This document provides an introduction to a training course on Microsoft technologies. It outlines the course materials, Microsoft Learning product types, the Microsoft Certification Program, and facilities information. The document also summarizes the course outline and setup instructions.

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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Course Materials 2
Microsoft Learning Product Types 4
Microsoft Learning 6
Microsoft Certification Program 8
Facilities 12
About This Course 13
Course Outline 15
Setup 16
Demonstration: Using Microsoft Virtual Server 19

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Introduction

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Course Materials
The following materials are included with your kit:
• Student workbook. The student workbook contains the material covered in class.
• Student Materials CD. The Student Materials CD contains a Web page that provides
you with links to resources pertaining to this course, including additional readings,
discussion answer keys, multimedia presentations, and course-related Web sites.
Note To open the Web page, insert the Student Materials CD into the CD-ROM
drive, and then in the root directory of the CD, double-click StartCD.exe.
• Course evaluation. At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to
complete an online evaluation to provide feedback on the course, training facility,
and instructor.
To provide additional comments or feedback on the course, send e-mail to
support@mscourseware.com. To inquire about the Microsoft Certification Program, send
e-mail to mcphelp@microsoft.com.

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Document Conventions
The following conventions are used in course materials to distinguish elements of the text.
Convention Use
Bold Represents commands, command options, and syntax that must
be typed exactly as shown. It also indicates commands on menus
and buttons, dialog box titles and options, and icon and menu
names.
Italic In syntax statements or descriptive text, indicates argument names
or placeholders for variable information. Italic is also used for
introducing new terms, for book titles, and for emphasis in the text.
Title Capitals Indicate domain names, user names, computer names, directory
names, and folder and file names, except when specifically
referring to case-sensitive names. Unless otherwise indicated, you
can use lowercase letters when you type a directory name or file
name in a dialog box or at a command prompt.
ALL CAPITALS Indicate the names of keys, key sequences, and key combinations
—for example, ALT+SPACEBAR.
monospace Represents code samples or examples of screen text.
[ ] In syntax statements, enclose optional items. For example,
[filename] in command syntax indicates that you can choose to
type a file name with the command. Type only the information
within the brackets, not the brackets themselves.
{ } In syntax statements, enclose required items. Type only the
information within the braces, not the braces themselves.
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... In syntax statements, specifies that the preceding item may be
repeated.
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Microsoft Learning Product Types
Microsoft Learning offers the following instructor-led products. Each is specific to a
particular audience type and level of experience. The different product types also tend to
suit different learning styles. These types are as follows:
• Courses are for information technology (IT) professionals and developers who are
new to a particular product or technology and for experienced individuals who prefer
to learn in a traditional classroom format. Courses provide a relevant and guided
learning experience that combines lecture and practice to deliver thorough coverage
of a Microsoft product or technology. Courses are designed to address the needs of
learners engaged in planning, design, implementation, management, and support
phases of the technology adoption life-cycle. They provide detailed information by
focusing on concepts and principles, reference content, and in-depth hands-on lab
activities to ensure knowledge transfer. Typically, the content of a course is broad,
addressing a wide range of tasks necessary for the job role.
• Courses are also for knowledgeable IT professionals and developers who learn best
by doing and exploring. Courses provide a hands-on learning experience in which
participants use Microsoft products in a safe and collaborative environment based on
real-world scenarios.

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• iWorker courses or Information Worker Courses are scenario-based courseware
lines to compete in the desktop applications market. This scenario-based courseware
line will fill a need for applications training that supports on-the-job performance
improvement with business and productivity solutions (rather than feature-based
training). The purpose of an iWorker course is to promote skills/ knowledge transfer
in the context of business scenarios to accomplish business objectives by working
individually or collaboratively to find answers. iWorker courses are aimed at users
who have working knowledge of the technology and are interested in applying that
knowledge in specific business scenarios.
• Clinics are for IT professionals, developers and technical decision makers. Clinics
offer a detailed “how to” presentation that describes the features and functionality of
an existing or new Microsoft product or technology, and that showcases product
demonstrations and solutions. Clinics focus on how specific features will solve
business problems.
• First-look Clinics are products specifically designed to deliver early content or
critical information that Product Groups or other internal customers need
communicated quickly and broadly. The First Look products convey knowledge-
based (not skills-based) information to an audience profile identified as high-level
Business Decision Makers.
• Hands-on Labs provide IT professionals and developers with hands-on experience
with an existing or new Microsoft product or technology. Hands-on labs provide a
realistic and safe environment to encourage knowledge transfer by learning through
doing. The labs provided are completely prescriptive so that no lab answer keys are
required. There is very little lecture or text content provided in hands-on labs, aside
from lab introductions, context setting, and lab reviews.

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Microsoft Learning
Microsoft Learning develops Official Microsoft Learning Product (OMLP) courseware
for computer professionals who design, develop, support, implement, or manage
solutions by using Microsoft products and technologies. These learning products provide
comprehensive, skills-based training in instructor-led and online formats.
Additional Recommended Learning Products
It is recommended that you take the following learning products in this order:
• Course 5060A: Implementing Windows® SharePoint® Server 3.0
• Course 5061A: Implementing Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007
Each learning product relates in some way to other learning products. A related product
may be a prerequisite, a follow-up course, clinic, or course in a recommended series, or a
learning product that offers additional training. You can attend the following additional
classroom-based learning products:
• Clinic 3199B: First Look: Getting Started with the 2007 Microsoft® Office System
• Hands-on-Lab 3372B: First Look: Getting Started with the 2007 Microsoft® Office
System
• Clinic 3369B: First Look: Getting Started with Windows® SharePoint® Services 3.0

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• Hands-on-Lab 3373B: First Look: Getting Started with Windows® SharePoint®
Services 3.0
• Clinic 3370B: First Look: Getting Started with Microsoft® Office 2007 SharePoint
Server
• Hands-on-Lab 3374B: First Look: Getting Started with Microsoft® Office 2007
SharePoint Server
Other related learning products may become available in the future, so for up-to-date
information about recommended learning products, visit the Microsoft Learning Web site.
Microsoft Learning Information
For more information, visit the Microsoft Learning Web site at
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/.

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Microsoft Certification Program
Microsoft Learning offers a variety of certification credentials for developers and IT
professionals. The Microsoft Certification Program (MCP) is the leading certification
program for validating your experience and skills, keeping you competitive in today’s
changing business environment.
Related Certification Exams
This course helps students to prepare for Exam 70-631, TS: Microsoft Windows
SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring.
Exam 70-631 is a core exam for the Technology Series.

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MCP Certifications
The MCP program includes the following certifications.
MCITP
The new Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential allows IT professionals
to distinguish themselves as experts in their specific area of focus. There is a
straightforward upgrade path from the MCDBA certification to the new MCITP
credentials. There are currently three IT Professional certifications—in database
development, database administration, and business intelligence:
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Business Intelligence Developer
MCPD
The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credential highlights developer
job roles, featuring specific areas of expertise. There is a straightforward upgrade path
from the MCAD and MCSD for Microsoft .NET certifications to the new MCPD
credentials. There are three MCPD certification paths—in Web application development,
Windows development, and enterprise applications development:
• Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Developer
• Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Windows Developer
• Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Enterprise Applications Developer
MCTS
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credential enables professionals
to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth
knowledge of and expertise in the technologies with which they work. There are currently
five MCTS certifications:
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows
Applications
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed
Applications
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SQL Server™ 2005
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: BizTalk® Server

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MCDST on Microsoft Windows®
The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification is designed
for professionals who successfully support and educate end users and troubleshoot
operating system and application issues on desktop computers running the Windows
operating system.
MCSA on Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003
The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification is designed for
professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system
environments based on the Windows Server 2003 platform. Implementation
responsibilities include installing and configuring parts of systems. Management
responsibilities include administering and supporting systems.
MCSE on Microsoft Windows Server 2003
The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential is the premier certification
for professionals who analyze business requirements and design and implement
infrastructure for business solutions based on the Windows Server 2003 platform.
Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting
network systems.
MCAD for Microsoft .NET
The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET credential
provides industry recognition for professional developers who use Microsoft Visual
Studio® .NET and Web services to develop and maintain department-level applications,
components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services, or who work in teams
developing enterprise applications. The credential covers job tasks ranging from
developing to deploying and maintaining these solutions.
MCSD for Microsoft .NET
The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET credential is the
top-level certification for advanced developers who design and develop leading-edge
enterprise solutions by using Microsoft development tools and technologies as well as the
Microsoft .NET Framework. The credential covers job tasks ranging from analyzing
business requirements to maintaining solutions.
MCDBA on Microsoft SQL Server 2000
The Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) credential is the premier
certification for professionals who implement and administer SQL Server 2000 databases.
The certification is appropriate for individuals who derive physical database designs,
develop logical data models, create physical databases, create data services by using
Transact-SQL, manage and maintain databases, configure and manage security, monitor
and optimize databases, and install and configure SQL Server.

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MCP
The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credential is for individuals who have the
skills to successfully implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of a business
solution in an organization. Hands-on experience with the product is necessary to
successfully achieve certification.
MCT
Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) demonstrate the instructional and technical skills
that qualify them to deliver Official Microsoft Learning Products through a Microsoft
Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS).
Certification Requirements
Certification requirements differ for each certification category and are specific to the
products and job functions addressed by the certification. To earn a certification
credential, you must pass rigorous certification exams that provide a valid and reliable
measure of technical proficiency and expertise.
Additional Information: See the Microsoft Learning Web site at
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/. You can also send e-mail to
mcphelp@microsoft.com if you have specific certification questions.
Acquiring the Skills Tested by an MCP Exam
Official Microsoft Learning Products can help you develop the skills that you need to do
your job. They also complement the experience that you gain while working with
Microsoft products and technologies. However, no one-to-one correlation exists between
Official Microsoft Learning Products and MCP exams. Microsoft does not expect or
intend for the courses to be the sole preparation method for passing MCP exams.
Practical product knowledge and experience are also necessary to pass MCP exams.
To help prepare for MCP exams, use the preparation guides that are available for each
exam. Each Exam Preparation Guide contains exam-specific information, such as a list of
the topics on which you will be tested. These guides are available on the Microsoft
Learning Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/.

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Facilities

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About This Course
This section provides you with a brief description of the course, target audience, course
prerequisites, and objectives.
Description
This 2-day course teaches IT Professionals to successfully implement Microsoft®
Windows® SharePoint® Services (WSS) 3.0 in their organizations. The course
emphasizes that you should think about the architecture of their entire environment,
including business and application needs, during the planning and deployment phases.
You will learn how to perform a clean installation of WSS 3.0 and gain all the pre-
requisite knowledge required to select the most appropriate method for upgrading WSS
from 2.0 to 3.0 in a specific scenario. In addition, you will learn how to manage WSS
after it is configured.

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Audience
The audience of this course is Business Application Administrators (BAAs) who are
engaged in the planning, design, and selection of Line-of-Business (LOB) applications,
including Office SharePoint® Server, in conjunction with internal business customers.
Their primary responsibility is the deployment, customization, management, and support
of LOB applications. They routinely monitor application status and troubleshoot
application problems. The audience is expected to have at least 2 years of experience
implementing, managing, and supporting Microsoft Windows Server® 2003, including
Internet Information Services (IIS).
Course prerequisites
This course requires that you meet the following prerequisites:
• Experience implementing, managing, and supporting Windows Server 2003,
including Internet Information Services (IIS).
• Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System
(DNS).
• Have basic knowledge of key benefits of Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server
(MOSS), new features and functionality of MOSS, and WSS acting as a platform for
MOSS.
• Attended Clinic 3369B: First Look: Getting Started with Windows® SharePoint®
Services 3.0.
Course objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
• Describe how the WSS 3.0 platform helps address collaboration challenges.
• Plan the WSS 3.0 installation environment.
• Install WSS 3.0.
• Identify the most appropriate method to upgrade WSS from 2.0 to 3.0 in a given
scenario.
• Manage WSS 3.0.

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Course Outline
Module 1: “Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform” provides the
basis for understanding the importance of the WSS 3.0 platform in dealing with
collaboration challenges at an organization. This is an overview module.
Module 2: “Planning the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Environment” emphasizes the
importance of planning and properly scaling the WSS 3.0 deployment.
Module 3: “Installing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0” highlights all the tasks involved
in performing a clean installation of WSS 3.0 after proper planning.
Module 4: “Upgrading from Windows SharePoint Services 2.0 to 3.0” focuses on
upgrading WSS from 2.0 to 3.0. This is an optional module. It is kept in this order
because of the similarity in steps being performed in this module with respect to Module
3.
Module 5: “Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0” explains all the tasks required
to manage WSS 3.0 servers and sites after installation or upgrade.

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Setup
This section provides the information for setting up the classroom environment to support
the business scenario of the course.
Virtual Machine Configuration
In this course, you will use Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 to perform the hands-on practices
and labs.
Important: At the end of each lab, you must close the virtual machine and must
not save any changes. To close a virtual machine without saving the changes,
perform the following steps: 1. On the virtual machine, on the Action menu, click
Close. 2. In the Close dialog box, in the What do you want the virtual machine
to do? list, click Turn off and delete changes, and then click OK.

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The following table shows the role of each virtual machine used in this course:
Virtual machine Role
5060A-WSS-DC1 The domain controller and DNS server for the Adventure-
works.com domain. It is running Windows Server 2003
Service Pack 1 (SP1) and WSS 3.0
5060A-WSS-SRV1 The domain controller and DNS server for the Adventure-
works.com domain. It is running Windows Server 2003 SP1.
5060A-WSS-SRV2 The domain controller and DNS server for the Adventure-
works.com domain. It is running Windows Server 2003 SP1
and WSS 3.0.
5060A-WSS-SRV3 The domain controller and DNS server for the Adventure-
works.com domain. It is running Windows Server 2003 SP1
and WSS 3.0.
5060A-WSS-SRV4 The domain controller and DNS server for the Adventure-
works.com domain. It is running Windows Server 2003 SP1,
WSS 3.0, and Microsoft Office Word 2003.
5060A-WSS-SRV-INST-1 The domain controller and DNS server for the Adventure-
works.com domain. It is running Windows Server 2003 SP1
and WSS 3.0.
5060A-WSS-SRV-INST-2 The domain controller and DNS server for the Adventure-
works.com domain. It is running Windows Server 2003 SP1
and WSS 3.0.
5060A-WSS-SRV-INST-3 The domain controller and DNS server for the Adventure-
works.com domain. It is running Windows Server 2003 SP1
and WSS 2.0 with SP2.
5060A-WSS-SRV-INST-4 The domain controller and DNS server for the Adventure-
works.com domain. It is running Windows Server 2003 SP1,
WSS 3.0, and Microsoft Office Word 2003.
Software Configuration
The following software is installed on the VM:
• Windows Server 2003 with SP1
Course Files
There are files associated with the demonstrations, practices, and labs in this course. The
files are located on each student computer, in the folder E:Labfiles.
Classroom Setup
Each classroom computer will have the same virtual machine configured in the same way.

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Course Hardware Level
To ensure a satisfactory student experience, Microsoft Learning requires a minimum
equipment configuration for trainer and student computers in all Microsoft Certified
Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS) classrooms in which Official Microsoft Learning
Product courseware are taught. This course requires that you have a computer that meets
or exceeds hardware level 5, which specifies a 2.4–gigahertz (minimum) Pentium 4 or
equivalent CPU, at least 2 gigabytes (GB) of RAM, 16 megabytes (MB) of video RAM,
and a 7200 RPM 40-GB hard disk.

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Demonstration: Using Microsoft Virtual Server
Ask if students are familiar with Microsoft Virtual PC. If they are not, spend a few
minutes describing how this tool works. Demonstrate how to perform each of the
following tasks in Virtual PC. Stress the importance of shutting down the virtual
machines and discarding the undo disks.
Virtual PC Demonstration
In this demonstration, your instructor will help familiarize you with the Virtual PC
environment in which you will work to complete the practices and labs in this course.
You will learn:
• How to start Virtual PC.
• How to start a virtual machine.
• How to log on to a virtual machine.
• How to switch between full screen and window modes.

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• How to distinguish the virtual machines that are used in the practices for this course.
That the virtual machines can communicate with each other and with the host
computer, but they cannot communicate with computers that are outside of the virtual
environment. (For example, no Internet access is available from the virtual
environment.)
• How to close Virtual PC.
Keyboard Shortcuts
While working in the Virtual PC environment, you might find it helpful to use keyboard
shortcuts. All Virtual PC shortcuts include a key that is referred to as the HOST key or
the RIGHT-ALT key. By default, the HOST key is the ALT key on the right side of your
keyboard. Some useful shortcuts include:
• RIGHT-ALT+DELETE to log on to the Virtual PC.
• RIGHT-ALT+ENTER to switch between full-screen and window modes.
• RIGHT-ALT+RIGHT ARROW to display the next virtual machine.
For more information about using Virtual PC, see Virtual PC Help.