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Microsoft 70-331: Core Solutions of SharePoint Server

Intermediate7 Hours 31 Minutes75 Course Videos49 Test Questions

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A self-paced course on installing, configuring and running SharePoint Server 2013, based on Microsoft exam 70-331. Includes 7 hours 31 minutes over 75 videos for IT staff who manage SharePoint.

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Microsoft 70-331: Core Solutions of SharePoint Server is a self-paced course on installing, configuring and running SharePoint Server 2013. It follows the Microsoft 70-331 exam and suits IT staff who manage SharePoint, including people new to the platform. You get 7 hours 31 minutes of training across 75 videos, plus 49 test questions.

What you will learn

  • Describe the main SharePoint 2013 features, from social tools to content management
  • Install SharePoint with the right software, services and accounts
  • Plan logical and physical architecture and farm topologies
  • Create web applications and site collections
  • Configure service applications, including Excel Services
  • Use the SharePoint Management Shell
  • Manage site permissions and authentication modes, including OAuth
  • Set up search, crawling and content processing
  • Configure user profiles and profile sync
  • Carry out ongoing support and maintenance

Course outline

  1. Comprehensive Introduction to SharePoint: features, licensing, search, workflow and content management
  2. Installing SharePoint: requirements, services and accounts
  3. SharePoint Architecture, Logical and Physical: topologies, search design and multi-farm setups
  4. Web Applications and Site Collections: logical structure and application pools
  5. Configure Service Applications: Excel Services and the Management Shell
  6. Permissions: site permissions, authentication modes and OAuth
  7. Search: search architecture, crawling and content processing
  8. User Profiles: the profile service and profile sync
  9. Ongoing Support and Maintenance: what to check and monitor

The course begins with an overview of what SharePoint 2013 can do, then walks through installation and farm architecture. You then build web applications and site collections, configure service applications and manage permissions. The later modules cover search, user profiles and the checks you should carry out to keep SharePoint healthy.

Who this course is for

  • IT professionals who need to install and run SharePoint Server 2013
  • SharePoint administrators who want to fill gaps
  • Staff new to SharePoint who manage business projects on it

Before you start

You do not need prior SharePoint experience. Basic knowledge of Windows Server and networking will help with the installation and architecture modules.

The course is made up of 75 video lessons with a total running time of 7 hours 31 minutes. You can watch at your own pace, pause and replay any lesson, and come back to a topic whenever you need it. When you finish, use the 49 test questions to check what you have learned and spot any areas to review.

About the 70-331 exam

Microsoft exam 70-331, Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013, tested your ability to plan, install, configure and maintain a SharePoint farm. Microsoft has retired its older 70-series exams, including those linked to the MCSE track, so it can no longer be booked. The course is still useful if you run SharePoint Server on your own servers.

Jobs this course supports

  • SharePoint administrator
  • Systems administrator
  • IT professional managing intranet and team sites

Skill level

Intermediate
Duration

7 Hours 31 Minutes
Videos

75 Course Videos
Questions

49 Test Questions
Certification

Microsoft 70-331: Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 (retired)
Exam code

70-331
Certification body

Microsoft
Prerequisites

No prior SharePoint experience needed.
Best for

SharePoint administrators, systems administrators, IT professionals new to SharePoint
Topics covered

SharePoint 2013 features, installation, logical and physical architecture, web applications and site collections, service applications, permissions, search, user profiles, maintenance
Format

Online video lessons, self-paced
Language

English
Closed captions

Yes
Certificate

StemBoss Certificate of Completion

What is inside this course

9 modules and 75 lessons. Here is the full outline.

Module 1: Comprehensive Introduction to Sharepoint14 lessons
  1. Course Intro
  2. Social Media
  3. Moblie Access
  4. Business Intelligence - Part 1
  5. Business Intelligence - Part 2
  6. Sharepoint Licensing Overview
  7. Organize Info
  8. Share Your Insights
  9. Minimal Download Strategy
  10. Enhances Social and Collaboration Features
  11. Enhanced Search
  12. Workflow
  13. Enterprise Content Management
  14. Web Content Management
Module 2: Installing SharePoint11 lessons
  1. What We Will Cover - Part 1
  2. What We Will Cover - Part 2
  3. What We Will Cover - Part 3
  4. What We Will Cover - Part 4
  5. What We Will Cover - Part 5
  6. What We Will Cover - Part 6
  7. What We Will Cover - Part 7
  8. What We Will Cover - Part 8
  9. What We Will Cover - Part 9
  10. Software Requirements
  11. Service and Accounts
Module 3: SharePoint Architecture, Logical and Physical14 lessons
  1. Physical Architecture
  2. Physical Architecture - Traditional Topologies
  3. Physical Architecture - Streamlined Topologies
  4. Physical Architecture - Search Architectures
  5. Physical Architecture - Enterprise Search Architecture
  6. Physical Architecture - Multi - Farm
  7. Logical Architecture
  8. Logical Architecture - Host Names Based Sites
  9. Logical Architecture - Path - Based
  10. Logical Architecture - Extranet
  11. Logical Architecture - Mobile
  12. Logical Architecture - Single Farm Deployment
  13. Databasis
  14. Summary
Module 4: Web Applications and Site Collections7 lessons
  1. Web Applications and Site Collections Intro
  2. Logical Structure and Web Applications
  3. Demo
  4. Site Collections
  5. Demo - Part 1
  6. Demo - Part 2
  7. Application Pools and Summary
Module 5: Configure Service Applications5 lessons
  1. Intro
  2. Service Applications
  3. Demo of Configuring Excel Services
  4. Sharepoint Management Shell Demo
  5. Summary
Module 6: Permissions7 lessons
  1. Intro
  2. Site Permissions
  3. Terms
  4. Demo
  5. Authentication Modes
  6. O Auth
  7. Summary
Module 7: Search7 lessons
  1. Intro
  2. Intro to Search
  3. Search Logical Architecture
  4. Crawling the Content
  5. Conent Processing
  6. Analytics Processing Component
  7. Summary
Module 8: User Profiles8 lessons
  1. Intro
  2. User Profile Service
  3. User Profile Demo
  4. Profile Synchronization Goals
  5. Profile Synchronization Demo
  6. Sync Performance Changes
  7. Sync Performance Changes Demo
  8. Profile Import Options
Module 9: Ongoing Support and Maintenance2 lessons
  1. Intro
  2. What To Look For

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Frequently asked questions

Is Microsoft exam 70-331 still available?

No. Microsoft has retired the older 70-series exams. The course is still helpful for running SharePoint Server 2013 on-premises.

Which version of SharePoint does the course cover?

SharePoint Server 2013.

Do I need SharePoint experience first?

No. The course starts with an overview of SharePoint features before moving on to installation and setup.

Does it cover SharePoint search?

Yes. A full module covers search architecture, crawling content and content processing.

What could I study next?

Microsoft 70-488 covers developing SharePoint Server core solutions, and MS-900 covers Microsoft 365 basics.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.

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