implementation.
- Maintain a Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 implementation.
Examinations
This course will prepare delegates for the following exams;
- 070-631, Configuring Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
- 070-630 - Configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
Prerequisites
All delegates should have a working knowledge of:
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.
- Experience in implementing, managing, and supporting a Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 environment.
- Basic knowledge of Windows SharePoint Services and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 interoperability.
- At least 2 years of experience implementing, managing, and supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
- At least 2 years of experience implementing, managing, and supporting Internet Information Services (IIS).
- Working knowledge of networking. For example TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
In addition, it is recommended, but not required, that students have completed:
- M5060 - Implementing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.
- M2553 - Administering Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2003.
Course Outline
Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform
This module explains how the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 platform helps address collaboration challenges.
- Overview of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
- Collaboration Technologies Offered by Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
Planning the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Environment
This module explains how to plan the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 installation environment.
- Determining Organizational and User Needs
- Planning Site Creation, Maintenance, and Security
- Planning Server Requirements and Topologies
Installing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
This module explains how to install Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.
- Performing a Clean Installation of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
- Installing and Configuring the Central Administration Site
- Creating and Configuring Sites
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.
- Planning for an Upgrade of Windows SharePoint Services
- Preparing to Perform an Upgrade
Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
This module explains how to manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.
- Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Sites
- Managing the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Server
Overview of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
This introductory module provides an overview of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.
- Introduction to Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
- Integrating Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 in the Enterprise
- Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Architecture
Planning and Designing for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
This module focuses on planning and design issues and activities. It contains elements of Microsoft Solution Framework (MSF) concepts, and provides a brief refresher for those students who are already familiar with MSF (and a high-level introduction to the concepts for those who are not).
PART 2 - Preparing for a Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Implementation Planning and Designing for Non-Functional Requirements
Deploying Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
This module provides high-level information about deployment environments and its prerequisites, and then focuses on the tasks and activities involved in installing and configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. The module concludes with an overview and examples of Shared Service Providers.
- Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Deployment Architecture
- Installing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007Managing Shared Service Providers
Administering Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
This module sets the groundwork for the solution-specific modules that follow this one. It provides details and guidance about general administrative tasks for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.
- Creating Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Sites
- Managing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Features
Implementing Portal Solutions
This module focuses on the portal-oriented features provided by Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, by describing portal sites, collaborative features, and user profiles and audiences.
- Creating Portal Sites
- Implementing Collaborative Features
- Implementing Users Profiles and Audiences
Implementing Content Management Solutions
This module focuses on the content management-oriented concepts of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, by describing content management requirements, features and processes.
- Overview of Content Management
- Managing Documents and Content with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
- Implementing Content Management Processes
- Implementing Content Management Policies
Implementing Business Intelligence Solutions
This module focuses on the business data-oriented concepts of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, by describing the Business Data Catalog, Excel Services, Key Performance Indicators, Business Intelligence Dashboards and Reports.
- Configuring and Incorporating Business Data Catalog Applications into Portal Solutions
- Implementing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Excel Services
- Implementing Business Intelligence Dashboards
- Creating Report Center Web Sites
- Implementing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Forms Server
Implementing Search and Indexing
This module focuses on the concepts, requirements, and processes for implementing search and indexing.
- Overview of Implementing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Search and Indexing
- Implementing Search
Maintaining and Optimizing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
This module focuses on the day-to-day maintenance, monitoring and optimization concepts, processes and requirements.
- Implementing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Backup and Restore
- Monitoring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
- Performance Tuning and Optimization of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Solutions
