Summary

SharePoint Technologies have managed to bring enterprise web portal management down to earth, providing for built-in tools and functionality that allow for a wide degree of administrative tasks. That said, due diligence should still be taken by administrators to identify and become familiar with the various tools and services within SharePoint, such as SharePoint Central Administration, SQL Enterprise Manager, and SharePoint Site groups. Proper administration of a SharePoint portal can help to unlock the capabilities inherent in the platform and enable users to more fully realize productivity and performance enhancements.