Foreword by Jared Spataro

This book will become a mainstay in your SharePoint library and should be one of the first books you read on SharePoint—no matter what your role. You will find yourself reaching for it whenever you need guidance on how to use and—more important—how to plan for the new SharePoint 2013 and Office 365 capabilities. I’m particularly pleased to see the breadth of coverage of the new functionality with the characteristic depth, expertise, and real-world recommendations that have made Scott, Sue, and Chris leaders in the SharePoint community. Anyone with an interest in SharePoint will benefit from the experience and best practices that they’ve developed over the years.

Enjoy the book, and enjoy the product. Tremendous work has gone into both.

—Jared Spataro
Microsoft Senior Director, SharePoint
Redmond, Washington
May 2013