Plan a Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 environment.
In this two-day instructor-led course students will gain the knowledge and skills to successfully implement Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) version 3.0 in their organizations. Emphasizing the importance of students considering 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 as well as the prerequisites required to select the most appropriate method for upgrading WSS from 2.0 to 3.0 in a specific scenario. In addition, students will learn to manage WSS after it is configured.
What You'll Learn
- 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
- 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 (WSS) 3.0 Platform
- Overview of WSS 3.0
- Collaboration Technologies Offered by WSS 3.0
2. Planning the WSS 3.0 Environment
- Determining Organizational and User Needs
- Planning Site Creation, Maintenance, and Security
- Planning Server Requirements and Topologies
3. Installing WSS 3.0
- Performing a Clean Installation of WSS 3.0
- Installing and Configuring the Central Administration Site
- Creating and Configuring Sites
4. Upgrading from WSS 2.0 to 3.0
- Planning for a WSS Upgrade
- Preparing to Perform an Upgrade
5. Managing WSS 3.0
- Managing WSS 3.0 Sites
- Managing the WSS 3.0 Server
Labs
Lab 1: Identifying How WSS Helps Address Collaboration Challenges
- Identifying the Collaboration Challenges in Your Organization
- Identifying the WSS 3.0 Features that Help Address Collaboration Challenges
Lab 2: Planning the Topology for WSS Installation
- Determining Disk Space Requirements
- Determining Peak Throughput
- Identifying the Topology for a WSS 3.0 Installation
- Justifying Your Topology Plan
Lab 3A: Installing and Configuring the Central Administration Site
- Installing the Central Administration Site
- Configuring the Services on the WSS 3.0 Server
Lab 3B: Creating a Web Application and Site Collection
- Creating a Web Application
- Creating a Site Collection
- Starting the WSS Search Service
- Configuring the Alternate Access Mappings
Lab 4: Determining Upgrade Methods and Remedies to Possible Upgrade Issues
- Identifying the Appropriate Upgrade Method
- Identifying the Solutions to Possible Upgrade Issues
Lab 5: Managing WSS 3.0
- Managing Site Settings
- Troubleshooting WSS 3.0 Server Performance
