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Getting Started with SharePoint
Having a set of objectives in mind is important when you start implementing
SharePoint. Developing a list of objectives helps you define the scope for
your SharePoint project. Don’t think of your project in terms of “implement-
ing SharePoint.” Instead, state your project in terms of whatever it is that
you’re doing with SharePoint. Here are some good examples of SharePoint
project objectives:
 Create secure, version-controlled document repositories for
departments, teams, and task forces.
 Move contacts, calendars, and announcements into an easily
accessible site.
 Automate the process for submitting business expense forms.
 Track documents, events, and tasks related to projects.
Any of these goals are easily achievable with WSS. I suggest that you attack
each of these as a separate phase of your project. Also, narrow the scope to a
particular team or department. Instead of trying to implement all these goals
for your entire organization, pick a single group to act as the pilot. For exam-
ple, start using document repositories with the Marketing department.
I suggest you start with projects similar to the ones in the preceding list.
Even though document management and team sites are basic features of
SharePoint, many companies are overwhelmed quickly by them. Plan on
spending anywhere from 3–12 months training and supporting users on
SharePoint’s basic features.
MOSS 2007’s My Site feature is a great way to get users introduced to using
SharePoint. If you know you want to implement MOSS 2007, I suggest training
users on My Site first. Each member of the SharePoint portal is the adminis-
trator of his or her own My Site personal site. This is a great way to get folks
up to speed on administering SharePoint sites.
After you’re confident that most people know how to save files to a library
and work with lists, I suggest you move on to the basic features of MOSS
2007. Example projects include the following:
 Creating a collaboration portal that aggregates content from SharePoint
team and departmental sites.
 Implementing a document review or approval procedure for documents
saved in team or departmental repositories.
 Archiving documents, e-mail, and other content to a protected records
management repository.
 Adding file shares and other content to be searched from within
SharePoint.
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