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Microsoft SharePoint Administration

3 day course

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In this course, you will learn all about the principles and practices of how to deploy, manage, and maintain SharePoint. You will walk through each phase of a deployment as you plan, install, rollout, and support SharePoint in the real world. Topics covered include planning server topology, installing and configuring WSS and MOSS servers, upgrading from WSS 2.0 to 3.0, monitoring the server to detect problems early, configuring authentication, securing external access with SSL, setting up security and permissions, controlling site settings, backing up and restoring data, branding, setting up network infrastructure (DNS/AD/IIS) to support SharePoint, creating and applying site quotas, and managing MOSS My Sites, importing profiles, and other shared services.

Course Topics:

(for a full detailed outline, visit our PDF link above)

Planning a Deployment

  • SharePoint Administration Basics
  • Writing a Deployment Plan
  • Determining Software Requirements
  • Determining Hardware Requirements
  • Planning Network Configuration

Installing

  • Gathering Required Prerequisites
  • Understanding Install Options
  • Install 1: A Standalone Server (<250 users)
  • Install 2: A Small Farm (250-2000 users)
  • Install 3: A Medium Farm (>2000 users)
  • Considerations for Large Farms
  • Upgrading from WSS 2.0 / SPS 2003

Configuring the Server

  • Configuring WSS 3.0
  • Configuring MOSS
  • Setting Up Shared Services (SSP)
  • Enabling Search for PDFs
  • Scheduling Backups

Preparing for Rollout

  • Planning Activities
  • Setting Up Security Groups
  • Creating Client Policies
  • Verifying Client Software
  • Providing Minimal Branding
  • Setting Up Department Sites
  • Setting Up My Sites

Rollout

  • Identifying Site Owners
  • Review and Testing
  • Training Users
  • Monitoring the Server

Providing Support

  • Defining Your Role
  • Creating Content Types
  • Creating Site Collections
  • Creating Templates
  • Mail Enabling Libraries
  • Managing User My Sites
  • Managing Site Quotas

Managing the Server

  • Deploying Features
  • Using STSADM
  • Common Tasks
  • Troubleshooting

Configuring External Access

  • Planning External Access
  • Providing Internet Access
  • Deploying Form - Based Authentication
  • Setting Up SSL