This chapter introduces the default dashboard site and presents information about customizing the dashboard site. It reviews the components of the dashboard site and describes the primary management tasks and security issues associated with it.
The dashboard site offers a single customizable source for accessing information drawn from a wide variety of content sources. Because the dashboard site is composed entirely of Web Parts, you can easily customize it for your business needs. You can also manage common resources, such as your contacts, calendars, and messages.