Application Templates for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

 

Application Templates for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

Application templates are out-of-the-box custom scenarios tailored to address the needs and requirements of specific business processes or sets of tasks in organizations of any size. They also provide a starting point for partners and developers looking to build deeper SharePoint-based solutions. The templates make use of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 capabilities and are compatible with Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007 to help make customization easier.

Application Templates for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 are separated into two groups, site admin templates and server admin templates, providing the right combination of integration with the platform and ease-of-deployment within an organization.

Site admin templates are custom templates (*.stp files) that are easy for any SharePoint site administrator to install into the template gallery without requiring server administration access. Available in English only.

Server admin templates are site definitions (*.wsp files), enabling tighter integration and enhanced functionality within the Windows SharePoint Services platform. They require a server administrator to install. Available in English, French, Italian, German, Swedish, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese (BR), Portuguese (PT), Japanese, Korean, Hebrew, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Russian, and Norwegian.

Read an Application Template Overview datasheet (.doc, 1.09MB)

Application Templates Available for Download

Package Downloads

Get all 40 Application Templates available in English as a single download. Registration is required.

Get the 20 Application Templates available in multiple languages as a single download. Available languages: English, French, Italian, German, Swedish, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese (BR), Portuguese (PT), Japanese, Korean, Hebrew, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Russian, and Norwegian. Registration is required.

In addition to the packages, you can also download the application templates individually from the list below.

Site Admin Templates

Board of Directors

Business Performance Reporting

Case Management for Government Agencies

Classroom Management

Clinical Trial Initiation and Management

Competitive Analysis Site

Discussion Database

Disputed Invoice Management

Employee Activities Site

Employee Self-Service Benefits

Employee Training Scheduling and Materials

Equity Research

Integrated Marketing Campaign Tracking

Manufacturing Process Management

New Store Opening

Product and Marketing Requirements Planning

Request for Proposal

Sports League

Team Work Site

Timecard Management

Server Admin Templates

Absence Request and Vacation Schedule Management

Budgeting and Tracking Multiple Projects

Bug Database

Call Center

Change Request Management

Compliance Process Support Site

Contacts Management

Document Library and Review

Event Planning

Expense Reimbursement and Approval

Help Desk

Inventory Tracking

IT Team Workspace

Job Requisition and Interview Management

Knowledge Base

Lending Library

Physical Asset Tracking and Management

Project Tracking Workspace

Room and Equipment Reservations

Sales Lead Pipeline

Application Template Resources

Installing Application Templates for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
Read this article for information about installing the application templates.

Business Area Groupings
To help put the application templates into the context of specific processes or sets of tasks, this list categorizes the templates into different business areas within an organization to showcase their benefits.

Application Template Resource Center
The resource center provides information for getting the most out the Application Templates for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, including information on learning the basics of application templates, working with SharePoint sites and customizing with Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007.

Other Enhancements

Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express
Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express is a free application delivering search across Windows SharePoint Services sites as well as file shares, Exchange Public Folders, and Web sites.

GroupBoard Workspace 2007 template
An additional Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 application template, GroupBoard Workspace 2007 creates a space for a group or team to connect and share information in a collaborative environment, improving team efficiency and productivity. The template helps track team member whereabouts and status, and includes a built-in timecard list, organization chart, meeting scheduling and more.

Role-Based Templates for SharePoint My Sites
Provide a personal portal and dashboard data relevant to your role with these extensions to the My Site functionality in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.

Sample Master Pages
Download a set of four sample master pages that are compatible with the Application Templates for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0. With master pages, apply a unique style to SharePoint sites from a single source that has all page design and layout elements.

Solutions Directory
Check out these template-related solutions available from Microsoft partners.
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Application Templates for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0