Microsoft SharePoint is a powerful web based software that integrates with Microsoft Office. It was originally launched in 2001 and it is marketed as a Document Management System. It is a useful application that is highly configurable and can vary based on the organization it is being used in. At this point, the software is believed to be used by over 160 million users than spans over 75,000 organizations. It is important to note that there are different versions and the organization must select the edition that will suit them best. The usage of SharePoint will vary from organisation to organisation with its variety of capabilities which require much configuration and governance. This book will seek to cover many of the features of the software to educate the reader on the capabilities of the application.
