Gerry Brimacombe musing on Learning, Technology, and Life...

A few people have asked me lately, in general terms, what is SharePoint?

 

I usually tell them "it's a web-based collaboration tools that improves corporate efficiency by providing a central place that everyone can get information, and put information."

 

Here are some other links:

 

Here’s the WSS download page, including a bit on licensing:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/sharepoint/bb400747.aspx

 

This is short video that gives a simple plain-English overview:

http://www.microsoft.com/showcase/en/us/details/76e8d3af-c2bd-42a6-bb12-befcbd041bf1

 

And here are some other useful links:

Top 10 Benefits of Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

 

Glitzy SharePoint 2010 Video (3 minutes and change)

 

Economic Impact Video