This online class runs Monday through Friday for 3.5 hours each day from 12:00pm until 3:30pm Eastern Time (GMT -0500). Each day consists of two lectures with follow up Q/A time. Each day we provide students with take-away lab exercises which we expect students to complete on their own time before the next day of class.
Daily Schedule
All times Eastern Time (GMT -0500)
- Lecture: 12:00pm - 1:15pm
- Q/A time: 1:15pm - 1:30pm
- Break: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
- Lecture: 2:00pm - 3:15pm
- Q/A time: 3:15pm - 3:30pm
Module 1 - Getting started with SharePoint 2010
This introductory module introduces students to the fundamental terminology and architecture of SharePoint Foundation and describes the new platform enhancements with the greatest impact on SharePoint administrators. The module also examines the different editions available for SharePoint Server 2010. The module concludes with a discussion of hardware and software requirements and using virtualization techniques to build testing and production environments.
- SharePoint Foundation Architecture and Terminology
- SharePoint 2010 Enhancements Targeting Administrators
- SharePoint Server 2010 Editions
- Hardware and Software Requirements
- Virtualization Considerations
Module 2 - Install SharePoint Server 2010
This module explores the various topologies that can be used to build a SharePoint 2010 farm and introduces the new Service Application architecture of SharePoint Foundation. Students will learn how to choose between common deployment topologies when installing SharePoint Server 2010 in a variety of scenarios. The module also discusses best practice techniques for creating dedicated service accounts in Active Directory to provide the identity for various worker processes in a SharePoint 2010 farm.
- Understanding Farm Topologies
- Service Application Architecture
- Creating Dedicated Service Accounts in Active Directory
- Installing SharePoint Server 2010
- Creating the Farm and the Configuration Database
Module 3 - Configuring SharePoint Server 2010
The module explores the Central Administration Web Site and discusses how to configure SharePoint Server 2010 after initially creating a new farm. You will learn how to leverage Managed Service accounts and how to configure and schedule timer jobs . The module discusses when to use and when to not to use the Farm Configuration Wizard. The lecture and lab will show you how to create new service application instances by hand for scenarios where using the Farm Configuration Wizard is not appropriate.
- Getting Around in Central Administration
- Managed Service Accounts
- Managing Timer Jobs
- Using the Farm Configuration Wizard
- Configuring Service Applications by Hand
Module 4 - Configuring and Administrating Security in SharePoint 2010
This module examines the different styles of authentication supported in SharePoint 2010 and introduces terms and concepts of claim-based security. You will learn how to install certificates and configure SSL as well as how to configure Windows authentication, Claims-based authentication and forms-based authentication.
- Windows Authentication
- Claims-based Authentication
- Forms-based Authentication
- Intranet/Extranet/Intranet Considerations
- Configuring Certificates and SSL
Module 5 - Creating and Configuring Web Applications
This module discusses the techniques required to create and manage Web Applications. You will learn to configure Web Applications with host headers and alternate access mappings. The module also explains how to control resource usage within a Web Application by creating quotas and adjusting the new SharePoint Foundation thresholds for list throttling. The lecture will conclude with a discussion of configuring a Web Application to allow for anonymous access.
- Configuring DNS and Host Headers
- Creating New Web Applications
- Configuring Alternate Access Mappings
- List Throttling and Quotas
- Configuring Anonymous Access
Module 6 - Writing Administrative Scripts using Windows PowerShell
The lecture introduces students to the new world of Windows PowerShell scripting. You will learn how to call cmdlets and use pipelining from the interactive console windows. You will also learn how to write, test and debug Windows PowerShell scripts using the Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE). Finally, you will learn how to load the SharePoint PowerShell snap-in and call cmdlets provided by SharePoint 2010.
- Introduction to Windows PowerShell
- Windows PowerShell Console Window
- Writing Windows PowerShell Scripts
- Loading the SharePoint PowerShell Snap-in
- Writing Administrative Scripts for SharePoint 2010
Module 7 - Upgrading Farms from SharePoint 2007 to SharePoint 2010
This module focuses on what is required to upgrade SharePoint 2007 farms to SharePoint 2010. You will learn the difference between an in-place upgrade and database attach upgrade as well as the technique for running a hybrid approach. The module also introduces the concepts and mechanisms involved with the Visual Upgrade feature which allows users to begin accessing a SharePoint 2010 site using the older SharePoint 2007 user interface and then to migrate the new SharePoint 2010 user interface.
- Preparing a SharePoint 2007 Farm
- In-Place Upgrade
- Database Attach Upgrade
- Using a Hybrid Upgrade Approach
- Understanding Visual Upgrade
Module 8 - Configuring Search in SharePoint Server 2010
This module provides an overview of SharePoint 2010 search capabilities and discusses what search functionality is available under various SKUs. The instructor will compares and contrasts SharePoint Search architecture with the architecture of FAST Search. You will also learn how to configure the Search Service Application and to create custom search pages within a site using the Search Web Parts included with SharePoint Server 2010.
- Overview of Search in SharePoint 2010
- SharePoint Search Architecture versus FAST Search
- Configuring the Search Service Application
- Creating Search Pages using the Search Web Parts
- Using Custom Ranking Models
Module 9 - Configuring SharePoint Server 2010 Service Applications
SharePoint Foundation and SharePoint Server 2010 provide much of their functionality through service applications. This module walks through configuring commonly-used service applications including the Managed Metadata Service, the Business Data Connectivity Service, the Secure Store Service and the User Profile Service.
- Creating Term Sets and Taxonomies with the Managed Metadata Service
- Creating External Connections using the Business Data Connectivity Service
- Creating Secure Application with the Secure Store Service
- Configuring the User Profile Service
Module 10 - Planning for Backup, Restore and Disaster Recovery
This module covers several different strategies for backing up and restoring content. The discussion begins with versioning and the Recycle Bin. Then you will learn to back up and restore site collections using Windows PowerShell scripts and by hand through Central Administration. The modules conclude with a discussion of how to prepare for disaster recovery so that you can restore a farm in the event of catastrophic server failure.
- Versioning and Restoring Documents
- Configuring Recycle Bin Behavior
- Site-Level Backup and Restore
- Preparing for Disaster Recovery
- Recovering the Farm After Server Failure