50366: Microsoft Office Sharepoint 2007 Designer (2 Days)
About this Course
This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to create, customize and brand Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 sites.
Students will learn how to create and customize SharePoint 2007 sites using both the internal tools provided as part of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and using Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2007.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for web designers and portal managers who will be working with Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, and will be responsible for customization and branding.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
- End user level experience with Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.
- Basic knowledge of HTML pages.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the customization tools provided as part of SharePoint.
- Create customized SharePoint Themes.
- Create and manage customized SharePoint Site Templates.
- Understand ASP.NET master pages and how they relate to SharePoint 2007.
Understand the SharePoint 2007 CSS stylesheets and how they affect layout.
Course Outline
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.