Module 1: Portal Architecture

This module explains how to plan and manage content structure in a portal.

Lessons

• Overview of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
• Overview of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
• Planning Content Structure
• Managing Content Structure

Lab: Managing Content Structure

• Managing Content Structure

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Understand the architecture of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.
• Plan content structure.
• Manage content structure.

Module 2: Site Tools

This module explains how to use the site tools provided with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 to customize the data presented to the end user.

Lessons

• Customizing Lists
• Customizing Libraries
• Customizing Views
• Utilizing Web Parts

Lab: Creating Custom Lists and Libraries

• Creating a Custom List
• Creating a Custom Library

Lab: Utilizing the DataView Web Part

• Utilizing the DataView Web Part

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use the tools provided by Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 to customize data presentation.
• Use Web Parts within a Web Part page.
• Use the DataView Web Part.

Module 3: Templates and Themes

This module explains how to create and use site templates and site themes.

Lessons

• Customizing Site Templates
• Customizing Themes
• Applying Themes

Lab: Creating a custom Site Template

• Creating a custom site template

Lab: Creating a custom Theme

• Creating a custom Theme

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Create and deploy a customized site template.
• Create and deploy a customized theme.

Module 4: Master Pages

This module explains how to use master pages and style sheets to change the look and feel of a Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 site.

Lessons

• Creating a consistent site
• Cascading Style Sheets
• Creating Master Pages
• Creating Content Pages
• Using Controls

Lab: Modifying Master Pages with SharePoint Designer

• Using SharePoint Designer to modify site master pages

Lab: Adding Controls to a Page with SharePoint Designer

• Using SharePoint Designer to add controls to a page

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Understand how to modify site component layout with CSS.
• Understand how to use master pages to create a consistent site look and feel.
• Understand how to add controls to a page.

Module 5: Forms and Data

This module explains how to handle data sources, data views and forms using SharePoint Designer.

Lessons

• Data Sources
• Creating Data Views with SharePoint Designer
• Creating Forms with SharePoint Designer
• Handling Contributor settings with SharePoint Designer

Lab: Creating a Data View with SharePoint Designer

• Using SharePoint Designer to create a data view combining multiple sources

Lab: Creating a Form with SharePoint Designer

• Using SharePoint Designer to create a Form

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Create and manage data sources in SharePoint Designer.
• Create Data Views in SharePoint Designer.
• Create Forms in SharePoint Designer.

Module 6: Automating Business Processes

This module explains how to use the workflow designer in SharePoint Designer to create workflows to automate business processes.

Lessons

• Workflow Overview
• Using Workflow Designer
• Modifying Workflows

Lab: Implementing Workflows with Workflow Designer

• Using the Workflow Designer to create a custom workflow

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use the workflow designer to create a custom workflow.
• Explain the limitations of custom workflows created with SharePoint Designer 2007.