The SharePoint Farmer's Almanac : Training

SharePoint 2010 IT Pro Resources

Shane — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:52:32 GMT

So admittedly my blog has been very quiet for a while. That is because I have been knee deep in 2010 for longer than I care to remember. I am been creating new materials and I have even been traveling the country doing the SharePoint 2010 IT Pro Ignite tour. Five extended days of IT Pro training put on by Microsoft. Todd and I have had the privilege of both writing and teaching parts of this class along with some really great folks at Microsoft, both MCS guys and Product team. Hopefully most of that stuff will make it to TechNet one day for your learning pleasure. Until then here are some of the other materials the team at SharePoint911 has created for Microsoft to get you going.

IT Pro Reviewers guide: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc262881(office.14).aspx

Experiencing the Microsoft SharePoint 2010 User Interface (E-learning): http://www.microsoft.com/learning/_silverlight/learningsnacks/SP10/snack02/Default.html

Managing and Troubleshooting with Microsoft SharePoint 2010 (E-learning): http://www.microsoft.com/learning/_silverlight/learningsnacks/SP10/snack03/Default.html

Series of videos on 2010 IT Pro features by SharePoint MVPs: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/ee518660.aspx

Once you get through all of that I am sure you will be chomping at the bit for that Beta that will show up in November. Be sure to preregister for the beta here. http://sharepoint2010.microsoft.com/try-it/Pages/Trial.aspx Oh yeah, that site is running on SharePoint 2010.

And finally if you are looking for full scale 2010 training to get you on the road to being kick butt at 2010 look here. http://www.criticalpathtraining.com/Courses/Pages/SharePoint2010AdministratorsSurvivalCamp-Agenda.aspx Todd and I writing this course as we speak and it will be available for web and inperson delivery starting December 7 with a webcast and then December 14 in sunny Tampa Florida. Come join in the fun.

Shane

SharePoint Consulting

Upcoming speaking and webcasts

Shane — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:56:23 GMT

Wow the weeks are getting away from me. Thought I would quickly list out some of my upcoming usergroups, webcasts, trainings, and conferences. Just so you know what to avoid. ;)

Available now from your desk:

Todd and I while at TechEd recorded a quick TechTalk – SharePoint: What could possibly go wrong? "SharePoint environments are like snowflakes. Each one is intricate and it seems no two are alike. In this TechTalk, Shane and Todd talk about some of the things done wrong in SharePoint installations they've seen. They also talk about how to fix those things." Available for a free viewing at http://www.msteched.com/online/view.aspx?tid=8d46ef7a-7455-4854-a66d-0fd692766b58

May 21, 2009 Columbus, Ohio:

I will be presenting at the Columbus Usergroup monthly meeting at 5:30 pm. This will be my second trip to hang out with this group so it should be fun. Someone has graciously offered to let me odd their server farm in front of everyone. Yikes! So I will be looking for mistakes in the install and config and giving guidance on common mistakes along the way. http://www.sharepointgroups.org/cospug/default.aspx

May 22, 2009 Columbus, Ohio:

I get to do my first keynote! The COSPUG is having a one day FREE SharePoint Show-n-tell event! http://www.sharepointgroups.org/cospug/Pages/Show-N-Tell.aspx I know this is late notice but if you can register now before spots fill up. This will be an awesome day of practical experience.

June 1, 2009 your desk:

I will be doing a virtual usergroup presentation for SharePoint Nation. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=83970739778 Will be those core admin topics making sure that deployment was done right.

June 1, 2009 – June 5, 2009 your desk:

My world famous admin webcast is running this week. With everyone having their training budgets (especially travel) being cut so hard the online class has become quite popular. Need hardcore admin training you have come to the right place. http://www.criticalpathtraining.com/Schedule/Pages/090601-WC-SPA401-Webcast.aspx

June 15, 2009 – June 19, 2009 Dallas, Texas:

Todd Klindt and I are doing the SharePoint Survival Camp in beautiful Dallas Texas. http://www.criticalpathtraining.com/Schedule/Pages/20090615-SSC401-Dallas.aspx You can't have more fun (or learn more) about SharePoint administration in five days anywhere else.

June 22, 2009 – June 24, 2009 Boston, Massachusetts:

SPTechcon rules! Enough said. http://www.sptechcon.com Lots of top notch speakers talking about lots of fun things. Todd and I will be there doing a one day workshop and then some other scattered sessions. This will be a party. Use ShanesCows as your registration code to save some $$$.

I have a few other things in the hopper but that is enough for now.

Shane SharePoint Consulting

Free Webcast by me Today (Monday 2/16 ) on how to audit a SharePoint Server

Shane — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:39:33 GMT

Sorry for the late notice. What I am going to attempt to pull off is a live customer audit of their SharePoint farm. Should be a lot of fun.

Its Flu Season – How is your SharePoint Server Feeling?
Instructor: Shane Young
Date: February 16, 2009
Time: 2 – 3 p.m. EST
Price: Free!
Over the past couple of years one of the most common requests Shane has received at SharePoint911 is server install/configuration validation. And through these reviews he has found some very common mistakes and some very bizarre things. So, for the first time EVER, Shane is going to show the world what he does when he conducts a server review. In this one hour seminar, Shane will point out the little nooks and crannies to check for problems and things that are just good ideas. This one should be quite interesting to see the progression and you may even pickup a tip or two along the way.
Register today!

Shane – SharePoint Consulting

Governance Preconference at TechEd with Todd and Shane

Shane — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:52:17 GMT

What are you doing May 10^th in Los Angeles? The only right answer is spending the day with Todd and I discussing SharePoint Governance. Duh! ;)

Check out PreCon 15 http://www.msteched.com/teched/seminars.aspx

Last year Todd and I sold out our precon event on SharePoint Upgrades and Administration

and it was such a fun filled comedy fest we were invited back this year. Sadly it will be the same jokes but all new educational material. Also, last year we gave away a Zune and an XBOX 360. No promises for this year's giveaways but… I typically like to offer up all of Todd's paycheck for giveaways cause I am nice that way.

Why Governance? Who needs Governance of SharePoint anyway? The short answer? EVERYONE! Governance is crucial to keeping that awesome SharePoint environment you setup awesome. A brief description follows:

This session takes you through the process of developing a successful implementation plan for your Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (WSS) or Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS) deployment. Determining the goals and vision, stakeholders, level of customization or development, rollout, phasing, intranet, extranet, and Internet considerations and taxonomy of your portal are all discussed through lectures, hands-on experience, and case studies. This class not only covers what you should do, but also real world scenarios and best practices.

More information on TechEd registration which is currently $200 off. http://www.msteched.com/teched/registration-info.aspx

Hope to see you in LA!

Shane SharePoint Consulting

Shane and Todd show in San Francisco in January

Shane — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:55:34 GMT

http://www.sptechcon.com/

Should be a fun conference. Why? It starts out with a 1 day admin bonanza with Todd Klindt and yours truly. And just in case that isn't complete worth the price of admission they have like 3 more days of content, sprinkled with random sessions from us. LOL

No seriously. Should be a really cool conference Jan 27 – 29 with some big name speakers including the infamous Tom Rizzo. Complete list here. The first day will feature full day and half day sessions while the remaining two will be the traditional 75 minutes sessions. I am really looking forward to the event, especially since there will be snow in Cincinnati in January but not in San Francisco. J I also heard yesterday the conference is going to sell out soon so you may need to poke your boss with a big stick to get this approved in time.

Most of the SharePoint911 crew will be at the conference so look for a little private get together at some point during the week. Stop by our both to get the scoop. J

Shane – SharePoint Consulting

Todd Klindt and Shane Young Take Tampa

Shane — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:30:37 GMT

http://www.toddandshanetaketampa.com/default.aspx

To teach an awesome 5 day SharePoint administrators only class. You didn't think we were betting on the Rays to win the World Series did you?

Nope instead Todd and I will be teaching SharePoint Survival Camp the best SharePoint Administrator Training you can get anywhere. We are going to take my standard 4 day Professional SharePoint Administration class and add another of admin goodness. If you have ever seen Todd and I present on stage at TechEd in America or Europe you know the entertainment value we bring. And in case you aren't buying into that how about this it will be 80 degrees and Christmas will come early.

What do I mean early Christmas? I mean in our efforts to jumpstart the economy I am willing to take all of Todd's paycheck for the class and spend it on give-a-ways. How generous am I? In the past we have given away Xbox 360s, Flat screen TVs, Zunes, Ipods, portable DVD players, books, shirts, and other random swag. What will we give-a-way this time? I have no clue but it will be very cool stuff (especially if Todd is in the Christmas spirit).

Yeah there are lots of good technical reasons to come to class like the best training possible but who cares about all of that? Ok maybe that is important too. So look forward to topics like:

Hands on lab that covers secure installs top to bottom
Sizing and performance tuning for your farms
More info about SQL Server than you can imagine
Windows Server 2008 and SQL 2008
STSADM and Power Shell
SEARCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And much, much, more

Shane SharePoint Consulting

The only time Kerberos has ever made me smile.

Shane — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:29:00 GMT

Alisa, one of my students from SharePoint Administrator Survival Camp in Vegas sent this picture over on Facebook. After a scary day of talking about the evil technology Chuck, another student, found this dog and bought it for me. (Thanks man!) It was such a big hit that Alisa bought her own to take back to the office. And who says you can't have fun and be a total geek at the same time.

Anyway, the picture totally made my night as i sit her and work on the performance chapter for our upcoming Admin book.

Shane - SharePoint Consulting

Discount - SharePoint Admin Training In Reston, Virginia Next Week

Shane — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:12:28 GMT

Ok kids. First time ever I am pimping my class for cheap through my blog. Come hang out with me next week in Reston and you can either get a 25% discount or buy one full price seat and get a second one free.

You know you have always wanted to spend a week with me geeking out over Advanced SharePoint Administration topics now is your chance to do it cheap. And where better than by our Nation's Capital. Maybe you will see our next President eating at the local Cracker Barrel.

And don't forget to quote one of my students last week "Shane is smart." What better glowing recommendation could you ask for?

Shane – SharePoint Consulting