Comments on: REVIEW: Microsoft SharePoint 2010

By: Chris @ VM Associate

Chris @ VM Associate — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:07:12 +0000

Couldn't disagree more with the conclusions you draw regarding SharePoint. In my opinion, Microsoft is completely missing most of the advantages of SaaS and cloud-based software (ie no installation required, on-demand not on-premise, scalable, affordable, perpetually upgraded, etc). As far as I can tell, SharePoint et al represents a lame attempt to expand into the cloud w/o actually leveraging the core advantages therein. It's a quintessentially "Microsoft" move: superficially tap into new developments and gather the new licensing fees w/o delivering real innovation.

That, and it doesn't even support Chrome… I mean c'mon Microsoft. Get with it.

My 2 cents anyhow.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:50:21 +0000

As with all software packages, it is impossible to meet the needs of every user. SharePoint web parts are a great way to provide tools and additional options to these users that will truly enhance their overall experience and meet their requirements.

By: Nick Hardy

Nick Hardy — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:34:44 +0000

Great review. For businesses that are thinking about deploying SharePoint 2010 but are not really sure where to start, Microsoft offer SharePoint Deployment Planning Services (SDPS) via its network of accredited developers.

SDPS includes a broad range of planning tools and services that help optimise the effectiveness of SharePoint’s core capabilities, and help lower the cost of deployment and adoption – a genuinely useful service.

I should own up- I work for a London based SharePoint Developer but here is a link to Microsoft's own SDPS pages which includes a directory of suitably qualified SharePoint developers:

https://iwsolve.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/S...