[OPLINTECH] RE Microsoft SharePoint Server

[Eric Maynard]

Mary,

Here at Holmes Co we have been using SharePoint for approximately 9
months.  

As an administrator, the only advice I can think to give you is that you
need to keep in mind that MS designed this to scale and that at times it
will seem like you are managing a aircraft carrier.

Another recommendation I have, is not to spread yourself across too many
sites.  It's an incredibly versatile product, so the temptation is
there, but I think that staff can very quickly get lost if you create
too many sites.

Also, I feel I should also tell you that we're not completely sold on it
as the prefect Knowledge Management tool for us.  I agree it does seem
to be the most bang for the buck when you hold it up to most open source
competitors, but we are also considering hosted solutions such as Google
Apps For Your Domain  as well.  http://www.google.com/apps/

Hope this helps.

Eric Maynard
Head of Information Technology,
Holmes County District Public Library
Millersburg, OH  44654

Email [emaynard at holmeslib.org]
Phone [330.674.5972 x.224]
Fax   [330.674.1938]



> Hello!
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> Has anyone administered any Microsoft SharePoint Server technologies?
> From
> my investigation, it seems like the most cost-effect solution (yes, it
> even
> beat the open-source products) to manage data, digital communications
> and
> provide web enhancements to my organization.  However, I am concerned
> about
> the administration of the server; Is the time savings and feature
> offered by
> it worth the time it takes to manage the product itself?  I appreciate
> any
> thoughts or comments from those experienced in this technology or
> anyone who
> can recommend a low-cost Electronic Content Management (ECM)
> alternative.
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> Thank you,
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> Mary
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> SOUTHEAST REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM
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> Mary K. Leffler
> Executive Director