Preparation Guide for Exam 70-631
TS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring
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 | Exam news |
| Audience profile |
| Credit toward certification |
| Preparation tools and resources |
| Skills measured |
Exam news
The Microsoft Technical Specialist (TS) exam, Exam 70-631: TS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring, became available in January 2007.
Audience profile
A typical candidate for this exam has a minimum of one year of experience in configuring Windows SharePoint related technologies. In addition, candidates for this exam should have expertise in the following areas:
| • | Web administration/Internet Information Services 6.0 |
| • | General Windows Server 2003 directory administration |
| • | General networking infrastructure |
| • | General knowledge of Windows SharePoint Server 2007 |
| • | General understanding of Microsoft .NET 2.0 as it relates to Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 |
| • | General understanding of Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server |
| • | Network load-balancing for applications |
| • | Administering SQL Server 2000 or 2005 for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 |
| • | General security and authentication practices |
| • | Back-up and restoration of data |
Credit toward certification
When you pass Exam 70-631 TS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following certification:
| • | Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Configuration |
Preparation tools and resources
In addition to your hands-on experience working with the product, Microsoft Learning recommends that you use the following tools and training to help you prepare for this exam. These training resources do not necessarily cover all of the topics listed in the "Skills measured" section.
| Classroom training | Microsoft E-Learning | Microsoft Press books | Practice tests |
Course 5060: Implementing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (two days) | Collection 5403: Implementing Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 | There are no Microsoft Press books currently available. | MeasureUp Self Test Software |
Microsoft online resources
| • | Learning Plan: Get started by creating a step-by-step study guide that is based on recommended resources for this exam. |
| • | Product information: Visit the Windows SharePoint Services Web site for detailed product information. |
| • | Microsoft Learning Community: Join newsgroups and visit community forums to connect with your peers for suggestions on training resources and advice on your certification path and studies. |
| • | TechNet: Designed for IT professionals, this site includes how-to instructions, best practices, downloads, technical resources, newsgroups, and chats. |
| • | MSDN: Designed for developers, the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) features code samples, technical articles, downloads, newsgroups, and chats. |
Skills measured
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks using Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.
| KEY: |  = The course includes material to prepare you for this task.  = The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work.  = The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work. |
| Skills measured by Exam 70-631 | Classroom training Course 5060 | E-Learning Collection 5403 |
| Deploy Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (WSS) | ||
Configure WSS server roles. |  | |
Configure WSS topology. | | |
Create WSS namespace. | | |
Upgrade WSS 3.0 from WSS 2.0. | | |
Install WSS. | | |
| Monitor Windows SharePoint Services | ||
Maintain storage performance. |  | |
Configure centralized monitoring for WSS. | | |
Configuring performance monitor. | | |
Identify WSS problems using the Web Event Viewer. | | |
Monitor logs. | | |
| Configure Security for Windows SharePoint Services | ||
Configure Web application authentication. | | |
Configure a Web application for SSL. | | |
Configure NTLM or Kerberos authentication. | | |
Configure roles and site permissions. | | |
Implement access policies. | | |
Manage database permissions. | | |
Configure Information Rights Management (IRM). | | |
| Administer Windows SharePoint Services | ||
Configure site settings. | | |
Manage Central admin. | | |
Administer Windows SharePoint Services by using STSADM. | | |
Configure backup and restore (disaster/recovery). |  | |
| Manage Customization | ||
Configure master page. | | |
Customize pages by using SharePoint Designer. | | |
Customize pages using browser. | | |
Configure code access security. | | |
| Configure Network Infrastructure for Windows SharePoint Services | ||
Configure names resolution. | | |
Configuring Network Load Balancing (NLB). | | |
Configure WSS to support perimeter network. | | |
Configure Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA). | | |
Note This preparation guide is subject to change at any time without prior notice and at the sole discretion of Microsoft. Microsoft exams might include adaptive testing technology and simulation items. Microsoft does not identify the format in which exams are presented. Please use this preparation guide to prepare for the exam, regardless of its format.
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