Wednesday 25 May 2011

1.7 Basic Key Points

Key points

1.       SharePoint is a tool, is used to build portals, collaboration, and content management sites. It also supports document management and record management.
2.       It is built on the .NET platform and its versions are:
·         Microsoft SharePoint 2001
·         Microsoft SharePoint Portal server 2003
·         Microsoft Office SharePoint server 2007
·         Microsoft SharePoint 2010
3.       SharePoint Server is based on the technology called windows shared services [WSS].
4.       WSS is freely available (downloadable) product.
5.       MOSS 2007 is built on WSS and it is licensed product.
6.       Moss 2007 functionality revolves around six pillars, i.e. Collaboration, Portal, Search, Content Management, Business Process, Business Intelligence
7.       Moss features are:
·         Business intelligence
·         Business data catalog (BDC)
·         Enterprise search
·         User profile support
8.        Microsoft SharePoint server 2010 has six pillars, i.e. Sites, Communities, Content, Search, Insights, and Composites.
9.       Microsoft SharePoint server 2010 features are:
·         business connectivity service
·         Fast search
·         Sandboxed solution
·         Windows PowerShell
·         Visio service
10.    SharePoint incorporates the functionality of:
·         Content Management System (CMS)
·         Document Management System (DMS)
·         Record Management System (DMS)
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1.6.5 .Net vs SharePoint 2010

1.6.5 .NET vs. SharePoint

There is lots of difference between both technically, but the key lies in understanding the User requirements. In Simple terms, the key differences are:

Feature Name / Area
.NET
SharePoint
Creation
To achieve even simple requirement, code needs to be written.
Lots of pre-defined web parts and elements available no need to write the code.
Time
Takes time to create the code and test
Very less time required
Skilled Professionals
Skilled professionals are required to create the functionality
Even novice professionals can do so easily
License Requirement
Not required at the time of deployment of solution
Free versions available, but in case of extensive requirements License is required


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1.6.4 SharePoint Foundation 2010 vs. SharePoint Server 2010

·         SharePoint Foundation 2010 vs. SharePoint Server 2010

Just to say simply, SharePoint foundation is the basic, while SharePoint Server 2010 contains advanced features. Even to install SharePoint Server SharePoint Foundation installation is must. The basic question remains when to opt for which SharePoint Foundation or SharePoint Server?
The Question is too difficult, but answer is too simple. Answer is
“Depends on Requirements not on Organizational Size”

Feature Name / Area
SharePoint Foundation 2010
SharePoint Server 2010
Excel Services
N/A
New
Visio Services
N/A
New
Web analytics
N/A
New
Windows PowerShell
Inc.
Inc
Multilingual interface
Inc
Inc
Ribbon interface
Inc
Inc
Enterprise search
N/A
New
PerformancePoint services
N/A
New
Word automation services
N/A
New
Sandboxed solutions
Inc
Inc
Business connectivity services
Inc
Inc
Audience targeting
Inc
Inc
Mobile connectivity
Inc
Inc
User profiles and social data
N/A
New
Enterprise content management
N/A
New
InfoPath forms services
Inc
Inc
Workflows
Inc
Inc
Query enhancements
Inc
Inc

Inc.-Included, Imp-Improved, New, N/A – Not applicable

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