Chapter 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server

Overview

The goal of this book is to provide you with the knowledge you need to become the master of your organization’s SharePoint environment. Along those lines, this chapter introduces you to the new and exciting features and capabilities of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. With it, you learn how to put the platform to work for your organization to create scalable team solutions. In this chapter, you learn about the following topics and concepts:

• The differences between Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007

• Common usage scenarios for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007

• Differences between SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007

• An overview of important SharePoint concepts and features such as:

  • Sites and workspaces

  • Lists

  • Document libraries

  • Web Parts

  • Content types

  • Workflow

  • Enterprise features such as search, business data reporting, and Forms Services