Microsoft Solutions Framework Essentials Training Class

Lesson 1: Introduction to the Microsoft Solutions Framework

Characteristics of today's business environment that affect IT

Lesson 2: Building an MSF Team

The MSF Team Model
MSF Role Clusters
Scaling Teams for Project Efficiency
A Scalable Approach to Project Management

Lesson 3: Managing Project Risks

Managing Risks Throughout the Project
Taking Steps for Effective Risk Management

Lesson 4: Establishing Your Project Life Cycle

MSF Process Model Basics
Clarifying Responsibilities in Each Phase

Lesson 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

Lesson 6: Planning Your Project

The MSF Planning Phase
Planning What to Build
Planning How to Build
Planning When Building
Preparing the Environments

Lesson 7: Developing Your Solution

The MSF Developing Phase
Testing the Solution

Lesson 8: Stabilizing Your Solution

The MSF Stabilizing Phase
Testing and Piloting for Stabilization

Lesson 9: Deploying Your Solution

The MSF Deploying Phase
Deploying to a Production Environment
Completing Your Project