Module 1: Portals and Collaboration Architecture
This module explains the collaboration features of Office SharePoint Server 2007.
Lessons
- Portals and Collaboration Overview
- Portal Physical Architecture
Lab 1: Using Portal and Collaboration Features
- Exercise 1: Using Portal Site Templates
- Exercise 2: Using Wikis
- Exercise 3: Using a Team Blog
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe portals and collaboration solutions and the reasons for using them.
- Describe the physical architecture of a portal.
Module 2: Architecting a Portal Solution
This module describes how to create an architectural proposal for a portal solution based on the requirements of all stakeholders.
Lessons
- Architectural Patterns for Portals and Collaboration
- Portals and Collaboration Logical Architecture
Lab 2: Architecting a Portal
- Exercise 1: Investigating Functional Requirements for Your Portal
- Exercise 2: Investigating Physical Requirements for Your Portal
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- List and describe common architectural patterns on which you can deploy SharePoint Products and Technologies.
- Describe how you reach design decisions for the SharePoint Products and Technologies logical architecture.
Module 3: Including Business Intelligence in a Portal
This module describes how to design portals that enable key decision-makers to gain a view of the enterprise through business intelligence features.
Lessons
- Gathering and Analyzing Data
- Gathering Data from Line-of-Business Applications
- Presenting Intelligence to Users
Lab 3: Planning and Using Business Intelligence
- Exercise 1: Implementing Excel Services
- Exercise 2: Creating an ADF Using the Microsoft Business Data Catalog Definition Editor
- Exercise 3: Creating Business Intelligence Dashboards
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the data analysis tools available in Office SharePoint Server 2007.
- Describe how to use the Business Data Catalog (BDC) to integrate LOB data in Office SharePoint Server 2007.
- Explain how to present data to the correct users in the most effective manner.
Module 4: Facilitating Collaboration
This module describes how to design a portal that encourages users to collaborate and communicate.
Lessons
- User Profiles and My Sites
- Increasing Communication Between Users
Lab 4: Using Social Networking
- Exercise 1: Importing User Profiles from Active Directory
- Exercise 2: Enabling and Using My Sites
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the use of profiles and My Sites in a portal.
- Describe the use and configuration of online presence and e-mail facilities.
Module 5: Capacity Planning and Performance Monitoring for Portals and Collaboration
This module describes how to ensure that your portal architecture responds well to the expected load from users.
Lessons
- Estimating Capacity Requirements
- Identifying Performance Bottlenecks for Portals
Lab 5: Using Portal and Collaboration Features
- Exercise 1: Estimating Throughput for a Portal
- Exercise 2: Diagnosing Bottlenecks
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe how to estimate capacity requirements for an Office SharePoint Server 2007 portal and collaboration deployment.
- Describe the major performance bottlenecks that you may experience on an Office SharePoint Server 2007 portal and collaboration deployment.
Module 6: Extending Portal and Collaboration Functionality
This module describes how to design a portal that includes custom features for collaboration.
Lessons
- Using Custom Web Parts
- Other Custom Solutions
Lab 6: Deploying a Custom Web Part by Using a Solution
- Exercise 1: Completing the Solution XML Files
- Exercise 2: Packaging the Solution
- Exercise 3: Deploying the Solution and Using the Web Part
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe how custom Web Parts can extend your portal.
- Describe other techniques you can use to extend your portal.
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