December 2010
Beginner
300 pages
7h 5m
English
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Chapter 5. List and Library Essentials
In this section:
Traditionally, organizations have used file servers for storing and retrieving documents, but that’s about all organizations can do with file servers. They cannot track changes or views, easily automate document handling processes, or conduct any real management of their documents. Microsoft SharePoint has shown organizations a better way. Through the use of lists and libraries, SharePoint offers true document-management capabilities.
Most people’s first experience with SharePoint is through ...