This 5 day instructor-led training class is presented by Microsoft training partners to their end customers. Channel Partners nationwide hire proven AMS Subject Matter Expert Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT’s) to teach on-site or on-line classes.
This course is intended for power users, who are tasked with working within the SharePoint 2013 environment. This course will provide a deeper, narrowly-focused training on the important and popular skills needed to be an administrator for SharePoint site collections and sites.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Design and implement a company portal structure using SharePoint 2013 objects including sites, libraries, lists and pages
- Explain the role of security and permissions throughout SharePoint 2013
- Implement guidelines for consistency in building a company portal to aid in the day-to-day administration of content in SharePoint 2013
- Enhance the design of and content on a company portal using SharePoint 2013 themes and web parts
- Explain the importance of governance for the planning and managing future growth of the SharePoint 2013 implementation
- Identify options to integrate data from other systems as well as preserve existing data
- Explain the role of social networking in SharePoint 2013 and its impact on collaboration
Class Audience:
This course is intended for SharePoint site collection administrators, site administrators and power users who are tasked with working within the SharePoint environment. Before taking this course, students should be familiar with:
- Windows client operating system – either Windows XP, Windows 7 or Windows 8
- Microsoft Office 2007, Office 2010 or Office 2013
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, 8 or 9
- It is recommended students have familiarity with previous versions of SharePoint, though it is not a required prerequisite.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Getting Started with SharePoint 2013
Objectives:
- Define SharePoint 2013 roles and terminology
- Navigate SharePoint 2013
- Utilize functions available in the Microsoft ribbon
- Create and add basic content to SharePoint
Lessons:
- Exploring SharePoint 2013 Site Collection and Site Administrator Roles
- Defining SharePoint Terminology
- Navigating a SharePoint Site
- Interacting with the Ribbon
- Creating and Editing Basic Content
Module 2: Planning a Company Portal Using SharePoint 2013
Objectives:
- Define governance and its role within SharePoint 2013
- Define and develop information architecture
- Develop a site structure
Lessons:
- Defining SharePoint Governance
- Working with Information Architecture
- Implementing Site Hierarchies
Module 3: Creating a Company Portal
Objectives:
- Implement a site structure
- Add and customize apps
- Create and customize views
- Modify site navigation
Lessons:
- Creating a Site Structure
- Defining SharePoint Apps
- Customizing Lists and Libraries
- Explaining Views on Lists and Libraries
- Creating Views in Lists and Libraries
- Modifying Navigation
Lab:
· Creating a Structured Company Portal
Module 4: Creating Consistency across Sites
Objectives:
- Create new site columns
- Design and implement content types
- Implement a taxonomy using the Managed Metadata Service
- Implement the Content Organizer
- Define site and list templates
- Define best practices around creating consistency
Lessons:
- Defining Site Columns
- Defining Content Types
- Implementing a Taxonomy
- Configuring the Content Organizer
- Using Templates to Promote Consistency
Labs:
- Creating Custom Columns and Content Types
- Implementing a Taxonomy
- Configuring the Content Organizer
Module 5: Securing a Company Portal
Objectives:
- Explain the concept of sharing
- Design and implement security
- Describe best practices around SharePoint 2013 security
Lessons:
- Explaining Permissions and Security in SharePoint
- Creating SharePoint Groups
- Managing Permissions within SharePoint
- Sharing versus Traditional Security
Lab:
- Managing Permissions in SharePoint
Module 6: Customizing the Look of a Portal
Objectives:
- Implement themes and add a logo
- Add web parts to pages
- Leverage audiences for targeting content
Lessons:
- Changing the Appearance of the Portal
- Editing a Page
- Working with Web Parts and App Parts
- Targeting Audiences with Content
Labs:
- Adding and Configuring Web Parts
- Connecting Web Parts
- Applying Themes to Your Company Portal
Module 7: Extending a Company Portal
Objectives:
- Define external content types
- Define and implement records management
- Define and implement an eDiscovery center
Lessons:
- Creating External Content Types
- Setting up an eDiscovery Center
- Exploring other Records Management Options
Labs:
- Accessing External Data
- Leveraging Records Management to Preserve Data
Module 8: Leveraging Web Content Management
Objectives:
- Enable web content management
- Create a Managed Metadata navigation site
- Implement image constraints
- Define the structure of pages
- Implement a publishing workflow
Lessons:
- Enabling Web Content Management
- Managing the Structure of Web Content
- Navigating a Site Using Managed Metadata
- Configuring a Published Approval Workflow
Labs:
- Creating a Rich Publishing Site
- Configuring a Publishing Approval Process
- Implementing a Managed Navigation Site
Module 9: Bridging the Social Gap
Objectives:
- Describe the role of social computing in SharePoint 2013
- Describe best practices for implementing social collaboration
- Design a social experience
- Implement a community site leveraging the social computing features of SharePoint 2013
Lessons:
- Configuring Social Features in SharePoint 2013
- Creating a Community Site
Labs:
- Designing a Social Experience in SharePoint 2013
- Creating a Community Site
Module 10: Finding Information Using Search
Objectives:
- Create an enterprise Search Center
- Customize the Search Center
Lessons:
- Exploring the Search Features in SharePoint 2013
- Configuring Search Settings
Lab:
- Configuring an Advanced Search Center
Module 11: Controlling and Planning for Growth
Objectives:
- Explain the role of governance for SharePoint
- Develop a governance plan and team
Lessons:
- Reviewing Governance for Site Administration
- Discussing the Execution of Governance
Module 12: Administering a Company Portal Built on SharePoint 2013
Objectives:
- Identify additional settings for site collection administrators
- Identify additional settings for site administrators
Lessons:
- Exploring Settings for Site Collection Administrators
- Exploring Settings for Site Administrators
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