This book will cover advanced techniques for programming web parts and SharePoint Services. It will also cover advanced integration techniques with related products such as BizTalk Server 2004 and Content Server. Intended for advanced developers who already know all of the basic SharePoint Services, this book will aid them as they solve specific advanced problems.

Because this book is a sequel, I must assume that you have complete knowledge of all the material covered in my first book. This means that I will assume you already know how to set up Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) and SharePoint Portal Server (SPS). I will also assume that you can write and deploy web parts without assistance, set up team sites, and manage security. If you are weak in any of these areas, you should revisit the appropriate chapters in the first book.

Beyond having strong knowledge of SharePoint itself, this book also assumes that you are an intermediate to advanced developer with strong skills in all key development technologies. You should have strong .NET development skills including XML, web services, scripting, code access security, ASP.NET, and SQL. Throughout the book, I present code samples and techniques that assume a high level of proficiency in these topics.

Ultimately, this book is for intermediate to advanced developers who want to radically change SharePoint or integrate it with other key Microsoft technologies.

About the Author

Scot Hillier is an independent consultant focused on SharePoint, the Microsoft Office System, and .NET technologies. Scot has authored eight books on Microsoft technologies over the last ten years, as well as numerous articles appearing in magazines and online. In addition to writing, Scot often presents nationally to analysts, decision makers, and developers. Scot is a former U.S. Navy submarine officer and graduate of the Virginia Military Institute. When not working, Scot can be found at home with his family, playing games and taking walks.