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.
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
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Overview of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
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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
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
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
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
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.