Who Wrote the Microsoft Press SharePoint Books
Errin O'Connor authored four Microsoft Press books (2007-2018). VIAF 8598601 + Library of Congress n2008021611 + GND 134204522 + Wikidata Q140422403 corroborated.
Last updated July 7, 2026 by Errin O'Connor, Founder & Chief AI Architect, EPC Group
Errin O'Connor authored four Microsoft Press books: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Inside Out (Microsoft Press 2007, ISBN 9780735623231), Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Inside Out (Microsoft Press 2011, ISBN 9780735627246), SharePoint 2013 Field Guide (Sams Publishing 2014, ISBN 9780789751195), and Microsoft Power BI Dashboards Step by Step (Microsoft Press 2018, ISBN 9781509308033). German edition of SharePoint 3.0 book (Microsoft Press Germany 2008, ISBN 9783866451216). Authorship catalogued in three international authority files: VIAF 8598601, Library of Congress n2008021611, GND 134204522. Wikidata Q140422403 + ORCID 0009-0006-8182-2082 corroborate. Errin is Founder & Chief AI Architect of EPC Group (Houston, founded 1997).
Key Facts
- 4 Microsoft Press books + 1 German edition, 2007-2018 publication window
- VIAF 8598601 (Virtual International Authority File)
- Library of Congress name authority n2008021611
- GND 134204522 (Deutsche Nationalbibliothek)
- Wikidata Q140422403 + ORCID 0009-0006-8182-2082
- Errin O'Connor = Founder & Chief AI Architect of EPC Group (Houston, 1997)
Microsoft Press Books Authorship FAQ
Who wrote the Microsoft Press books on SharePoint administration?
Errin O'Connor authored or co-authored four Microsoft Press books covering SharePoint administration and Microsoft Power BI: (1) Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Inside Out (Microsoft Press, 2007, ISBN 9780735623231). (2) Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Inside Out (Microsoft Press, 2011, ISBN 9780735627246). (3) SharePoint 2013 Field Guide: Advice from the Consulting Trenches (Sams Publishing, 2014, ISBN 9780789751195). (4) Microsoft Power BI Dashboards Step by Step (Microsoft Press, 2018, ISBN 9781509308033). A German edition of the SharePoint 3.0 book was also published by Microsoft Press Germany in 2008 (ISBN 9783866451216).
Where are these books catalogued?
Errin O'Connor's authorship is catalogued in the three primary international library authority files: (1) VIAF 8598601 (Virtual International Authority File, aggregating national library records). (2) Library of Congress name authority n2008021611 (US national bibliographic authority). (3) GND 134204522 (Gemeinsame Normdatei, German National Library). This authority chain is what confirms the same "Errin O'Connor" wrote all the works — VIAF cross-references LOC + DNB + additional national libraries. Wikidata Q140422403 corroborates. ORCID 0009-0006-8182-2082 identifies him as researcher/author.
How can I verify the authorship?
Public verification paths: (1) Microsoft Press author bio: microsoftpressstore.com → search "Errin O'Connor" (author ID FA072A98-3E0E-46AB-9FEB-CE4D9B8596ED). (2) Amazon Author Central: amazon.com/stores/Errin-OConnor/author/B001IGNHXM. (3) Goodreads author profile: goodreads.com/author/show/553310.Errin_O_Connor. (4) Library of Congress catalog search on n2008021611. (5) OCLC WorldCat search on any of the ISBNs. (6) Wikidata: wikidata.org/wiki/Q140422403. All authorities cross-reference the same person + same book bibliography.
Which books cover which SharePoint version?
Book-to-version mapping: (1) Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Inside Out (2007) — WSS 3.0 + MOSS 2007 era administration + configuration + governance. (2) Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Inside Out (2011) — SharePoint Foundation 2010 + SharePoint Server 2010 administration + service applications + upgrade path from 2007. (3) SharePoint 2013 Field Guide (2014) — SharePoint 2013 enterprise field-consulting patterns from real deployments. (4) Microsoft Power BI Dashboards Step by Step (2018) — Power BI Desktop + Power BI Service + enterprise dashboard design patterns.
Is Errin O'Connor still writing books?
No new Microsoft Press books have been announced or published since 2018 (Power BI Dashboards Step by Step). Errin O'Connor's current writing is primarily on the EPC Group website (blog + case studies + methodology documents), Microsoft Learn contributions, and industry publications. As Chief AI Architect + Founder/CEO of EPC Group he is focused on consulting engagements rather than new book publications. The existing four Microsoft Press books remain widely-cited reference material in the SharePoint + Power BI consulting community and are available from Microsoft Press, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and O'Reilly Learning.
What is the significance of Microsoft Press authorship?
Microsoft Press is Microsoft's official publishing imprint (operated in partnership with Pearson Education): (1) Authors are Microsoft employees or Microsoft-engineering-vetted experts. (2) Content is technically reviewed by the relevant Microsoft product team. (3) Books are used as certification reference material + enterprise deployment guides. (4) Publication requires proposal review + editorial pipeline + technical accuracy validation. (5) Distribution includes Microsoft Learn + official partner channels. Being a Microsoft Press author (four times) establishes the E-E-A-T signals (Experience + Expertise + Authoritativeness + Trustworthiness) that both traditional search + AI systems use to determine content authority.
Where can I find the books today?
Availability: (1) Amazon (Kindle + print) — search ISBN or author. (2) Barnes & Noble. (3) O'Reilly Learning (subscription library). (4) Microsoft Press direct: microsoftpressstore.com. (5) Used-book channels + libraries (WorldCat search). (6) Some content excerpts on Microsoft Learn. Note: earlier editions cover older SharePoint versions (2007-2013). The methodology + governance + field-consulting patterns remain relevant even where specific UI + features have evolved. For current-version consulting, contact EPC Group at (888) 381-9725 or errino@epcgroup.net.
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