Microsoft SharePoint 2007 for Administrators

Course Length: 2 Days

Administering SharePoint teaches you the principles and practices of how to deploy, manage, and maintain SharePoint. It takes you through each phase of a deployment as you plan, install, rollout, and support SharePoint in the real world.

In this course, you will learn to:

  • Plan server topology.
  • Install and configure WSS and MOSS servers.
  • Upgrade from WSS 2.0 to 3.0.
  • Monitor the server to detect problems early.
  • Configure authentication.
  • Secure external access with SSL.
  • Set up SharePoint security and permissions.
  • Control site settings through the Central Administration web site.
  • Control site settings through the stsadm command line.
  • Backup and restore SharePoint data.
  • Customize the overall site appearance through branding.
  • Set up network infrastructure (DNS/AD/IIS) to support SharePoint.
  • Manage MOSS My Sites, import profiles, and other shared services.
  • Create and apply site quotas.

Prerequisites: IT professionals who know something about using SharePoint, Windows 2003, Microsoft Office, and related Microsoft Technologies. The Introduction to SharePoint course may be a prerequisite.

Course Outline:

Introduction

  • Prerequisites
  • Installing the Samples

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 Roll-Out

  • Planning Activities
  • Setting Up Security Groups
  • Creating Client Polocies
  • 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