SharePoint

SharePoint is a versatile platform that serves as a central hub for collaboration, document management, and content sharing within organisations. With SharePoint in Microsoft 365, businesses benefit from a cloud-based solution that allows employees to access and collaborate on documents in real time from virtually anywhere. It integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft 365 tools like Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive, streamlining workflows and improving productivity. Whether you’re managing internal communication, organising projects, or sharing resources with external stakeholders, SharePoint offers customisable solutions tailored to your business needs.

“SharePoint” can refer to one or more SharePoint products or technologies, including:

Sharepoint in Microsoft 365: Organisations use Microsoft SharePoint to create websites. You can use it as a secure place to store, organise, share, and access information from any device. All you need is a web browser, such as Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Chrome, or Firefox. Want to learn more? Get started with SharePoint.

SharePoint Server: Organisations can deploy and manage SharePoint Server on-premises or with an Office 365 Enterprise subscription to take advantage of all the latest features. And it offers additional features and capabilities, such as modern site pages, modern web parts and authoring, modern lists and libraries, modern search, integration with PowerApps, Power BI and MS Flow, and SharePoint home page.

Onedrive sync: A desktop program that you can use to sync documents from a team site or OneDrive for work or school to your computer for offline use. Learn more about OneDrive.

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SharePoint in Microsoft 365: A cloud-based service, hosted by Microsoft, for businesses of all sizes. Instead of installing and deploying SharePoint Server on-premises, any business can subscribe to a Microsoft 365 plan or to the standalone SharePoint Online service. Your employees can create sites to share documents and information with colleagues, partners, and customers. To get started storing your files on your team site, see Set up Microsoft 365 file storage and sharing. Give Microsoft 365 a try.

For organizations requiring greater control and customization, SharePoint Server provides an on-premises deployment option with enhanced capabilities. It supports modern experiences such as responsive site pages, flexible web parts, and advanced list and library functionality. Additionally, it integrates with powerful tools like Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate to create data-driven applications and automate business processes. SharePoint Server is ideal for enterprises with complex governance or regulatory requirements, offering full control over infrastructure while enabling robust collaboration and content management.