Module 1: Course Overview
This module explains how the class will be structured and introduces course materials and additional administrative information.
Lessons
- Introduction
- Course Materials
- Facilities
- Prerequisites
- What We'll Be Discussing
Lab : Setup
- Set Up Web Applications for Lab Use
Module 2: Custom Authentication
This module explains ASP.NET providers, how to create a single sign-on, and how to configure a SharePoint Web Application.
Lessons
- Overview
- SharePoint = ASP.NET Application
- ASP.NET Providers
- Microsoft Single Sign-On
- Demonstration: Custom Authentication
Lab : Custom Authentication
- Create a Username/Password Database
- Create a User
- Configure .NET Config File
- Configure a SharePoint Web Application to Use Forms Authentication with Custom Provider
Lab : Single Sign-On
- Configure a Single Sign-On
- Program a Single Sign-On
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Configure a Microsoft Single Sign-On
- Configure a SharePoint Web Application
Module 3: SharePoint Permissions
This module explains the permissions in Microsoft Windows Server Systems (WSS) and how they have been enhanced, explains how to set permissions at an item level, and describes naming conventions.
Lessons
- Overview
- IIS Application Pools
- SharePoint Windows Groups
- SharePoint Default Groups
- ASP.NET Membership/Role Provider
- Assignable Entities
- Custom Permission Levels
- Permissions
- Site/List/Item Permission Inheritance
- Security Trimmed Interface
- Web Application Policy
- SPSecurity Class
- Single Sign-On
- Demonstration: SharePoint Permissions
Lab : SharePoint Permissions
- SharePoint Default Groups
- Membership Users
- Custom Permission Sets
- Site/List/Item Permission Inheritance
- Web Application Policy
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Set permissions at an item level
- Use the Membership/Role provider feature of ASP.NET 2.0.
Module 4: In-Browser Customization
This module explains how to add and edit new pages using web parts, master pages, and themes.
Lessons
- Overview
- SharePoint UI Overview
- Default.aspx
- Everything Is a List
- Using Web Parts
- Customization Web Parts
- Adding New Pages
- Editing New Pages
- Master Pages
- Themes
- Navigation
- Demonstration: In-Browser Customizations
- Page Layouts
- Content Types
- Content Management Server (CMS)
Lab : In-Browser Customizations
- Default.aspx page
- Adding web parts
- Add/edit a new page
- Apply a master page
- Apply a theme
- Versioning and content approval
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Personalize site pages using web parts
- Create and use master pages and themes to make it easy for end users to change the site to their preferences
Module 5: Basic SharePoint Designer
This module explains the SharePoint designer basics, how to create and modify existing sites, and how to create CSS style sheets.
Lessons
- Overview
- SharePoint Designer Basics
- Creating/Modifying Existing Sites
- Exploring Team Sites
- Exploring Portal Sites
- Demonstration: SharePoint Designer
- ASP.NET Pages
- SharePoint Designer Editing Features
- Demonstration: SharePoint Designer
- Creating Master Pages
- Demonstration: SharePoint Designer
- Using SharePoint Controls
- Demonstration: SharePoint Designer
- Creating CSS Style Sheets
- Demonstration: SharePoint Designer
Lab : Basic SharePoint Designer Tasks
- Create a Site
- Add an ASPX Page
- Create a Master Page
- Override CSS
Lab : Basic SharePoint Designer Tasks
- Check In/Check Out
- Add Web Parts
- Add Web Part Zones
- Adding Images
- Reset to Site Definition
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Make simple changes to your SharePoint site.
- Update master pages.
- Create and override CSS.
Module 6: Advanced SharePoint Designer
This module explains reports, data views, data sources, and how to back up and restore a Web site.
Lessons
- Overview
- Built-In Reports
- Data Views
- Data Sources
- Backup Web Site
- Restore Web Site
- Demonstration: Advanced SharePoint Designer
Lab : Advanced SharePoint Designer
- Reports
- Data Views
- Data Sources
- Backup a Site
- Restore a Site
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Run reports for quick data mining of the sites
- Backup and restore a site
Module 7: Content Types
This module explains different content types, document information panes, and how to create custom content types.
Lessons
- Overview
- Content Types Introduction
- Built-In Content Types/ Inheritance
- Content Type Settings
- Site/Content Type Columns
- Document Information Panel
- Workflows
- Custom Content Types
- Demonstration: Content Types
Lab : Content Types
- Built-in Types
- Document Information Panel
- Workflows
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Define metadata layers around content
- Build columns
- Assign items to common content
Module 8: Site Definitions
This module explains WSS built-in definitions, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 built-in definitions, and CAML and describes the different SharePoint templates and themes.
Lessons
- WSS Built-In Site Definitions
- MOSS Built-In Site Definitions
- CAML
- Custom Site Definitions
- Site Definition Elements
- Site Definition Configuration Element
- SharePoint Solution Generator
- SharePoint Templates
- SharePoint Themes
- Demonstration: Site Definitions
Lab : Site Definitions
- Create Site Definition (manually)
- Create Site Definition (Visual Studio)
Lab : SharePoint Solution Generator
- SharePoint Solution Generator
Lab : SharePoint Templates
Lab : SharePoint Themes
- Create a SharePoint Theme
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Add branding to the default site definitions
- Use the Solution Generator
Module 9: Features
This module explains types of features and how to create, activate, and deactivate them.
Lessons
- Features Overview
- Types of Features
- Feature Scopes
- Feature Dependencies
- Feature Localization
- Feature Event Receivers
- Creating Features
- Deploying Features
- Activating/Deactivating Features
- Solutions
- Demonstration: Features
Lab : Features
- Creating a Feature
- Deploying a Feature
Lab : Features
- Create a Feature using Visual Studio
Lab : Solutions
- Package features into a solution
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Scope a feature such as a web part
- Create, deploy, activate, and deactivate features
Module 10: Web Services API
This module explains web services API and some common SharePoint Web Services that are available.`
Lessons
- Overview
- Web Service APIs
- Why Use Web Services
- Common SharePoint Web Services
- Demonstration: Finding and Using SharePoint Web Services
Lab : Web Service API
- Find Web Service
- Add Web Service Reference
- Use the Web Service
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Use web services to integrate your applications with SharePoint
Module 11: Web Part Development
This module explains web part connections, upgrading web parts, and code access security.
Lessons
- Overview
- Web Parts
- WSS 2.0 vs. WSS 3.0 Web Parts
- ASP.NET Web Part Class
- Web Part Connections
- Web Part Connections (Interfaces)
- Upgrading your Web Parts to WSS 3.0
- When to use SharePoint Web Part Class
- Web Part Permissions
- Code Access Security (CAS)
- Web Part Performance Hints
- Demonstration: WebParts
Lab : WebParts
- Creating WebParts
- Deploying WebParts
- Build WebParts that Interface with Data Sources
Lab : WebParts
- Implement Web Part Connections
Lab : WebParts
- Implement Synchronous Web Part
- Implement Asynchronous Web Part
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Use web parts to customize and personalize
- Connect web parts to each other to implement more advanced functionality
Module 12: Client Side Scripts / AJAX
This module explains how to emit client side scripts and describes common AJAX uses.
Lessons
- Overview
- Client Side Scripts
- Emitting Client Side Scripts
- AJAX Introduction
- Common AJAX Uses
- SharePoint AJAX Support
- Demonstration: Client Side Scripts
Lab : Client Side Scripts / AJAX
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Move functionality from Server to Client
- Enhance user experience by using AJAX
Module 13: Object Model
This module explains object model Dlls and how to use the object model.
Lessons
- Object Model Overview
- Object Model Dlls
- Using the Object Model
- SPSite vs. SPWeb
- Namespace Changes (2.0 to 3.0)
- Demonstration: Object Model
Lab : Object Model
- Object Model Dlls
- Using the Object Model
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Build applications that extend functionality
- Create tools to automate common administrative functions
- Allow other .NET applications to integrate with SharePoint
Module 14: Custom Field Types
This module explains how to create built-in types and custom field types.
Lessons
- Overview
- Field Types Introduction
- Built-In Field Types
- Custom Field Types
- Demonstration: Custom Field Types
Lab : Custom Field Types
- Building Custom Field Types
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Create custom field types to enhance the functionality of lists in SharePoint
Module 15: SharePoint Events / Timer Jobs
This module explains how to create new events in SharePoint.
Lessons
- Overview
- SharePoint Event Handler History
- New Events
- More Event Details
- SharePoint Timer Service
- SP JobDefinition Class
Lab : SharePoint Events
- Create an Event
- Assign an Event to a List
- Assign an Event to a Site
Lab : SharePoint Timer Jobs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Add event receivers to objects (lists and sites)
- Understand the object model
- Include event receivers on SharePoint sites
Module 16: Shared Services
This module explains the features of the shared services.
Lessons
- Overview
- Shared Services Features
- Life without Shared Services Features
- Life with Shared Services Features
Lab : Setup Shared Services
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Add extra functionality with Shared Services
Module 17: Workflows (SP Designer)
This module explains the differences between SharePoint Designer workflows, conditions, and actions.
Lessons
- Overview
- Built-In WSS/MOSS Workflows
- SharePoint Designer Conditions
- SharePoint Designer Actions
- Extending SharePoint Designer Workflows
- Demonstration: SharePoint Designer Workflows
Lab : MOSS Workflows
- Create and Use Each of the MOSS Workflows
Lab : Workflows (SP Designer)
- SharePoint Designer Workflows
- Extending SharePoint Designer
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Use SharePoint workflows, conditions, and actions
- Add conditions and actions to further the functionality
Module 18: Workflows (Visual Studio)
This module explains the types of workflows and how to use them with Visual Studio and SharePoint.
Lessons
- Overview
- Windows Workflow Foundation
- Workflow Persistence
- Workflow Types
- Workflows with Visual Studio
- SharePoint Workflows
- SharePoint Workflows Forms
- Debugging a Workflow
- Comparison of Visual Studio vs. SharePoint Designer
- Demonstration: Workflows (Visual Studio)
Lab : Workflow (Visual Studio)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Create and use workflows
- Design workflows with Visual Studios
Module 19: ASP.NET Localization
This module explains how to use RESX files, SharePoint resource files, and SharePoint language Packs.
Lessons
- Overview
- ASP.NET Localization
- Culture and UICulture
- RESX Files
- Implicit vs. Explicit
- SharePoint Resource Files
- Browser Language
- SharePoint Language Packs
- Demonstration: ASP.NET Localization
Lab : ASP.NET Localization
- RESX Files
- Browser Language
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Localize a SharePoint site for other languages and cultures
- Override the default SharePoint RESX Files
Module 20: SharePoint/Microsoft FrontPage RPC
This module explains how to use FrontPage RPC and SharePoint RPC.
Lessons
- Overview
- FrontPage RPC
- SharePoint RPC
Lab : SharePoint RPC
- Call a Simple SharePoint RPC Method
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Use RPC methods do the work
Module 21: Excel Services
This module explains how to use Excel Services.
Lessons
- Overview
- Excel Services Trusted Locations
- Excel Services Web Parts
- Excel Services Object Model/Web Services
Lab : Excel Services
- Create and Upload an Excel File
- Add a Trusted Location
- Configure Excel Web Parts
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Use Excel Services to centralize Excel files
- Prevent “bad” Excel files from being uploaded by using trusted locations
Module 22: Business Data Catalog
This module explains Business Data Catalogs.
Lessons
- Overview
- Application Definition Files
- Business Data Catalog Web Parts
- Business Data Catalog Indexing
- Business Data Catalog with Single Sign-On
Lab : Business Data Catalog
- Install a BDC Application
- Setup BDC Web Parts
- Create a List that Uses BDC Data
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Using BDC to gain access to important data in a backend system
- Use BDC data to populate list data
Module 23: Business Intelligence
This module explains how to use the report center, KPIs, dashboards, and Reporting Services Integration.
Lessons
- Overview
- Report Center
- Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
- Dashboards
- Reporting Services Integration
Lab : Business Intelligence
- Integrate SQL Server Reporting Services
- Create a Report
- Use the Reporting Services Web Part
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Use the Report Center as the main portal to reports and business data
- Utilize KPIs for quick and easy decision making
- Integrate Reporting Services seamlessly with SharePoint sites
Module 24: Upgrading WSS 2.0 to 3.0
This module explains how to use Presan.exe and database migration and explains some migration issues.
Lessons
- Overview
- Prescan.exe
- In-Place Upgrade
- Side-By-Side/ Gradual Upgrade
- Side-By-Side/Gradual Upgrade Steps
- Database Migration Upgrade
- Upgrading Site Definitions
- Migration Issues
Lab : Lab 1-4: Migrating SharePoint
- In-Place Upgrade
- Gradual Upgrade
- Database Migration
- Migration Issues
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Use the prescan.exe tool to find common issues
· Test the migration in a staging environment
