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Microsoft Solutions Framework Essentials
Software engineering
Code: 1846
Duration: 3 Days (24 Hours)
Exam: 70-301
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Introduction

This three-day, instructor-led course provides an introduction to the Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF). These key elements include the MSF Team and Process models as well as the Risk Management, Project Management, and Readiness Management Disciplines. The course utilizes a combination of presentation lectures and hands-on activities.

 

Audience

The primary audience for this course is IT project professionals who are responsible for planning, building, and deploying Microsoft solutions. These IT project professionals include Microsoft customers and partners, and Microsoft Consulting Services.

 

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

 
  • Explain how an improved solution strategy can alleviate the challenges to delivering technology solutions.

 

  • Describe how the MSF team model is used on an MSF project.

 

  • Discuss the concept of MSF role clusters.

 

  • Explain how MSF teams are scaled, depending on project size and complexity.

 

  • Explain project management on MSF teams.

 

  • Explain how the risk management discipline is applied to an MSF project.

 

  • Explain the MSF envisioning phase.

 

  • Explain how to ensure that the solution meets initial business goals and requirements.

 

  • Describe how the team plans what to build.

 

  • Explain the MSF developing phase.

 

  • Explain the MSF stabilizing phase.

 

  • Describe the tasks involved in testing and piloting a solution.

 

  • Explain the MSF deploying phase.

 

  • Describe the tasks involved in deploying to a production environment.

 

  • Describe the tasks involved in completing a project.

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Prerequisites

No prerequisites are in place for attending the course.

 

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to the Microsoft Solutions Framework

This module:

 
  • Discusses the characteristics of today's business environment that affect IT.

 

  • Suggests some of the ways in which IT can help businesses meet its goals.

 

  • Explains some of the factors that get in the way of successful IT projects.

 

  • Describes where IT must direct its attention to make its projects more effective.

 

  • Demonstrates how MSF meshes with the Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF).

Module 2: Building an MSF Team

 
  • The MSF Team Model

 

  • MSF Role Clusters

 

  • Scaling Teams for Project Efficiency

 

  • A Scalable Approach to Project Management

Activity: Communicating in Teams

Module 3: Managing Project Risks

 

  • Managing Risks Throughout the Project

 

  • Taking Steps for Effective Risk Management

Activity: Creating Risk Plans

Activity: Identifying and Analyzing Risks

Module 4: Establishing Your Project Life Cycle

 
  • MSF Process Model Basics

 

  • Clarifying Responsibilities in Each Phase

Module 5: Starting Your Project

 
  • The MSF Envisioning Phase

 

  • Selecting and Preparing the Project Team

 

  • Defining the Solution

 

  • Scoping the Solution

 

  • Establishing a Basis for Review and Change

Activity: Drafting a Vision/Scope Document

Module 6: Planning Your Project

 
  • The MSF Planning Phase

 

  • Planning What to Build

 

  • Planning How to Build

 

  • Planning When Building

 

  • Preparing the Environments

Activity: Associating Work Items with Plans

Module 7: Developing Your Solution

 
  • The MSF Developing Phase

 

  • Testing the Solution

Module 8: Stabilizing Your Solution

 
  • The MSF Stabilizing Phase

 

  • Testing and Piloting for Stabilization

Module 9: Deploying Your Solution

 
  • The MSF Deploying Phase

 

  • Deploying to a Production Environment

 

  • Completing Your Project

 

Course Materials

The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.

 

Microsoft Certification exams

This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam:

Exam 70-301: Managing, Organizing, and Delivering IT Projects by Usingthe Microsoft Solutions Framework 3.0