SharePoint Portal Server: A Beginner's Guide

A hands-on introduction to administering and customizing SharePoint Portal Server

Learn to work with SharePoint Portal Server effectively using this introductory guide. Youll be able to capture, share, and publish business information using this flexible portal solution, and this book will walk you through basic steps of installation and administration. Discover how to optimize and customize SharePoint to meet the needs of your business, and learn how to use all the document management features--including document collaboration, versioning, profiling, and publishing. Find out how to utilize SharePoints scalability for creating an intranet or extranet site thats not only organized but also searchable--allowing you to access critical information from a browser-based interface. If youre looking for a clear, easy-to-use reference for getting started using Microsofts powerful new portal solution, this is the book you need.

• Install and configure SharePoint Portal Server
  
• Construct effective, user-friendly portals
  
• Find, create, and share business data from a browser-based interface
  
• Get tips for advanced administration
  
• Learn how to scale your server installations
  
• Optimize SharePoint Portal Server
  
• Discover ways to keep a corporate site secure
  
• Learn to back up, monitor, and restore the server
  
• Includes trial version of Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2001
  

Contents            

   Part I: SharePoint Portal Server Overview
    Chapter 1: Introduction to Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server
    Chapter 2: Architecture
    Chapter 3: Installation

   Part II: User Navigation and Management
    Chapter 4: Portal Navigation
    Chapter 5: Document Management
    Chapter 6: Web Discussions and Collaboration

   Part III: General Administration
    Chapter 7: Server Administration
    Chapter 8: Indexing
    Chapter 9: Document Management

   Part IV: Advanced Administration
    Chapter 10: Securing your Server and Documents
    Chapter 11: Monitoring and Optimizing the Server
    Chapter 12: Backing Up, Restoring, and Deploying
    Chapter 13: Troubleshooting