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Inside Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (Pro Developer) (Pro Developer)

Ted Pattison; Daniel Larson

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Total reviews: 23 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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Get deep insights into Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 with this hands-on guide. This book focuses on developing Windows SharePoint Services applications for the enterprise with Microsoft Visual Studio® 2005 and the Collaborative Application Markup Language (CAML). A Windows SharePoint Services expert provides technical explanations of the platform architecture and how the technology works, including concise information on key topics including Web Parts, pages, workflow, and security. With this bottom-up view of the platform architecture and task-oriented guidance, Microsoft Windows developers will learn how to embrace Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 as a first-class development platform. Experienced developers will learn how to build robust, feature-rich applications, including enterprise content management (ECM) systems. In addition, this guide includes C# and XML code samples to help developers get up and running as quickly as possible.

Delivers concise information on Web Parts, pages, workflow, security, and other key topics

Provides deep architectural insights, practical advice, and solutions for Windows developers

Features extensive code samples in Visual C# and XML; assumes prior knowledge of Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-291): Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server(TM) 2003 Network Infrastructure (MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit)

J.C. Mackin, Ian McLean

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Announcing an all-new MCSA/MCSE TRAINING KIT designed to help maximize your performance on Exam 70-291, a core exam for the new Windows Server 2003 certification. This kit packs the tools and features exam candidates want most—including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case studies, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.

Focusing on network infrastructure management for Windows Server 2003, this official study guide covers topics such as implementing, managing, and maintaining IP addressing, name resolution, network security measures, routing and remote access, and monitoring and troubleshooting network infrastructure.

Ace your exam preparation and ramp up quickly on Windows Server 2003 by working at your own pace through the lessons, hands-on exercises, and practice tests. The flexible, best-of-class test engine on CD-ROM features 300 practice questions and pre-assessment and post-assessment capabilities. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives or chapters, and get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get a 120-day evaluation version of Windows Server 2003 software and a 15 percent exam discount voucher—making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

Microsoft® Windows® SharePoint® Services 3.0 Step by Step (Step By Step (Microsoft))

Olga Londer, Bill English, Todd Bleeker, Penelope Coventry

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Beginner 5 out of 5 stars.
17 of 17 people found this review helpful.

I was faced with a project that could best be implemented with SharePoint, but I lacked experience, hence this book. It is an introductory book that presumes no foreknowledge of the subject and leads the reader incrementally through the features of SharePoint. The enclosed CD contains an eBook and the files for the chapter lessons. The print and page layout adhere to the proven format that makes the Step-by-Step series fruitful tutorials. The topics include:

*Build your own SharePoint site with easy-to-use templates
*Create lists and libraries to store information
*Add discussion boards, wikis, and blogs
*Set up Document and Meeting Workspaces for easy collaboration
*Share calendars, contacts, and data from Microsoft Office programs
*Customize your pages with Web Parts


This is authored by some of the same experts who have written advanced books about SharePoint, and their knowledge is evident in this lucid introduction. Elementary - as it should be for beginners.

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The smart way to learn Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services Version 3.0--one step at a time! Work at your own pace through the easy numbered steps, practice files on CD, helpful hints, and troubleshooting tips to master the fundamentals of working with the latest version of Windows SharePoint Services. You will learn the essentials for creating and managing SharePoint sites and Web Parts, including working with lists and libraries. You'll even discover how to work with collaboration features to create surveys, discussion boards, wikis, and blogs. Plus, you'll learn how to work with Microsoft Office Excel® 2007, Office Access 2007, Office InfoPath® 2007, and Office Outlook® 2007 in Windows SharePoint Services. With STEP BY STEP, you can take just the lessons you need or work from cover to cover. Either way, you drive the instruction, building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Includes a companion CD with hands-on practice files.

Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Unleashed

Lars Powers, Mike Snell

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Microsoft® Visual Studio 2008 Unleashed is an end-to-end, deep dive into the Visual Studio development environment. It’s meant to provide you guidance on how you can squeeze the ultimate productivity out of the many features built into the .NET development tools. Understanding how to use your tools will make you a better developer. This book was written with that premise as its focus.

 

The authors have folded in real-world development experience alongside detailed information about the IDE. The result is practical, easy-to-employ information that will make you a more productive and complete developer. This book also helps to ease your transition from other development environments and former versions of Visual Studio.

 

Finally, this book provides an entire section dedicated to Visual Studio Team System. It will help you understand how the Team Architect, Team Developer, Team Database Developer, and Team Tester work with the Team Foundation Server to increase team collaboration, visibility, and productivity.

 

Microsoft® Visual Studio 2008 Unleashed provides straight, to-the-point answers to common developer questions about the IDE.

 

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• What’s new in Visual Studio 2008
• Working with solutions, projects, editors, and designers
• Writing ASP.NET applications
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• Writing Windows Forms and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) applications
• Creating and hosting workflow-based applications using Windows Workflow Foundation (WF)
• Working with data and databases
• Refactoring code
• Debugging code
• Automating the IDE
• Writing macros, add-ins, and wizards
• Using team collaboration and the Visual Studio Team System products
• Managing source code changes
• Tracking projects with Team Foundation Server and work items
• Modeling applications
• Performing unit, web, and load testing
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Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007 Administrator's Companion

Bill English, The Microsoft SharePoint Community Experts

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Not a joy to read and difficult to digest. 3 out of 5 stars.
12 of 12 people found this review helpful.

This book is geared toward readers such as Web Developers, Information Management / Compliance Specialist, Administrators to name but a few. If you are a beginner to Sharepoint Server 2007, this book will be a most difficult read. The concepts and topics that are presented will have to be re-enforced with online research or the purchase of another book.

To give an example.
The book is composed of six sections, with the first three ( 663 pages in length ) being targeted towards administration and configuration. However, within this mix we have presentations on performance monitoring and MOM 2005, high level discussions on information security policies such as password and storage policies, data classification. We are introduced to advanced Enterprise topics such as the Business Data Catalogue and records compliance ( that is the Sarbanes Oxley Act etc. ). These discussions all assume prior expertise and should you be new to Sharepoint Server 2007 this will no doubt frustrate you. The Authors, in their quest to appeal to a wide variety of readers, cannot delve into the in-depth explanations, followed up by well worked out examples that a beginner to Sharepoint Server 2007 would require.

Web Developers will tend to focus on Sections 5 and 6. While these sections do introduce Workflow Services, Webparts and products like Sharepoint Designer I found the overriding theme is again one of high level discussion and overviews. Expertise is assumed.

Overall I would say that if you are coming from a background with some expertise in Sharepoint Server 2003 or you require a high level picture of the abundance of features that Sharepoint 2007 can bring to your organisation in addition to how it integrates with other server platforms, such as ISA 2006 for example, you will enjoy this book and the nuggets of useful information it provides. The writing style is not engaging; this book is not a joy to read but it will tell you what can be done with Sharepoint Server 2007, outline best practices and point you in the correct direction. The how-to part is very much left to yourself.

If however, your goal in purchasing this book is an in-depth knowledge of the installation, administration and configuration of Sharepoint 2007 and you have no prior expertise with Sharepoint Server 2003 or indeed 2001, then you will gain little benefit from this book. You will find it difficult to read, difficult to digest and your understanding of Sharepoint 2007 will not improve. If anything, you may be discouraged from using Sharepoint Server 2007 which would be a shame as the product is in my opinion really good. Regards.

Editorial Review:

Get your mission-critical collaboration and information-management systems up and running with this essential, single-volume guide. This comprehensive reference details features and capabilities of SharePoint Server 2007. It delivers the easy-to-follow procedures, practical workarounds, and key troubleshooting tactics you need for on-the-job results. Discover how to: Install and deploy SharePoint Server 2007 Configure server farms and define a farm topology Create and manage content libraries, records repositories, and document workflows Manage enterprise search and indexing features Develop and implement an information security policy Configure other server platforms to work with SharePoint Server 2007 Create a Business Data Catalog and manage data connections to other applications Monitor and fine-tune system performance Apply best practices for backup and recovery CD features: Fully searchable eBook Code samples and additional resources

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-503): Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 Windows® Communication Foundation (PRO-Certification)

Bruce Johnson, Peter Madziak, Sara Morgan

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Announcing an all-new SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT designed to help maximize your performance on 70-503, the required exam for the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification in Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Windows Communication Foundation (WCF). This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help you assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job. Focusing on the Windows Communication Foundation, this official study guide covers creating, deploying, and administering services; defining service contracts; hosting services in managed applications and on Web servers; monitoring service health; creating service proxies; and consuming non-WCF services. Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises.Then assess yourself using 300+ practice and review questions on the CD, featuring multiple, customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an evaluation version of Microsoft Visual Studio(r) 2008 software and an exam discount voucher making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

Windows® Group Policy Resource Kit: Windows Server® 2008 and Windows Vista®

Derek Melber

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Get the in-depth information you need to use Group Policy to administer Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista direct from a leading Group Policy MVP and the Microsoft® Group Policy team. With Group Policy and Active Directory® directory service, administrators can take advantage of policy-based management to streamline the administration of users and computers throughout the enterprise from servers running Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server, to workstations running Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000 Professional. This essential resource provides in-depth technical information and expert insights for simplifying and automating administrative tasks, including policy enforcement, system updates, and software installations, as well as how to centralize the management of network resources. The CD provides essential utilities, job aids, and more. It s everything you need to help increase your efficiency while bolstering user productivity, security services, and system reliability.

Key Book Benefits:

Delivers definitive product information with expert insights straight from a leading Microsoft MVP on Group Policy and the Microsoft Group Policy team at Microsoft

Details the critical information you need to centrally manage your enterprise using Group Policy

Learn how to administer Group Policy to improve network reliability, implement security services, and save time and money

Features a CD with a fully searchable eBook, essential utilities, and job aids.

Essential SharePoint 2007: A Practical Guide for Users, Administrators and Developers

Jeff Webb

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If you're considering the vastly improved 2007 version of SharePoint, this concise, practical and friendly guide will teach you how to get the most from the latest version of Microsoft's information-sharing and collaboration platform. Essential SharePoint 2007 demonstrates how your business can use SharePoint to control documents, structure workflow, and share information over the Web using standard tools business users already know -- Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer. Written in a conversational tone by internationally recognized SharePoint consultant and trainer Jeff Webb, this book helps SharePoint administrators, site owners, and power users quickly gain the skills necessary to perform a wide variety of tasks for intranet and extranet web sites, and explains what's new in SharePoint 2007 for experienced SharePoint 2003 administrators. Essential SharePoint 2007 teaches you how to: Use SharePoint 2007 with Outlook, Word and Excel, and as a document management tool, replacing, for example, shared network drives with libraries Build and customize sites, lists, libraries and web parts for intranets and extranets Use SharePoint 2007 for team communication through blogs, wikis, surveys, and RSS and email alerts Build a SharePoint workflow application Create and program web parts in order to deliver custom services and data to a site Deploy and administer SharePoint 2007 Each chapter ends with a summary of best practices advocated by the author, and the first few chapters of the book are ideal as training materials for end users. Later chapters give developers and administrators tools not only to keep company sites running smoothly, but also to customize and extend them. The book alsocontains several appendices with a glossary of terms and hard-to-find information. Essential SharePoint 2007 is a one-stop task-oriented guide for learning what's necessary to make this tool a vital part of team productivity.

Professional SharePoint 2007 Design (Wrox Professional Guides)

Jacob J. Sanford, Randy Drisgill, David Drinkwine, Coskun Cavusoglu

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Not what I was hoping... 3 out of 5 stars.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I am a web designer tasked with learning Sharepoint to redesign my company's intranet. Learning how to brand and customize Sharepoint is no easy task. I took Heather Solomon's Branding class and have benefited greatly from the take-home documentation that she created. I was hoping this book would take the knowledge I already had and take it to the next level. I am not sure who this book is aimed for, but I doubt it was designers. There are whole chapters in here on basic design principles and how to use Photoshop. What? Anyone who calls themselves a designer better know that stuff already, imho. Those chapters alone leave me to think that programmers and techies were the intended audience, not professional web designers. The descriptions for how to handle tasks are cryptic and the associated screenshots are not in the layout with the text, they are often several pages over. As a mainly visual learner, as most designers are, this makes the book a massive pain to use. I haven't read every chapter yet, but as of right now, I am disappointed. If you really need to learn how to brand and customize Sharepoint, go to Heather's class and search the web for other folks who are having branding adventures-even little old me has a Sharepoint branding blog-we tend to share what we know pretty freely ;)

Editorial Review:

From the planning details to the steps to the considerations, understand how to design the perfect SharePoint implementation by applying the information in Professional SharePoint 2007 Design. Begin with an overview of a installation and move through the technical aspects of creating usable, accessible, aesthetically pleasing SharePoint interfaces, with a primary focus on using SharePoint’s basic design tools to create a better looking and more effective installation. Understand how to use PhotoShop to design the graphics and template model for your site and learn how to integrate SharePoint themes.

Microsoft® Mobile Development Handbook

Andy Wigley, Daniel Moth, Peter Foot

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Get practical information for developing applications with the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 2.0 straight from mobile-development experts. This definitive guide delivers the proven techniques, real-world insights, and extensive code samples you need to bring information access to any Windows-based mobile device. Discover how to: Design a user interface that is optimized for smart devices Add functionality by using Windows Mobile APIs Organize and persist data stored on a device Establish network connections and respond to changes in network state Synchronize mobile devices with data stored on backend servers Implement authentication, symmetric encryption, and asymmetric encryption algorithms Optimize application performance for resource-constrained devices Interoperate with native code by using PInvoke and COM interop PLUS Get an introduction to .NET Compact Framework 3.5 and Microsoft Visual Studio code name Orcas PLUS Get Microsoft Visual C# and Visual Basic code samples on the Web