Before You Begin with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 offers significant enterprise capabilities that require planning and validation to configure correctly for your needs. It is a complex product with many changes over prior versions. We recommend three actions to support your successful deployment:
For developer information, see the Getting Started section of the Software Development Kit. PrepareComplete the available training courses and pass the appropriate Technical Specialist certification for your job role. Experience with prior versions is helpful but does not give the required skills. Read the planning documentation in the technical library and complete the steps in the planning worksheets. Review the white paper SharePoint Server 2007 deployment guide and checklists for checklists to help you manage each stage of your deployment along with product overviews and reference material. Become familiar with Office SharePoint Server 2007 by reading the following:
Technical Library Content Read the product documentation in the technical library and complete the steps in the planning documentation. Certification We strongly encourage passing of our new certifications as a proven way to validate that you have the prerequisite skills and knowledge to implement and manage SharePoint solutions.
Training Courses and Hands-On Labs Use our Learning Resources page to review courses available and see how the Microsoft Learning Manager can help you manage and track your progress. At a minimum, you should complete the following courses:
Additional training resources are available from Mindsharp and SharePoint Solutions. PartnersThe partner role can range from reviewing your plan to driving the whole project. Your partner consultant should be certified on SharePoint and have proven experience. The following partners can help you design an appropriate solution for your needs: | Community ResourcesAdditional Reference Materials |
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