Microsoft SharePoint, also known as Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies, is a collection of products and software elements that includes, among a growing selection of components, web browser based collaboration functions, process management modules, search modules and a document-management platform.SharePoint can be used to host web sites that access shared workspace, information stores and documents, as well as host defined applications such as wikis and blogs. All users can manipulate proprietary controls called "web parts" or interact with pieces of content such as lists and document libraries.
The term "SharePoint" can collectively refer to a number of products ranging from the base platform to various services. The platform is Windows SharePoint Services (WSS), which is included with Windows Server and available as a free download for those with Windows Server licenses. Services such as Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) provide additional functionality and features and are licensed accordingly.
Microsoft identifies the following as part of the current SharePoint products and technologies family:
* Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (WSS)
* Search Server 2008 Express
* Search Server 2008
* Forms Server 2007
* Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 MOSS Standard
* Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 MOSS Enterprise
