Implementing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

Target Audience
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully implement Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) version 3.0 in their organizations. It 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.

Pre-Requisites
Before attending this course, students must have the following pre-requisites: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.

Purpose
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.

Course outline

1. Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform
2. Planning the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Environment
3. Installing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
4. Upgrading from Windows SharePoint Services 2.0 to 3.0
5. Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

Module 1:Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform

• Overview of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
• Collaboration Technologies Offered by Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
• Lab: Identifying How WSS Helps Address Collaboration Challenges

• 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

• Determining Organizational and User Needs
• Planning Site Creation, Maintenance, and Security
• Planning Server Requirements and Topologies
• Lab: Planning the Topology for WSS Installation

• 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

• Performing a Clean Installation of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
• Installing and Configuring the Central Administration Site
• Creating and Configuring Sites
• Lab: Installing and Configuring the Central Administration Site
• Lab: Creating a Web Application and Site Collection

• Performing a Clean Installation of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
  
• Installing and Configuring the Central Administration Site
  
• Creating and Configuring Sites
  
• Lab: Installing and Configuring the Central Administration Site
  
• Lab: Creating a Web Application and Site Collection
  
• 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

• Planning for an Upgrade of Windows SharePoint Services
• Preparing to Perform an Upgrade
• Lab: Determining Upgrade Methods and Remedies to Possible Upgrade Issues

• 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

• Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Sites
• Managing the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Server
• Lab: Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

• Manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 sites.
  
• Manage the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 server.
  
• Troubleshoot Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 server performance issues.