Can any one explain me exactly what is WSS(windows sharepoint services) and how it is related to microsoft office sharepoint server 2007? How sharepoint webapplication differ from normal ASP.net web app... I am very new to sharepoint. Explain it with few examples. Thanks SABARINATHAN87

Hi, SharePoint is build on top of the Asp.Net. WSS 3.0 is the Windows SharePoint Services (free) MOSS 2007 is the Licensed version which come with Standard and Enterprise Edition. Enterprise Edition will come with the following InfoPath Excel Services Audience Targetting Here is the good comparison of SharePoint and asp.net http://ramoliya.amarinfotech.com/2010/10/18/asp-net-applications-vs-sharepoint-sites/ R.Mani http://rmanimaran.wordpress.com

Go through below post for difference between WSS and MOSS. Differences between WSS 3.0 and MOSS 2007 and next Difference between ASP.Net Web Application and Sharepoint portalw: http://www.worldofsharepoint.com | t: @sharesandip

Mike, Thanks for your suggestion..... my question follows. How sharepoint webapplication differ from normal ASP.net web app... I am very new to sharepoint. Explain it with few examples. Thanks SABARINATHAN87

Hi, SharePoint is actually an ASP.NET application. ASP.NET is creating web page and deployed in the server but the SharePoint is the common application where a Single web form can be used by everyone and it has the property to differentiate the different user the web form page. Here is an example about developing SharePoint 2007 in ASP.NET Web Application, after reading you should understand more deeply, please refer to: http://www.codegain.com/articles/sharepoint/developmentprogramming/developing-sharepoint-2007-in-asp-net-web-application.aspx Best regards David Hu