1. 1 of 2 Microsoft ® SharePoint ® Sites and Workspaces Windows SharePoint Services enable information storage, display, and collaboration by allowing you to create Web sites and workspaces hosted on a corporate network. No specialized technical knowledge is needed to create a SharePoint site or workspace: just choose from a list of pre-built templates and the site or workspace is automatically created for you. In this guide, you will learn which SharePoint sites or workspaces are best for your needs. Meeting participants must be aware of the site and its location Review and editing of documents requires corporate network access Keeping content current and useable may require a site manager Public section is viewable to all users with corporate network access Challenges Enables workspace creation in Outlook when sending a meeting invitation Supports one-time or recurring meetings Connected to a Team Site or My Site Enables use of SharePoint features directly from Office 2003 applications, including Outlook® Includes document check in/check out and version control Connected to a Team Site or My Site Enables display and collaboration for Microsoft® Office® 2003 files Includes document check in/check out and version control Highly customizable features support multi-purpose team use Stores private and shared documents Enables control of what information is shared and what is kept private Highly customizable features support multi-purpose use Key Features Post meeting agendas Track action items and decisions Store documents and other files associated with a meeting Collaborate on documents without sending e-mail attachments Store and share multiple documents Display information related to document review Centralize and coordinate team activities Store, organize, and display team files Share team contact information, announcements, lists, or team calendars Display your home page on the corporate network Share business-related information about yourself with your coworkers Store private files or collaborate on shared files Best Uses A temporary location for managing meeting agenda items, materials, and follow- up actions. A temporary location for reviewing and collaborating on documents related to a specific project or purpose. A central location for teams to store and display information, coordinate activities, and collaborate on projects. A location for individuals to share public information, organize daily activities, and store private files. Purpose Meeting WorkspaceDocument WorkspaceTeam SiteMy Site SharePoint Workspaces (shorter-term use) SharePoint Sites (longer-term use) This document is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN THIS DOCUMENT. © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

2. 2 of 2 This document is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN THIS DOCUMENT. © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. SharePoint Extranet Sites—Collaborate with Partners and Customers Want to use a SharePoint site to collaborate with external business partners, vendors, or customers? Create a SharePoint Extranet Team Site. Because Extranet sites are accessed through the Internet, external users can access the content and collaboration features in the same way that they would use a regular SharePoint Team Site. SharePoint Portal Sites—Connect People, Teams, and Knowledge Deploy and manage a top-level portal site that provides a single location for users to access many SharePoint sites and workspaces. A SharePoint Portal Site connects people and teams to knowledge and information on dozens—or even hundreds—of sites and workspaces throughout the organization. Site and Workspace Comparison My Site Team Site Document Workspace Meeting Workspace Your Own Work Web Site Best for Team Collaboration Best for Document Collaboration Best for Managing Meetings Supports Search Function Multi-purpose, Longer-term Use Single-purpose, Shorter-term Use Provides Public and Private Sections Use Directly from Office 2003 Applications Create Using Outlook 2003 Control User Access and Privileges Create Without Prior Approval Requires Corporate Network Access Special Purpose SharePoint Sites