SharePoint is a web-based collaborative platform that integrates with Microsoft Office. It is generally used to create internal and external web pages for the purpose of storing, organizing, sharing and collaborating on files and information from any device with access to the internet. The information contained within these pages is intended for internal audiences only.
Roles and Responsibilities
Role
Definition and Responsibilities
Project Lead / Site Owner
Responsible for managing external SharePoint sites including updating user access.
Terms and Definitions
Term
Definition
Site
Generally refers to the top-most page of you complete site structure. Can also be called a Parent site. This is often the page users navigate to first to access the site.
Sub-Site
Any site that is a Child to a Parent site.
Document Library
A site component of SharePoint that provides the ability to upload, share and edit documents and files with other users who have access.
List
A site component of SharePoint that provides an ability to collect, organize and manage important data.
Site Component(s)
Any part of a site that is not a Site or Sub-Site. Examples include Document Libraries, List, Calendars, etc.
Permission Group
A mechanism to provide access to Sites and Site Components that minimizes work effort and risk of exposure to sensitive information.
Site and Sub-Site refer to the site's hierarchy. Each uses an independent left-hand navigation bar. Components in one Site or Sub-Site cannot be accessed using the left-hand navigation bar of a different Site or Sub-Site.
Clicking Home in a Sub-Site will navigate users to the Sub-Site home page, not the parent Site home page.
