Microsoft® SharePoint™ 2003 Unleashed, Second Edition

Best Practices

• Make sure to take the time to clarify the goals for the SharePoint project. Make sure to discuss the time frame and different phases that will take place, the budget for the different phases, and the technology and business goals of the project. Don't forget to write these goals down to avoid scope creep during the project.

• Consider whether Windows SharePoint Services will provide the features needed for document management and collaboration. In some cases, Windows SharePoint Services offers a sufficient feature-set for smaller organizations, for proof of concept testing purposes, and in situations where the budget is severely constrained. A single Windows SharePoint Services server can get an organization started on the path toward ...