Exchange Server is Microsoft's flagship project. It is common for firms to choose Windows over other Operating Systems just so they can use Exchange Server. Most enterprise installations, especially those with remote or mobile employees, create custom collaborative Outlook and Exchange applications for groupware, salesforce automation and project management. Exchange & Outlook Programming is divided into four sections that build upon one another, first by establishing a base ("Why build collaborative solutions"?), then by laying out the tools that can be used to build collaborative solutions. The third section helps to establish how we should plan and design effective collaborative solutions. Finally, the fourth section provides insight and knowledge on the exact methods of using our tools to develop and rollout typical workflow/collaborative solutions.
Organized into three sections that build on one another, this volume first explains why most corporations create advanced collaborative solutions and discusses some common options. Next, the specific technologies that can extend the functionality of Microsoft Exchange Server are discussed, along with products including Outlook 2000, Office 2000, Microsoft Exchange 5.5, Visual Studio 6.0, and the Web. Finally, the authors demonstrate how effective collaborative solutions may be planned and designed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
