Microsoft® SharePoint® Products and Technologies Resource Kit (Pro - Resource Kit) (Paperback)

by Bill English (Author), Microsoft SharePoint Teams (Author) "SharePoint Team Services 1.0 from Microsoft and Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2001 were the original versions of Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies, released in 2001..." (more)
Key Phrases: sharepoint portal server, index management server, noise word file, Web Parts, Windows Server, Microsoft Windows (more...)

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Product Description
Get the definitive resource for administering Microsoft SharePoint products and services—with in-depth technical information and tools developed by Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) and the Microsoft SharePoint team. This exhaustive, 1000+ page reference delivers all the information you need to plan, design, deploy, and manage strategic solutions using Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows® SharePoint Services. Topics include architecture; capacity planning; deployment scenarios, including small, medium, and large server farms; configuring administration; working with SPPT; security features; maintenance and disaster recovery; customization and solution development; using SharePoint with other Microsoft products; and upgrading/migration strategies. The companion CD-ROM features a fully searchable eBook, plus tools, scripts, and job aids—everything you need to help save time and reduce ownership and support costs.

About the Author
Bill English, the principal author, is a Microsoft SharePoint MVP, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, and Microsoft Certified Trainer and is a member of the Microsoft SharePoint Beta team. Bill has authored or co-authored eight computer books including The Administrator’s Guide to Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2001, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Administrator’s Companion, and the Microsoft Security Exam 70-214 Preparation Guide. Bill also served as a subject matter expert for the Microsoft Official Courseware for Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2003.

The Microsoft SharePoint team develops and supports Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1216 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (July 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 073561881X
• ISBN-13: 978-0735618817
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.4 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #514,957 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the investment for your SharePoint team..., January 3, 2005

By	James Murphy "SharePoint Guru (to be!)" (Guelph, ON, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been using the Microsoft Resource Kits on many products over the past 10 years and the SharePoint 2003 kits is one of the most comprehensive produced to date for a Microsoft application. The book is designed as a resource Kit to pull together all relevant information in one location.

Our company placed an order on Amazon.ca as soon the SharePoint Resource Kit was listed as the early SharePoint 2003 printed documentation was sparse and the book was a welcome addition. We found it better to have a paper book with all the information in one location rather than just links to websites, whitepapers, and webcasts to rely upon alone. We now have 3 copies for our project teams to used for their SharePoint work as well as the Internet resources.

I found the structure of the book confusing at first as we used it to help learn the product but now it is a great daily resource. The Adobe PDF manual and several tools are included on the CD-ROM and are great for finding support materials in a jiffy.

Yes, its a buy...

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Layout and Lack of Critical Info Hamper, July 5, 2005

By	J. Matthew Phipps (Gig Harbor, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is like the 'Da Vinci Code' for SharePoint. It has a lot of information. A LOT OF INFORMATION. The problem is, the layout and order of presentation in the book make it almost impossible to read and find information. Loading the included disk is a requirement. Use the PDF and search electronically for the information because the printed index is incredibly lacking.

Because it is so hard to find stuff, one thinks that MS is trying to hide information or that critical information was left out.

Good resource, but be prepared for a continent spanning search for information that will takes days, leave you bedraggled, and make you think you've solved centuries old mysteries once you finally find what you are looking for. Pack lightly, carry currency, and perhaps a firearm (for the book, share point machine, self, your choice).

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crucial documentation for SharePoint administrators, November 21, 2005

By	Barry T. Campbell (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the book that *should* have shipped with every copy of SharePoint Portal Server 2003.

I haven't looked at the paper copy in quite some time; the searchable PDF copy of the book that comes as part of the Resource Kit CD is actually much more useful for me, because it's searchable. I refer to it constantly.