Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft SharePoint 2003

Sams Teach Yourself SharePoint 2003 in 10 Minutesis the first quick reference book for users of SharePoint 2003. Easy-to-follow instructions for the most common tasks in SharePoint 2003 are the basis of this book, which also provides answers to the most commonly asked questions about using SharePoint 2003. As an end-user, you will learn the basic skills needed to work successfully with a SharePoint Services website, as well as contribute to document libraries and discussion groups. As a site administrator, you will learn fundamental skills needed to effectively manage SharePoint Services site collections. Best of all, it will only take about 10 minutes of your time to do so.Sams Teach Yourself SharePoint 2003 in 10 Minuteswill prove to be a worthy investment of your two most valuable commodities: time and money.

Colin Spence is a Partner at Convergent Computing, and performs in the role of a Consultant, Project Manager, and Technical Writer for the organization. He focuses on the design, implementation, and support of Microsoft-based technology solutions, with a current focus on Microsoft SharePoint technologies. Colin has contributed to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Unleashed, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Unleashed, and was a co-author on Microsoft SharePoint 2003 Unleashed by Sams Publishing.

Michael Noel (MCSE+I, MCSA) has significant experience in the computer industry and has been working with the latest in SharePoint, Windows, Exchange, and Security technologies since the early stages of the products. Michael is the coauthor of SharePoint 2003 Unleashed, Windows Server 2003 Unleashed, and Exchange Server 2003 Unleashed by Sams Publishing and is currently working on authoring his next title, ISA Server 2004 Unleashed. Currently a Senior Consultant at Convergent Computing in the San Francisco Bay area, Michael brings a wealth of hands-on knowledge and experience to his writing and public-speaking engagements.

Introduction

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PART I SharePoint Basics

1 Introduction to SharePoint 2003

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(8)

Windows SharePoint Services Versus SharePoint Portal Server 2003

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(3)

How Do I Access a SharePoint Site?

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Basic Features of a SharePoint Site

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How Organizations Use SharePoint

10

(2)

Summary

12

(1)

2 Accessing SharePoint Sites

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(8)

Internet Explorer Fundamentals

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(3)

Understanding the Internet Options

16

(3)

Using My Network Places

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Summary

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3 SharePoint Site Collections Demystified

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Site Collections, Top-level Sites, and Subsites Defined

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Site Groups

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Subsites Defined

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Creating a Subsite

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Workspaces Defined

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Meeting Workspaces

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Summary

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(1)

4 Introduction to Web Parts

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(7)

What Is a Web Part?

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(2)

Basic Web Part Components

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(3)

Using the Quick Launch Bar to See the Contents of a Web Part

34

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Two Different Views of the Home Page

34

(1)

Summary

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(1)

PART II Using the Standard Libraries and Lists

5 Document Library Basics

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(9)

Overview of the Document Library

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(3)

How to Upload a Document

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(2)

Working with Documents in the Library

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(3)

Summary

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6 Picture Library Basics

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(10)

Basic Features of the Picture Library

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Creating a Picture Library

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Using the Picture Library

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(2)

Tools Available in the Picture Library

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Accessing Additional Tools Within the Library

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Picture Properties

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Different Views Available

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Actions Menu

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Summary

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7 Using the Links, Contacts, and Events Lists

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(9)

The Links List

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The Contacts List

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The Events List

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The Calendar View of the Events List

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Selecting the Calendar View from the Home Page

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Summary

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8 Using the Tasks and Issues Lists

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(9)

The Tasks List

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Sorting and Viewing Tasks

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Viewing Attachments

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Viewing Tasks Elsewhere

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Issues Lists

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Differences Between Tasks Lists and Issues Lists

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Project Management Applications of Tasks and Issues Lists

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Summary

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(1)

PART III Customizing Standard Libraries and Lists

9 Introduction to Metadata

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Defining Metadata

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Metadata in SharePoint

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Different Metadata Possibilities

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Textual Metadata

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Numerical Metadata

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Other Types of Metadata

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Importance of Metadata Standards

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Summary

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10 The Datasheet and Explorer Views

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The Datasheet View

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(2)

Adding New Lines in the Datasheet View

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Enhanced Filtering

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The Task Pane in Datasheet View

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(2)

Using the Explorer View

88

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Copying Files by Using the Explorer View

89

(2)

Summary

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(1)

11 Modifying and Creating Views in Libraries and Lists

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(7)

Why Are Views Important?

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The Modify Settings and Columns Tool

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(3)

Creating a New View in the Contacts List

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(3)

Summary

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(1)

12 Alerts and Document Versioning

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The Importance of Being Alerted

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Creating an Alert

100

(3)

Document Versioning

103

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Accessing the Versions of a Document

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(2)

Summary

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(1)

PART IV Using Office 2003 Products with SharePoint

13 Using Word with SharePoint

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Word 2003 and Office 2003 Product Integration with SharePoint 2003

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Using Word 2003 to Save Documents to SharePoint

108

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Opening and Checking Out Documents from a Document Library

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The Shared Workspace Task Pane

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The Features of the Tasks Tab

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Document Information Tab

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Summary

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14 Using Excel with SharePoint

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Standard Uses for Excel 2003

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(1)

Using Excel for Printing Purposes

116

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Using Excel for Charting

117

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Exporting to Excel 2003 for Ease of Management

118

(3)

Saving Your Excel Work

121

(1)

Summary

121

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PART V SharePoint Site Administration Basics

15 Summary of the Role of Site Administrator

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(6)

Defining the Site Administrator

122

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Understanding Site Administration Tools

123

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Administering SharePoint Roles and Rights

124

(1)

Managing Content in the Site

125

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Displaying and Organizing Site Content

126

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Supporting and Training SharePoint End Users

126

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Summary

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16 Managing Site, Library, and List Security

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Understanding Site Groups

128

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Creating a Custom Site Group

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Setting Site Permission Inheritance

133

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Configuring List and Library Level Security

134

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Managing Anonymous Access to a Site

135

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Summary

137

(1)

17 Home Page Configuration Basics

138

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Exploring a SharePoint Site Home Page

138

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Configuring Components on a SharePoint Page

138

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Changing Views on a SharePoint Page

140

(2)

Configuring Quick Launch Settings

142

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Summary

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18 Adding and Linking Web Parts

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Understanding Web Parts

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Adding Web Parts to SharePoint Sites

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Importing Web Parts into a SharePoint Gallery

147

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Modifying Web Part Views

149

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Creating Customized XML Web Parts

151

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Summary

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PART VI Site Administrator Lessons on Creating New Lists, Libraries, Pages and Sites

19 Creating Libraries and Lists

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Creating Document Libraries

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Modifying Document Library Metadata

155

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Creating Standard Lists

157

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Summary

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20 Creating Custom Lists and Importing Spreadsheets

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Creating Custom Lists

160

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Creating and Modifying Columns in a Custom List

161

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Creating Custom Lists Using Datasheet View

162

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Importing Spreadsheets into a List

164

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Summary

166

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21 Creating Basic and Web Part Pages

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Creating Basic Pages in a SharePoint Site

167

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Creating Web Part Pages in a SharePoint Site

169

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Working with Web Part Page Zones

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Summary

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22 Forms in SharePoint

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Understanding SharePoint Forms

173

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Creating HTML Form Web Parts for SharePoint

173

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Creating XML Forms in InfoPath

175

(3)

Filling Out Forms in a SharePoint XML Forms Library

178

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Summary

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23 Creating Sites

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Understanding the Site-Creation Process

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Understanding Sites and Workspaces

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Creating Sites and Workspaces

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Understanding Default Site Templates

183

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Creating and Using Customized Site Templates

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Summary

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PART VII Additional Site Administration Tasks

24 Backup Strategies

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Understanding the Backup Process in SharePoint

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Backing Up SharePoint Sites Using FrontPage 2003

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Deleting and Re-creating Sites in Anticipation of a Full Restore

191

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Restoring Sites from FrontPage Backups

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Backing Up SharePoint Sites with Templates

194

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Summary

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25 Migrating and Moving Data

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Using STSADM to Move and Back Up Site Collections

196

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Deleting a Site Collection in Advance of a STSADM Restore

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Restoring a SharePoint Site Collection Using the STSADM Utility

199

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Migrating SharePoint Site Data Using the SMIGRATE Utility

200

(2)

Summary

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Index

203

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