Table of Contents

 

	Table of Contents

Special Edition Using Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server
By Robert Ferguson
Publisher	: Que
Pub Date	: August 02, 2002
ISBN	: 0-7897-2570-3
Pages	: 704

		Copyright
		About the Authors
			About the Technical Editor
		Acknowledgments
		We Want to Hear from You!
		Introduction
			How This Book Was Authored
			Overview and Synopsis
			Conventions Used in This Book
		Part I.  Overview
			Chapter 1.  Introducing SharePoint
				Understanding SharePoint Portal Server Benefits
				Architectural Framework
				Planning Design Goals
				SharePoint Portal Server and SharePoint Team Services
				Finding the Right Document
				Automatic Routing and Approval
				Aggregating Information Sources
				Summary
			Chapter 2.  SharePoint Portal Server Features and Capabilities
				Three Main Features
				Seamless Administration
				Rich Enterprise Search
				Document Management Lifecycle
				Integrated Document Management
				Document Profiles
				Integrated Security
				Indexing Engine
				Dashboard Site and Web Parts
				Client Extensions
				Requirements and Limitations
				Summary
			Chapter 3.  Overview of the Workspace and Dashboard
				Dashboard Overview
				Workspace Overview
				Approval Process Types
				Bypassing and Canceling the Approval Process
				Configuring the Workspace
				Using Web Folders
				Summary
			Chapter 4.  Overview of Document Management
				The Document Management Process
				Using Drafts
				Administration Based on Folder Type
				Comparing Standard to Enhanced Folders
				Core Document Management Components
				Associating Metadata with Documents
				Role-Based Security
				Additional Document Management Key Features
				Accessing Web Discussions
				Summary
			Chapter 5.  Overview of Indexing and Searching Content
				The End-User Experience
				Design Goals
				Building the Index
				Using Properties to Enhance Documents
				CategoriesA Different View on Information
				Best Bets
				Language Dependencies
				Index Propagation
				Searching for Data
				Ranking Results
				SubscriptionsA Way to Search into the Future
				Summary
		Part II.  SharePoint Planning, Design, and Administration
			Chapter 6.  Capacity Planning Within Your Environment
				Understanding the Requirements
				Reviewing the Number of Servers
				Server Deployment Recommendations
				Example Server Scenarios
				Planning Required Server Hardware
				Planning the Client
				Monitoring and Managing Performance
				Monitoring Using Standard Performance Counters
				Search and Index Resource Tuning
				Setting the Bar on Acceptable Performance
				Maximum Throughput Recommendations
				Special Considerations
				Summary
			Chapter 7.  Installation And Configuration
				Preface
				Server Requirements
				Windows 2000 Required Updates
				Prerequisites for Installing SharePoint Portal Server
				Client Requirements
				Dashboard Site Requirements
				Coexistence Issues
				Deployment Planning Considerations
				Installation of SharePoint Portal Server
				Installing the Client Components of SharePoint Portal Server
				Using Unattended Installation Options for the Client
				Overview of Common Administrative Tasks
				Summary
			Chapter 8.  Managing the Servers
				Introduction
				Server Management Tasks
				The General Settings Page
				Load Option Settings
				Proxy Server Options
				Access Account Options
				Location of Data Store and Log Files
				Exchange Server 5.5 Options
				Other Settings Tab
				Starting and Stopping Services
				Advanced Topics
				Troubleshooting
				Summary
			Chapter 9.  Managing the Workspace
				Introduction to the Workspace
				The Dashboard
				Holistic Workspace Management
				High-Level Role of the Workspace Coordinator
				Administering Multiple Workspaces
				Workspace Management Considerations
				Managing Critical Workspace Components
				Managing the Workspace Capacity Planning Process
				Modifying and Managing Global Workspace Settings
				Troubleshooting
				Chapter Summary
			Chapter 10.  Managing Folders And Documents
				Managing Folders Within the Workspace
				Creating and Configuring Your Folder Hierarchy
				Managing Documents Within the Workspace
				Using Folders and Docume nts Through the Dashboard Site
				Planning for Folder and Document Management
				Troubleshooting
				Real World Example: Choosing a Document Management Strategy
				Summary
			Chapter 11.  Planning and Managing Security
				SharePoint Security Concepts
				Permissions
				Planning and Implementing Security
				Security for Content in the Workspace
				Security for Content Outside the Workspace
				Other SharePoint Portal Servers
				Internet/Intranet Security
				Subscription Notifications and Discussions
				Managing Security
				Troubleshooting
				Real World Example: Additional Security Considerations
				Summary
			Chapter 12.  Creating Categories
				Overview of Categories
				Designing a Category Structure
				Creating Top Level Categories
				Categorizing Documents
				Auto Categorizing Documents
				Manual Categorization
				Categorizing Links Outside the Workspace
				Category Best Bets
				Managing Categories
				Using Categories
				Troubleshooting
				Summary
			Chapter 13.  Backup, Restore, and Duplication
				Designing a Backup and Restore Strategy
				Data Availability Requirements
				Backup Process
				Before Backing Up the Server
				Backup Procedures
				Verifying Backups
				Managing Backups
				Restore Process
				Restore Procedures
				Duplicating Server
				Develop Support Operations
				Developing a Complete Backup and Restore Model
				Troubleshooting
				Summary
		Part III.  Customizing SharePoint
			Chapter 14.  Customizing Dashboards
				Dashboard and Web Parts
				Storing Dashboards and Web Parts
				Customizing Dashboards Through the Portal
				Customizing Quick Links, News, and Announcements Out-of-the-Box Web Parts
				Creating Sub-dashboards
				Existing Web Parts
				Customizing Web Parts
				Personal Dashboards
				Create Web Part Gallery
				Optimizing Dashboard Performance
				Configure Web Part Caching
				Dashboard Definition Caching
				Full-Page Caching
				Creating Web Parts
				Using Office XP
				Using Microsoft Office XP Developer
				Summary
			Chapter 15.  Create Web Parts Using Your Existing Code
				Integrating with SharePoint Portal Server
				Unstructured and Semi-Structured Data
				Structured Data
				Employee Locator Web Part (Version 1)
				Employee Locator Web Part (Version 2)
				Employee Locator Web Part (Version 3)
				Active Directory Lookup Web Part
				Active Directory Connection
				Summary
			Chapter 16.  Using WebDAV Protocol to Create Web Parts
				Web Storage System
				WebDAV Protocol
				Mkcol Sample Code
				PROPPATCH Sample Code
				PROPFIND Sample Code
				MOVE and COPY Sample Code
				LOCK Sample Code
				Customized Documents Folder Web Part
				Further Readings
				Summary
			Chapter 17.  Customizing SharePoint Using XML and XSL
				XML and XSL
				"Hello World" Web Part
				"Breaking Updates" Web Part
				Web Storage System SDK
				"Tips" Web Part
				View List of All the Tips
				Summary
		Part IV.  Planning and Managing Indexing
			Chapter 18.  Configuring SPS to Crawl Other Content Sources
				General Overview
				How Microsoft SPS Crawls
				The Crawling Process
				Functional Considerations
				Performance Considerations
				Security Considerations
				Troubleshooting
				Summary
			Chapter 19.  Managing Indexing
				Index Housekeeping
				Specifying Location of the Index
				Optimizing Search Results
				Indexing and Search Resource Usage
				Keeping the Index Up-to-Date
				Excluding Content
				Checking for Errors While Indexing
				Auto Categorization
				Performance Counters
				Searching Other Document Formats
				Larger Deployments
				Setting Up a Dedicated Indexing Server
				Summary
		Part V.  Real World Scenarios
			Chapter 20.  Example Scenario 1Planning a Deployment
				Planning a Deployment for ABC Company
				Business Goals and Requirements
				Building the Technical Support Organization
				Makeup of a Typical Technical Support Organization
				Hardware Vendor Selection
				Solutions Architecture
				Security Plan Development
				Developing the Workspace
				Preparing the Dashboard Site
				Addressing Change Management
				Preparing for Go-Live
				Documenting the System Landscape
				Planning for Support After Go-Live
				Summary
			Chapter 21.  Example Scenario 2Single Business Unit Solution
				Deploying SharePoint for a Single Business UnitOverview
				Leveraging Team Services at SmallTime
				Sharing Content and Facilitating Searching at SmallTime
				Providing Robust Search Services for SmallTime
				Creating a Simple Document Management System for SmallTime
				Collaborating at SmallTime
				Summary
			Chapter 22.  Example Scenario 3Enterprise-Wide Solution
				Deploying SharePoint Portal Server Enterprise-Wide
				How to Approach an Enterprise Deployment
				Solutions Architecture Challenges
				Performance Requirements
				Scalability Requirements
				Security Requirements
				Administration Requirements
				Technical Support Organization Challenges
				Getting to Your DataPhysical Challenges
				Basic Data Challenges
				Summary
		Part VI.  Troubleshooting
			Chapter 23.  Troubleshooting
				The SharePoint Solution Stacks
				Troubleshooting and the Phases of Implementation
				General Troubleshooting Approach
				Our Detailed Troubleshooting Approach
				Summary

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