
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.
*Course Cost does not include books. Please contact a VTEC Account Manager for details.
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).
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.
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
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
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
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
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