Plan for Content Management Growth: Tools and Considerations

November 23, 2011

With SharePoint 2010 and its widespread deployment, many are beginning to take stock of the lack of growth planning when it comes to content management systems. With the overwhelming growth of electronic content in just the last few years, preparations must be made for the future. No one can truly predict information volume in coming years, but some steps should be taken. Don Jones explores the theme in, “Set early plans to manage growth of your SharePoint 2010 deployment.”

The three main areas Jones focuses on are: security, managing SQL server, and keeping track of SharePoint.

“It’s key to think hard about how the group will manage SharePoint and what policies will be adopted to control — but not necessarily limit — its growth. With the right plan in place, organizations get a better return on their investments and ultimately prevent SharePoint from creeping out of control.”

We think that careful planning is important in any software implementation. Even still, maybe SharePoint isn’t the most flexible solution for long-term needs. A content management solution suite like Fabasoft Mindbreeze can meet all of your current needs with plenty of room for expansion and potential future surprises. Utilization of the Fabasoft Mindbreeze Appliance ensures that all of Jones’ main points above are heeded.

“The Fabasoft Mindbreeze Appliance is the optimal basis for highly efficient enterprise-wide search and easy configuration. To utilize the full potential of a software solution it is essential that hard- and software are fully aligned. Even more, the required time for deployment to the user is critical for gaining the highest ROI. The Fabasoft Mindbreeze Appliance components have been optimally synchronized in numerous tests.”

So while planning is essential, and should be regarded with any content management implementation, some solutions are more naturally suited to future growth. Mindbreeze and its agile solutions are worth consideration.

Emily Rae Aldridge, November 23, 2011

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