Comparing Data Accessing Techonlogies In SharePoint 2010

SharePoint 2010 allows 4 ways of accessing SharePoint Data. They are:
1. LINQ
2. Server OM
3. Client OM
4. REST

The table below summarizes pros and cons of these 4 methods:

Name	Pros	Cons
LINQ	Entity-based programming Strongly typed Supports joins and projections Good tools support and IntelliSense	Server-side only New API, so new skills required Pre-processing of list structure required, so changing list could break application
Server OM	Familiar API Works with more than just list data Strongly Typed	Server Side Only
Client OM	Works off the server Easier than web services API Works in Silverlight, JavaScript and .NET More than just list data	New API Weakly Typed
REST	Standards-based URL-based commands Strongly typed	Only works with lists and Excel

Online Training On SharePoint 2010

SharePoint is one of the most sought skills these days in the IT industry. You can see my post @ How To Learn SharePoint to know how to learn SharePoint Technologies. I offer two online course in SharePoint 2010 by using them you can learn SharePoint 2010:

 1. SharePoint 2010 Administration Course
 2. SharePoint 2010 Upgrade Course

Salient Features of the Online Training on SP2010:
1. Exclusive One to One Course.
2. Flexible Timing
3. Get SharePoint 2010 Server access for Lab Work.
4. Do it from your home. No travel required.
5. Flexible course content. Pace the training the way YOU need it.

SharePoint 2010 Administration Course: This course covers the various aspect of SharePoint 2010 Administration. The course will start from the basics of SharePoint 2010 and will cover the concepts till advanced level. No prior knowledge is required for this course. The course duration is 30 hours.

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SharePoint 2010 Administrator Course Content

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Here is the Sample Presentation covered in the first class:

A introduction to SharePoint 2010

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SharePoint 2010 Upgrade Course: This course is designed for the people who have working knowledge in MOSS and they want to upgrade their skills in SP2010. The course duration is 25 Hours.

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SharePoint 2010 Course Content

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Learn SharePoint Designer 2010 Step By Step

Good collection of training material to learn SharePoint Designer 2010 Step by Step:

Customizing SharePoint Designer

1. Customize the Quick Access Toolbar

2. Customize the ribbon

3. Export or import a customized ribbon

4. Video:Customize the ribbon

Create and Open Sites

1. Save a SharePoint site as a template

2. Create SharePoint site pages

3. Managing Sharepoint Designer 2010

External Content Types

1. Video: Business Connectivity Services - Authentication from the browser

2. Create and edit content types

Data Views and Forms

1. Create Data Forms

2. Edit list forms using InfoPath 2010

3. Create a custom list view

4. Create data views

5. Web Parts for views and forms in SharePoint Designer 2010

6. Create a list or library

7. Create a custom list form

8. Customize Data Views and forms

Workflows

1. Workflow conditions in SharePoint Designer 2010: A quick reference guide

2. Workflow actions in SharePoint Designer 2010: A quick reference guide

3. Introduction to designing and customizing workflows