Configure a Records Center

The alternative model to in-place records management in SharePoint 2010 is to send a copy of each item to a separate site collection built on the Records Center site template that acts as a records repository. A Records Center is used when a specific version of a document must be archived for compliance purposes while the document continues to be edited in its original location as it continues to evolve into new versions. For example, a Human Resources policy might cover the personal use of company-issued cell phones. When a new version of the policy is drafted and approved by management, that version must be archived so that it can be retrieved if a question arises about which version of the policy was applied on a ...

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