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SharePoint 2007 Fundamentals & Administration: Interactive Training Course (DVD-ROM)

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(22 June 2007) We just bought this at work and have started through it. The disappointing element is that we bought both this and the SharePoint 2007 Development DVD. All the material on the "Fundamentals" DVD is repeated on the "Development" DVD - so we blew an extra $299 for no reason. And of course we'd already opened both packages before noticing...

(3 August 2007 update) First comment: the author contacted me directly and offered a refund of the cost of the Fundamentals DVD. Given that I'm still going through the Development DVD and have loaned the Fundamentals DVD to a coworker, I will give kudos for the offer - but keep both copies! (Am I fickle or what?)

I also tried to upgrade my review to 4-5 stars (Amazon won't let me!). The material is solid and is great as an on-your-own replacement to a pricier class Microsoft might hold. I am getting many ideas for replacing legacy applications in my work environment. I had to play a little catchup to run the tutorials, so be prepared: you'll need an Office SharePoint Server 2007 environment (I'm using Microsoft Virtual PC as the author seems to) and Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2007.

Whether your intent is to grow into a full-blown SharePoint developer or if you need a broader background on how SharePoint works and what its capabilities are, this will be a very good introduction.

I'm creating my first production SharePoint farm and this DVD has been invaluable to me. Well-thought out, patient, and hands-on, it's effective at teaching the concepts but at a pace that's real-world, "I-need-to-get-this-done-yesterday" friendly as well.
Well-structured and indexed too, viewable topic-by-topic. This DVD has been a trustworthy compendium.
Seriously, I'd be hung out to dry on this project without it. It has saved me a LOT of grief. Great tool, great investment.

I am heavily involved in SharePoint 2003 projects and will need to convert to MOSS 2007 etc and needed to learn SharePoint 2007 as quickly as possible. A fellow co-worker suggested I take a look at this product, and it was the best move I ever made. I have read numerous books, but this course actully lets you download a Virtual PC image so you can work through all of the examples as if you had SharePoint 2007 on your own PC! A must faster way to learn. The material is very well organized, explained well, and I also purchased the "Development DVD" version as well as I do some ASP.NET programming. It was also a good move.

Most impressve is their support. I usually get an e-mail response within miunutes or hours if I have any questions or snags. Andre is Excellent at following up with you.

If you want to become an Expert with SharePoint 2007, and do it in a Fast Track manner, this is hands down the training DVD you need. Also if you do any development with SharePoint 2007, the extra money spent on the Developoment DVD worth every penny.

This is an indispensable tool that every SharePoint admin or developer must have.

I just finished taking this course at a nearby training facility and it was by far the best training on SharePoint I have ever seen. The material is well organized, and though not exhaustive, it is thorough.

The video segments could be more polished, but the were more than adequate and the demos were excellent.

Spring for the extra $100 for the Development DVD as all the Fundamentals material is covered there as well.

These training videos are not only the best I have watched regarding SharePoint but the best training videos I have ever watched on any technical subject. The author breaks down complex concepts and makes them easy to understand. The demos are great and the entire tutorial is invaluable to understanding SharePoint. If you are administering or developing on SharePoint, this tutorial will fast-track your learning. Also check out the author's tutorial on SharePoint 2007 Development SharePoint 2007 Development: Interactive Training Course (DVD-ROM).

Substantial because it is full of useful content (substance) and hands on tutorials. I found navigation to be the hardest task in managing SharePoint and Andre's tutorials have eased the task for me. The best way to learn is by using all your senses and by actually doing the work. It is w/o fluff and gets you there faster!