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Hi This is Ashok. I started my career with service desk profile and have worked for 3 years in that field. Last year I joined one MNC where i got an exposure on SharePoint 2007 and 2010 administration (basic admin tasks). I want to groom my self in Sharepoint so please someone could advice what all I have to learn to excel in the field of SharePoint.

Jean Paul · Answer

SharePoint have basically 2 Job Tracks: SharePoint Administrator cum. Power User SharePoint Developer I hope you are interested in the first one. I support Anil Kumar in the saying SharePoint is Growing! It is growing & there is lot of demand unfulfilled. So investing there you can fetch a good career. The latest version is SharePoint 2013 & there are lot of resources available for the same. (book >> http://www.jeanpaulva.com/?p=3635 ) I prefer you do one SharePoint Administration certification as well which will increase your knowledge & career value. A 2 months dedicated investment can fetch you a good job in SharePoint. What all you have to learn? Installation Web Application Creation Site Collection Site List & Library Search Configuration Web Parts (out of the box) Workflows (out of the box) Apps concepts Types of Apps & Installation Permissions Backup & Restore Business Intelligence BCS KPI (advanced) Plus SharePoint Administration Certification Plus SharePoint Real World Scenarios Plus SharePoint Interview Questions All the Best!

Anil Kumar · Answer

Sharepoint is a good choice and widely being used by enterprises. Its future is bright and market has a very good demand of Sharepoint professionals. Just polish yourself in advance portions of Sharepoint ex. enterprise content management business intelligent usage of server to server protocols in enterprises etc. All the best!!!

Jean Paul · Answer

You are Welcome Dear Ashok! Regarding your queries the answer is conditional: Big organizations : The skills Networking Active Directory Database etc. are Good to Have for SharePoint Administrator. In real world scenarios the SharePoint Administrator works with Network Administrator & Database Administrator for getting things done.. (as there are clear cut operational boundaries in bigger organizations) Small organizations : SharePoint Administrator need to install Database Server Configure Active Directory Perform Backup & Restore etc. (they are all rounders) So i would say you can have CORE knowledge in SharePoint Administration & BASIC knowledge in other aspects. Plus do not take advice from here & there you will reach nowhere :) Take advice from Real Professionals in the Respective field!

Ashok Balasubramanian · Answer

Thanks Anil for your suggestion.

Ashok Balasubramanian · Answer

Thanks Jean that was really helpful. Normally here people when I approach them they advice that I should have good knowledge in Database administration Active Directory and Networking. Are these skills definitely required for SP administrator?