Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) - Introduction
Windows SharePoint Services allows teams to create websites for information sharing and document collaboration – benefits that help increase individual and team productivity. Windows SharePoint Services is a component of the Windows Server information worker infrastructure and provides team services and sites to Microsoft Office system and other desktop programs.
It also serves as a platform for application development. Including such IT resources as portals, team workspaces, e-mail, presence awareness, and web based conferencing. Windows SharePoint Services enables users to locate distributed information quickly and efficiently, as well as connect to and work with others more productively.
Who should consider Windows SharePoint Services?
Product information
Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) versus Microsoft SharePoint Server (MOSS)
Many resources are available to help you evaluate and learn more about Windows SharePoint Services.
- The SharePoint website at http://www.microsoft.com/sharepoint, which offers a variety of white papers and other resources.
- The Microsoft MSDN (Microsoft Developer Network) website at http://msdn.microsoft.com/sharepoint, which offers numerous technical resources for developers about SharePoint products and technologies.
- The Microsoft TechNet website at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsserver/sharepoint, which provides a clearinghouse of resources to help you deploy, maintain, and support Windows SharePoint Services.
Case studies
White papers
