SharePoint is a cloud-based service initiated by Microsoft for almost all business types to create the websites. It has got the high security to store, organize, share information for all types of devices. SharePoint is the summation of workflow management, content optimization, intranet, document management, business intelligence and more. For running the SharePoint software, all you need is the web browser such as Google chrome, Firefox, internet 8 and others, providing the configuration capability to the users. And with the release of SharePoint Server 2016, there are some noteworthy things you must know!
1. SharePoint Server 2016 might be the last update to run on premise
SharePoint version of SharePoint2016 is integrated with full of knowledge and information which leads to the learning and improvements. Initial versions of the SharePoint were interfaced with the cloud first but this latest version SharePoint 2016 is improved with cloud only. Microsoft forces individuals to use the SharePoint services as they see it as the future of Microsoft. SharePoint Server 2016 is designed to make the functions more manageable. SharePoint online is an exclusive function to share information with the colleagues.
2. Free versions won’t be available
SharePoint always provided the freebies like SharePoint Foundation, SharePoint services, and some more features at no cost which provided an enhanced solution for managing documents and collaboration needed. But this freebie didn’t support database support, management integration, spreadsheet services and more. And these boons were used by small companies to large enterprises without paying a penny. So, SharePoint has migrated from free to paid services because of their autonomy. If you wish to have the access to the SharePoint you either need to pay to Microsoft or for a license version of SharePoint Server 2016.
3. Hybrid Cloud Search
This is one of the amazing features of SharePoint server 2016 as it provides the unified search experience. Whenever you search anything, Office 365 will take you to the on-premises search index to get the result from both of the same search queries. Noteworthy point is that you will have to use Office 365 as on-premises search index will generate the local results only. However, there are many other features to come in future.
4. Increased file size uploads
The size of the file uploads has increased tremendously in SharePoint 2016 and offers to upload up to the limit of 10GB. You can now think beyond of 2GB for uploading the file in SharePoint server 2016. SharePoint has not defined any limit criteria, but of course it is not unlimited but highly recommends to upload at 10GB. But many expert refrains from uploading the large files as it would take quite more time leaving the end users to get disconnected from the server.
5. Excel services are replaced with office online servers
Traditional SharePoint servers made easy to access the files, which permitted to edit and view the contents through the web-browsers instead of booting up the copy of excel, download a sheet and again save it. Also, it was integrated with highly business intelligence styles which are entirely removed now from the SharePoint. Now, to access these features it has become the licensed affair. If you wished to use the online server, you must pay high and develop a plan for office online server 2016.
1. SharePoint Server 2016 might be the last update to run on premise
SharePoint version of SharePoint2016 is integrated with full of knowledge and information which leads to the learning and improvements. Initial versions of the SharePoint were interfaced with the cloud first but this latest version SharePoint 2016 is improved with cloud only. Microsoft forces individuals to use the SharePoint services as they see it as the future of Microsoft. SharePoint Server 2016 is designed to make the functions more manageable. SharePoint online is an exclusive function to share information with the colleagues.
2. Free versions won’t be available
SharePoint always provided the freebies like SharePoint Foundation, SharePoint services, and some more features at no cost which provided an enhanced solution for managing documents and collaboration needed. But this freebie didn’t support database support, management integration, spreadsheet services and more. And these boons were used by small companies to large enterprises without paying a penny. So, SharePoint has migrated from free to paid services because of their autonomy. If you wish to have the access to the SharePoint you either need to pay to Microsoft or for a license version of SharePoint Server 2016.
3. Hybrid Cloud Search
This is one of the amazing features of SharePoint server 2016 as it provides the unified search experience. Whenever you search anything, Office 365 will take you to the on-premises search index to get the result from both of the same search queries. Noteworthy point is that you will have to use Office 365 as on-premises search index will generate the local results only. However, there are many other features to come in future.
4. Increased file size uploads
The size of the file uploads has increased tremendously in SharePoint 2016 and offers to upload up to the limit of 10GB. You can now think beyond of 2GB for uploading the file in SharePoint server 2016. SharePoint has not defined any limit criteria, but of course it is not unlimited but highly recommends to upload at 10GB. But many expert refrains from uploading the large files as it would take quite more time leaving the end users to get disconnected from the server.
5. Excel services are replaced with office online servers
Traditional SharePoint servers made easy to access the files, which permitted to edit and view the contents through the web-browsers instead of booting up the copy of excel, download a sheet and again save it. Also, it was integrated with highly business intelligence styles which are entirely removed now from the SharePoint. Now, to access these features it has become the licensed affair. If you wished to use the online server, you must pay high and develop a plan for office online server 2016.