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Getting Started with SharePoint Server 2010 for IT Pros

Use these 11 modules to help you learn what Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 can do for you, how it works, how to create a site, and more.



1 | What Can SharePoint Server 2010 Do for Me?1 | What Can SharePoint Server 2010 Do for Me?

This module introduces Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 capabilities to IT professionals. Concepts covered include document sharing, lists, alerts, team sites, metadata, and more.

2 | How SharePoint Server 2010 Works  2 | How SharePoint Server 2010 Works

This module covers software and hardware requirements, and the basic concepts of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010.

3 | Simple Install for Testing in SharePoint Server 20103 | Simple Install for Testing in SharePoint Server 2010

This module covers the process of using Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 to create a single server environment for testing.

4 | Search in SharePoint Server 20104 | Search in SharePoint Server 2010

This module helps you learn about the search capabilities in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010. Learn which content sources you can crawl to create an index, how to schedule crawls, and find out about IFilters for third-party file types.

5 | Backups in SharePoint Server 20105 | Backups in SharePoint Server 2010

This module covers new backup features in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010. It teaches you how to back up your content not only by using the user interface, but also by using Windows PowerShell. You will also learn how to restore content from an unattached database.

6 | Creating Your First Web Application, Site Collection and Web in SharePoint Server 20106 | Creating Your First Web Application, Site Collection and Web in SharePoint Server 2010

This module helps you create the first site on a SharePoint farm by using Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010. Learn how to create Web applications, site collections, and Web sites.

7 | Getting Started with Security in SharePoint Server 20107 | Getting Started with Security in SharePoint Server 2010

This module covers security in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010. The module includes how to give users permissions to the content, as well as who can access Central Administration and manage the service applications.

8 | Windows PowerShell for SharePoint Server 2010 Administrators8 | Windows PowerShell for SharePoint Server 2010 Administrators

This module covers Windows PowerShell basics and how administrators can manage Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 by using cmdlets.

9 | Tools to Optmize the Performance of SharePoint Server 20109 | Tools to Optmize the Performance of SharePoint Server 2010

This module covers performance-related tools to manage resources, troubleshoot problems, and increase performance in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010.

10 | Introduction to Upgrade in SharePoint Server 201010 | Introduction to Upgrade in SharePoint Server 2010

In this module, we take a look at the upgrade process and options available to go from Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 to SharePoint Server 2010.

11 | Service Applications and Topologies in SharePoint Server 201011 | Service Applications and Topologies in SharePoint Server 2010

Explore how SharePoint 2010 provides services in a flexible and scalable architecture. Service applications are not just for SharePoint Server; SharePoint Foundation has the architecture as well.

More SharePoint 2010 Learning Resources

SharePoint Server 2010 Advanced IT Professional TrainingSharePoint Server 2010 Advanced IT Professional Training

Deep technical learning series for SharePoint 2007 IT professionals who are looking to upgrade their skills to SharePoint Server 2010.

Get Started Developing on SharePoint 2010Get Started Developing on SharePoint 2010

Ten modules to get started with development for SharePoint 2010 using Visual Studio 2010.

SharePoint 2010 Advanced Developer TrainingSharePoint 2010 Advanced Developer Training

Self-paced modules, presentations, and hosted labs on SharePoint Server 2010 for Developers.

SharePoint Deployment Planning ServicesSharePoint Deployment Planning Services

Designed to help organizations plan effective SharePoint deployments.


 

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