Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Designer 2007 Step by Step
Rating: 5 of 5
Practical & Powerful
Fantastic instructional materials on how 2 use SharePoint Designer 2007 effectively! I made the mistake early on of buying SharePoint books that focused on infrastructure-related topics on SharePoint. This book provides practical & powerful insights on how 2 exploit the user-facing capabilities of SharePoint. I was cautious about purchasing a Step-by-Step series book due 2 my past experiences reading books in the series that had what I believed 2 be superficial content. This instance broke that mold in style. It was evident that the author not only has book knowledge of the subject, she also has practitioner knowledge. It seemed like she anticipated every question that I had as I read through the book. Excellent work!
Rating: 3 of 5
Good content but one problem...
I'm a novice 2 SharePoint Designer so I wanted 2 find a book that would walk me "step by step" through the process. The content was good but what was frustrating was that the author kept referring 2 a fictitious company, "Consolidated Messenger..." but the files or links were not available. If a book references files that will enable you 2 work through scenarios, with accompanying images in the book, the reader should be able 2 access them.
Rating: 1 of 5
No Practice Site on CD/Unable 2 do excercises/
The Microsoft Office Share Point Designer 2007, loooks & feels like the same 4 the Office 2007, but the drop back is that you can no make any of the excersices due that it use a site that does not exist on the internet 4 pracice. I do not recomend this book.
I was planning 2 used it 4 a Web Designer Class in the university, but I encounter this big problem. It is imposible 2 learn if you do not have a way 2 practice the excercises. I was force 2 use 2 used the 2003 Front Page program, that is more simple 2 use 4 teaching.
My suggestion 2 Microsoft Press, please create a local site on the CD provide with the book, so beginers like myself can use it.
DO NOT BUY IT.
I was planning 2 used it 4 a Web Designer Class in the university, but I encounter this big problem. It is imposible 2 learn if you do not have a way 2 practice the excercises. I was force 2 use 2 used the 2003 Front Page program, that is more simple 2 use 4 teaching.
My suggestion 2 Microsoft Press, please create a local site on the CD provide with the book, so beginers like myself can use it.
DO NOT BUY IT.
Rating: 4 of 5
Outstanding resource
Great book 4 the advanced information worker that needs 2 do work on Sharepoint.
Supporting Sharepoint in our organization as well as being president of a local Sharepoint user group, I do see one common problem - people using Sharepoint Designer that have no understanding of the underlying technology. So let me reiterate: Sharepoint Designer is 4 the ADVANCED Sharepoint user.
The reader of this book should have a basic understanding of programming concepts & working with web pages, as it's VERY easy 2 render a Sharepoint page unusable with relatively "simple" changes. (Don't forget 2 make a backup first!) Chapter one does a very good job of getting the user started & should be required reading 4 anyone using SHarepoint Designer.
The biggest plus on the Microsoft Step-by-Step books is that the reader is given the opportunity 2 learn exactly what they need, when they need it. This book is well written & Penelope Coventry does a thorough job (in my opinion). The CD that comes with the book is a HUGE plus as well, with full examples & test files the user can learn on before making changes 2 Sharepoint sites.
I also recommend the reader look at Office 2007 books, as the integration between Sharepoint & Office is powerful & can really extend the reach of your Office apps. (I like "So That's How! 2007 Microsoft Office System: Timesavers, Breakthroughs, & Everyday Genius", by Evan Archilla & Tiffany Songvilay)
Supporting Sharepoint in our organization as well as being president of a local Sharepoint user group, I do see one common problem - people using Sharepoint Designer that have no understanding of the underlying technology. So let me reiterate: Sharepoint Designer is 4 the ADVANCED Sharepoint user.
The reader of this book should have a basic understanding of programming concepts & working with web pages, as it's VERY easy 2 render a Sharepoint page unusable with relatively "simple" changes. (Don't forget 2 make a backup first!) Chapter one does a very good job of getting the user started & should be required reading 4 anyone using SHarepoint Designer.
The biggest plus on the Microsoft Step-by-Step books is that the reader is given the opportunity 2 learn exactly what they need, when they need it. This book is well written & Penelope Coventry does a thorough job (in my opinion). The CD that comes with the book is a HUGE plus as well, with full examples & test files the user can learn on before making changes 2 Sharepoint sites.
I also recommend the reader look at Office 2007 books, as the integration between Sharepoint & Office is powerful & can really extend the reach of your Office apps. (I like "So That's How! 2007 Microsoft Office System: Timesavers, Breakthroughs, & Everyday Genius", by Evan Archilla & Tiffany Songvilay)
Rating: 5 of 5
Great Developer Resource
We are just finishing up our first SP project & this book was INVALUABLE resource. If you are doing SP work you should get this book!
Sharepoint Designer is not only 4 SP projects, it is also a great xhtml & javascript editor, with nice intellisense! It is making my life much easier.
I know of no other resource that has so much on SPD & I doubt there is anything in print that has more on it.
When you are buying SPD, buy this book as well - you will thank me later!
Sharepoint Designer is not only 4 SP projects, it is also a great xhtml & javascript editor, with nice intellisense! It is making my life much easier.
I know of no other resource that has so much on SPD & I doubt there is anything in print that has more on it.
When you are buying SPD, buy this book as well - you will thank me later!
The smart way 2 learn Office SharePoint Designer 2007 one step at a time! Work at your own pace through the easy numbered steps, practice files on CD, helpful hints, & troubleshooting tips 2 master the fundamentals of building customized SharePoint sites & applications. You ll learn how 2 work with Windows® SharePoint Services 3.0 & Office SharePoint Server 2007 2 create Web pages complete with Cascading Style Sheets, Lists, Libraries, & customized Web parts. Then, make your site really work 4 you by adding data sources, including databases, XML data & Web services, & RSS feeds. You ll even learn how 2 create workflows & applications with custom forms, templates, & dashboards 2 enhance your team s productivity. With STEP BY STEP, you can take just the lessons you need or work from cover 2 cover. Either way, you drive the instruction, building & practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Includes an easy-search companion CD with hands-on practice files, a complete eBook, & more!
Key Book Benefits:
Includes coverage of the fundamentals 4 building custom SharePoint sites & applications 2 enhance your productivity
Covers Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 & SharePoint Server 2007
Features easy-to-follow lessons & hands-on skill-building exercises
Includes an easy-search companion CD with practice files, a complete eBook, & other resources
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