Implementing and Configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2016

1. Introduction

The Implementing and Configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2016 course provides participants with the essential skills to install, configure, manage, and maintain a SharePoint Server 2016 environment. It covers both on-premises and hybrid deployment models, focusing on collaboration, enterprise content management, and integration with Microsoft Office and cloud technologies.
Through hands-on exercises, participants will gain practical experience in implementing SharePoint farms, managing service applications, securing environments, and optimizing performance to meet enterprise needs.

2. Course Objectives

At the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016 in various environments.
• Plan and manage SharePoint architecture and topologies.
• Configure and manage site collections, web applications, and service applications.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security models.
• Manage enterprise content, workflows, and collaboration tools.
• Integrate SharePoint with Microsoft Office and cloud-based services.
• Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot SharePoint farms for optimal performance.

3. Targeted Group

This course is designed for:

• IT professionals responsible for deploying and managing SharePoint environments
• System and network administrators
• Database administrators and enterprise solution architects
• Developers working with Microsoft collaboration tools
• IT consultants involved in SharePoint migration or hybrid implementation
• Organizations seeking to enhance collaboration and document management efficiency

4. Course Duration

Total Duration: 2 weeks (48 contact hours)
Delivery Options:

• Instructor-led classroom sessions
• Online live interactive workshops
• Hands-on lab-based exercises and real-world case studies

5. Training Methodology

• Lectures and demonstrations introducing SharePoint architecture and features.
• Hands-on lab sessions for installation, configuration, and administration.
• Case studies and simulations for real-world problem-solving.
• Group discussions and collaborative exercises to enhance learning.
• Assessments and a capstone configuration project for performance evaluation.

6. Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to SharePoint Server 2016 Architecture

• Overview of SharePoint Server 2016 features and capabilities
• Understanding roles, services, and logical architecture
• Planning and designing SharePoint topologies

Module 2: Installing and Configuring SharePoint Server 2016

• Installation prerequisites and environment preparation
• Installing SharePoint Server 2016 and configuring farms
• Creating and managing web applications and site collections

Module 3: Managing Web Applications and Site Collections

• Configuring site collections, templates, and quotas
• Managing site permissions and features
• Configuring alternate access mappings and host-named site collections

Module 4: Configuring and Managing Service Applications

• Implementing key service applications (Managed Metadata, User Profile, Search, BCS)
• Configuring the Search Service for optimized indexing and queries
• Integrating and managing service dependencies

Module 5: Implementing Authentication, Security, and Permissions

• Configuring authentication types (Claims-based, SAML, OAuth)
• Setting up SSL certificates and permissions
• Managing roles, policies, and security groups

Module 6: Managing Enterprise Content and Collaboration

• Managing document libraries, records management, and version control
• Configuring content types and metadata
• Implementing workflows with SharePoint Designer and Power Automate

Module 7: Integrating SharePoint with Microsoft Office and Hybrid Environments

• Integration with Office 2016 and Office 365
• Setting up hybrid search and hybrid sites
• Managing connections to external data sources via BCS

Module 8: Monitoring, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

• Monitoring SharePoint using Central Administration and PowerShell
• Backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies
• Troubleshooting common SharePoint configuration and performance issues

7. Expected Outcomes

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

• Install, configure, and manage SharePoint Server 2016 farms.
• Implement hybrid and on-premises SharePoint environments.
• Configure service applications, security policies, and workflows.
• Integrate SharePoint with Microsoft Office and other enterprise tools.
• Optimize, monitor, and troubleshoot SharePoint systems.
• Demonstrate practical mastery through hands-on configuration projects.

8. Certificate of Completion

Participants who successfully complete all modules, assignments, and the capstone project will receive:

🎓 Certificate of Completion – Implementing and Configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2016

Issued by: FOTADE Training, Research and Resource Development Centre

This certificate validates competence in deploying, configuring, and administering SharePoint Server 2016 environments, preparing participants for professional roles such as SharePoint Administrator, Collaboration Engineer, Systems Engineer, or IT Infrastructure Specialist.