Professional SharePoint 2010 Cloud Based Solutions

Description

An authoritative guide to extending SharePoint's power with cloud-based services

If you want to be part of the next major shift in the IT industry, you'll want this book. Melding two of the hottest trends in the industry—the widespread popularity of the SharePoint collaboration platform and the rapid rise of cloud computing—this practical guide shows developers how to extend their SharePoint solutions with the cloud's almost limitless capabilities. See how to get started, discover smart ways to leverage cloud data and services through Azure, start incorporating Twitter or LinkedIn into your solutions, find the best ways to secure everything, and much more.
* Shows developers how to use Microsoft SharePoint 2010 to create scalable, cloud-based solutions
* Melds the hottest new trend in the industry—developing, hosting, managing, or storing code in the cloud—with what SharePoint developers need to know to weave these technologies into their solutions
* Provides developer patterns, real-world examples, and invaluable walkthroughs
* Topics include SQL Azure for data management and BI, building an Azure-based corporate tax service, connecting Linked In and SharePoint profile data, creating a filterable Twitter dashboard, leveraging Bing Maps Geo services, maintaining security, and more

SharePoint developers, discover exciting new ways to extend SharePoint's functionality with this practical and content-rich guide.

CONTENTS:

INTRODUCTION xxiii

CHAPTER 1 Getting Started with SharePoint and the Cloud 1

CHAPTER 2 Using SQL Azure for Business Intelligence 21

CHAPTER 3 Building a Windows Azure-Based Service 51

CHAPTER 4 Creating an Aggregated Solution Using Cloud-Based Data 83

CHAPTER 5 Connecting LinkedIn and SharePoint Profi le Data 113

CHAPTER 6 Using Twitter in Your SharePoint Solutions 139

CHAPTER 7 Using Bing Maps in Your SharePoint Business Solutions 173

CHAPTER 8 Financial Modeling with Excel Services and Windows Azure 205

CHAPTER 9 Creating a Training Application in SharePoint Online 257

CHAPTER 10 Managing Customer Information in SharePoint Online 275

CHAPTER 11 Securing Cloud Solutions Using Claims-Based Authentication 309

INDEX 337