Overview:

SharePoint is a collaboration tool and document management developed by Microsoft. It is basically an intranet and content management system used for internal purposes to help with bringing an organization together.

SharePoint is comprised of a multipurpose set of technologies that has tight integration with Office 365 also as handy document management capabilities.

According to Microsoft, SharePoint is employed by 78% of Fortune 500 companies. Between 2006 and 2011, Microsoft sold over 36.5 million user licenses.

SharePoint’s core functions are
a) To store documents in a more effective format than a regular system
b) Bring an organization together

Here are the three keys to a successful SharePoint implementation:
• Carry out a business analysis and assess requirements
• Determine the SharePoint service model that’s right for you
• Train staff to use SharePoint

SharePoint Standard

Microsoft SharePoint Standard builds on the Microsoft SharePoint Foundation in a few key product areas.
• Sites
• Communities
• Content
• Search
• Composites