Chapter 1. Getting Started with Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS CHAPTER:

  • The differences between SharePoint Foundation 2010 and SharePoint Server 2010

  • Common usage scenarios for SharePoint Foundation 2010 and SharePoint Server 2010

  • An overview of important SharePoint concepts and features

The goal of this book is to provide you with the knowledge to set you on the way to becoming a SharePoint master. An important part of understanding how best to manage and utilize SharePoint Server from either a developer or IT pro perspective is first to understand the core capabilities of the product and how they can be extended to meet your organization's business needs. Along those lines, this chapter introduces you to the new and exciting features and capabilities of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010. With it, you will learn how to put the platform to work for your organization to create scalable business solutions with and without the use of custom code. In this chapter, you learn about the following topics and concepts:

INTRODUCING SHAREPOINT

Before getting started on the technical tasks associated with managing and working with SharePoint content, it is important to understand the purpose of all common usage scenarios for the technology.

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