Course Description

Course Overview

The Advanced Technologies of Microsoft SharePoint 2016 course is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of advanced features and functionalities available in SharePoint 2016. Participants will explore topics such as Business Intelligence, Enterprise Content Management, Workflow Automation, and Social Collaboration. Through hands-on labs and practical exercises, participants will gain the skills necessary to leverage these advanced technologies and enhance their SharePoint environments.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of SharePoint 2016 and its core functionalities.
• Familiarity with Windows Server administration.
• Understanding of networking concepts.
• Experience with SharePoint end-user functionalities.
• Completion of the Planning and Administering SharePoint 2016 course (or equivalent knowledge).

Methodology

The course will utilize a combination of instructor-led lectures, demonstrations, hands-on labs, and group discussions. Participants will have access to a virtual SharePoint environment where they can apply the concepts learned and perform practical exercises. The instructor will guide participants through advanced topics, provide real-world examples, and facilitate discussions to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

Course Outline

• Business Intelligence with SharePoint 2016
• Overview of SharePoint Business Intelligence capabilities
• Configuring PowerPivot and Power View for data analysis
• Creating dashboards and reports with PerformancePoint Services
• Enterprise Content Management
• Implementing document management features in SharePoint
• Configuring information management policies and document routing
• Utilizing content types and metadata for effective content management
• Workflow Automation with SharePoint Designer
• Understanding SharePoint Designer and its capabilities
• Creating custom workflows and automated processes
• Integration with external systems and data sources
• Advanced Search and Content Discovery
• Configuring advanced search features in SharePoint 2016
• Implementing search-driven applications and custom result sources
• Customizing search experience with display templates and query rules
• Social Collaboration and Community Sites
• Configuring social features in SharePoint 2016
• Implementing community sites and discussion boards
• Leveraging social collaboration for knowledge sharing and engagement
• SharePoint App Model and Add-ins
• Introduction to SharePoint App model and add-ins
• Developing and deploying SharePoint add-ins
• Integrating external applications and services

Outcome

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Utilize advanced Business Intelligence capabilities in SharePoint 2016
• Implement enterprise-level content management strategies
• Create custom workflows and automate business processes
• Configure advanced search features for efficient content discovery
• Foster social collaboration and implement community sites
• Develop and deploy SharePoint add-ins for extended functionality

Labs

The course includes hands-on labs that provide participants with practical experience in utilizing advanced technologies in SharePoint 2016. Some of the lab exercises may include:

• Configuring and analyzing data with PowerPivot and Power View
• Implementing document management and information policies
• Creating custom workflows using SharePoint Designer
• Customizing search features and implementing display templates
• Configuring social collaboration features and community sites
• Developing and deploying SharePoint add-ins