Youve run into this issue numerous times. You are developing an ASP.NET application, and you need to incorporate functionality that comes pre-packaged in SharePoint. Wikis, blogs, document management, user authentication, access managementcommon needs across a variety of solutions.

Without guidance and examples, interacting with underlying SharePoint components can be challenging, and working with the different SharePoint APIs is complicated. This book will introduce you to a variety of techniques to master the art of developing ASP.NET applications that are built upon a SharePoint foundation. With these techniques you can start using SharePoint as a development platform to enhance and complement your ASP.NET development.

Youll explore:

Integration with SharePoint componentsThe SharePoint/.NET/IIS implementationConfiguration managementCode Access SecurityFeature packagingProper use of SharePoint APIsAdvanced deployment techniquesPro ASP.NET Sharepoint 2010 walks you through all of the steps needed to successfully build and deploy ASP.NET solutions within the SharePoint platform. You'll then be able to greatly enhance your applications and build unique solutions that are a mixture of SharePoint and ASP.NET.

Dave Milner is a senior SharePoint architect and the products lead at ShareSquared, where he builds SharePoint products and helps companies implement their SharePoint solutions. Dave is a technology professional with deep understanding of Microsoft technologies, including 19 years of IT experience and experience with Microsoft technologies spanning over a decade. Dave holds a master's in business administration with a technology management focus, and is a Microsoft Certified Trainer. He has also obtained other advanced Microsoft certifications in the .NET and SharePoint areas. He also a certified Scrum Master, having successfully implementing Scrum methodologies with several application development and solution teams. In the technology community, Dave is a frequent speaker and trainer at local and national SharePoint and .NET related events. He serves on the leadership team of COSPUG (the Colorado SharePoint User Groups) and helps run the local branch in Colorado Springs; he s also involved in other local technology groups. When he s not working on technology, Dave enjoys the outdoors of Colorado Springs where he lives with his wife and two children.

SharePoint as a Development PlatformVisual Studio 2010Advancing the SharePoint Development EnvironmentSharePoint, IIS, and the .NET FrameworkSharePoint ArchitectureFile System, Database, and the Provider PatternWeb Parts and Master PagesThe Client Object ModelBusiness Connectivity ServicesTouch PointsIntegrating SharePoint 2010 and ASP.NETMedium Touch Point SolutionsHigh Touch Point SolutionsIndex