SharePoint Training Resources for IT
CLASSROOM TRAINING
Microsoft Partners are uniquely positioned to help develop expertise on the latest Microsoft technologies by providing classroom training; online training; and facilitated, blended learning solutions. For training schedules in your area check out the Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions website.
HOSTED SERVER
Microsoft has arranged with Acxess, a Microsoft Partner, to host a Virtual Learning Gateway Environment that institutions can use to test drive the product in a deployed scenario. This is by far the easiest way to experience a deployed K12 MOSS environment, and the site even includes a "Saved State" feature so your staff can return to the site, run the demo, and save any changes they make to it and reuse it as they like.
VIRTUAL LABS
Your staff can also explore Microsoft SharePoint technologies are through virtual labs. There is no complex setup or installation is required to running in the full-featured TechNet Virtual Lab. You get a downloadable manual and a 90-minute block of time for each module. Here are several direct links.
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Installation and Configuration
Enterprise Search: Protocol Handlers
Enterprise Search: Business Data Catalog
Enterprise Search: Configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server for Search
Forefront Security for SharePoint Server
Getting Started with the Business Data Catalog in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
Synchronizing data between SharePoint 2007 and Groove 2007
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Records Management Deployment and Configuration
Virtual Lab: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Enterprise Features Administration
Web Content Management Overview
VIRTUAL PC
Finally, using the power of virtual machines, you can now quickly evaluate Microsoft and partner solutions through a series of pre-configured Virtual Hard Disks (VHD). You can download the VHDs and evaluate them for free in your own environment without the need for dedicated servers or complex installations.
Download: MOSS VPC (Including 2007 Microsoft Office system) in the VHD Program