Microsoft SharePoint 2013: Designing and Architecting Solutions

Get the information you need to make good SharePoint design decisions Determine the best design for your SharePoint implementation by gaining a deeper understanding of how the platform works.

Written by a team of SharePoint experts, this practical guide introduces the Microsoft SharePoint 2013 architecture, and walks you through design considerations for planning and building a custom SharePoint solution.

It's ideal for IT professionals, whether or not you have experience with previous versions of SharePoint.

Discover how to: Dive deeper into SharePoint 2013 architecture components Gather requirements for a solution that fits your needs Upgrade from Microsoft SharePoint 2010 to 2013 Design service applications for performance and redundancy Provide the right storage plan for a SharePoint farm Map authentication and authorization requirements to your solution Take steps necessary to design a secure implementation Plan your business continuity management strategy Validate your SharePoint architecture to ensure success