The definitive guide to Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 "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