Types of Information Within SharePoint

Before we start looking at how best to deliver information within SharePoint, we should first look at what types of information are typically stored within a SharePoint environment. Lists and document libraries are probably the first to come to mind. These could include a Microsoft Word document outlining requirements for a recent project, a Microsoft Excel document with next month’s sales forecast, or a contact list showing employees and their phone numbers used by a project team. This information could also include a custom Web Part displaying information from a backend system or some simple HTML that was created to display information to the end user. Many times this information is displayed through a ...

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