Acknowledgments

I would like to thank Jonathan for giving me the opportunity and encouragement to take on my first book project as a lead author. I knew I would never be able to complete all of the chapters needed to fill a book like this without help, so special thanks to David Petersen for agreeing to add his voice to this book. You can hear more of his voice at SharePoint Saturdays throughout the Midwest (www.sharepointsaturday.org). Thanks also to Corey (and his wife Laura) for sacrificing the time to do the technical review for me. Corey can also be found running the Omaha SharePoint Users Group (www.omahamtg.com). Finally, I would like to thank my wife, Janet, and our children, Jon, Evan, and Troy, for keeping me at least marginally sane and motivated. You are why I do the things I do.

Steve Wright

Steve, thank you for inviting me to participate with you in writing this book. I have enjoyed working with you over the years. You are a great mentor and friend. Thanks to Jonathan Hassell and Jessica Belanger at Apress for making this process run smoothly. Thank you, Corey, for your expert suggestions. My business teacher at Stover High School, Mrs. Evelyn Alpers, allowed me to unbox the school's first computer, a Radio Shack TRS-80. It was an experience that changed my life and began a love of programming that has endured over 30 years. Thank you! Finally, my wife Patti and our daughters, Sarah, Hannah, Rebekah, and Emily, have had to pick up the slack around the house while I locked myself in the basement for months. Thank you for your love, understanding, and support. This wouldn't have been possible without you.

David Petersen