Microsoft rolls out first SharePoint Server 2016 Feature Pack

It was recently reported that Microsoft includes new functionalities and features for the administrator and end-user customers. From the sight of administrators, Feature Pack1 adds more granular administrative-action logging and new MinRole capabilities goal at smaller user environments. 

End users enable an updated OneDrive for Business interface, custom files in the SharePoint app, a preview of SharePoint hybrid, and hybrid taxonomy, and OneDrive API for on-premises SharePoint. This is completely free for the SharePoint users, but some features like new OneDrive for Business support are for the Software Assurance Customers only.

This feature pack was available to MSDN and volume licensees starting in May. During that time, officials said that they planned to make at least one feature pack with the new updates for the SharePoint available in 2017.

Company officials revealed that SharePoint Server 2016 won’t be the last on-premises release of SharePoint. In between the two to three years likely between full-blown releases, the company is expected to update the on-premises version with Feature Packs.

Microsoft's SharePoint is a versatile framework for enterprise content management system

SharePoint by Microsoft is a versatile framework that could be used as an internal collaboration tool for organizations. It could easily scale up to be deployed as an ECM or Enterprise Content Management System. It offers a truly flexible platform for accelerating the development as well as the deployment of business scale applications.

SharePoint's secure, scalable environment was designed for team coordination, facilitating the efforts of the team with people based all over the world. SharePoint sites that are password protected enable users to coordinate projects, tasks, and documents. Moreover, the platform's web parts offer functionality together with Microsoft ASP.NET based components. When it comes to choosing the right SharePoint development company, it is necessary to choose a service provider that has extensive experience in the implementation, development, and maintenance of applications. Being the software outsourcing hub and IT destination in the world, numerous SharePoint developers are available that provides cutting-edge services.

Most of these software development companies in India have the biggest implementations of the SharePoint Server as a CMS. The team of SharePoint developers keeps pace with all the current development tools of the platform. Website managers could coordinate web content, user activity and customize web parts to suit the different business needs. The business platform makes it easy for administrators to design, deploy and administer websites. 

Some solutions could be modified or a whole new solution could be made if necessary. There are numerous solutions that the service providers could offer, including knowledge management systems, corporate website, intranet portal for an educational institution and more. With hundreds of service providers in the area, it could be hard to choose one that could best meet an organization's requirements.

Check out the items below to determine how to choose the right SharePoint development company:

1. Experience: Evaluating the experience of the development firm could help leverage by bringing in expertise, project methodologies and best practices acquired over the years of experience in building solutions across various industry verticals.

2. Project Profiles: Going through and reviewing the case studies or project profiles could help determine the types and capabilities of the projects that the company has undertaken.

3. Clientele: Determine the different kinds of clients served by the vendor. The website could help get a brief into the domain expertise and if they have worked on the same projects at the same geographical location. It helps to have more details on the work quality and other hidden facts.

4. Quality: Getting a high-quality end product is paramount to ensure a seamless integration of SharePoint within the enterprise as well as facilitating the company to effectively and smoothly coordinate. It is a must to verify the quality process or norms as well as other information technology policies.

5. Certification: The firm should be certified, whether from Microsoft or technology partners. Offshore developers in India provides technical competency in developing functional applications.

6. Communication: Seamless communication is of vital importance. It is an integral aspect that one should definitely consider when choosing a SharePoint development company in India.

There are different kinds of solutions that the SharePoint development company could offer, including corporate websites, knowledge management systems, intranet portal for an educational institution and a whole lot more. When it comes to selecting the right SharePoint development partner, it is important to choose a vendor with an extensive experience in the implementation, the development and the maintenance of the SharePoint applications.

What's new in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016?

Microsoft has released its latest version of SharePoint Server which is a foundational improvement of on-premises SharePoint solutions. It is available for download at Microsoft Volume License Service Center. In addition to the SharePoint Server 2016, a new version of SharePoint is also released and innovations can be seen in Sharepoint Online and OneDrive available for Business.

Sharepoint Server 2016 targeted following three areas:

Cloud-inspired infrastructure
The user can experience a new generation of SharePoint with SharePoint Server 2016 that is brought to a whole new experience to those who is running Office 365. Using SharePoint online improves performance, offers more manageability, scalability and reliability. The SharePoint Server 2016 code is derived from SharePoint Online which has been validated by millions of users worldwide. The code also provides updates and support across on-premises SharePoint server and Office 365.

Compliance and reporting
The SharePoint Server 2016 facilitates confidentiality and data protection by enabling data encryption by investing in DLP and compliance tools that are active on-premises servers. SharePoint Server 2016 offers extensive features and capabilities to ensure the security of sensitive data.

Enhanced user experiences
SharePoint users will get an enhanced user experienced by using Office 365 with improved document libraries and navigation constructs. The hybrid customers will now receive seamless experience from datacenter to the cloud. Also, the user will have an improved mobile access and touch-based experience.

SharePoint Server 2016 is a good investment which benefits with scalability, quality, and reliable Sharepoint experience. SharePoint rich solutions have always been an important asset for the organizations. To meet the opportunities offered by SharePoint Server 2016, TatvaSoft, a CMMi ML 3 and Microsoft Gold Certified company have SharePoint Architects, Software Developers and Technical Consultants that understand every minute detail of the client’s project to deliver robust, secure and streamline SharePoint solutions.