Microsoft SharePoint 2013 · Designing and Architecting Solutions

**Get the information you need to make good SharePoint design decisions**

Determine the best design for your SharePoint implementation by gaining a deeper understanding of how the platform works. Written by a team of SharePoint experts, this practical guide introduces the Microsoft SharePoint 2013 architecture, and walks you through design considerations for planning and building a custom SharePoint solution. It's ideal for IT professionals, whether or not you have experience with previous versions of SharePoint.

Discover how to:

Dive deeper into SharePoint 2013 architecture components

Gather requirements for a solution that fits your needs

Upgrade from Microsoft SharePoint 2010 to 2013

Design service applications for performance and redundancy

Provide the right storage plan for a SharePoint farm

Map authentication and authorization requirements to your solution

Take steps necessary to design a secure implementation

Plan your business continuity management strategy

Validate your SharePoint architecture to ensure success