Pro SharePoint 2010 Solution Development: Combining .NET, SharePoint, and Office 2010

Chapter 11. Site Provisioning Workflows

SharePoint owes a lot of its momentum in the marketplace to the way it empowers end users. Users can post documents, customize pages, launch workflows, and create lists without requiring the intervention of IT staff. One of the more powerful features is the ability to create sites and site collections. Given this power, a user can choose a title, select a location for the site, specify a description, and choose a site template. However, many organizations struggle with exactly how much power to give users and how much of the environment IT should take responsibility for. This balance can determine whether an organization ends up with a SharePoint environment that grows out of control or becomes a frustration ...