Course 5060A: Two days
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
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