What’s New in SharePoint 2007
What is SharePoint?
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the various components of SharePoint.
- Understand what business processes SharePoint is designed to solve.
Module 2: Installing SharePoint 2007
In this module we are going to take a look at installing WSS and MOSS.
- Install WSS
- Install MOSS
- Detach/Attach to SharePoint Farm
Lab : Installing
- Install WSS
- Install MOSS
- Detach/Attach to SharePoint Farm
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Install WSS and MOSS.
- Detach and Attach a server to a farm.
Module 3: SharePoint Architecture
In this module, we are going to take a semi-high level look at SharePoint Architecture.
- IIS & ASP.NET
- SharePoint Architecture
- 12 Hive
- Content Databases
- Customized vs Uncustomized Pages
Lab : Site Definitions
- Create One of Each WSS/MOSS Site Definition
Lab : SharePoint Architecture
- Explore a SharePoint config file
Lab : SharePoint Architecture
- Learn Content Database structure
- Use Sql Profiler to reverse engineer the web front end and stsadm
Lab : SharePoint Architecture
- Create a Customized Page
- Analyse a Customized Page
Lab : 12 Hive
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the SharePoint architecture.
- Explain the structure of the 12 hive.
- How to reverse engineer SharePoint functionality.
- Describe what it means to have a customized or uncustomized page.
Module 4: SharePoint Services
In this module we are going to review the Services that can be assigned to servers in a SharePoint Farm.
Lab : SharePoint Services
- Explore the SharePoint Services
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Find SharePoint Services.
- Start and stop services.
- Assign roles to servers in your farm.
Module 5: Logging Settings
In this module we will review some debugging tools.
- W3WP Process
- Logs Directory
Lab : Logging Settings
- Learn to Debug SharePoint via Log Files
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Find the log files
- Configure SharePoint to do verbose logging
- Be able to quickly find errors using Excel
Module 6: Usage Analysis Processing
In this module we will review Usage Analysis Processing.
- Usage Analysis Processing
Lab : Usage Analysis Processing
- Enable Usage Analysis Processing (UAP)
- Use UAP
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Enable UAP
- Configure log processing
Module 7: Timer Jobs
In this module we will review the various timer jobs that are setup by SharePoint and executed by the Timer Server (OWSTimer.exe).
Lab : Timer Jobs
- Explore SharePoint Timer Jobs
- Disable a job
- Disable the Timer Service
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Where to view timer job definitions and status
- How to change a timer job schedule
Module 8: Using STSADM
In this module we are going to take a look at the SharePoint administration tool called stsadm.
Lab : Stsadm
- Use STSADM command line tool
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Find and execute stsadm commands.
- Extend stsadm with your own commands.
Module 9: PowerShell
In this module we will take a look at PowerShell and how it can help us to build more advanced scripts that possible with stsadm.
Lab: Install PowerShell
- Install PowerShell
- PowerShell Basics – Command Lets
- Variables
- Arrays
- White Loop
- If Statement
- Create An Object
- Static Properties
Lab: PowerShell With SharePoint
- Load SharePoint Dll into PowerShell
- Set PowerShell Execution Policy
- Enumerate Webs
- Create a site with PowerShell
- Create/Update an item with PowerShell
- Backup SharePoint with PowerShell
- Profiles and MySites script
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Install PowerShell.
- Create PowerShell scripts.
- Learn to use SharePoint object model with PowerShell.
Module 10: General Operations Tasks
In this module we are going to take a look at several general operation task you will perform as an administrator of a SharePoint Farm.
- Master Site Directory
- Alternate Access Mappings
- External Service Connections
- Language Packs
- Email Settings
- Features And Solutions
- Migrating File Shares
Lab : Email Settings
- Configure the Outgoing Email Settings
- Load balance Email Load
- Configure the Incoming Email Settings
Lab : Distribution Groups
- Create Active Directory Distribution Groups
Lab : Migration File Shares
- Migrate a File Share
- Blocked File Types
- NTFS Permissions
Lab : Master Site Directory
- Setup the Master Site Directory
Lab : Alternate Access Mappings
- Configure Alternate Access Mappings
- Test Alternate Access Mappings
Lab : External Service Connections
- Records Center
- Document Conversion
Lab : Features and Solutions
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Configure the following:
- Email Settings
- Distribution Groups
- Migrating File Shares
- Master Site Directory
- Alternate Access Mapping
- External Service Connections
Module 11: Information Management Policy
In this module we are going to explore the features of the Information Management Policy Feature of SharePoint 2007.
Lab : Information Management Policy
- Create a basic policy (Manual)
- Use a policy
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Configure Document Built in Policies
Module 12: Content Deployment
In this module we are going to look at the Content Deployment features of SharePoint 2007.
Lab : Content Deployment
- Setup Content Deployment Path and Jobs
- Quick Deployment
- Debug Content Deployment
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Setup Content Deployment
- Deploy content via jobs
- Setup Quick Deploy
- Work with Variations
Module 13: Backup Restore
In this module we will review all the various ways to backup SharePoint 2007. We will also look at Disaster Recovery and High Availability Techniques.
- Disaster Recover Techniques
- Restore Techniques
- Backup Techniques
Lab : Backup Central Administration
- Use Central Administration to Backup and Restore (Farm)
Lab : Backup SQL Server
- Use SQL Server to Backup SharePoint
Lab : Backup Stsadm
- Use stsadm to backup and restore a Farm
- Use stsadm to export a site collection
- Use stsadm to export a single site
Lab : Backup Site or List Template
- Create a List Template
- Create a Site Template
- Create a Site from the new Site Template
- Create a List from the new List Template
Lab : Backup SharePoint Designer
- SharePoint Designer Backup (Web Package)
- SharePoint Designer Backup (Content Migration)
- SharePoint Designer Backup (Site Template)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- How to backup and restore with Central Administration
- How to backup and restore with stsadm
- How to backup and restore with SQL Server
- How to backup and restore with Site Templates
- How to backup and restore with SharePoint Designer
- How to backup and restore with List Templates
Module 14: Shared Service Provider
In this module we are going to review the Shared Services feature of SharePoint.
Lab : Shared Service Provider
- Create an Shared Service Provider (SSP)
- Configure multiple SSPs
- Configure global “My Sites”
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe all the features of Shared Service Providers
- The best practice way of installing an SSP
Module 15: Application Security
In this module we are going review several aspect of SharePoint Security.
- Custom Authentication
- Code Access Security
- Securing Communications
- SharePoint Security
Lab : Application Security
- Application Pools
- Web Application Security
- Site\List\Item level Security
- SSL Security
Lab : Custom Authentication
- Change the default Authentication Method of SharePoint to use a custom MembershipProvider (ASP.NET 2.0)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Setup Application Pool security
- Set web application policy
- Understand site\list\item inheritance
- Be able to enable SSL on a site
Module 16: Single Sign-On
In this module we are going to review the Single Sign On product that comes with SharePoint 2007.
Lab : Single Sign On
- Learn how to Configure Single Sign On
- Program web parts to use Single Sign On
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Enable SharePoint SSO
- Configure SSO
- Add SSO Applications
- Add credentials to an SSO application
Module 17: InfoPath Forms Services
In this module we are going to take an in-depth view at InfoPath Forms Services!
- InfoPath and Windows Workflow
- InfoPath Forms Services
- Best Practices
- InfoPath 2007
Lab : InfoPath Services
- Review MOSS Forms
- Publish/Upload a Form to Forms Library
- Verify/Upload/Activate a Form with IFS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Create InfoPath forms from various sources
- Upload userforms to libraries
- Upload Administrator approved forms
- Use forms in ASP.NET 2.0 applications
Module 18: Excel Services
In this module we will review Excel Services
Lab : Excel Services
- Learn to use Excel Services
- Create/Publish to Excel Services
- Configure Excel Services
- Shared Data Connections
- Single Sign On Data Connections
- Customize XLViewer.aspx
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Setup and configure Excel Services
- Use the Excel Services Web Parts
- Use the Excel Services Object Model
- Use the Excel Services Web Service
- Create User Defined Functions
Module 19: Business Data Catalog
In this module we will take a look at the Business Data Catalog of MOSS
Lab : Business Data Catalog
- Import an application definition file
- Utilize BDC web parts
- Utilize Filter web parts
Lab : BDC Permissions
- DataSource Permission Errors
- Application Permission Errors
- Entity Permission Errors
Lab : BDC Authentication
- Modify BCD to Use Database Credentials
- Modify BDC to Use Single Sign On
- Custom Single Sign On Solution
Lab : BDC Profiles
- Search and BDC Integration
- BDC Entity Profile
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Create an application definition file
- Import an application definition file
- Troubleshoot data source and BDC Permissions
- Setup Indexed BDC data
- Customize BDC profile pages
Module 20: Search
In this module we are going to explore SharePoint Search! This includes an overview of the different search versions, how to setup search, program to the object model and web service APIs, perform searches and how to extend search's capabilities.
- Performing Searches
- Tuning Search
- Search Overview
- Extending Search
Lab : Search
- Create Content Source
- Create Crawl Schedules
- Crawl All Scopes
- Create Crawl Rule
- Create Search Scopes
- Add a File Type
- Set Default Access Account
- Query Crawl Logs
Lab : Tuning Search
- Relevance
- Keyword and Best Bets
- Thesaurus
- Noise Words
Lab : Customizing Search
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Create Content Sources
- Create Crawl Schedules
- Create Crawl Rules
- Create Search Scopes
- What the difference is between the static and dynamic algorithms
- Understand how to tune search
Module 21: User Profiles My Sites
In this module we are going to explore User Profiles and administering them
- My Sites
- User Profile Overview
- User Profile Settings
Lab : User Profiles
- Configure User Profiles (Active Directory)
- Configure Import Connections
- Configure Profile Properties
Lab : My Sites
- Create your my Site
- Your Profile
- Colleagues
- Colleagues - Tracking Changes
- Explore Memberships
- Explore In Common With
- Documents
- Configuring My Calendar Web Part
- RSS Viewer
- Personal vs. Shared Views
- My Links
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Configure User Profiles
- Configure Import Connections
- Add User Profile properties
Module 22: Performance Optimization
In this module we are going to examine methods for optimizing SharePoint deployments.
- Capacity Planning
- Performance Optimization Techniques
Lab : Performance Optimization
- Database Tuning (Recovery Mode)
- Database Tuning (TempDB)
- Database Tuning (Indexes)
- Warm-up Scripts and Application Pool Timeout
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Optimize SharePoint solutions
Module 26: Updating the Farm
In this module we are going to explore how to update a farm with patches and service packs.
Lab : Updating The Farm
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Apply a SharePoint Service Pack
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