MCTS: Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007 Configuration: Study Guide Exam 70-630

10.1. Document Management Overview

Document management is more than just administering how documents are created, uploaded, and secured in SharePoint. This dynamic flow controls the entire lifetime of any SharePoint document, regardless of its format. This process includes how documents are created, reviewed, published, accessed, retained, archived, and finally replaced or eliminated. Document management also reflects the collaborative nature of SharePoint and includes how documents are located and shared within and between teams.

This system treats documents not only as information sources but as business, policy, and legal records as well. Managing these records involves imposing corporate policy regarding how records are published and how ...