Microsoft Course 1017310176 - What's New for IT Professionals in Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Beta — A 2-Day Course

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Course Synopsis

This course and associated hands-on-labs provide students with the knowledge and skills to become familiar with what is new for IT professionals in SharePoint 2010.

Course Objectives

After completing this SharePoint training course, students will be able to:

• Summarize the SharePoint Server 2010 design goals and product architecture, and provide an overview of the key features of SharePoint Business Productivity Infrastructure and how it can help IT pros.
• Provide key knowledge of system requirements, installation scenarios, and deployment options for SharePoint Server 2010. Describe the core set of migration options from SharePoint Server 2007 to SharePoint Server 2010 infrastructure.
• Describe the improvements in SharePoint Server 2010 administration and management tools, including Central Administration and the Service Applications model.
• Learn how BCS and other services can integrate SharePoint Server 2010 with Microsoft Office system data and extend connectivity to external data sources.
• Provide a solid understanding of ongoing maintenance activities such as backup/restore, reporting, monitoring, performance controls, and troubleshooting.

Intended Audience

This clinic is intended for IT professionals who are experienced in administering Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008. They also may serve as part-time business application administrators (BAAs) who are engaged in the administering line-of-business (LOB) applications in conjunction with internal business customers. They routinely monitor server application status and troubleshoot server application problems. They are somewhat familiar with Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007, and want to know what’s new for IT professionals in SharePoint Server 2010.

The secondary audience of this clinic is Technical Decision Makers who evaluate new server technologies for medium to large IT departments.

Course Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

• At least two years experience implementing, administering, and troubleshooting Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 in the enterprise.
• At least two years experience implementing and supporting the Microsoft Office system.
• At least two years experience implementing, managing, and supporting Internet Information Services (IIS).
• A working knowledge of networking, such as TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).

In addition to their professional experience, attendees should have the following technical skills and knowledge:

• IT Skills:
  • General Windows Server 2008 directory administration.
  • General networking infrastructure configuration and management experience.
  • General conceptual awareness of the Microsoft .NET Framework as it relates to SharePoint Server 2010.
  • Understanding of network load-balancing for applications.
  • Administration of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for SharePoint Server 2010.
  • One year experience using Windows PowerShell cmdlets.
  • General security and authentication practices and procedures.
  • Experience with backup and restoration of data.
• Programming Skills:
  • Familiarity and experience with Windows batch scripting and Windows PowerShell 2.
  • General awareness of the Microsoft .NET Framework as it relates to SharePoint Server, but no experience developing applications or Web Parts is necessary.

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Course Contents

Module 1: SharePoint Server 2010 Architecture and New Features Overview

This module summarizes the SharePoint Server 2010 design goals and product enhancements and provides an overview of the key features of SharePoint Business Productivity Infrastructure and how it can help IT pros to address common business problems.

• SharePoint Server 2010 Design Goals
• SharePoint Business Productivity Infrastructure
• Key Benefits of SharePoint Server 2010 for IT Professionals

Module 2: Installation and Deployment of SharePoint Server 2010

This module provides key knowledge of system requirements, installation scenarios, and deployment options for SharePoint Server 2010. Describe the core set of migration options from SharePoint Server 2007 to SharePoint Server 2010 infrastructure.

• SharePoint Server 2010 System Requirements
• SharePoint Server 2010 Deployment Options
• SharePoint Server 2010 Installation Process Improvements
• SharePoint Server 2010 Installation and Upgrade Options

Module 3: Management and Administration of SharePoint Server 2010

This module describes the improvements in SharePoint Server 2010 administration and management tools, including Central Administration and the Service Applications model.

• Central Administration Improvements
• Shared Service Improvements
• SharePoint Search Improvements

Module 4: Extending the SharePoint 2010 Services Architecture

This module explains how BCS and other services can integrate SharePoint Server 2010 with Microsoft Office system data and extend connectivity to external data sources.

• SharePoint Server 2010 and Office 2010 Application Integration
• SharePoint Server 2010 Application Integration

Module 5: SharePoint Server 2010 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

This module provides a solid understanding of ongoing maintenance activities such as backup/restore, reporting, monitoring, performance controls, and troubleshooting.

• SharePoint Server 2010 Health and Monitoring
• SharePoint Server 2010 Diagnostic Tools, Logging, and Reporting
• SharePoint Server 2010 Performance Controls and Management
• SharePoint Command-line Administration using PowerShell
• SharePoint Server 2010 Backup and Restore

Exercise 1: Defining an Initial SharePoint Server 2010 Architecture

In this lab, students will define an appropriate SharePoint Server 2010 system architecture to solve a specific customer requirement.

• Lab : Defining an Initial SharePoint Server 2010 Architecture: Creating a SharePoint Server 2010 Services Architecture; Creating a SharePoint Server 2010 Farm Specification

Exercise 2: Design a SharePoint Server 2010 Farm to Support the Solution Architecture

Using the system definition created in the Session 1 lab, students will create a graphical design of a SharePoint Server 2010 farm that will support the client requirements using Visio 2010.

• Lab : Design a SharePoint Server 2010 Farm to Support the Solution Architecture: Create a Physical SharePoint Server 2010 Test Farm Architecture; Create a Physical Server Plan to Support the Solution Architecture; Create a SharePoint Server 2010 System Design

Exercise 3: Administering SharePoint Server 2010 Using the Central Administration Web Site

In this lab, students will gain hands-on exposure to the new administrative interface of SharePoint Server 2010.

• Lab : Administering SharePoint Server 2010 Using the Central Administration Web Site: Configure the Service; Applications for the Solution Architecture; Designing SharePoint Server 2010 Search; Configuring the SharePoint Server 2010 Search Service and Custom Search Content Areas; Configuring Federated Search for SharePoint Server 2010; Managing Search Performance Parameters

Exercise 4: Extending the SharePoint 2010 Service Architecture

In this lab, students will gain hands-on exposure to the new Business Connectivity Service (BCS) in SharePoint Server 2010 and show the advantages it has over the Business Data Catalog (BDC) used in SharePoint Server 2007.

• Lab : Extending the SharePoint 2010 Service Architecture: Create an External Content Type Using SQL Server Data; Create a New SharePoint List Using an External Content Type; Integrate SharePoint Server 2010 BCS with the Microsoft Office System; Manage Claims-based Authentication

Exercise 5: Managing System Security, Performance, and Data Protection

In this lab, students will gain hands-on experience with the administration tools available for managing SharePoint Server 2010 system security, performance and implementing reliable data protection.

• Lab : Managing System Security, Performance, and Data Protection: Health and Monitoring; Performance Controls; SharePoint Server 2010 Administration Using Windows PowerShell; Provision Managed Accounts; Built-in Backup and Restore Functionality; Automating Backup, Restore, and Disaster Recovery