March 30, 2010, 11:38 AM — SharePoint 2010: The Next Generation
Ten Things You Need to Know About SharePoint Server 2010
Microsoft's SharePoint Server is one of those wildly popular products that defies categorization. It's not easy to pin down because SharePoint focuses on six diverse areas: collaboration, portal, search, enterprise content management, business process management and business intelligence.
SharePoint 2010: Five New and Improved Features
You may not need all the features SharePoint 2010 has to offer, but advances in areas such as social media, offline access and better CRM and ERP integration make it worth a look. Here's a rundown of what's new and/or improved.
First Look: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Beta
This major upgrade to Microsoft's Web site, intranet, and collaboration platform offers wealth of improvements for end-users, IT professionals, and developers.
SharePoint 2010: A Guide to the Many Versions
In true Microsoft fashion, Redmond will have a whole bunch of versions of SharePoint 2010. Eight so far have been revealed. Here's a breakdown of what each version will include.
Enterprise Adoption
Microsoft SharePoint: Enterprises Get Boost by Integrating Social Tools
More enterprises are seeing the benefits of layering social networking tools into SharePoint. How can you customize SharePoint and make it more social? Two large organizations share tales from the trenches.
Microsoft SharePoint: Three Tips for Making It Behave
Microsoft Sharepoint 2010 debuts in a few months -- but many enterprises still haven't made the most of their current SharePoint implementations. Consider this advice to get a grip on this complex software and the forthcoming upgrade.
How to Build a Business Case For SharePoint
A business case for SharePoint should clearly articulate the hard ROI, soft ROI, and the risks that the system will mitigate.
SharePoint 2010 Overkill for Some, Forrester Says
Microsoft's SharePoint 2010 server is growing up, but may include too many capabilities for those users seeking to meet isolated or specific requirements, according to a study by Forrester Research.
SharePoint 2007 Demystified: How to Cash in on Collaboration Tools
Previous versions of Microsoft's collaboration tools lacked management prowess. SharePoint 2007 fixes that problem and packs in a sometimes confusing array of features from workflow to search. Here's how smart IT leaders are making this often-misunderstood product work for them.
SharePoint in the Cloud
Productivity Tools in the Cloud: Real World Best Practices
Moving applications to a cloud service is a disruption to any business, but in Ron Markezich's experience as Microsoft's VP of Online Services, a well executed cloud migration can redefine a company. Here are three best practices he's gleaned from Microsoft's largest BPOS customers, including Coca-Cola and GlaxoSmithKline.
SharePoint 2010: More Cloud-Friendly than Past Versions
SharePoint's many moving pieces have not traditionally fit neatly into the cloud. But SharePoint 2010 addresses that problem -- with three key changes.
Q&A: Inside Microsoft's Cloud Model for Productivity Apps
Corporate VP of Microsoft Online Services Ron Markezich discusses the joys and pitfalls of productivity apps in the cloud, how to mix your own data center with Microsoft's cloud model, and the rising tide of BPOS competitors. Hint: It's not just Google.
