Module 1: Microsoft Commerce Server 2007 Overview

This module provides a high-level overview of Commerce Server 2007. This includes identifying the features that are provided with each available Commerce Server edition, the architecture of Commerce Server, and the common tasks for any given role.

Lessons

• Introduction
• Identify Differences in Commerce Server 2007 Editions
• Describe the Commerce Server 2007 Architecture
• Describe the Commerce Server 2007 Systems
• Describe the Commerce Server 2007 Developer Components
• Identify Commerce Server 2007 Tasks

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 2: Deploying Commerce Server 2007

This module provides the prerequisite hardware and software requirements to deploy Commerce Server 2007. It also provides the steps for completing the deployment and recommends best practices for deployment.

Lessons

• Determine the Requirements to Deploy Commerce Server 2007
• Complete the Commerce Server 2007 Pre-Installation Steps
• Complete the Commerce Server 2007 Installation Steps
• Complete the Commerce Server 2007 Post-Installation Steps

Lab: Deploying Commerce Server 2007

• Verify the Hardware, Software, and Security Prerequisites
• Complete the Pre-Installation Steps
• Install Commerce Server 2007
• Complete the Post-Installation Steps

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 3: Managing and Monitoring Commerce Server 2007

This module takes the student into the frontline tools that must be understood to perform day-to-day operations and the managing and monitoring of the components that enable Commerce Server to work efficiently.

Lessons

• Manage Commerce Server 2007 Solutions
• Manage Commerce Server 2007 Components
• Manage Commerce Server 2007 Sites
• Optimize Commerce Server 2007

Lab: Managing and Monitoring Commerce Server 2007

• Install the Starter Set
• Manage the Commerce Server 2007 Administration Database
• Manage Commerce Server Resources
• Manage Profiles
• Manage the Data Warehouse
• Manage Authorization Policies
• View the Starter Site

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 4: Staging Content in Commerce Server 2007

This module discusses how to stage content in Commerce Server. Staging content involves moving the application from development, to the test environment, and finally to the production environment. The tools and process used in staging content are described in this module.

Lessons

• Determine the purpose of Commerce Server Staging (CSS)
• Configure, manage, and monitor CSS

Lab: Staging Content in Commerce Server 2007

• Create a Staging Project
• Stage a Web Site to Production
• Roll Back a Staged Product

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 5: Securing Commerce Server 2007 Solutions

This module provides information about how to help secure Commerce Server solutions. The tools and steps for completing the tasks associated with helping to secure Commerce Server are also covered. In addition, the security best practices are presented.

Lessons

• Configure Commerce Server 2007 Security
• Manage Commerce Server 2007 Security and Best Practices

Lab: Securing Commerce Server 2007 Solutions

• Create Required User Accounts and Group Accounts
• Authorize Access to Services and Resources
• Configure IIS-Related Security

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 6: Developing Commerce Server 2007 Applications

This module provides an introduction into the Commerce Server development process. The module describes the high-level steps in the development process for creating a Commerce Server-based application.

Lessons

• Prepare to Develop Commerce Server 2007 Applications
• Describe Commerce Server 2007 Development Concepts
• Develop Business Pipelines

Lab: Developing Commerce Server 2007 Applications

• View the Home Page in Internet Explorer
• Review the Home Page in Visual Studio 2005

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 7: Developing the Catalog System

This module provides an overview of the development tasks associated with the Catalog System. The module contains a description of the development tasks and code examples for using the Catalog System APIs.

Lessons

• Introduce Catalog System Development
• Create Catalog Definitions and Schema
• Create and Manage Base and Virtual Catalogs
• Import and Export Catalog Data
• Manage Products and Categories
• Extend Catalog Features and Functionality
• Troubleshoot and Optimize the Catalog System

Lab: Developing the Catalog System

• Explore the Catalog and Inventory Schema Manager
• Explore the Catalog Manager
• Export the Catalog
• View the Top-Level Product Page in Internet Explorer
• Review Starter Site Catalog
• Review the Product Page in Visual Studio 2005

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 8: Developing the Inventory System

This module provides an overview of the development tasks associated with the Inventory System. The module contains a description of the development tasks and code examples for using the Inventory System APIs.

Lessons

• Introduce Inventory System Development
• Create and Manage Inventory Catalogs
• Import and Export Inventory Data
• Troubleshoot and Optimize the Inventory System

Lab: Developing the Inventory System

• Update Product Inventory Data
• View a Product in Internet Explorer
• Review the Product Page Design in Visual Studio 2005
• Review the Product Page Code in Visual Studio 2005

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 9: Developing the Profiles System

This module provides an overview of the development tasks associated with the Profiles System. The module contains a description of the development tasks and code examples for using the Profiles System APIs.

Lessons

• Introduce Profiles System Development
• Manage Profiles System Schema
• Create and Access Profile Instances
• Integrate Profiles with Microsoft ASP.NET Authentication
• Configure Site Terms
• Troubleshoot and Optimize the Profiles System

Lab: Developing the Profiles System

• Log on to Starter Site
• View Profile Information
• Review the User Login Page Design in Visual Studio 2005
• Review the User Registration Page Design in Visual Studio 2005
• Review the User Profile Page Design in Visual Studio 2005

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 10: Developing the Orders System

This module provides an overview of the development tasks associated with the Orders System. The module contains a description of the development tasks and code examples for using the Orders System APIs.

Lessons

• Customer and Orders System Development
• Manage Customer and Orders System Components
• Develop Order Processing Microsoft Commerce Server 3007 Pipelines
• Map Purchase Order Runtime Objects to the Database
• Secure the Customer and Orders System

Lab: Developing the Orders System

• Log on to Starter Site
• Place Products in the Shopping Cart
• View Basket Information
• Complete Order Checkout
• View Order Information
• Review Shopping Cart Page Design in Visual Studio 2005
• Review the Order Detail Page Design in Visual Studio 2005

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 11: Developing the Marketing System

This module provides an overview of the development tasks associated with the Marketing System. The module contains a description of the development tasks and code examples for using the Marketing System APIs.

Lessons

• Marketing System Development
• Develop Advertisements and Display Templates
• Develop Discounts and Promotion Codes
• Develop Direct Mail Solutions
• Develop Customized, Targeted Content Delivery

Lab: Developing the Marketing System

• Explore Marketing Manager
• Create a Campaign
• Create Expressions
• Advertise Discount to Newly Registered Users
• View the Home Page in Internet Explorer
• Review the Home Page in Visual Studio 2005
• Review the Home Page Advertisements

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 12: Integrating Commerce Server 2007 with Other Line of Business (LOB) Systems

This module discusses the process for integrating Commerce Server with other LOB systems by using BizTalk Server 2006 adapters. The module discusses how to use BizTalk Server adapters to create workflow orchestrations and data transfer between Commerce Server and other systems.

Lessons

• Commerce Server 2007 Line of Business (LOB) Integration
• Develop LOB Integration by Using Commerce Server 2007 Microsoft BizTalk Server Adapters
• Troubleshoot and Optimize BizTalk Server Adapters

Lab: Integrating Commerce Server with Other LOB Systems

• Enroll Commerce Server Adapters for BizTalk
• Integrate Product Catalog and Inventory

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 13: Migrating from Earlier Versions of Commerce Server

This module describes the methods and processes to use to upgrade from earlier versions of Commerce Server (including Commerce Server 2002 and Commerce Server 2000). The module discusses how to use the Commerce Server Migration Wizard to help in the migration process.

Lessons

• Plan for Migration
• Migrate Commerce Server Resources and Systems
• Migrate Microsoft ASP.NET-based Commerce Server 2007 Applications
• Migrate Microsoft Active Server Pages (ASP)-based Commerce Server 2002 Applications

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 14: Developing the Data Warehouse and Analytics System

This module provides the information that you must have to customize the Data Warehouse and Analytics System in Commerce Server. The module covers the managing of the Data Warehouse and Analytics System components, the processes for importing data into the Data Warehouse and Analytics System, and developing reports for the Data Warehouse and Analytics System.

Lessons

• Develop the Data Warehouse and Analytics System
• Manage the Data Warehouse and Analytics Components
• Develop Microsoft Commerce Server 2007 Reports

Lab: Developing the Data Warehouse and Analytics System

• Import Data to the Data Warehouse
• View Reports

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 15: Customizing Commerce Server 2007 Business Management Applications

This module provides an overview of how to customize Commerce Server business management applications by using the Partner (SDK). This module discusses the common customizations made to the Commerce Server business management applications for most organizations. The module also discusses the customizations to the Commerce Server business management applications performed by Adventure Works, based on the business and technical requirements in the Adventure Works scenario.

Lessons

• Commerce Server 2007 Business Management Application Customization
• Customize Commerce Server 2007 Business Management Applications

Lab: Customizing the Commerce Server 2007 Business Management Applications

• Extend Catalog Management

After completing this module, students will be able to: