Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013, On Demand 20331

Module 1: Introducing SharePoint Server 2013

Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 is a document storage and collaboration platform that offers many benefits to organizations. SharePoint deployments may take many different forms in scope, where a deployment may be focused on only delivering one feature, such as enterprise search, or many features, such as document management, business intelligence, web content management, and workflows. Lessons

• Key Components of a SharePoint Deployment
• New Features in SharePoint 2013
• SharePoint 2013 Deployment Options

Module 2: Designing an Information Architecture

Information architecture (IA) defines the structures by which an organization catalogs information. Designing an IA requires a detailed understanding of the information held in an organization and its usage, context, volatility, and governance. A good IA rationalizes the creation and storage of content and streamlines its surfacing and use. Lessons

• Identifying Business Requirements
• Understanding Business Requirements
• Organizing Information in SharePoint 2013
• Planning for Discoverability

Lab : Creating an Information Architecture - Part One

• Identifying Site Columns and Content Types
• Designing a Business Taxonomy

Lab : Creating an Information Architecture - Part Two

• Identifying Site Columns and Content Types
• Designing a Business Taxonomy

Module 3: Designing a Logical Architecture

This module reviews the logical constructs of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 and SharePoint Online. It discusses the importance of creating a logical architecture design based on business requirements before you implement a solution. The module covers conceptual content, defining a logical architecture, and the components of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 that you must map to business specifications.

Lessons

• Overview of SharePoint 2013 Logical Architecture
• Documenting Your Logical Architecture

Lab : Designing a Logical Architecture

• Plan a Logical Architecture
• Produce a Logical Architecture Diagram

Module 4: Designing a Physical Architecture

This module describes the factors that you should consider when you design the physical architecture of a SharePoint 2013 deployment. The physical architecture refers to the server design, farm topology, and supporting elements—such as network infrastructure—for your deployment. This physical architecture underpins the operations of your SharePoint 2013 environment, so it is essential that your physical design fully meets the operational requirements.

Lessons

• Designing Physical Components for SharePoint Deployments
• Designing Supporting Components for SharePoint Deployments
• SharePoint Farm Topologies
• Mapping a Logical Architecture Design to a Physical Architecture Design

Lab : Designing a Physical Architecture

• Designing a Physical Architecture
• Develop a Physical Architecture Design Diagram

Module 5: Installing and Configuring SharePoint Server 2013

After you design and plan your logical and physical architectures for a Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 deployment, the next installation steps are to implement the deployment design and specify configuration settings for the deployment. In this module, you will learn about installing SharePoint 2013 in various topologies. You will learn how to configure farm settings, and how to script the installation and configuration of SharePoint 2013.

Lessons

• Installing SharePoint Server 2013
• Scripting Installation and Configuration
• Configuring SharePoint Server 2013 Farm Settings

Lab : Deploying and Configuring S