Microsoft SharePoint 2003 Unleashed 2nd Edition | Date: 19 January 2011, 06:52
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As businesses attempt to maximize every employee hour, knowledge management and collaboration tools like SharePoint 2003 have become more popular. Now businesses turn their attention to maximize this tool. Microsoft SharePoint 2003 Unleashed, Second Edition can show you how to do this. Revised based on reader feedback, this new edition delves into the power of SharePoint 2003 by going deep inside topics that include:
Migrating to SharePoint 2003
Planning and Implementing a SharePoint 2003 Environment
Managing a SharePoint 2003 Environment
Extending the SharePoint 2003 Environment
SharePoint 2003 technologies are designed to make it easier for everyone on a network to find and manage information. Microsoft SharePoint 2003 Unleashed, Second Edition makes it easier to get there.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Book Highlights
I. SHAREPOINT 2003 OVERVIEW.
1. SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and Windows SharePoint Services Technology Primer.
The Challenge of Managing Documents and Data
The Drawbacks of Network Drives and File Folders
New Collaboration Challenges
The Complexities of Sharing Documents
Providing Knowledge Management and Collaboration Tools with Portals
Meeting Market Demands with SharePoint
Server Requirements
Database Options
Web Parts Defined
Client Requirements
Comparing Windows SharePoint Services and SharePoint Portal Server 2003
Reviewing the Components of a Windows SharePoint Services Website
An Overview of Windows SharePoint Services' Capabilities
Creating a Windows SharePoint Services Document Workspace
Exploring the Features of a Windows SharePoint Services Workspace
An Overview of the Document Library Web Part
Reviewing Additional Windows SharePoint Services Lists
Exploring the Capabilities of SharePoint Portal Server 2003
An Overview of Personal Sites on the Portal
An Overview of Portal Areas
SharePoint Portal Level Searching
SharePoint Portal Server 2003 Audiences
Integrating SharePoint 2003 with Microsoft Office Products
Workspaces from Outlook
Public Folder Integration with SharePoint
Scaling SharePoint Portal Server 2003 by Creating Server Farms
Backward Compatibility with SharePoint Portal Server 2001
Single Sign-on with SharePoint Portal Server 2003
Windows SharePoint Services and SharePoint Portal Server 2003 Management Tools
Summary
Best Practices
2. What's New in SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and Windows SharePoint Services.
Microsoft's Evolving Collaboration and Document Management Strategy
Understanding the Original SharePoint Team Services
Understanding the Original SharePoint Portal Server
What Happened to the First Generation SharePoint Products?
Microsoft's Current SharePoint Technology Direction
Clarifying the New and Revised Terminology of SharePoint
Replacing Roles with Site Groups
Enhancing the Alerting Process
Understanding the New Audience Feature
Understanding Topics
Getting to Know the New and Improved Features for Administrators
Improvements in User and Group Management
Improvements in Site Management
Enhancements in SharePoint 2003 Security
New Installation and Administration Features
Introduction of Single Sign-On Capabilities
Additional New Administrative and Management Features
Exploring the New and Improved Features for End Users
Expanding Document Management Capabilities
Improvements in the Search Process
Introducing Meeting Workspaces
Taking Advantage of Personal Sites
Integrating with Microsoft Office 2003
Facilitating Personalization
Taking Advantage of Lists
Additional New and Enhanced End User Features
Customizing and Enhancing SharePoint
Using the Browser to Customize SharePoint
Development Enhancements for Site Templates
Expanding on Microsoft Office Components
Improving on FrontPage 2003 Integration
Enhancing and Expanding SharePoint with Third-Party Applications
Summary
Best Practices
3. Understanding Organizational Uses of SharePoint Technologies.
Determining Who the Solution Is for and How They Will Use It
Defining the Goals for the Implementation
Network Upgrades May Be Required
Sample Windows SharePoint Services Implementations
Using Windows SharePoint Services with WMSDE
Using Windows SharePoint Services with SQL Server 2000
Windows SharePoint Services Server Farms
Primary Uses of Windows SharePoint Services
Collaborating with Workspaces
Collaborating Using Team or Project Sites
Searching in Windows SharePoint Services Sites
Staying in Touch with Changes Through Alerts
Sample SharePoint Portal Server 2003 Single Server Implementations
Using SharePoint Portal Server 2003 on a Single Server with SQL Server 2000
Sample SharePoint Portal Server 2003 Server Farm Implementations
Standard Uses of SharePoint Portal Server 2003
Making Department-Level Information Available Using Departmental Sites
Using a SharePoint Portal to Replace an Intranet
Communicating with Partners and Customers Through a SharePoint Extranet
Hosting SharePoint Sites on the Internet
Organizing Information into Areas
Discovering Information Using Search
Getting Information from Users
Customizing the Personal Site to Meet Individual Needs
Expanding SharePoint by Integrating with Other Applications
Accessing Information Using the PivotView and SpreadSheet Components
Incorporating Web Pages Using the Web Capture Web Part
Retrieving Stock Quotes with the Quick Quote Web Part
Accessing Microsoft Great Plains for Accounting Data
Leveraging Complementary Microsoft Products with SharePoint 2003
Leveraging Third-Party SharePoint Add-ons
Data Roll-ups
Enhanced Navigation Tools
Workflow Solutions for SharePoint
Summary
Best Practices
II. PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING A SHAREPOINT 2003 ENVIRONMENT.
4. Planning and Designing the SharePoint 2003 Infrastructure.
Engaging in a Successful Design and Implementation Process
Creating the Right Team for the Discovery Process
Organizing Information for the Discovery and Design Process
Compiling the Discovery Information
High-Level Goals for the SharePoint 2003 Project
Software Design Decisions
Windows SharePoint Services Versus SharePoint Portal Server 2003
Domain Account Mode or Account Creation Mode
Choosing the Windows Server 2003 Platform
Considering the Microsoft Small Business Server
Choosing the Version of the SQL Database to Install
Understanding SQL Server 2000 Licensing
Choosing Between SQL Server Standard and Enterprise Editions
Comparing MSDE and WMSDE
Making Hardware Design Decisions
Recommended Single Server Configuration
Recommended Small Server Farm Configurations
Medium and Large Server Farm Configuration Options
Medium and Large Server Farm Load Balancing Options
Designing Multiple Portal Sites and Using Shared Services
Deciding on a Single Portal or Multiple Portals
Using Shared Services to Manage Server Farms
Backward-Compatible Library Design Considerations
Calculating the Number of Users a Server Can Support
Other Considerations in SharePoint Farm Sizing
Capacity and Scaling Limits for Windows SharePoint Services
Providing Secure Access to SharePoint 2003 Sites
Securing the SharePoint 2003 Environment
SharePoint 2003 Authentication Overview
Determining Which Types of Files to Block
Deciding Whether to Permit Anonymous Access
Use of Microsoft Single Sign-On Service
Backing Up the SharePoint 2003 Environment
Virus Protection
Summary
Best Practices
5. Planning and Designing the SharePoint 2003 User Environment.
Key Components of the User Environment Design Process
Prioritizing the Goals for the Design of the SharePoint 2003 Environment
Identify the Key Users
Clarifying the Testing Process
Designing the Windows SharePoint Services Environment
Defining the Top-Level Sites
Choosing Web Parts for the Sites
Creating Custom Lists
Crafting the Appropriate Groups and Security Settings for the Site Collection
Defining the Site Management Roles
Additional Decisions to Make for Site Collections
Using Site Templates
Using Site Definitions
Designing the SharePoint Portal Server 2003 Portal Environment
Replacing Existing Functionality with the Portal
Defining the Areas for the Portal
Designing Areas and Subareas for the Organization
Controlling Access to Areas and Subareas on the Portal
The Power of Personal Sites (My Sites)
Controlling the Creation of Sites Through Self-Service SiteCreation
Using Portal Listings and Groups to Extend the Functionality of Areas
Portal Level Lists and Libraries
Providing Targeted Content in Portal Areas
Considering Branding of the SharePoint 2003 Environment
Determining Which Content Sources to Search and Index
Filling the Management Roles
Additional High-Level Management Tasks
Planning for Microsoft Office Product Integration
Providing the Correct Level of Training
Documenting the Design Decisions
Summary
Best Practices
6. Installing SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and Windows SharePoint Services.
Laying the Foundation with Windows Server 2003
What's New in Windows Server 2003
Enhancements to Internet Information Services 6.0
Deciding Whether to Upgrade to Windows Server 2003 from a Previous Version
Upgrading from Previous Versions of SharePoint Products
Installing Windows Server 2003
Configuring the Server as an Application Server
Enabling HTTP Compression
Activating Remote Administration
Running and Configuring the Windows Update
Installing Windows Server 2003 SP1
Configuring the Automatic Update Process
Installing Windows SharePoint Services with WMSDE
Installing Windows SharePoint Services to Connect to an Existing SQL Database
Installing SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and MSDE
Installing SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and SQL Server 2000
Installing SQL Server 2000
Install SQL Server SP4
Installing SharePoint Portal Server 2003 After SQL
Installing SharePoint Portal Server 2003 to Connect to an External SQL Database
Installing SharePoint Portal Server 2003 in AD Account CreationMode
Additional Features on the Installation CD
Running the Microsoft Baseline Software Analyzer After the Server Is Configured
Coexistence with Other Microsoft Server Products
Troubleshooting the Base Installation of SharePoint
Using the SharePoint Configuration Analyzer
Checking the Event Viewer for Errors
Check the Services Running
Check IIS 6.0
Review Internet Explorer Settings
Uninstalling SharePoint 2003
Document the Server Configuration
Summary
Best Practices
7. Configuring Client Access to SharePoint Resources.
Four Different Options for Configuring SharePoint 2003 Client Access
Restricting SharePoint 2003 Access to Internal Users
Allowing External Access to SharePoint 2003 to Employees
Allowing External Access to SharePoint 2003 to Employees and Partners
Allowing External Access to SharePoint 2003 to Employees, Partners, and Customers
Additional Client Access Decisions
Deciding Whether to Support Non-Windows Platforms
Deciding Whether to Support Non-Microsoft Browsers
Deciding Whether to Support SharePoint Portal Server 2001 Document Libraries
SharePoint 2003 Client Access Requirements
Hardware Requirements and Recommendations
Comparing Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator Webbrowsers
Client Requirements for Accessing SharePoint 2001 Document Libraries
Using Internet Explorer 6.0 to Access SharePoint 2003 Sites
Basic Settings to Apply to Internet Explorer 6.0
Managing Temporary Internet Files
History Feature in Internet Explorer 6.0
Making Sites Available Offline to Empower Mobile Users
Fine-Tuning Offline SharePoint 2003 Sites
Using Web Content Zones in Internet Explorer 6.0
Using Discussions in Internet Explorer
Exploring Other Internet Explorer 6.0 Features
Using Netscape Navigator 7.2 to Access SharePoint 2003 Sites
Using Netscape Composer to Create Web Pages
Using My Network Places to Access SharePoint 2003 Sites
Using Word 2003 to Access SharePoint 2003 Sites
Configuring an HTML Viewer for SharePoint 2003
Providing Anonymous Access
Installing the Client Components for Backward-Compatible Document Libraries
Providing Support to Clients
Summary
Best Practices
8. Migrating from SharePoint 2001 to SharePoint 2003.
Understanding the Changes in the SharePoint 2003 Technologies
SharePoint 2003 Storage Technologies
Differences in Customization and Development Technologies
Modifications in Services for Managing Documents
Improving on Scalability and Management Features
Developing the Migration Strategy
Migrating Team Services Sites to Windows SharePoint Services
Configuring the SharePoint Team Services Server Prior to Migration
Configuring the Destination Server Settings
Additional Items to Check/Verify
Using In-Place Migration to Migrate from Team Services to Windows SharePoint Services
Using a Parallel Migration Strategy to Migrate from Team Services to Windows SharePoint Services
Using the SharePoint Migration Tool to Migrate Sites
Migrating from SharePoint Portal Server 2001 to SharePoint Portal Server 2003
Things to Be Aware of When Migrating from SharePoint Portal Server 2001 to SharePoint Portal Server 2003
Steps for Migrating from SharePoint Portal Server 2001 to SharePoint Portal Server 2003
Using the SharePoint Portal Server Upgrade Tool (Upgrade.exe)
Addressing Elements That Are Not Directly Migrated
Differences in Role and Rights Definitions
Features and Customizations of SharePoint Team Services That Do Not Directly Migrate
Features and Customizations of SharePoint Portal Server 2001 That Do Not Directly Migrate
Common Migration Issues and What To Do About Them
Migrating Sites When Using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Connections
Migrating Sites over a Proxy Server Connection
Migrating Sites Across Domains
SharePoint Migration Tool Errors
Alerts Were Not Restored
Incorrect Creation Times on Surveys and Other Lists
Incorrect Site Language on the Restored Site
More Views Exist Than on My Original Site
Currency Formats Change After Migration
Entries Have the Created By or Modified By Fields Attributed to the Wrong Person
Summary
Best Practices
III. USING SHAREPOINT 2003 TECHNOLOGIES.
9. Using Word 2003, Excel 2003, and Outlook 2003 with SharePoint Technologies.
Addressing Information Islands
Reviewing the Components of the New Microsoft Office 2003 System
The Core Office Applications: Word 2003, Excel 2003, and Outlook 2003
Specialized Communications Applications: PowerPoint 2003, Publisher 2003, Project 2003, and Visio 2003
Customized Database Tool: Access 2003
Website Editing Tool: FrontPage 2003
New and Powerful Forms Creation Tool: InfoPath 2003
New Note-Taking Application: OneNote 2003
Server Components of the Office System 2003
Microsoft Office System 2003 Bundles
Using Office 2003 with SharePoint
Using Office 2000 and XP with SharePoint
Word 2000 and XP's Collaborative Features
Reviewing the Integration Between Word 2003 and SharePoint 2003
Other Shared Workspace Features
Creating a Document Workspace
Office 2003 Products and Versioning
Keeping the SharePoint Version of the Document in Sync with the Network Version
Saving a Word Document as a Web Page
Exploring Excel 2003's Integration with SharePoint
Excel 2000 and XP Collaborative Features
Excel 2003 Integration with SharePoint
Publishing a List to SharePoint from Excel 2003
Importing Excel 2003 Data to a SharePoint List
Understanding Outlook 2003 Integration with SharePoint
Outlook as a Document-Management and Collaboration Solution
Outlook 2003 Integration with SharePoint 2003
Creating a Meeting Workspace from Outlook 2003
Exporting Events to Outlook 2003
Sharing Contacts Between Outlook 2003 and SharePoint 2003
Summary
Best Practices
10. Using Other Office 2003 Products with SharePoint Technologies.
Working with Project 2003 and SharePoint
Advantages of the Shared Workspace Task Pane in Project 2003
Publishing Project 2003 Gantt Charts on SharePoint 2003
Enterprise Use of Microsoft Project 2003
Integrating Visio and SharePoint
Using PowerPoint 2003 and SharePoint
An Overview of OneNote
An Overview of Publisher 2003
Using Access 2003 with SharePoint 2003
Creating an Access Database and Linking it to SharePoint 2003
Exporting Data to Access 2003 from SharePoint 2003
InfoPath Integration with SharePoint
FrontPage 2003 and SharePoint
Benefits of Using Live Communications Server 2005
Summary
Best Practices
11. Managing and Using SharePoint Libraries.
Understanding Sites, Workspaces, Libraries, and Lists
Comparing Sites and Workspaces
Comparing Document Libraries and Lists
Working with Document Libraries
Different Types of SharePoint Libraries
Creating Document Libraries
Tools Available in a Document Library
Populating the Document Library
Working with Documents in the Library
Identifying Documents with Metadata
Using Views in Document Libraries
Restricting Access to Documents and Libraries
Managing Site Security with Site Groups
Providing Access to a Specific List Using Per-List Permissions
Tracking Document History Using Versioning
Using Check-In/Check-Out with Versions to Manage Document Modifications
Restoring a Document to a Prior Version
Using SharePoint Picture Libraries
Creating a Picture Library
Using the Picture Library
Tools Available in the Picture Library
Accessing Additional Tools Within the Library
Picture Properties
Different Views Available
Using a Backward-Compatible Document Library
Creating a Backward-Compatible Document Library
Editing Settings for a Backward-Compatible Document Library
Managing Security for a Backward-Compatible Document Library
Publishing Documents to a Backward-Compatible Document Library
Maintaining Control Using Approval Routing
Protecting Document Libraries from Malicious Use
Summary
Best Practices
12. Managing and Using SharePoint Lists.
Understanding SharePoint Lists
Insight to the Default SharePoint Lists
Specialized Lists for Meeting Workspaces
Creating, Modifying, and Accessing SharePoint Lists
Creating a List
Creating Customized Lists
Accessing New Lists
Accessing Existing Lists
Keeping the List Up-to-Date-Adding, Changing, and Deleting List Items
Standard Actions That Apply to Most Lists
Enhancing the Basic Properties of a List with the Modify Settings and Columns Page
Benefiting from Alerts
Using Alerts Outside Lists
Setting Alerts on the Portal
Using the Approve/Reject View for Controlling the Publication of List Items
Using Announcements to Keep Users Informed
Creating a New Announcement to Share Information with Other Users
Adding a News Listing on the Portal
Maintaining Information About People with the Contacts List
Adding Contacts to a Contacts List
Adding a Contacts List to a Portal Area
Creating SharePoint Discussion Boards
Default SharePoint Discussion Boards
Working with SharePoint Discussion Boards
Starting and Participating in a Discussion
Filtering Discussion Detail
Using the Links List to Provide and Share Shortcuts
Adding Items to a Links List
Planning Events Using SharePoint
Creating a New Event
Linking Events to Microsoft Outlook 2003
Getting Things Done with Tasks
Constructing a Task Item
Special Task Views to Assist in Task Management
Managing Problem Resolution with an Issues List
Creating and Assigning an Issue Item
Tracking, Resolving, and Reporting Issues
Special Lists for Meeting Workspace Sites
Adding Lists to Meeting Workspace Sites
Summary
Best Practices
13. Using SharePoint Workspaces.
Working with Document Workspaces
Creating a Document Workspace Using the SharePoint Browser-Based Interface
Using Microsoft Office 2003 to Create a Document Workspace
Taking Advantage of the Members Web Part
Defining a SharePoint Meeting Workspace
Reviewing the Five Different Meeting Workspace Templates
Creating Meeting Workspaces
Using the Create Page from an Existing Site
Creating a Meeting Workspace from a SharePoint Event
Creating a Meeting Workspace Site from Sites and Settings
Using SharePoint Portal's Sites Directory to Create a Meeting Workspace Site
Creating a Meeting Workspace Site from Outlook 2003
Using Outlook 2003 to Create Meeting Workspaces for Recurring Meetings
Reviewing the Standard Meeting Lists
Creating a Template from a Meeting Workspace
Linking an Event to a Meeting Workspace
Making Changes to Meeting Workspace Sites
Differentiating Attendees and Users in a Meeting Workspace Site
Granting Attendees and Users Rights in a Meeting Workspace Site
Using Outlook to Add/Remove the Attendees of Outlook Meeting Workspace Sites
Using SharePoint Services to Add/Remove/Update Meeting Workspace Site Attendees
Changing the Date, Time, or Location in a Meeting Workspace Site
Removing the Link Between a Meeting Workspace Site and an Outlook 2003 Meeting or a SharePoint Event
Working with Multiple Meeting Workspaces
Adding Web Parts and Pages to Multiple Meeting Workspace Sites
Removing a Meeting from a Multiple Meeting Workspace Site
Summary
Best Practices
14. Using SharePoint Technologies for Storage, Indexing, and Centralized Information Access.
Using Document Libraries for Managing Content
Using Areas to Organize Information
Planning and Designing the Site/Area Structure
Organizing Information into a Hierarchical Site View
Auto-Organization Using the Topic Assistant
Using Content Sources to Include Information in Search Results
Dealing with Content Source Security
Expanding the Knowledge Base by Adding Content Sources
Using Source Groups to Organize Content Sources
Facilitating Search with Content Indexes
Filtering and Word-Breaking Documents
Crawling Secure and Protected Data
Planning for Content Indexes
Adding a New Content Index to the Server
Propagating Content Indexes
Using Advanced Search Administration Mode to Enhance Search Flexibility
Planning for Content Index Updates
Performing a Manual Content Index Update
Defining Rules That Include or Exclude Content from Crawls
Utilizing Search Scopes for Content Searching
Creating and Editing Search Scopes to Narrow What Is Searched
Enabling the Current Site to be Associated with Another Portal Site for Searching
Using Keywords and Best Bets to Mark Relevant Items
Adding Keywords to Enhance Searching
Modifying and Deleting Keywords
Highlighting Items by Adding Them as Keyword Best Bets
Modifying and Deleting Keyword Best Bets
Using Keyword Views to Manage Keywords and Best Bets
Locating Information Using SharePoint Portal Server 2003 Search
Performing a Simple Search to Find Information
Expanding the Search Query Using Advanced Search
Differences Between Windows SharePoint Services Search and Portal Sites Directory Search
Features and Limitations of Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Full-Text Searching
Enabling Windows SharePoint Services Search
Common Issues and Explanation and/or Resolution
Information Added to Areas Is Not Being Returned in SearchResults
Crawling Content Is Much Slower Than Expected
Inability to Create and Manage Content Indexes
Items in a Content Source Are Not Included in Search Result
Windows SharePoint Services Does Not Display the Search Box
Summary
Best Practices
IV. MANAGING A SHAREPOINT 2003 ENVIRONMENT.
15. Implementing and Validating SharePoint Security.
Understanding Internal SharePoint Security Components
Reviewing SharePoint Site Groups
Limiting and Controlling Access to SharePoint Lists
Managing Anonymous Access to SharePoint Sites
Identifying Isolation Approaches to SharePoint Security
Isolating SharePoint Data with Separate SharePoint Lists
Isolating SharePoint Through Deployment of Separate Sites or Site Collections
Isolating SharePoint with Separate Host Headers and Virtual Servers
Isolating SharePoint with Separate Physical Servers or Networks
Physically Securing SharePoint Portal Servers
Restricting Physical Access to Servers
Restricting Login Access
Using the Run As Command for Administrative Access
Securing SharePoint Access by Using Smartcards
Hardening SharePoint Server Security
Hardening a Server with the Security Configuration Wizard in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
Utilizing Security Templates to Secure a SharePoint Server
Shutting Off Unnecessary Services
File-Level Security for SharePoint Servers
Exploring NT File System Security
Comparing Share-Level Security Versus NTFS Security
Auditing File Access to SharePoint Servers
Securing a SharePoint Farm Using Software Update Services
Understanding the Background of SUS: Windows Update
Deploying the Automatic Updates Client
Understanding the Development of Software Update Services
Defining SUS Prerequisites
Installing a Software Update Services Server
Setting SUS Options
Synchronizing an SUS Server
Approving SUS Software Patches
Automatically Configuring SharePoint Servers and Client to Use SUS Via Group Policy
Deploying Security Patches with SUS
Verifying Security Using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA)
Installing MBSA
Scanning for Security Vulnerabilities with MBSA
Viewing MBSA Security Reports
Securing the SharePoint Portal Server 2003's SQL Server Database
SA Account and Strong Password
Choosing Between SQL Windows Authentication or SQL Server Mixed Mode Authentication
Enabling SQL Server Security Logs
Allocating SQL Server Ports
Deploying Transport-Level Security for SharePoint
Realizing Security by Deploying Multiple Layers of Defense
Understanding Encryption Basics
Using Virtual Private Networks to Secure Access to SharePoint
Examining VPN Tunnels
Reviewing Tunneling Protocols
Outlining the PPTP and L2TP Protocols
Detailing the L2TP/IPSec Secure Protocol
Examining Integration Points Between SharePoint and Public Key Infrastructure
Understanding Private Key Versus Public Key Encryption
Reviewing Certificates for SharePoint Portal Server 2003
Utilizing Windows Server 2003 Certificate Services for SharePoint Servers
Examining Smartcards PKI Authentication for SharePoint
Examining the Encrypting File System (EFS)
Integrating PKI with Non-Microsoft Kerberos Realms
Examining IP Security (IPSec) for Internal SharePoint Encryption
Reviewing the IPSec Principle
Detailing Key IPSec Functionality
Understanding IPSec NAT Transversal
Configuring Simple IPSec Between SharePoint Servers
Viewing the IPSec Security Monitor
Establishing an IPSec Policy on the SharePoint Server
Establishing an IPSec Policy on the Client
Verifying IPSec Functionality in Event Viewer
Summary
Best Practices
16. Securing Remote Access to SharePoint 2003 with ISA Server 2004.
Understanding the Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004
Outlining the Need for ISA Server 2004 in SharePoint Environments
Outlining the High Cost of Security Breaches
Outlining the Critical Role of Firewall Technology in a Modern Connected Infrastructure
Understanding the Growing Need for Application Layer Filtering
Outlining the Inherent Threat in SharePoint Web Traffic
Understanding Web (HTTP) Exploits
Securing Encrypted (Secure Sockets Layer) Web Traffic
Publishing and Customizing SharePoint Web Server Publishing Rules
Using the Web Server Publishing Wizard to Publish a SharePoint Site
Exploring the General Tab Options
Understanding the Action Tab
Exploring the From Tab Options
Outlining To Tab Options
Exploring the Traffic Tab and Filtering HTTP Packets
Understanding Listener Tab Configuration Options
Viewing Public Name Options
Understanding Paths Tab Options
Exploring the Bridging Tab
Understanding the Users Tab
Outlining Schedule Tab Options
Exploring the Link Translation Tab
Configuring SSL to SSL Bridging for Secured Websites
Working with Third-Party Certificate Authorities
Installing a Local Certificate Authority and Using Certificates
Modifying a Rule to Allow for End-to-End SSL Bridging
Logging ISA Traffic
Examining ISA Logs
Customizing Logging Filters
Monitoring ISA from the ISA Console
Customizing the ISA Dashboard
Monitoring and Customizing Alerts
Monitoring Session and Services Activity
Creating Connectivity Verifiers
Summary
Best Practices
17. Managing and Administering a SharePoint Infrastructure.
Performing Common Administrative Tasks in a SharePoint Site
Adding and Managing Users
Creating Pages in a SharePoint Site
Changing the Settings for a Library or List Web Part
Adding and Modifying Web Parts
Administering SharePoint Farm Settings
Adjusting Server Component Assignments
Modifying SMTP Server Settings
Connecting to an HTML Viewer Server
Managing SharePoint Portals and Sites
Using SharePoint Management Tools for Managing Sites
Integrating SharePoint with Active Directory
Working with Virtual Servers
Modifying Portal Settings
Configuring and Administering SharePoint Search
Adding and Managing Content Sources
Handling Noise Files
Enabling and Understanding Advanced Search
Administering SharePoint's SQL Databases
Administering SQL Server Data Files and File Groups
Configuring Automatic Database File Growth
Separating Transaction Logs from the Database Volume
Administering a SharePoint SQL Database in a Real-World Scenario
Summary
Best Practices
18. Maintaining SharePoint Environments.
Maintaining a SharePoint Portal and Site Environment
Diagnosing SharePoint Via SharePoint Logs and Events
Analyzing SharePoint Site Usage Data
Identifying and Deleting Unused SharePoint Sites
Maintaining SharePoint's SQL Server Database
Establishing a SQL Server Maintenance Plan
Creating a Maintenance Plan
Viewing Maintenance Plans
Auditing the SharePoint Server Environment
Understanding Auditing Policies
Tracking Logon and Logoff Events
Monitoring Resource Access
Monitoring Files and Folders on a SharePoint Server
Managing a SharePoint Server Remotely
Using the Remote Desktop for Administration to Administer a SharePoint Server
Using the Remote Control Add-on for Active Directory Users and Computers
Using Telnet for Remote Access Management
Updating and Monitoring SharePoint Servers
Using Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 to Simplify Management of SharePoint
Utilizing Windows Update to Patch SharePoint
Utilizing Software Update Services for SharePoint Patch Management
Making Use of Various Patch Management Tools
Establishing Maintenance Schedules for SharePoint
Outlining Daily Maintenance Tasks
Performing Weekly SharePoint Maintenance
Performing Monthly Maintenance Tasks
Performing Quarterly Maintenance Tasks
Summary of Maintenance Tasks and Recommendations
Summary
Best Practices
19. Backing Up and Restoring SharePoint.
Backing Up and Recovering SharePoint Components
Backing Up with the SharePoint Backup and Restore Utility
Understanding the SharePoint Backup XML Manifest
Backing Up and Restoring with FrontPage 2003
Backing Up SharePoint Sites Using FrontPage 2003
Deleting and Re-creating Sites in Anticipation of a Full Restore
Restoring Sites from FrontPage Backups
Backing Up SharePoint Sites with Templates
Backing Up a Site to a Template
Restoring Site Templates
Using STSADM to Move or Back Up Site Collections
Backing Up Site Collections with STSADM
Deleting a Site Collection in Advance of a STSADM Restore
Restoring SharePoint Site Collections Using the STSADM Utility
Migrating SharePoint Site Data Using the SMIGRATE Utility
Backing Up the Site Data Using SMIGRATE
Restoring the Site Data Using SMIGRATE
Performing SQL Database Level Backups and Restores
Understanding SQL Server Backup Methods
Understanding SQL Server Recovery Models
Examining a Real-World SharePoint Database Backup Scenario
Summary
Best Practices
V. EXTENDING THE SHAREPOINT 2003 ENVIRONMENT.
20. Customizing and Personalizing the SharePoint Experience.
Customizing a Personal Site
Configuring My Calendar
Adding Items to My Links
Using Portal Alerts
Adding My Inbox to the Personal Site
Adding a Document-Management Page to the Personal Site
Using FrontPage to Modify SharePoint 2003 Pages
Using FrontPage 2003 to Add Visual Impact to a Website
Adding Clip Art to a SharePoint 2003 Site
Inserting Web Components in FrontPage 2003
Customizing a Departmental Site
Changing the Theme of the Site
Summary
Best Practices
21. Working with SharePoint Web Parts.
Working with Web Parts
Adding Web Parts to SharePoint Sites
Modifying Web Part Views
Understanding Web Part Pages
Creating a Web Part Page
Working with Web Part Page Zones
Exploring the Portal Web Parts
Using the Content Editor Web Part
Creating Customized XML Web Parts
Adding Exchange Mailbox Web Parts
Working with the Page Viewer Web Part
Outlining Differences in WSS Site Web Parts
Downloading Additional Web Parts
Working with Third-Party Web Part Vendors
Utilizing Additional Office Web Parts
Importing Web Parts into a SharePoint Gallery
Creating Custom Web Parts
Summary
Best Practices
22. Scaling SharePoint for Enterprise Environments.
Understanding Scalability for SharePoint
Mapping SharePoint Functionality to Business Needs
Planning for Capacity with SharePoint
Gauging Content Growth
Scaling Logical SharePoint Components
Scaling Out with Site Collections
Scaling Out with Virtual Servers
Utilizing and Understanding Clustering for SharePoint
Understanding the Active/Passive Clustering Mode
Understanding the Active/Active Clustering Mode
Choosing the Right Clustering Technology for SharePoint
Choosing the Microsoft Cluster Service for SharePoint
Choosing Network Load Balancing for SharePoint
Understanding Microsoft Cluster Service (MCCS) Clustering for SharePoint's SQL Database
Single-Instance Failover Configuration
Multiple-Instance Failover Configuration
Scaling the SharePoint SQL Server 2000 Database Structure
Understanding SQL Server Versions
Optimizing Disk Layout for SharePoint's SQL Database
Utilizing Log Shipping to Scale SQL Server
Scaling Across a SharePoint Farm
Defining Farm Server Components
Utilizing Shared Services Across SharePoint Farms
Designing a Small SharePoint Farm
Designing a Medium-Sized SharePoint Farm
Designing a Large SharePoint Farm
Justifying and Deploying Business Portals
Leveraging Various SharePoint Components for a Portal Solution
Leveraging Full Portal Collaboration with Office 2003 Technologies
Managing Business Processes with BizTalk Server 2002
Improving Communications and Collaboration with Exchange Server 2003 Integration
Addressing Common Business Issues with SharePoint Features
Addressing the Redundant Re-Creation of Documents with SharePoint
Addressing the Inability to Efficiently Search Across Different Types of Content
Addressing Inefficient Means of Document Collaboration with SharePoint Document Libraries
Addressing the Excessive Use of Email Attachments/Ability to Know When Documents Have Been Modified
Addressing Difficulty Organizing or Classifying Content
Addressing Access to Line-of-Business Application Information
Using SharePoint for Sharing Information with Partners, Vendors, and/or Clients
Deploying a Team Collaboration Solution with SharePoint
Outlining Business Needs for the Team Collaboration Solution
Implementing a Team Collaboration Solution with SharePoint
Outlining Ideas for Using the Team Collaboration Solution
Deploying a Corporate Intranet Solution with SharePoint
Meeting Business Needs with the Corporate Intranet Solution
Implementing the Corporate Intranet Solution
Ideas for Using the Corporate Intranet Solution
Deploying a Customer Extranet Solution with SharePoint
Meeting the Business Needs of the Customer Extranet Solution
Implementing the Customer Extranet Solution
Outlining Ideas for Using the Corporate Extranet Solution
Summary
Best Practices
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