SharePoint Versions
Which SharePoint version does my company need?
SharePoint 2010 has three levels of functionality, each with a set of corresponding licenses
- Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010
- Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 plus Standard CAL
- Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 plus Enterprise CAL (& Standard CAL)
| Product | Description | Licencing Notes |
| SharePoint Foundation 2010 | Provides a platform for collaboration and a foundation for building Web-based applications. • For small companies or departments that want a low-cost, entry-level, or pilot solution for secure web-based collaboration. • All features in SharePoint Foundation are also available in Microsoft SharePoint Server. |
Download at no cost. Companies using SharePoint Foundation must be properly licensed for Microsoft Windows Server. |
| SharePoint Server 2010 plus Standard CAL | Delivers the core capabilities of SharePoint 2010: • Sites • Communities • Content • Search (excludes FAST Search) • Composites (excludes Access Services and InfoPath Services) |
Purchase SharePoint Server 2010. License the Standard feature set through Standard Client Access Licenses (CALs). |
| SharePoint Server 2010 plus Enterprise CAL (& Standard CAL) | Delivers the full capabilities of SharePoint 2010: • Sites • Communities • Content • Search (includes client access rights for FAST Search Server 2010) • Composites (includes Access Services and InfoPath Services) • Insights (includes PerformancePoint Services, Excel Services, and Visio Services) |
Purchase SharePoint Server 2010. License the Enterprise feature set through Enterprise CALs. For FAST Search, purchase FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint for each running instance of the software. |
| SharePoint Designer 2010 | SharePoint Designer 2010 is the tool of choice to rapidly develop SharePoint applications. With SharePoint Designer, advanced users and developers alike can quickly create SharePoint solutions that respond to specific business needs. | Provided free of charge through the Microsoft Download Centre |
Note: For a complete list of features in each SharePoint edition, see the Editions Comparison.
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