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Building a Web 2.0 Portal with ASP.NET 3.5

Omar AL Zabir

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

If you think you're well versed in ASP.NET, think again. This exceptional guide gives you a master class in site building with ASP.NET 3.5 and other cutting-edge Microsoft technologies. You learn how to develop rock-solid web portal applications that can withstand millions of hits every day while surviving scalability and security pressures -- not just for mass-consumer homepages, but also for dashboards that deliver powerful content aggregation for enterprises. Written by Omar AL Zabir, co-founder and CTO of Pageflakes, Building a Web 2.0 Portal with ASP.NET 3.5 demonstrates how to develop portals similar to My Yahoo!, iGoogle, and Pageflakes using ASP.NET 3.5, ASP.NET AJAX, Windows Workflow Foundation, LINQ and .NET 3.5. Through the course of the book, AL Zabir builds an open source Ajax-enabled portal prototype (available online at "www.dropthings.com"), and walks you though the design and architectural challenges, advanced Ajax concepts, performance optimization techniques, and server-side scalability problems involved. You learn how to: Implement a highly decoupled architecture following the popular n-tier, widget-based application model Provide drag-and-drop functionality, and use ASP.NET 3.5 to build the server-side part of the web layer Use LINQ to build the data access layer, and Windows Workflow Foundation to build the business layer as a collection of workflows Build client-side widgets using JavaScript for faster performance and better caching Get maximum performance out of the ASP.NET AJAX Framework for faster, more dynamic, and scalable sites Build a custom web service call handler to overcome shortcomings in ASP.NET AJAX 1.0 for asynchronous, transactional, cache-friendlyweb services Overcome JavaScript performance problems, and help the user interface load faster and be more responsive Solve scalability and security problems as your site grows from hundreds to millions of users Deploy and run a high-volume production site while solving software, hardware, hosting, and Internet infrastructure problems Building a Web 2.0 Portal with ASP.NET 3.5 also presents real-world ASP.NET challenges that the author has solved in building educational and enterprise portals, plus thirteen production disasters common to web applications serving millions of users. If you're ready to build state-of-the art, high-volume web applications, this book has exactly what you need.

Inside Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007

P. Tisseghem

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great book on MOSS development 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 12 people found this review helpful.

Patrick does a great job giving you a firehose approach to MOSS 2007 development. I love the chapter on customizing search using the API... fantastic!

Pretty good material... 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

The author presents a pretty good sampling of how-to material (it would be difficult to get full coverage of MOSS without a multi-volume issue) but falls a bit short of what I might expect from an "Inside..." title. I would have liked to see more detail on some of the deeper architectural workings of MOSS. The author no doubt knows product extension with .NET well and provides an abundance of attention - especially to search customization development. To the author and publishers' credit, the book is targetted to a developer audience. All in all a solid effort.

Editorial Review:

This comprehensive, hands-on reference for developers delivers expert guidance on building Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions. Written by an expert on Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies, this book presents a bottom-up view of Office SharePoint Server 2007 architecture, highlighting the key relationships of Office SharePoint Server 2007 components. Task-oriented in its approach, the book is perfect for developers familiar with SharePoint Portal Server. You'll get practical advice for managing and customizing Office SharePoint Server 2007 components, and you'll learn how to work with them in conjunction with Microsoft Office Excel® 2007, Microsoft Office InfoPath® 2007, and other Microsoft Office products to develop an efficient and effective ECM system. Includes code samples.

ASP.NET 2.0 Web Parts in Action: Building Dynamic Web Portals (In Action)

Darren Neimke

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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"A must-buy for every ASP.NET developer using Web Parts."
Scott Guthrie
General Manager
Microsoft Developer Division

"Squeezes the full potential out of ASP.NET Web Parts."
Andres Sanabria
Lead Program Manager
ASP.NET and Server Application Frameworks

Using Web Parts, ASP.NET developers can create portals with the same advanced features found in sites such as Live.com and Google ig.

ASP.NET 2.0 Web Parts in Action demystifies portal design, development, maintenance, and deployment. In over 400 code-packed pages, ASP.NET expert Darren Neimke shares his deep understanding of the controls and services that make up the portal framework.

This book will help you to code like a guru but think like a user. For example, you'll discover how to use Web Parts to reduce four-step actions to a single click with a strategically-placed edit button. Learn to balance features and usability to make your portals both look good and work well.

ASP.NET 2.0 Web Parts in Action gives you the tools you need to move your ideas off the whiteboard and bring them to life. Find out how to provide the personalization options your users want while preserving the look and feel of your portals with solid designs and custom chrome. Create usable information dashboards and tackle tough interoperability questions with confidence.

All the information in this book is performance-tested. Author Darren Neimke walks you through Web Parts concepts including static and dynamic connections, WebPartManager, SQLPersonalizationProvider, and the hot new ASP.NET Atlas framework.

Whether you're creating custom solutions or adding Web Parts to SharePoint 2007, exploring Atlas or dabbling in gadgets, ASP.NET 2.0 Web Parts in Action will get you started and guide you as you build successful portals using ASP.NET Web Parts.

Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 Resource Kit

Robert Larson, Janique Carbone, The Microsoft VirtualizationTeam

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Finally, a half decent MS Press title... 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Not a fan of MS Press titles generally - but this one is very good...provides excellent information on how to design and deploy VS 2005 solutions, as well as nice technical 'under the hood' information. As usual the timing is odd given that Windows 2008 isnt that far off (thinking of Schurmans' LCS 2005 book)...so one wonders about the longevity of VS 2005. But still - an excellent book, and the accompanying DVD is very useful. This along with Ben Armstrongs book are all you need. 5 stars all the way....

Editorial Review:

Get the definitive reference for administering and supporting Virtual Server 2005, including the R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) release with insights from the Microsoft experts who know the technology best. This official Microsoft RESOURCE KIT provides the in-depth technical guidance on installing, configuring, administering, and supporting Virtual Server 2005. In addition, you get in-depth chapters on advanced configurations; development and test tools; migration and management tools; security, scripting; Linux support; disaster recovery; and extending and customizing Virtual Server 2005. You also get a CD with Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 with SP1 and Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 evaluation software; sample scripts, source code, and sample applications; technical whitepapers; videos from the authors; and a fully searchable version of the entire RESOURCE KIT.

Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Technologies: Planning, Design and Implementation

Kevin Laahs, Emer McKenna, Veli-Matti Vanamo

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Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Technologies: Planning, Design and Implementation provides an in-depth examination of the tasks involved in planning, designing and deploying SharePoint in your enterprise. SharePoint 2007 significantly extends the breadth of capabilities for end users, administrators, developers, and designers. The cutting-edge technology encompasses some major new functional areas such as Business Intelligence, Information LifeCycle Management, and Enterprise Content Management-all can be leveraged to satisfy many different business scenarios.

SharePoint 2007 Technologies will provide readers with practical knowledge and techniques about integration of other 2007 products such as Office and Exchange Server, and readers will walk away with the ability to easily expose and leverage back-end business data and understand how it all joins together. Readers will further gain a solid appreciation of the architecture, administration, end user features, development, and integration opportunities offered by SharePoint 2007. The expertise of the author team in helping many large corporations deploy Microsoft technologies within their enterprises makes this book an invaluable tool to businesses of any size.

* Complete guide to getting the most out of your SharePoint 2007 deployments
* Critical techniques for system architects to design and deploy SharePoint 2007 Technologies
* Features most important issues for day to day efficient management and usage
* How to customize and extend your SharePoint environment for your own needs

Microsoft FrontPage 2002 for Dummies (With CD-ROM)

Asha Dornfest

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Until recently, only the technically gifted and artistically inclined attempted to publish sites on the Web. If you wanted to look good on the Web, you needed either techno-talent or the bucks to commission someone who had it. Not anymore. FrontPage 2002, the latest incarnation of the Microsoft Web site creation tool, brings new ease to Web publishing. Without any knowledge of HTML (the language used to create Web pages), you can use FrontPage to build and manage a beautiful and sophisticated Web site.

If you have FrontPage loaded on your PC but feel a bit nervous about beginning your Web site, then FrontPage 2002 For Dummies will soothe your nerves and guide you through the process. This reference guide is also for anyone who wants to

• Upgrade from an older version of FrontPage
• Build a professional-quality site to showcase a new business
• Start an online business
• Impress potential employers with an online dossier
• Spread the word about a special cause
• Set up a privacy-protected site for use by family and friends

FrontPage is no small topic – here’s a look at just some of the handy tips, tools, and techniques you’ll find in FrontPage 2002 For Dummies:

• Import an existing Web site into FrontPage
• Preview, print, and save a page
• The Five Steps to a Brilliant Web Site
• Work with hyperlinks and bookmarks
• Adding graphics and pictures
• Create image maps, tables, forms, and frames
• Add video and music
• Insert a hover button, marquee, or banner advertising
• Keep your Web site secure

FrontPage 2002 For Dummies comes with a free CD-ROM loaded with a bonus chapter; free custom art; FrontPage themes; and free trial versions of Paint Shop Pro 7, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Hi-Position, JustAddCommerce, and more!

MCAD Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C#(TM) .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio(R) .NET Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 70-315) (Exam Cram 2)

Kirk Hausman, Ed Tittel

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Total reviews: 21 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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This certification exam measures the ability to develop and implement Windows-based applications with Web forms, ASP.NET, and the Microsoft .NET Framework. This exam counts as a core credit toward the new MCAD (Microsoft Certified Application Developer) certification as well as a core credit toward the MCSD .NET certification. This book is not intended to teach new material. Instead it assumes that you have a solid foundation of knowledge but can use a refresher on important concepts as well as a guide to exam topics and objectives. This book focuses exactly on what you need to pass the exam - it features test-taking strategies, time-saving study tips, and a special Cram Sheet that includes tips, acronyms, and memory joggers not available anywhere else. The series is supported online at several Web sites: examcram.com, informit.com, and cramsession.com.

The accompanying CD features PrepLogic™ Practice Tests, Preview Edition. This product includes one complete PrepLogic Practice Test with approximately the same number of questions found on the actual vendor exam. Each question contains full, detailed explanations of the correct and incorrect answers. The engine offers two study modes, Practice Test and Flash Review, full exam customization, and a detailed score report.

Macromedia Flash MX 2004 for Windows & Macintosh (Visual QuickStart Guide)

Katherine Ulrich

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New timeline effects and behaviors, better run-time performance (which equals faster graphics display and video playback), native support for PDF and EPS forms, a slew of workflow enhancements, an improved programming language, a redesigned interface¿these are just a few in the long list of new features that have Web designers salivating over the newest version of their favorite Web tool: Macromedia Flash MX 2004. Whether you¿re brand new to the world of Flash development or a veteran chomping at the bit to take advantage of all the latest features, this task-based guide will have you creating high-impact, interactive Web sites with Flash MX 2004 in no time. Best-selling author Katherine Ulrich is at it again here, using simple step-by-step instructions and loads of visual aids to cover every aspect of Flash designics of vector animation to sophisticated interaction and transition effects. Throughout, youdirect, friendly language and plethora of tips that have become the hallmark of the popular Visual QuickStart series.

FrontPage 2002 Bible

David Elderbrock, David Karlins

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This "Bible" is missing a few verses! 4 out of 5 stars.
29 of 31 people found this review helpful.

The cover of the book states "100% -COMPREHENSIVE- AUTHORITATIVE- WHAT YOU NEED- ONE HUNDRED PERCENT". Now call me naïve, but to me that statement means this book has everything I could possibly want to know about FrontPage 2002! Unfortunately, that's not the case.

I first attempted to find information in the book about subwebs. I hear them referenced quite a bit and wanted to know what they are, how they're used and how to create one. The book makes some vague references to subwebs, but no detailed descriptions about them anywhere.

Next I wanted to find out how I can assign passwords to certain web pages to restrict the permissions for browsing pages. The only password information in the book pertains to administration of the web in FrontPage itself and nothing about assigning passwords to users.

Lastly I went to the book to learn about SharePoint Team Services. The book has much information about this topic, but under the heading "Administering a SharePoint Site" it reads "Complete coverage of these topics is beyond the scope of this book..." Doesn't 100% include complete coverage?

I suppose with a topic as vast as Web design, and especially with a program as big as FrontPage, it would be rather difficult to include every single bit of information one could possibly want or need. But I thought the information for which I was searching would certainly be covered in a ONE HUNDRED PERCENT, COMPREHENSIVE, WHAT YOU NEED- Bible!

Maybe I need to find a "Bible" with a cover that boasts "ONE HUNDRED TWENTY PERCENT"?!!

Editorial Review:

Learn the tips, tricks and lessons that Web design professionals know, without the years of experience or formal training. Find out how to use FrontPage with other applications such as Flash and Dreamweaver.Protect your site and your customers by getting the latest info on Internet Security. Put your business online and learn how to serve customers, record data and fulfill orders automatically with your FrontPage Web site. Maximize database connections to your Web site.

Made with the do-it-yourself-er in mind, FrontPage 2002 Bible is your 100omplete resource to quickly creating and managing dynamic websites.

Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)

Nolan Hester

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Good, but Dangerously Incomplete 2 out of 5 stars.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I have never written a review before, but I felt compelled to warn others new to building websites who might buy this book. While the critical third chapter outlining how to structure a website appears an excellent presentation, there is NO mention of subwebs (these are the typical http://www.website.com/subweb/subweb2/etc that you see throughout the web.

What is presented is well written, but even though 2003 appears on the title, the author has not appeared to even open the help pages in the application to read what topics are currently present.

Thus there is no discussion of Share Point nor of the related web packages nor of security/passwords. Additionally, there is no discussion of the relationship between the remote computer and the version stored and published on the server. At this point I'm sure many other omissions may be present, but having "designed" a website and later deciding to break out part of it into a subweb, I found to my consternation that unless I was on a server running Share Point, I would have to completely rebuild my subweb from scratch. Of course I could copy the files, but the entire navigation/link structure and styling requires the use of a web package, and that is unavailable on a remote computer not running Server 2003.

Thus, Buyer Beware! This is an excellent, but fatally flawed and outdated instruction text. It may be of value for those who want to get the flavor of how to build a single web page, but beyond that, I suggest the prospective website builder would be well served to look to texts with greater depth.

Editorial Review:

Looking to get up-to-speed on the latest version of Microsoft FrontPage, the award-winning Web authoring and site-management tool? Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide is the fastest way to bone up on all of the latest version's new features, as well as its existing ones. Unlike other books on the subject, this one doesn't talk down to you, overwhelm you with pages of long-winded explanation, or bog you down with complex computer jargon--veteran author Nolan Hester gets right to the point using plenty of screenshots and clear step-by-step how-tos to explain just what you need to know. Novices can start at the beginning and follow the clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions to learn how to design a basic site, build content, and add interactive components. Experienced FrontPage users can take advantage of the book's tabbed format to go straight to concise explanations of the features that most interest them.