"This well-planned and well-written book offers a comprehensive reference for IT professionals, application developers and business analysts working with SharePoint applications." --James A. Robertson, MCSD.NET, Senior Software Engineer, Applied Information Sciences

Deploy and manage Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 in the enterprise with help from this one-stop resource. Through detailed instructions, screenshots, and code samples, this comprehensive guide shows you, step-by-step, how to use SharePoint Server and make the most of all its powerful tools and utilities.

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007: The Complete Reference explains how to develop a customized installation plan, configure the server for optimal performance, and administer users, documents, and content. You''ll get full details on designing feature-rich portals and collaboration sites, creating user-friendly forms and workflows, using modular Web Parts, and incorporating business data.

• Install and configure SharePoint Server for the entire enterprise
• Manage the server from the Central Administration site
  
• Design SharePoint Server portals, websites, lists, and document libraries
• Work with SharePoint Web Parts or build your own
• Ensure cross-site consistency using site columns and content types
  
• Create site definitions and templates using SharePoint Designer and Visual Studio
  
• Build custom workflows using SharePoint Designer
• Extend SharePoint Server using the Object Model and Event Receivers
  
• Import and map enterprise information using the Business Data Catalog
  
• Use the advanced services of Office Search and Excel Web Services