"Collaboration", "empowerment", and "information worker" are common buzzwords that are never far away in the world of SharePoint promotion, and which accurately convey the essence of SharePoint.

In this book, we will delve into the matters that are beyond the marketing speak and gain a deeper understanding of what SharePoint is. We will also learn to use SharePoint Designer to create and maintain sites that run on the platform.

My hope is that as you come to understand SharePoint better, you will associate your own adjectives with SharePoint such as "cool", "powerful", and "straightforward".