Course Information

Course CodeMS5060 (MOC5060) (M5060)
Fee£635 (Exclusive of VAT)
DurationTwo Days
Delivery FormatInstructor-Led
Scheduled Dates:
Jan 11 Feb 11 Mar 11 Apr 11 May 11 Jun 11 Jul 11 Aug 11 Sept 11
- 14 - - - TBA - - -

Introduction

This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully implement Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) version 3.0 in their organizations. It emphasizes that students should think about the architecture of their entire environment, including business and application needs, during the planning and deployment phases. The course covers how to perform a clean installation of WSS 3.0 and also describes all the prerequisites required to select the most appropriate method for upgrading WSS from 2.0 to 3.0 in a specific scenario. In addition, the course focuses on how to manage WSS after it is configured.

Audience

This course 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. Their primary responsibility is the deployment, customization, management, and support of LOB applications. They routinely monitor application status and troubleshoot application problems. The audience is expected to have at least two years of experience in implementing, managing, and supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2003, including Internet Information Services (IIS).

Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

Examinations

This course will help the learner prepare for:

Success in the above examination is the only requirement for the SharePoint Services 3.0 Configuration competency.

Materials

The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.

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

Lab: Identifying How WSS Helps Address Collaboration Challenges

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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

Lab: Planning the Topology for WSS Installation

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 3: Installing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

This module explains how to install Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.

Lessons

Lab 3A: Installing and Configuring the Central Administration Site

Lab 3B: Creating a Web Application and Site Collection

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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

Lab: Determining Upgrade Methods and Remedies to Possible Upgrade Issues

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 5: Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

This module explains how to manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.

Lessons

Lab: Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

After completing this module, students will be able to: