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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 questions... Windows eBook and eZine
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How SharePoint 2010 can benefit Exchange organizations
Microsoft made several improvements to SharePoint 2010 for administrators and users alike. But it's not without a few flaws. Our expert gives both sides of the SharePoint 2010 and Exchange Server story in this interview. Q&A
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A behind-the-scenes look at Outlook 2007 and SharePoint integration
The first step to automating integration between SharePoint and Outlook 2007 is to understand how the two applications work together. Get the steps involved and see where SharePoint is copied and stored once it's linked to Outlook. Tutorial
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Organize meetings with Outlook 2007 and Meeting Workspaces
MOSS 2007 Meeting Workspaces can help users prepare for meetings, access data relevant to the meeting and more. Learn how to create Meeting Workspaces and link to them in Outlook 2007. Tutorial
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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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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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SharePoint 2010: Much more than document sharing
Is your company just using SharePoint 2010 for document sharing? Check out some of the features you may be missing out on and make the most of your investment. Tip
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Configuring and optimizing SharePoint 2010 search
Search has been around since SharePoint’s inception but it isn’t enabled in SharePoint 2010. Here’s how to configure search while minimizing the impact on sites. Tip
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SharePoint security should not be an afterthought
Although SharePoint's security controls are built in, they're not something you can just set and forget. Don’t overlook these four issues when safeguarding the collaboration platform. Tip
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Configure SharePoint 2010 to send notifications through Exchange 2010
Email notifications are a great way to alert admins and users to SharePoint changes; you just need a mechanism to deliver them. That’s where Exchange 2010 comes in. Tip
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Facilitating social computing in SharePoint 2010
Not all social computing is accomplished through Facebook. Set up My Sites in SharePoint 2010 so your users can see what their colleagues are working on. Tip
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Enhancing SharePoint 2010 security through permissions management
Get a handle on broad and granular permission management techniques to keep critical SharePoint 2010 data safe. Tip
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How SharePoint 2010 simplifies e-discovery
SharePoint 2010 gives you access to far more e-discovery features than any previous release -- features that will ease compliance issues when they arise. Tip
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Deconstructing Central Administration in SharePoint 2010
You still can‘t manage individual sites and site collections from Central Administration in SharePoint 2010; but there are eight sections that you can manage. Tip
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Mastering workflow reports in SharePoint 2010
Take advantage of the reporting and monitoring capabilities to keep tabs on workflow processes in SharePoint 2010. Tip
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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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An Exchange admin's guide to SharePoint 2010
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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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SharePoint 2010: Much more than document sharing
Is your company just using SharePoint 2010 for document sharing? Check out some of the features you may be missing out on and make the most of your investment. Tip
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Configuring and optimizing SharePoint 2010 search
Search has been around since SharePoint’s inception but it isn’t enabled in SharePoint 2010. Here’s how to configure search while minimizing the impact on sites. Tip
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SharePoint security should not be an afterthought
Although SharePoint's security controls are built in, they're not something you can just set and forget. Don’t overlook these four issues when safeguarding the collaboration platform. Tip
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Configure SharePoint 2010 to send notifications through Exchange 2010
Email notifications are a great way to alert admins and users to SharePoint changes; you just need a mechanism to deliver them. That’s where Exchange 2010 comes in. Tip
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Facilitating social computing in SharePoint 2010
Not all social computing is accomplished through Facebook. Set up My Sites in SharePoint 2010 so your users can see what their colleagues are working on. Tip
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Enhancing SharePoint 2010 security through permissions management
Get a handle on broad and granular permission management techniques to keep critical SharePoint 2010 data safe. Tip
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How SharePoint 2010 simplifies e-discovery
SharePoint 2010 gives you access to far more e-discovery features than any previous release -- features that will ease compliance issues when they arise. Tip
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Deconstructing Central Administration in SharePoint 2010
You still can‘t manage individual sites and site collections from Central Administration in SharePoint 2010; but there are eight sections that you can manage. 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.