Mastering Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010

Master the Newest Version of This Powerful Collaboration Tool

This in-depth book is a practical, point-by-point guide for IT professionals who are responsible for installing, configuring, managing, or migrating to Windows SharePoint Foundation (SPF) 2010. The exciting successor to Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) 3.0, SPF 2010 is the newest version of the powerful collaboration tool and offers many new features. Start here to create effective, efficient, collaborative solutions for your company.

This book provides step-by-step coverage of topics system administrators need to know, including creating and administering sites, site collections, web applications, security, and disaster recovery. Gain insight into using and managing web parts, lists, and libraries, as well as configuring features new to SharePoint Foundation such as business data connectivity and multi-tenancy. Learn the practical steps for migrating from WSS 3.0 to SPF 2010 using STSADM, PowerShell, and more.

Coverage includes:

• Understanding Windows® SharePoint Foundation 2010—software, hardware, and user interface

• Installing SPF 2010 and configuring services

• Using, modifying, and creating lists

• Setting up libraries for documents, pictures, forms, and wikis

• Document Collaboration, checking documents in and out, versioning, and content approval

• Working with sites, subsites, and workspaces

• Managing security and permissions, site collections, and web applications

• Migrating from WSS 3.0 to SPF 2010

• Monitoring the SharePoint Foundation server to avoid performance failure

• Backing up and restoring SharePoint Foundation, from list to farm

Create Collaborative Solutions with Document and Data Management

Prepare and Install Standalone and Server Farm Implementations of SPF 2010

Create Document Libraries, Shared Calendars, Surveys, Discussions, Workspaces, or Blogs

Perform Administrative Tasks in Central Administration or with STSADM and PowerShell

Learn Advanced Configuration Techniques