Delve into the capabilities of SharePoint® 2010 -- and determine the best way to put this technology to work for your organization. With this practical guide, you'll gain project management practices for implementing SharePoint, and learn how to customize the system to match the unique collaboration and data-sharing needs of your users.
Discover how to:
Define a SharePoint 2010 system specification based on user requirements
Plan your SharePoint implementation and build your team
Determine the function, performance, interfaces, and design of your system
Optimize your hardware, software, and information architecture
Take control of the documentation process during your SharePoint project
Manage the implementation to respond to the evolving needs of your organization
Your companion content includes a fully searchable online edition of the book -- with unlimited access on the Web. Customize SharePoint 2010 to fit the needs of your business with this hands-on guide.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Project Planning in SharePoint
A Historical Perspective on Project Governance with SharePoint
What This Book Is About
What This Book Is Not About
Chapter 2 SharePoint 2010 Project Mantra
What Is the SharePoint 2010 Project Mantra?
Your First Steps
Know Your SharePoint 2010 Features
Engage the Right People
Ask the Right Questions
How to Perform an Effective SharePoint 2010 Implementation
Negotiate an Appropriate Scope
Deciding What Not to Do Is As Important As Deciding What to Do
Avoid Biting Off More Than You Can Chew
Renegotiate the Scope If Necessary
Avoid Having to Whittle Your Scope Down to Nothing
Your Best Project Tool Is Your Plan
Summary
Chapter 3 Content of Your SharePoint 2010 Project Plan
Before You Get Started
Create the SharePoint 2010 Quality Plan
Introducing the SharePoint Project Plan
The Plan Phase
The Build Phase
The Operate Phase
Program Schedules
Resource Requirements
Summary
Chapter 4 SharePoint Planning and Control: Start As You Mean to Go
All SharePoint 2010 Projects Must Be Planned and Controlled to Ensure Success
The Project Manager’s Responsibilities
Key Procedures for SharePoint 2010 Design Development
Manage the Configuration of SharePoint 2010
Summary
Chapter 5 Building Your SharePoint 2010 Team
What Is the Terms of Reference Document, and Who Creates It?
Project Manager
SharePoint Architect
SharePoint 2010 Administrator
The SharePoint 2010 One-Stop Shop
Interfaces: Teams in the Organization
Business Analysts
Information Analysts
Interfaces: Consultants from Outside the Organization
Communications, Testers, Education, and Training
Building the Team
Summary
Chapter 6 Gathering the Resources for SharePoint Implementation
Building SharePoint 2010 Resources
Using SharePoint 2010 Sites for Project Recording
Building SharePoint 2010 Resources: The Tasks Ahead
Gathering Business Requirements
Summary
Chapter 7 The Business of SharePoint Architecture
Describing SharePoint Business Architecture
Hardware Architecture
Software Architecture
Information Architecture
Further Reading
Summary
Chapter 8 SharePoint Customization
When to Customize SharePoint 2010 and Some Reasons for Doing It
Development Environment Options
Examining the Development Options
Development Governance
Additional Resources
Summary
Chapter 9 SharePoint Governance
What Is SharePoint Governance?
Governance and Culture
What Does SharePoint Governance Look At?
Governance Is Not a New Form of Government!
Statement of Operations
Summary
Chapter 10 SharePoint Configuration Management
Configuration Management Applies to SharePoint
The Project Manager Specifies the Configuration Management Policy
How to Apply Configuration Management in SharePoint
Bring the SharePoint Item Under Control As It Develops
Control the Item Prior to Configuration Management
Changes to Configured Items Must Be Controlled
Summary
Chapter 11 Making Sure SharePoint Meets User Requirements
Data Growth Planning
Content Usage Policies and Governance
Training and Education Planning
Monitoring and Maintenance Planning
Finding Out What Users Want To Do with SharePoint 2010
Summary
Chapter 12 Producing the System Specification
SharePoint 2010 Concepts
Before You Begin Documentation
System Specifications
Summary
Chapter 13 Planning and Implementing the SharePoint One-Stop Shop
Learning from the Inside Out
Everything Cannot Be Learned
Everyone Has Different Needs
Components of the One-Stop Shop
Summary
Chapter 14 Releasing SharePoint to the Client
Build the Pilot System
Build the Production System
Test SharePoint 2010 Production
Training Users When Production Is Ready
Summary
Chapter 15 SharePoint Is Implemented, Now What?
Get Signoff and Work Through the Closure Checklist
Confirm the Resources Necessary for Business As Usual
Establish and Maintain Governance
Summary
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Managing and Implementing Microsoft® SharePoint® 2010 Projects
Geoff Evelyn is an expert specializing in SharePoint Information Systems design, architecture, implementation, planning, governance, disaster recovery, and automation. He has helped implement, manage and govern SharePoint in many universities and global companies. He is a Fellow of Institute of Analysts and Programmers, a member of the Institute for the Management of Information Systems.
