SharePoint 2010 Six-in-One [Paperback]

Chris Geier (Author), Cathy Dew (Author), Becky Bertram (Author), Raymond Mitchell (Author), Wes Preston (Author), Kenneth Schaefer (Author), Andrew Clark (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 2011 | ISBN-10: 0470877278 | ISBN-13: 978-0470877272 | Edition: 1

A team of SharePoint authorities addresses the six most essential areas of SharePoint 2010

SharePoint enables Web sites to host shared workspaces and is a leading solution for Enterprise Content Management. This book serves as one-stop shopping for concise coverage on six key areas that you need to know in order to get up and running with SharePoint 2010 quickly. After an introduction to the new features of SharePoint 2010, the author team of SharePoint experts walk you through branding and customization, workflow, business connectivity services, social networking and tools, the search function, and development basics so you can get started using SharePoint immediately.

• SharePoint 2010 offers numerous exciting new features, including advancements in user interface customization, development improvements, the benefits of Business Connectivity Services, and much more
• Covers the primary functions of SharePoint, as well as enhancements and new features of the latest version
• Reviews the SharePoint platform, branding and customization, workflow, business connectivity services, social networking, tools, development basics, and more

SharePoint 2010 Six-in-One helps you conquer the six key areas of SharePoint 2010 so that you can successfully take advantage of the Microsoft SharePoint platform.

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From the Back Cover

A team of experts shares the six most essential areas of SharePoint 2010

If you are new to the terminology, concepts, and features of SharePoint 2010 and feel a bit overwhelmed about where to begin, then this is the book for you. Targeting the six most essential aspects of SharePoint 2010, this informative guide clearly explains all six areas and shows how these elements can help you successfully deploy SharePoint 2010. The team of SharePoint authorities pares down the particulars to provide you with just the right amount of information so you can understand how SharePoint works and what it can do for you.

SharePoint 2010 Six-in-One:

• Reviews the basics of SharePoint 2010 so you can brand and customize the look and feel of your implementation

• Discusses development in SharePoint

• Introduces Business Connectivity Services

• Looks at social networking and its benefits

• Walks you through the fundamentals of workflow and helps you plan out a workflow strategy

• Explores how you can enhance your SharePoint search

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About the Author

Chris Geier works extensively in the workflow and BPM space.

Cathy Dew is a graphic designer and senior consultant for Summit 7 Systems, specializing in branding.

Wes Preston is a senior consultant and Microsoft MVP for SharePoint Server.

Raymond Mitchell is a frequent speaker at the Minnesota SharePoint User Group.

Becky Bertram is an independent consultant and Microsoft MVP for SharePoint Server.

Ken Schaefer is a veteran Microsoft and SharePoint consultant.

Andrew Clark is a senior SharePoint consultant.

Product Details

• Paperback: 600 pages
• Publisher: Wrox; 1 edition (January 25, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470877278
• ISBN-13: 978-0470877272
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 1.2 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,042,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Deep and Wide Intro for the SharePoint 2010 Pro May 30, 2011

By Kevin Parker

Format:Paperback

This text introduces a wide range of SharePoint 2010 concepts and solutions. It is a great introductory text for the SharePoint 2010 professional. That is not to say this is a "beginner" text: It is quite practical, and offers good supplemental perspectives on the covered topics, even if you have an established SharePoint 2010 Pro library. As the back of the book states, "A team of experts shares the six most essential areas of SharePoint 2010."

The big six are: Branding, Development, Business Connectivity Services, Social Networking, Workflow, and Search.

If you are looking for a good and technical introduction to these top areas of SharePoint 2010, you'll be glad you have this title on hand. Once you are ready to go more in depth into an area, you'll be better equipped to do just that. Even then, you'll still want this book in reach.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars "SharePoint 2010 Six-In-One" contains just the right mix of breadth and depth March 27, 2011

By Sean P. McDonough

Format:Paperback

I've been working with SharePoint since the 2003 release of the platform, and I've read quite a few books (and written a couple myself) on the topic of SharePoint. I have to say that the the authors of the "SharePoint 2010 Six-In-One" have done an admirable job of putting together a SharePoint 2010 resource the provides a fantastic mix of pertinent content and broad topic coverage.

If you're new to SharePoint in general (or SharePoint 2010 specifically), this book is a great place to start. The authors have covered six different topic areas that are of concern to most SharePoint implementers, and they've done so in a way that provides solid baseline coverage but also addresses a few deeper (but common) concerns. In addition to the six topic areas, the first three chapters of the book provide a wonderful introduction to SharePoint in general, how it is commonly used, where it can be leveraged, and more.

As someone with a fair bit of SharePoint 2010 experience, I found myself returning to this book to get myself jump-started when I needed a little help in one of the topics it covers (e.g., branding). I was able to pull information out to get myself going in short order, and I had enough of the relevant concerns in-mind (and in-hand) to continue diving more deeply through other references.

Whether you're new to SharePoint or a seasoned professional, you'll undoubtedly find something in "SharePoint 2010 Six-In-One" to make it worth your while.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for the SharePoint 2010 Library March 15, 2011

By JW

Format:Paperback

This is now Microsoft's 4 edition to their SharePoint product release and has now become one of their fastest growing products. With nearly 100 million licenses sold you need to find a book to guide through the product.

These SharePoint Experts give you the real story on SharePoint 2010 and target the "6" essential aspects of a very complex product. Breaking it down easily gives you the right information. I have a keen interest in workflow and Chris Geier's section on SharePoint Workflow answers all the questions I need to know about SharePoint Designer and the complex nuances of building real world workflows.

I've been using SharePoint since SharePoint 2001 and anyone who's in the midst of contemplating an upgrade this is the book to guide you with all the new features and functionality.