SharePoint Versions, Cumulative Updates, Service Packs and Build History
Hello SharePoint Admins! From hearing the pains of keeping up with and identifying which updates are the latest, we’ve decided to make life easier for all. This is a list that we have built with the complete list of SharePoint Cumulative Updates, hotfixes, Services Packs. We plan on keeping this up to date. If we missed something please leave a comment below and we will update. Also if you have an issues with an update it would be nice to share with community as well in the comments. SharePoint 2016 Release Date Build KB Name Contained Updates August 2017 KB...
read moreWhat We Know about SharePoint 2016
Many in IT and network management industries have been waiting impatiently for Microsoft’s next iteration of its SharePoint platform. While Microsoft kept mum throughout much of the development of this new generation of this platform, details regarding what you can expect when the software rolls out in Spring 2016 have begun to emerge. Not surprisingly, it looks like this generation will be chock-full of exciting features and improvements. On-Premises Deployment One big point of concern for many network administrators was whether SharePoint 2016 would include on-premises deployment....
read moreSharePoint 2013 Search Architecture and Topology
Among a variety of other improvements, one of the most notable changes in SharePoint 2013 was the introduction of an improved search function. The new search functionality varied from prior versions in that it combined SharePoint search and FAST search into a single platform. Prior versions of SharePoint used a variety of different search tools like WSS search, foundation, etc. This created some fundamental inefficiencies and overly complicated architecture. SharePoint 2013 streamlined this structure, while adding a slate of new components and other topology changes; the examples include...
read moreWhat Is SharePoint?
Thousands of companies use SharePoint, and more join their ranks each day, yet some still ask the fundamental question: "what is SharePoint?". In fact, more than three quarters of Fortune 500 companies use SharePoint. But, how do so many companies with different operational needs use a single platform? What does it do and how is it so flexible? Why are so many companies using it? SharePoint is a multifaceted tool for business and enterprise users. SharePoint can become different things, depending on the needs of the organization in question. SharePoint is truly a platform from...
read moreHistory of SharePoint: The Past, Present and Future
SharePoint has come a long way over the years, from its early days, as a simple server management tool, to its use today, as a sophisticated file sharing and management software suite. Over the years, SharePoint has been used by companies to maximize productivity, build incredible websites, and much more. It has grown with the Internet and changed over time, becoming more powerful and comprehensive with every iteration. Better yet, the future of SharePoint looks bright, with incredible new innovations on their way for the next generation of users. About SharePoint Created by Microsoft in...
read moreHiring the Best SharePoint Developers the Web Has to Offer
Trying to find great talent can be difficult. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a SharePoint Developer, a SharePoint freelancer or a SharePoint development firm; if you’re looking for talent with a specific technical skill you may feel as if you are facing a drawn out screening process. The entire process can be streamlined by going to sources where the best SharePoint developers and agencies can be found. Once you have potential candidates in mind, you can screen their knowledge and expertise to make sure that they are the right choice for the job. When hiring SharePoint...
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