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Inside Microsoft SharePoint 2013

Name: Inside Microsoft SharePoint 2013
Author: Mirjam van Olst Scot Hillier Ted Pattison, Andrew Connell, Wictor Wilen, and Kyle Davis
ISBN: 9780735677951

by Mirjam van Olst Scot Hillier Ted Pattison, Andrew Connell, Wictor Wilen, and Kyle Davis

November 2013

Intermediate to advanced

600 pages

24h 9m

English

Microsoft Press

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Introduction
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1. SharePoint 2013 developer roadmap
A brief history of SharePointUnderstanding the impact of SharePoint Online on the SharePoint platformExamining SharePoint Foundation architectureUnderstanding SharePoint farmsWorking with SharePoint 2013 Central AdministrationCreating web applicationsUnderstanding web applications and user authenticationUnderstanding service applicationsCreating service applications in SharePoint Server 2013Managing sitesUnderstanding the role of site collectionsUnderstanding host-named site collections (HNSCs)Customizing sitesCreating and customizing pagesCreating and customizing listsUsing SharePoint Designer 2013Understanding site customization vs. SharePoint developmentWindows PowerShell boot camp for SharePoint professionalsLearning Windows PowerShell in 21 minutesWriting Windows PowerShell scriptsThe Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE)Windows PowerShell snap-ins for SharePointSummary
2. SharePoint development practices and techniques
Setting up a developer environmentDeciding between virtual and physicalUnderstanding hardware and software requirementsDelivering high-quality solutionsAutomating SharePoint administration by using Windows PowerShell scriptsUsing Windows PowerShell to deploy a custom solutionConfiguring SharePoint service applicationsUsing debugging toolsWorking with ULS and Windows event logsUsing the Developer DashboardUsing the SharePoint Developer Tools in Visual Studio 2012Choosing a development approachUsing the SharePoint APIsUnderstanding the server-side object modelUsing the client-side object modelUsing the REST APIsSummary
3. Server-side solution development
Understanding the server-side object modelDeveloping farm solutionsCreating a SharePoint project in Visual StudioDesigning your SharePoint solution: FeaturesAdding declarative elementsAdding a feature receiverUnderstanding the SharePoint root directoryDeploying and debugging farm solutionsUpdating farm solutionsUpgrading featuresUpdating a feature definition with upgrade actionsAdding code-behind custom upgrade actionsUpgrading feature instancesDeveloping sandboxed solutionsUnderstanding the sandbox execution environmentCreating a SharePoint project for a sandboxed solutionDeploying and debugging sandboxed solutionsUpdating and upgrading sandboxed solutionsSummary
4. SharePoint apps
Understanding the new SharePoint app modelUnderstanding SharePoint solution challengesUnderstanding the SharePoint app model design goalsUnderstanding SharePoint app model architectureWorking with app service applicationsUnderstanding app installation scopesUnderstanding app code isolationUnderstanding app hosting modelsReviewing the app manifestUsing the app manifest designer in Visual Studio 2012Setting the start page URLUnderstanding the app webUnderstanding the app web hosting domainWorking with app user interface entry pointsBuilding app partsBuilding UI custom actionsUsing the chrome controlPackaging and distributing appsPackaging appsUnderstanding the app web solution packagePackaging host web featuresPackaging for autohosted appsPublishing appsPublishing SharePoint apps to the Office StorePublishing apps to an app catalogInstalling appsInstalling apps at tenancy scopeUpgrading appsTrapping app life cycle eventsSummary
5. Client-side programming
Understanding app designsAssessing SharePoint-hosted app designsAssessing cloud-hosted app designsIntroduction to JavaScript for SharePoint developersUnderstanding JavaScript namespacesUnderstanding JavaScript variablesUnderstanding JavaScript functionsUnderstanding JavaScript closuresUnderstanding JavaScript prototypesCreating custom librariesUnderstanding the singleton patternUnderstanding the module patternUnderstanding the prototype patternIntroduction to jQuery for SharePoint developersReferencing jQueryUnderstanding the global functionUnderstanding selector syntaxUnderstanding jQuery methodsUnderstanding jQuery event handlingWorking with the client-side object modelUnderstanding client object model fundamentalsUnderstanding contextsLoading and executing operationsWorking with the managed client object modelReturning collectionsHandling errorsCreating, reading, updating, and deletingWorking with the JavaScript client object modelReturning collectionsHandling errorsCreating, reading, updating, and deleting in the JavaScript client object modelWorking with the REST APIUnderstanding REST fundamentalsWorking with the REST API in JavaScriptPerforming basic operationsPerforming CRUD in RESTWorking with the REST API in C#Performing basic operationsPerforming CRUD in C#Summary
6. SharePoint security
Reviewing authentication and authorizationUnderstanding user authenticationConfiguring web applicationsUnderstanding the User Information ListWorking with users and groupsWorking with application pool identitiesUnderstanding the SHAREPOINT\SYSTEM accountEscalating privilegesDelegating user credentialsUser impersonation with the user tokenSecuring objects with SharePointRights and permission levelsUnderstanding app authenticationUsing internal authenticationUsing the cross-domain libraryUsing the web proxyUsing external authenticationUnderstanding app authentication flowUnderstanding app authorizationManaging app permissionsUnderstanding app permission policiesRequesting and granting app permissionsRequesting app-only permissionsEstablishing app identity by using OAuthUnderstanding where OAuth fits inUnderstanding OAuth terms and conceptsUnderstanding app principalsRegistering app principalsUnderstanding app authentication flow in Office 365Developing with OAuthProgramming with the TokenHelper classWorking with access tokensWorking with app-only access tokensAcquiring permissions on the fly by using authorization codeEstablishing app identity by using S2S trustsArchitecture of an S2S trustConfiguring an S2S trustDeveloping provider-hosted apps by using S2S trustsSummary
7. SharePoint pages
SharePoint and ASP.NETLearning ASP.NET basicsUnderstanding ASP.NET and IISUsing ASP.NET Web FormsUsing ASP.NET master pagesUnderstanding how SharePoint relates to IIS web applicationsUnderstanding the Web.config fileUnderstanding the SharePoint virtual file systemWorking with files and folders in SharePointUnderstanding page customizationUnderstanding uncustomized pagesUnderstanding customized pagesUnderstanding Safe Mode parsingUsing pages in SharePointUnderstanding master pagesUnderstanding SharePoint 2013 default master pagesDissecting the seattle.master fileUsing delegate controlsReferencing master pages in SharePointUnderstanding MDSImproving performance with MDSUnderstanding the MDS featureWorking with MDS requirements and complianceUnderstanding content pagesCreating a content pageDeploying a content pageCreating a Web Part pageUnderstanding publishing pagesCreating a custom branding solutionCreating a custom master pageAdding a feature receiverWorking with application pagesUnderstanding application page anatomyCreating an application pageSecuring the application pageAdding navigation support to the application pageCustomizing the ribbonUnderstanding the anatomy of the SharePoint ribbonAdding a custom ribbon controlSummary
8. SharePoint Web Parts
Understanding Web Part fundamentalsUnderstanding Web PartsComparing ASP.NET and SharePoint Web PartsUnderstanding App PartsUnderstanding Web Part zonesUnderstanding the Web Part ManagerUnderstanding static Web PartsStoring Web Part control description files in the Web Part GalleryDeveloping and deploying Web PartsBuilding your first Web PartImplementing the Web PartExamining the Web Part control description fileUnderstanding the element manifestDeploying and uninstalling a Web PartDeploying a Web Part page with Web PartsDeploying Web Parts by using a declarative approachDeploying a Web Part by using SPLimitedWebPartManagerDeploying Web Parts to wiki pagesDeploying Web Parts by using client-side codeControlling Web Part renderingOverriding the RenderContents methodUsing CreateChildControlsResponding to eventsCombining CreateChildControls and RenderContentsUsing Visual Web PartsWorking with Web Part propertiesPersisting Web Part propertiesUsing custom Editor PartsExploring advanced Web Part developmentUsing Web Part verbsUsing Web Part connectionsBuilding a provider Web PartBuilding a consumer Web PartConnecting Web PartsUsing parallel and asynchronous execution in Web PartsUsing parallel executionUsing asynchronous executionSummary
9. SharePoint lists
Creating listsWorking with fields and field typesPerforming basic field operationsWorking with lookups and relationshipsUnderstanding site columnsWorking with content typesProgramming with content typesCreating custom content typesWorking with document librariesCreating a document libraryAdding a custom document templateCreating document-based content typesWorking with foldersCreating and registering event handlersUnderstanding event receiver classesUnderstanding remote event receiversRegistering event handlersProgramming before eventsProgramming after eventsQuerying lists with CAMLUnderstanding CAML fundamentalsQuerying joined listsQuerying multiple listsThrottling queriesWorking with LINQ to SharePointGenerating entities with SPMetalUnderstanding the DataContext classUsing parameters.xml to control code generationQuerying with LINQ to SharePointAdding, deleting, and updating with LINQ to SharePointSummary

10. SharePoint type definitions and templates
Custom field typesCreating custom field typesCreating classes for custom field typesDeploying custom field typesCreating custom field controlsCustom field types with multicolumn valuesCustom field types with custom propertiesJSLinkCustom site columns and content typesCreating site columns and content types by using CAMLCreating site columns and content types by using the server-side object modelCustom list definitionsSummary
11. SharePoint site provisioning
The GLOBAL site definitionSite definitionsWebtemp*.xmlONET.xml for site definitionsFeature staplingOrder of provisioning when using site definitionsCustom site definitionsWeb templateselements.xmlONET.xml for web templatesDeploying web templatesUsing custom code to create sitesSite templatesSite provisioning providersWeb provisioning eventsWeb templates and SharePoint appsSummary
12. SharePoint workflows
Workflow architecture in SharePoint 2013Installing and configuring a Workflow Manager 1.0 farmUnderstanding workflow in SharePoint 2013Creating custom workflows for SharePoint 2013Building custom workflowsCustom workflows with Visio 2013 and SharePoint Designer 2013Creating a workflow with Visio 2013 and SharePoint Designer 2013Custom workflows with Visual Studio 2012Creating a workflow with Visual Studio 2012SharePoint Designer 2013 and web servicesCreating custom activitiesCreating a custom workflow activity in a SharePoint appCreating a custom workflow activity for SharePoint Designer 2013Using tasks in workflowsAdding tasks to a workflowCustom task outcomesCreating custom task outcomes for a SharePoint Designer 2013 workflowCreating custom task outcomes for a Visual Studio 2012 workflowWorkflow services CSOM and JSOMAdding custom forms to workflowsAssociation forms in SharePoint 2013Creating association formsInitiation forms in SharePoint 2013Creating initiation formsSummary
13. SharePoint search
Introducing search-based applicationsUnderstanding search architectureUnderstanding the indexing processConnecting and parsingEnhancing metadataAnalyzing searchesUnderstanding the query processCreating managed propertiesIntroduction to ranking modelsExecuting queriesUnderstanding Keyword Query LanguageCreating no-code customizationsCreating simple link queriesExtending the Search CenterAdding pages to search navigationCreating result sourcesDisplaying search resultsDefining query rulesAdding refinersExporting search customizationsUsing the Content Search Web PartUsing the client-side APIUsing the REST APIUsing the CSOM APIUsing the script Web PartsImproving relevancyEnhancing content processingCreating .NET Assembly Connectors for searchSearch-enabling a modelImplementing security in search resultsCrawling the .NET Assembly ConnectorSummary
14. SharePoint Enterprise Content Management
Understanding the Managed Metadata Service ApplicationUnderstanding managed metadataUsing managed metadata in a custom solutionManaging the contents of the term storeCreating managed metadata site columnsUsing a TaxonomyWebTaggingControlUnderstanding content type syndicationUsing document servicesUnderstanding versioningUnderstanding Document IDsCreating custom Document ID providersUnderstanding Document SetsCreating Document Sets declarativelyUsing the Content OrganizerUnderstanding Word Automation ServicesRecords managementIn-place records managementRecords archiveseDiscoverySummary
15. Web content management
Understanding the WCM featuresPublishing site templatesAccessing SharePoint publishing filesMapping to the SharePoint Master Page GalleryPage layoutsUnderstanding the page modelCreating a new page layoutManaging the presentation of page fieldsWorking with edit mode panelsWorking with Web Part zonesUnderstanding device channelsWorking with device channel panelsUnderstanding managed navigationWorking with managed navigation APIsCreating a navigational term setContent aggregationDeciding between the Content Query and Content Search Web PartsWorking with display templatesUnderstanding cross-site publishingWorking with catalogsSummary
16. Business Connectivity Services
Introduction to Business Connectivity ServicesCreating simple BCS solutionsCreating External Content TypesCreating External ListsUnderstanding External List limitationsUnderstanding BCS architectureUnderstanding connectorsUnderstanding Business Data ConnectivityManaging the BDC serviceUnderstanding the BDC Server RuntimeUnderstanding the client cacheUnderstanding the BDC Client RuntimeIntroduction to the Secure Store ServiceUnderstanding package deploymentUnderstanding authentication scenariosConfiguring authentication modelsUnderstanding Passthrough authenticationUnderstanding RevertToSelfUnderstanding secure store optionsAccessing claims-based systemsAccessing token-based systemsManaging client authenticationCreating External Content TypesCreating operationsCreating relationshipsDefining filtersUsing ECTs in SharePoint 2013Creating custom formsUsing External Data ColumnsUsing External Data Web PartsCreating a profile pageSearching External SystemsSupplementing user profilesUsing ECTs in Office 2013Understanding Outlook integrationUsing Word Quick PartsCreating custom BCS solutionsUsing the BDC Runtime object modelsUsing the Administration Object ModelCreating custom event receiversCreating .NET Assembly ConnectorsDeveloping SharePoint appsUnderstanding app-level ECTsUnderstanding the BCS client object modelSummary
17. SharePoint social enterprise features
What’s new in SharePoint 2013Understanding social componentsWorking with the social APIsUnderstanding user profilesRetrieving user profile propertiesUnderstanding social feedsRetrieving posts from your newsfeedRetrieving posts from a site feedPosting to your personal feedPosting to a site feedUnderstanding following within SharePoint 2013Following peopleUnderstanding YammerUnderstanding how Yammer can work with SharePointRetrieving followers and followings from YammerSummary
A. About the authors
Index
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Chapter 6. SharePoint security

Let’s begin with a basic question: what is a security principal? In a common scenario in a Windows network environment, a security principal can be a user with an account in Active Directory. But the concept of a security principal goes far beyond that. A security principal can also be a user with an account in some other type of identity management system such as Microsoft ASP.NET forms-based authentication (FBA), Microsoft Account, or Facebook.

There are also common scenarios in which a security principal will not have a one-to-one mapping to a human being. For example, an Active Directory security group is a type of security principal, as is an FBA role. A computer becomes a first-class security principal when ...

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