Building on to SharePoint Products and Technologies

Fit-for-Purpose Web Sites and Web Parts
Content displayed inside a Web Part can come from most any source. You need to consider what the purpose of your Web site is before you can decide whether you require built-in, third-party, or custom Web Parts. Third-party Web Parts are available for many purposes, such as displaying Active Directory (AD) information, receiving live news feeds, and integrating enterprise applications. You can find a list of such Web Parts on the SharePoint Products and Web Component Directory (http://www.microsoft.com/sharepoint/downloads/components/default.asp).

Adding Value
The combination of WSS and SPS provides a healthy communication and collaboration platform for your enterprise. To get the most from your platform, you'll need to outline your information-sharing requirements, carefully plan your deployment, and determine the extensions and add-ons that best suit your needs.