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SharePoint upgrade requires sharp focus on planning, user preparation
Users and consultants alike point to focusing SharePoint upgrade efforts by planning carefully and preparing end users for all the latest features. Feature
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SharePoint 2013 search, metadata-driven navigation simplify structure
SharePoint expert Shawn Shell explains the metadata-driven navigation features of SharePoint 2013 search and how SharePoint users can benefit. Feature
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SharePoint integration considerations for every Exchange organization
Many companies use SharePoint and Exchange but fail to gain all the integration benefits. Avoid the common mistakes and incorporate the best practices discussed in this Q&A. Feature
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An Exchange admin's guide to SharePoint 2010
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Weighing SharePoint storage business goals
Taking advantage of specific SharePoint storage capabilities will help admins set business goals and meet overall needs, including storage optimization. Book Excerpt
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A deep dive into SharePoint storage
The key to SharePoint storage optimization lies in the details of its storage mechanisms. Book Excerpt
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Identifying SharePoint storage content dilemmas and fixes
Although SharePoint is designed to handle loads of data, steer clear of certain content types. Book Excerpt
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The SharePoint content repository: It's just a database
SharePoint's lifeline is the content repository, where all the content is housed. Learn how the database works as well as its challenges. Book Excerpt
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Analyzing the SharePoint storage problem
SharePoint's goal is to make sure everything is stored in one place. That is accomplished through the central repository, but it also introduces many challenges. Book Excerpt
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SharePoint e-zine: Practical IT strategies for enterprise collaboration
Have an irksome SharePoint implementation issue? Grappling with a SharePoint governance or management problem? Then check our monthly SharePoint e-zine. Its articles on governance, management and implementation can help you tackle technical question... Windows eBook and eZine
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SharePoint planning tools abound -- just not from Microsoft
Microsoft axed its own SharePoint planning calculator, but IT shops have plenty of choices from third-party vendors that help with SharePoint Server 2010 capacity planning and analysis. Article | 25 Aug 2010
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SharePoint is a hit for Microsoft but still clunky for IT
SharePoint is Microsoft's fastest growing server software, but IT managers still grouse about its lack of acceptance and the difficulties in supporting this increasingly common collaboration platform. Article | 16 Jun 2010
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New SharePoint 2010 adds features for admins
The Central Administration has been boiled down so it's easier to navigate. IT managers will see the familiar ribbon found throughout the Office 2010 product line. Article | 05 May 2010
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Denver Health plans SharePoint recovery
In the absence of upfront backup and recovery planning, finding lost Microsoft SharePoint Server files can be troublesome. Specialized backup and recovery software helps assure lost files don't go missing forever. Article | 05 Jan 2010
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Microsoft vows no upgrade nightmares with monster SharePoint 2010 release
The grown-up SharePoint 2010 has big plans to simplify migration while adding tons of new features. This version looks great on paper, but can it be everything to everyone? Article | 19 Oct 2009
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Using SharePoint as a social network platform
Social networks are growing within the enterprise, and customization is the ticket -- at least with MOSS 2007. Article | 10 Aug 2009
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IT wish list for SharePoint 2010: Keep it simple
IT pros hope Microsoft focuses on bread-and-butter admin/management instead of feature creep in SharePoint 2010. Article | 30 Jun 2009
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Is the time right for Microsoft Online Services?
Where others have fallen short, Microsoft hopes to conquer the online services market with its message of savings and flexibility. Article | 18 Nov 2008
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New SQL Server BI features could cut IT chores
The next release of Microsoft's SQL Server database brings self-service analysis tools and better reporting features straight to end users. But will it be less work for IT? Article | 06 Oct 2008
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Five tips to improve SharePoint doc management
For small companies that can't afford document management software, SharePoint may be the way to go. Expert Bill English provides a checklist of top tips for building document management in SharePoint. Article | 30 Sep 2008
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Get 'em ready: Tips for planning a SharePoint 2013 training program
SharePoint is a complex application. But training business users for an upgrade to SharePoint 2013 doesn't have to be a daunting task for IT teams. Tip
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SharePoint 2013 release puts upgrade issues back in the spotlight
With the arrival of SharePoint 2013, IT managers and SharePoint admins have new upgrade considerations to weigh as they evaluate possible deployments. Tip
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SharePoint in healthcare settings can boost employee policy training
SharePoint in healthcare has myriad uses: training employees, distributing compliance policy updates and more. Here's how to get the most ROI. Tip
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SharePoint licensing is becoming simpler -- and cheaper
Microsoft has made some changes to its SharePoint licensing requirements, potentially saving customers a lot of money. Tip
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The year's top SharePoint administration tips
The end of the year gives us a chance to review and compile the best SharePoint administration advice. Tip
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Getting granular with SharePoint backup
SharePoint backup and restore can be tricky business. Here's how to get the granularity right. Tip
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Making effective use of SharePoint tags
There are different philosophies regarding the best way to make sure SharePoint tags do an effective job of helping users. Tip
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How to make SharePoint search less problematic
SharePoint is a vast repository for data, which is a good thing until a user wants to find something. Tip
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Protecting SharePoint 2010 document libraries with IRM
Normally a Windows feature, Information Rights Management also lets admins limit access to SharePoint 2010 documents. Here’s how to set up IRM and handle its limitations. Tip
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Getting around SharePoint 2010 SP1 database upgrade hiccups
When you apply SharePoint 2010 Service Pack 1, SharePoint databases are supposed to be upgraded. Unfortunately, the process isn’t without its frustrations. Tip
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SQL Server 2012
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is a relational database management system (RDBMS) designed for the enterprise environment. Like its predecessors, SQL Server 2012 comprises a set of programming extensions to enhance the Structured Query Language (SQL), a s... Definition
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social computing
Social computing is the collaborative and interactive nature of online behavior. Since the 1990s, computing has increasingly been assumed to be online; simultaneously, online behavior has become increasingly social. Definition
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Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS)
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) is the full version of a portal-based platform for collaboratively creating, managing and sharing documents and Web services. MOSS enables users to create "Sharepoint Portals" that include shared workspaces, ... Definition
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Does SharePoint 2010 have a place in the cloud?
SharePoint Online has several advantages over the on-premise version. But in what scenarios does it make the most sense? SharePoint expert Richard Harbridge answers that question and more in this video. Video
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SharePoint 2010 lends a hand to Microsoft PowerPivot
As more organizations develop their business intelligence strategies with tools like Microsoft PowerPivot, they might want to consider SharePoint 2010's dashboard capabilities. Video
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Get 'em ready: Tips for planning a SharePoint 2013 training program
SharePoint is a complex application. But training business users for an upgrade to SharePoint 2013 doesn't have to be a daunting task for IT teams. Tip
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SharePoint 2013 release puts upgrade issues back in the spotlight
With the arrival of SharePoint 2013, IT managers and SharePoint admins have new upgrade considerations to weigh as they evaluate possible deployments. Tip
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SharePoint in healthcare settings can boost employee policy training
SharePoint in healthcare has myriad uses: training employees, distributing compliance policy updates and more. Here's how to get the most ROI. Tip
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SharePoint upgrade requires sharp focus on planning, user preparation
Users and consultants alike point to focusing SharePoint upgrade efforts by planning carefully and preparing end users for all the latest features. Feature
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SharePoint 2013 search, metadata-driven navigation simplify structure
SharePoint expert Shawn Shell explains the metadata-driven navigation features of SharePoint 2013 search and how SharePoint users can benefit. Feature
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SharePoint licensing is becoming simpler -- and cheaper
Microsoft has made some changes to its SharePoint licensing requirements, potentially saving customers a lot of money. Tip
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The year's top SharePoint administration tips
The end of the year gives us a chance to review and compile the best SharePoint administration advice. Tip
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Getting granular with SharePoint backup
SharePoint backup and restore can be tricky business. Here's how to get the granularity right. Tip
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SQL Server 2012
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is a relational database management system (RDBMS) designed for the enterprise environment. Like its predecessors, SQL Server 2012 comprises a set of programming extensions to enhance the Structured Query Language (SQL), a s... Definition
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Making effective use of SharePoint tags
There are different philosophies regarding the best way to make sure SharePoint tags do an effective job of helping users. Tip
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About Microsoft SharePoint Management and Administration
With features that include enterprise search and document management, Microsoft SharePoint can be a useful tool for your organization. But to get the most out of your SharePoint implementation, you need to manage and administer your environment properly. This means creating a multidimensional monitoring strategy, setting guidelines for site provisioning and exploring SharePoint's relationship with your SQL Server installation. This topic page has the tips, tools and resources you need to effectively manage and administer SharePoint.