- Features end-to-end scenarios for using Office 2007 and SharePoint 2007, from generating Office documents programmatically to integrating document-based workflows with line of business applications or Web sites
- Takes an in-depth look at integrating the information worker products from Microsoft into broader solutions for the enterprise
- Some of the topics covered include building a workflow solution with Office and SharePoint 2007; programming SharePoint lists, items, and libraries; building Business Intelligence (BI) including Excel BI, Excel and Access Reporting, and SharePoint integration; using Web Content Management with SharePoint; and more
From generating Office documents programmatically to integrating document-based workflows with Line of Business applications or web sites, you'll see how to get the most out of your SharePoint environment. In order to do this, you'll examine how to integrate Microsoft's information worker products such as SQL Server 2005 and Office 2007 into broader solutions for the enterprise.
Throughout the book, the following key areas are covered in-depth: portal services in SharePoint, search, document and content management, and workflow integration. The expert authors also provide you with scenarios to build out these applications and leverage the platform services along with custom code to create new solutions. In addition, key examples demonstrate how SharePoint and Office work together to offer powerful capabilities and how Office can be an integral part of the development platform.
What you will learn from this book
- All about what's new for developers in SharePoint and Office 2007
Techniques for programming SharePoint lists and libraries
Tips for building business intelligence applications with SharePoint and Office
Ways to take advantage of XML, web services, and extensibility in Office 2007
Methods for creating custom workflows for Windows SharePoint Services and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
How to manage web content in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
Who this book is for
This book is for experienced .NET, SharePoint 2003, Excel, and Access VBA developers who are expanding and upgrading their development skills.
