Chapter 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server.

Introducing Portal Technologies and SharePoint.

Comparing WSS and SharePoint.

SharePoint Components Overview.

Chapter 2: Working with SharePoint Lists.

What Is a List?

Understanding the Standard List Templates.

Working with Lists.

Chapter 3: Working with SharePoint Libraries.

Understanding Libraries and Documents.

Understanding SharePoint Library Templates.

Chapter 4: Managing and Customizing Lists and Libraries.

Creating an Environment that Reflects Your Business.

Best Practices for Building a Dynamic System for Managing Content.

Working with Columns.

Creating and Customizing Views.

Working with Custom Lists and Libraries.

Chapter 5: Working with Workflow.

Types of Workflow Solutions.

Using Workflow Templates.

Custom Workflows with SharePoint Designer.

Chapter 6: Working with Content Types.

Content Types Overview.

Base Content Types.

The Anatomy of a Content Type.

Managing Content Types.

Chapter 7: Working with Web Parts.

The Anatomy of a Web Part Page.

Web Parts Basics.

Using the Various SharePoint Web Parts.

Chapter 8: Working with Sites and Workspaces.

Understanding Sites and Site Collections.

Site Management Overview.

Understanding and Working with the SharePoint Site Templates.

Modifying the Look and Feel of a Site.

Chapter 9: User Management, Audiences, and Profiles.

Understanding User Access Management and Personalization.

Managing Access in SharePoint.

Understanding User Profiles.

Working with Audiences.

Chapter 10: Working with Forms Services.

What Is InfoPath?

Creating and Customizing an InfoPath Form.

Using the Design Tasks Pane.

Working with Form Templates.

Chapter 11: Working with Excel Services.

Excel Services Overview.

Data Connections.

Business Scorecards.

Chapter 12: Working with the Business Data Catalog.

Business Data Catalog Overview.

Configuring a BDC Application.

Working with Web Parts and Lists in the BDC.

SharePoint List Integration.

Chapter 13: Getting Started with Web Content Management.

Web Content Management.

Publishing Features Overview.

Working with Variations.

Customizing the Look and Feel of a WCM Site.

Enabling Publishing on a Team Site.

Chapter 14: Working with Search.

Understanding SharePoint Search.

Working with the Search Feature.

Customizing and Managing Search.

Appendix A: Answers to Exercises.

Index.