Mastering Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

Master This Powerful Collaboration Tool for Windows Server NetworksWindows SharePoint Services (WSS) 3.0 is the latest version of the collaboration tool found in Windows Server 2003 R2-a feature-rich product that can be deployed to help you manage and improve information-sharing across your company's network. WSS 3.0 is also the underlying technology of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007.Now with this comprehensive book as your point-by-point guide, you'll go under the hood of WSS 3.0 and discover how to make it easy to share documents, track tasks, create common workspaces where teams can work collectively, set up surveys and discussion groups, and more.The book provides step-by-step coverage of what system administrators need to know, including essential techniques for site creation, administration, customization, security, and disaster recovery-plus pages of detailed, real-world examples. You'll also find practical steps for migrating from version 2.0 to 3.0.Coverage includes:Understanding the basics of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0Adding, moving, removing, and customizing web partsCreating pre-built and new custom listsSetting up libraries for documents, pictures, forms, and wikisChecking documents in and out-and managing checked filesUsing global breadcrumbs to get back to where you startedManaging security and permissionsBacking up and restoring SQL databases, lists, libraries, and moreMigrating from SharePoint Services 2.0 to 3.0Create Information-Sharing Solutions across People and DocumentsSet up and Use WSS 3.0 Basic, Stand-alone Server, or Server FarmPerform Administrative Tasks with STSADM.EXEAdd, Extend, or Remove Virtual Web ServersManage Security and PermissionsC. A. Callahan is the author of 'Mastering Windows SharePoint Services 3.0', published 2008 under ISBN 9780470127285 and ISBN 0470127287.