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Part I: Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007
Page Layouts
Slide Libraries: Microsoft PowerPoint slides
Information Management Policy
Electronic forms using InfoPath in the browser
Excel Services
Data Connection Libraries: Saved connections to corporate systems
Business Data Catalog
Business Data Web Parts
Dashboards: Summary management information
Report Center: Site that displays reports and key performance indicators
On the Other Hand
Of course, like every bit of software released, it ’ s not all roses and sunshine. There are many problems
with SharePoint — including with this release. In this section, you will look at some of the main areas
where issues have arisen.
Accessibility
Accessibility, particularly for those using assistive technology, is not the greatest. However, Microsoft has
made efforts in this area and has released (in conjunction with third parties) accessible templates that can
be used with your sites. The templates are designed to make it easier for those using assistive technology
to access content, but as of writing, it is not easy to make a SharePoint site fully accessible in that it meets
all of the W3C guidelines.
Navigation
Navigation within large SharePoint installations can still be confusing to many people given the number
and depth of web sites that could be created. It ’ s in this area that searching and MySite really help out by
discovering content that relates to you. However, you are not restricted to using the built - in navigation
tools provided with SharePoint and can develop your own in - house. Navigation in busy sites is
something that you need to pay attention to. There ’ s not much point building complex business
structures if you find it hard to reach any of them.
Microsoft Solution
It is, of course, a total Microsoft solution from the desktop to the Internet in that in order to run
SharePoint (MOSS or WSS) you need to use a combination of Microsoft - only software. In the
background, the web servers and databases used by SharePoint are all Microsoft technology. This causes
some problems for those who believe more in the open source model of computing or simply hate
Microsoft.
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