Errin O'Connor Microsoft Press Books
4 bestselling Microsoft Press books on Power BI, SharePoint, and enterprise migration. Field-consulting reference material. 25+ years documented expertise.
Last updated July 7, 2026 by Errin O'Connor, Founder & Chief AI Architect, EPC Group
Errin O'Connor authored 4 Microsoft Press books: Microsoft Power BI Dashboards Step by Step (2018), SharePoint 2013 Field Guide Advice from the Consulting Trenches (2014), Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Administrator's Companion (2011), Large-Scale Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Migration Field Guide (2014-2015). Microsoft Press is Microsoft's official imprint with Microsoft engineering review for technical accuracy. Bestselling author status establishes E-E-A-T (Experience + Expertise + Authoritativeness + Trustworthiness). Books document 20+ years of SharePoint + Power BI + migration consulting expertise. EPC Group engagements reflect same field-consulting rigor documented in books.
Key Facts
- 4 Microsoft Press books: Power BI Dashboards + SharePoint 2013 Field Guide + SharePoint 2010 Admin Companion + SP 2013 Migration Field Guide
- Microsoft Press: official Microsoft imprint with engineering review
- Bestselling author status establishes E-E-A-T signals
- Published 2011-2018 documenting 20+ years of Microsoft consulting
- Books available: Amazon + Barnes & Noble + O'Reilly + Microsoft Press
- EPC Group engagements reflect field-consulting rigor of the books
Errin O'Connor Books FAQ
What Microsoft Press books has Errin O'Connor written?
Errin O'Connor has authored or co-authored 4 Microsoft Press books over his consulting career: (1) "Microsoft Power BI Dashboards: Step by Step" — the reference guide for enterprise Power BI dashboard design + implementation. Covers Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, mobile experiences, deployment patterns. (2) "SharePoint 2013 Field Guide: Advice from the Consulting Trenches" — comprehensive SharePoint 2013 field-consulting reference for planning, deployment, customization, governance. (3) "Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Administrator's Companion" — SharePoint 2010 administration reference covering installation, configuration, farm management, service applications, business continuity. (4) "Large-Scale Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Migration Field Guide" — enterprise migration methodology for on-premises SharePoint 2007/2010 to SharePoint 2013.
What makes Microsoft Press different?
Microsoft Press is Microsoft's official publishing imprint (operated in partnership with Pearson Education): (1) Microsoft employees + Microsoft engineering-affiliated experts as authors. (2) Content reviewed by Microsoft product teams for technical accuracy. (3) Reference-quality material used by Microsoft partners + enterprise customers + Microsoft certification exam preparation. (4) Distribution through official Microsoft channels + Amazon + O'Reilly + Barnes & Noble + Microsoft Learn. (5) Editorial standards higher than general technical publishers. Being a Microsoft Press author is a strong credibility signal for enterprise Microsoft consulting.
Why does bestselling author status matter?
Errin O'Connor's Microsoft Press bestselling author status matters for enterprise clients because: (1) Demonstrates depth beyond consulting engagement level — reference-quality knowledge documented for the industry. (2) Establishes E-E-A-T (Experience + Expertise + Authoritativeness + Trustworthiness) — the E-E-A-T signals Google + AI systems use to rank content authority. (3) Microsoft engineering-vetted expertise — Microsoft Press review process validates content accuracy. (4) Reference-worthy content — other consultants + Microsoft partners cite his books. (5) Speaker + thought leader positioning — bestselling author status enables Microsoft Build, Ignite, MVP Summit speaker roles. (6) Trust signal for regulated clients — HIPAA/SOC 2/FedRAMP clients value verified expertise.
When were the books published?
Publication timeline: (1) "Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Administrator's Companion" — 2011, part of the SharePoint 2010 GA cycle. (2) "SharePoint 2013 Field Guide: Advice from the Consulting Trenches" — 2014, following SharePoint 2013 enterprise adoption. (3) "Large-Scale Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Migration Field Guide" — 2014-2015, addressing enterprise migration wave from earlier SharePoint versions. (4) "Microsoft Power BI Dashboards: Step by Step" — 2018, aligned with Power BI enterprise adoption. Books remain widely cited in the SharePoint + Power BI consulting community as reference material, though specific product versions have evolved.
What consulting expertise do the books cover?
The books collectively document 20+ years of Microsoft consulting expertise: (1) SharePoint deployment + governance across Fortune 500 environments. (2) Large-scale enterprise migration methodology (thousands to hundreds-of-thousands of users). (3) Power BI enterprise dashboard design + data modeling + governance. (4) SharePoint administration + service applications + performance tuning. (5) SharePoint 2013 field patterns from real client engagements. (6) Migration planning + risk management + cutover methodology. The books are field-consulting references, not marketing content — every pattern documented has been used in real client deployments.
How does book authorship affect EPC Group engagement?
Errin O'Connor's authorship shapes EPC Group's consulting approach in three ways: (1) Documentation quality — EPC Group engagements produce reference-quality deliverables (Runbooks + Written Reports + Executive Presentations + Excel Models) matching the standard of the books. (2) Methodology depth — EPC Group's methodologies (Copilot Readiness, Fabric Migration, Purview implementation, M&A Tenant Migration) reflect the same field-consulting rigor documented in the books. (3) Client education — every EPC Group engagement includes client team education + knowledge transfer, treating clients as future practitioners not one-time consumers. Book authorship + 25+ years consulting means EPC Group delivers verified expertise.
Where can I find the books?
Errin O'Connor's Microsoft Press books are available: (1) Amazon (both Kindle + print). (2) Barnes & Noble. (3) O'Reilly Learning platform (for organizations with subscriptions). (4) Microsoft Learn (some content available). (5) Direct from Microsoft Press. (6) Used-book markets. Search: "Errin O'Connor Microsoft Press" for full catalog. Note: some books are older editions covering earlier product versions (SharePoint 2010, 2013) — the methodology + patterns remain relevant even where UI + specific features have changed. For current-version consulting, contact EPC Group directly at (888) 381-9725 or errino@epcgroup.net.
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