Virtual Labs

Test drive Microsoft Office SharePoint Server in a virtual lab. Take part in the test drive and see how Office SharePoint Server supports all intranet, extranet, and Web applications across an enterprise within one integrated platform.

Office SharePoint Server 2007 Virtual Labs for IT Professionals

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Installation and Configuration (for IT Pros)

Learn about the installation and configuration options available in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, such as installing a new farm; configuring global workflow settings; configuring incoming e-mail, administrative tasks, farm topology; provisioning new Web applications; and configuring alternate forms based authentication.

Enterprise Search: Protocol Handlers (for IT Pros)

After completing this lab, you will be better able to use the Vorsite Search Connector.

Enterprise Search: Business Data Catalog (for IT Pros)

In this lab, you will learn about adding Business Data Catalog data, creating a Search Scope, and using Business Data.

Enterprise Search: Configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server for Search (for IT Pros)

After completing this lab, you will be better able to configure Microsoft SharePoint Server for Search, create the Search Page, and configure Content Sources and Settings.

Enterprise Search Overview (for IT Pros)

In this lab, you will learn about Windows Desktop Search, Vista Search, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server Search Center, and Search Administration.

Forefront Security for SharePoint Server (for IT Pros)

After completing this lab, you will be able to more effectively scan documents for viruses and run a Manual Scan Job.

Getting Started with the Business Data Catalog in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (for IT Pros)

After completing this lab, you will be better able to build the metadata file that will connect SharePoint Server 2007 to the SQL Server 2005 AdventureWorksDW database, and register the AdventureWorksDW metadata file with SharePoint Server 2007.

Synchronizing data between SharePoint 2007 and Groove 2007 Labcast (for IT Pros)

After completing this lab, you will understand the benefits of using Groove and SharePoint together. You will also learn how to create a Groove account and a Groove workspace; add the SharePoint Files tool to the workspace; bring data from SharePoint into the workspace; edit and save data within a workspace; synchronize data back to SharePoint from Groove; and work with the Groove Issue Tracker forms template in a workspace.

What's New in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Feature Walkthrough (for IT Pros)

Learn about the new features in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, including integration points with Microsoft Office 2007 programs.

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Records Management Deployment and Configuration (for IT Pros)

Learn about the Record Management capabilities included in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. Topics include creating content types for categorizing documents, configuring a central records repository, setting up records management policies, and creating available options for automation.

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Enterprise Features Administration (for IT Pros)

Learn about the administration of InfoPath Forms Services and Excel Services, components of the Enterprise edition of Office SharePoint Server 2007.

Business Intelligence: Building Integrated BI Solutions Leveraging SQL 2005 and Office 2007 Servers (for IT Pros)

After completing this lab, you will be better able to successfully create a SharePoint site; add it to Excel Services as a trusted site; create a report in Excel; populate it with data from a cube; store your connection and your workbook in SharePoint Libraries; publish a chart and a workbook; and create a dashboard and populate it with your chart and KPIs based on the data in your report.

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Virtual Labs for IT Professionals

Enterprise Search: Customizing Search (for IT Pros)

After completing this lab, you will be better able to add Search Keywords and Best Bets, add a Custom Search Tab, and create Crawl Rules.

Enterprise Search: Security and Compliance (for IT Pros)

After completing this lab, you will learn more about Groups and Permissions, and WDS Group Policy.

Creating Workflows for Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (for IT Pros)

After completing this lab, you will learn how to create workflows for Office SharePoint Server 2007.

What's New in Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Feature Walkthrough (for IT Pros)

Learn about the new and enhanced features in Windows SharePoint Services (version 3) such as site creation, site administration, adding Web Parts, the permissions trimmed UI, list settings, navigation, list and library security, notifications, and e-mail integration.

Introducing Content Types for Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (for IT Pros)

The objective of this lab is to provide a walkthrough of content types and new property editing functionality in Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.

Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services Installation and Configuration (for IT Pros)

Learn about the enhanced backup and restore options for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0. Topics include the multi-level Recycle Bin, the new browser-based user interface, and new options for the command line (stsadm.exe) interface.

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