Course Outline
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully implement Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) version 3.0 in their organisations. 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.
Delivery
Classroom
Duration
2 Days
Locations
- Classroom - Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney
- Group Bookings - all States and Territories of Australia
Target 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).
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to:
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Describe how the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 platform helps address collaboration challenges.
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Plan the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 environment.
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Install Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.
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Identify the most appropriate method to upgrade Windows SharePoint Services from 2.0 to 3.0 in a given scenario.
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Manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
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On-the-job experience in implementing, managing, and supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2003, including IIS.
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Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
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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:
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform
Lessons
Lab: Identifying How WSS Helps Address Collaboration Challenges
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
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Determining Organizational and User Needs
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Planning Site Creation, Maintenance, and Security
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Planning Server Requirements and Topologies
Lab: Planning the Topology for WSS Installation
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Determining Disk Space Requirements
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Determining Peak Throughput
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Identifying the Topology for a Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Installation
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Justifying Your Topology Plan
Module 3: Installing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
This module explains how to install Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.
Lessons
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Performing a Clean Installation of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
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Installing and Configuring the Central Administration Site
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Creating and Configuring Sites
Lab 3A: Installing and Configuring the Central Administration Site
Lab 3B: Creating a Web Application and Site Collection
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Creating a Web Application
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Creating a Site Collection
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Starting the Windows SharePoint Services Search Service
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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.
Lunch
Lunch is provided for students for the duration of the course
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