SharePoint 2010 Self-Study Guide

Recently, I started creating some self-study guides to help my customers who are interested in learning different technologies.  It was suggested that I put these guides on my blog for easier access.  Today's entry is on SharePoint 2010, but check back frequently as I upload additional study guides in the near future.

SharePoint Server 2010 Self-Study Guide

The list below is provided for those who wish to become familiar with Microsoft SharePoint 2010. These resources are available online and are free of charge.

Those wishing to visit the top-level website for SharePoint technology can do so at: https://sharepoint.microsoft.com/en-us/Pages/default.aspx

Getting Started

• Getting Started with SharePoint 2010 for IT Pros (Webcast Series)
  • Part 1 - What Can SharePoint Server 2010 Do for Me?
  • Part 2 - How SharePoint Server 2010 Works
  • Part 3 - Simple Install for Testing in SharePoint Server 2010
  • Part 4 - Search in SharePoint Server 2010
  • Part 5 - Backups in SharePoint Server 2010
  • Part 6 - Creating Your First Web Application, Site Collection and Web in SharePoint Server 2010
  • Part 7 - Getting Started with Security in SharePoint Server 2010
  • Part 8 - Windows PowerShell for SharePoint Server 2010 Administrators
  • Part 9 - Tools to Optimize the Performance of SharePoint Server 2010
  • Part 10 - Introduction to Upgrade in SharePoint Server 2010
  • Part 11 - Service Applications and Topologies in SharePoint Server 2010
• SharePoint 2010 Advanced IT Professional Training (Webcast Series)
  • Core Architecture of SharePoint 2010
    • Lesson 1: Understanding SharePoint 2010 Topology
    • Lesson 2: Planning and Leveraging SharePoint 2010 Service Applications
    • Lesson 3: Business Continuity Management Features in SharePoint 2010
  • Security in SharePoint 2010
    • Lesson 1: Using the New SharePoint 2010 Security Model - Part 1
    • Lesson 2: Using the New SharePoint 2010 Security Model - Part 2
  • IT Pro Management in SharePoint 2010
    • Lesson 1: Managing SharePoint 2010 Customizations for the IT Pro
    • Lesson 2: IT Pro Tools for Customizing SharePoint 2010
  • Upgrading to SharePoint 2010
    • Lesson 1: SharePoint 2010 Upgrade Overview
    • Lesson 2: Preparing to Upgrade to SharePoint 2010
    • Lesson 3: Testing Upgraded SharePoint 2010 Solutions
    • Lesson 4: Implementing and Validating Upgrade Plans for SharePoint 2010
  • Enterprise Search in SharePoint 2010
    • Lesson 1: Search Capabilities and Features in SharePoint 2010
  • Content Management in SharePoint 2010
    • Lesson 1: Document Management Capabilities and Features in SharePoint 2010
    • Lesson 2: Records Management in SharePoint 2010
    • Lesson 3: Governing Content Types, Policies, and Taxonomy Services in SharePoint 2010
  • Composite Solutions in SharePoint 2010
    • Lesson 1: Business Connectivity Services in SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010
  • Communities in SharePoint 2010
    • Lesson 1: Using Social Capabilities in SharePoint 2010
  • Business Intelligence in SharePoint 2010
    • Lesson 1: Business Intelligence Features in SharePoint 2010
  • SharePoint Online Overview
    • Lesson 1: SharePoint Online Overview

 

SharePoint Documentation (TechNet Online)

Microsoft maintains an extensive database of technical information relating to all of our products, including articles on design, administration and troubleshooting.  The following top-level link is for the
SharePoint Tech Center on TechNet:

• Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010

 

SharePoint Online Forums

Microsoft maintains an active community of SharePoint professionals who regularly post questions, answers, tips, and general information related to SharePoint.  This is an excellent way to become familiar
with the professionals in the SharePoint community around the world, ask your own questions, and learn more about SharePoint:

• SharePoint 2010 Forums

 

SharePoint Blogs

These blogs are where experts in Forefront technologies post their thoughts, relevant information, news, and general guidance.  They are very useful methods for administrators to remain up to date on the latest information related to SharePoint 2010.

• Microsoft SharePoint Team Blog
• SharePoint Developer Team Blog
• SharePoint Designer Team Blog
• To the SharePoint

Comments

• Anonymous
  March 19, 2014
  Hi
  I am planning to learn sharepoint administration.can plz help me actually i dont have any knowledge of .net and sharepoint.iam java develper, but i want to shift from tht.first what i need to know about sharepoint 2010.
• Anonymous
  March 19, 2014
  what i have to learn to become a sharepoint admin because i have a knowledge on network.
• Anonymous
  May 30, 2014
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• Anonymous
  December 31, 2014
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• Anonymous
  September 25, 2015
  i wish to thank you for your effort in collecting and organizing these material.It is a good thing in live to help people who wants to learn
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