SharePoint Designer 2010 Track
Module 1: Understanding the Architecture of SharePoint Server 2010
In this module you will be given a basic understanding of the elements and structure of a SharePoint Server 2010 deployment. You will learn about both the logical and physical makeup of SharePoint from the farm down to lists and libraries, as well as application servers and web front ends. This module is aimed at providing you with a common reference point that will be built upon for the remainder of this course. Learning objectives for this module are:
• What is SharePoint 2010?
• The different versions of SharePoint 2010
• Basic terminology for working with SharePoint 2010
Module 2: Introducing SharePoint Designer 2010
In this module you will be introduced to the SharePoint Designer 2010 interface, elements, navigation and customization features. We further provide you with a background of how Designer fits into the customization continuum of a SharePoint deployment. When, why and how Designer can and should be used to customize your SharePoint deployment will be discussed. Learning objectives for this module are:
• Explore the new look of SharePoint Designer 2010
• Introduction to XSLT Web parts
• Workflow improvements
• Getting to know the Designer Interface
• Where Designer fits in the customization plan
• The Design Tools
Module 3: Getting Started with SharePoint Designer 2010
SharePoint Designer is a very flexible and powerful tool and this module will show you how and when to create Sites, Lists, and Libraries. Module 3 also looks at permissions and configuring permission levels, including access to SharePoint Designer and customization. Granting access to SharePoint sites is as valuable as changing their appearance. Learning objectives for this module are:
• Constructing Sites
• Controlling access to SharePoint Designer
• Controlling access to SharePoint sites
• Viewing Site Properties in SharePoint Designer
Day Two
Module 4: Creating and Editing Site Pages
In this module you will learn how and when to create new pages and we will explore the difference between the basic and advanced editing modes provided by SharePoint Designer. The new Ribbon interface will be explored and you will learn how to customize the ribbon to display just the tools you need for the task at hand. We will also show you how to manage the page versioning options to better manage your customizations. Learning objectives for this module are:
• Introduction to page types
• Edit Modes
• The Ribbons
• Versioning
• Resetting Pages to the site definition
Module 5: Implementing Content Types
Site content types are key elements of any SharePoint deployment and this module will discuss how to create content types and site columns. Learning objectives for this module are:
• What are Site content types?
• What is the difference between the Content Types?
• What are site columns?
• Exploring the site column ribbon
• Special purpose content types
• Managing content types
Module 6: Managing Lists and Libraries
This module covers configuring views, forms and general settings for lists and libraries. We will also explore how to manage data from multiple sources in our lists and libraries. Learning objectives for this module are:
• Adding list and library data to a page
• Customizing List Forms
• XSLT web parts to display information from lists and libraries
• Merging data from multiple sources
• Linking data for multiple sources
Day Three
Module 7: Analyzing Business Processes
This module covers determining the needs of a business workflow and using Visio 2010 to design that process. We will examine how to utilize the Visio product to start creating and continue developing in SharePoint Designer. Learning objectives for this module are:
• Automating business processes
• Designing workflows using Visio 2010
• Processing workflows
Module 8: Creating Workflows
This module discusses the different types of workflow available in SharePoint Designer. It will demonstrate how to create and modify workflows as well as explain what actions and conditions are as well as how to use them. Learning objectives for this module are:
• Using the out-of-the-box SharePoint workflows
• Using the Designer workflow editor
• Types of workflows
• Workflow forms
Module 9: Managing and Extending Workflows
In this module we discuss extending the built-in SharePoint workflows, custom actions and associating them with additional lists or content types. Learning objectives for this module are:
• Customizing the out-of-the-box SharePoint workflows
• Applying workflows to content types
• Re-using workflows in other site collections
Day Four (One - part 2)
Module 10: Themes and Style Sheets
This module covers using the new Office style Theme builder or one of the Office applications to create and apply a theme to a SharePoint Site and also how to extend the styling of a site further using CSS. Learning objectives for this module are:
• Exploring and Understanding how the THMX files work with SharePoint
• Managing CSS files for your sites
• Adding CSS to the site
• Adding theme annotations to CSS
Module 11: Creating Master Pages
This module covers what's new with master pages in SharePoint 2010 and how do you make modifications to change the design of your site. Learning objectives for this module are:
• Introduction to SharePoint master pages
• Publishing vs. non-publishing infrastructure
• Creating new master pages
• Elements of a SharePoint master page
• Managing master pages
• Applying master pages to your SharePoint sites
Module 12: Building Content and Layout Pages
This module explains the difference between publishing pages and Wiki pages and how to create them. These pages are how we control how the content is displayed to the end user. We also discuss what field controls are and how to customize them. Learning objectives for this module are:
• Introduction to the 2 layer non-publishing infrastructure model
• Introduction to the 3 layer publishing infrastructure model
• Creating layout pages
• Managing layout pages
Day Five (Two - part2)
Module 13: Consuming Non-SharePoint Data Sources
This module covers how to connect to and use additional data sources, such as external databases, SOAP, REST and XML. We will also discuss the use and configuration of SSO. Learning objectives for this module are:
• Why display data
• Types of data sources
• SOAP services
• REST services
• XML files
Module 14: Utilizing External Content Types
This module covers using Business Connectivity Services (BCS) to access external data and display or edit it in your SharePoint sites. Learning objectives for this module are:
• What are Business Connectivity Services?
• Supported external data sources
• External content types
• External lists
• Configuring external content types for use in Office applications
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Further Details
Prerequisites
Prior to taking this course, students should have a general knowledge of Web site design and methodologies. They should also be familiar with SharePoint from an end user or administrative point of view. An understanding of ASP.NET 2.0 master pages and CSS is helpful, but not required.
This Training Course is taught in classrooms in the following locations:
Leicester
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