The managed metadata features of SharePoint 2013 provide a robust set of tools for structuring taxonomy data used throughout SharePoint. Terms and term sets provided by the managed metadata services can be used for a variety of uses, including categorization of list and library items, standardized input for user profile properties, and structuring navigation. In this chapter, we will explore managed metadata from a navigation perspective.
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For more information on the other uses for the managed metadata features see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee424402.aspx.
New to the 2013 release of SharePoint, the cross-site publishing feature allows lists and libraries to be configured as catalog lists and catalog libraries. This allows these lists and libraries to be published and used within other site collections. Using these features, a list or library may be managed in a single location, yet provide functionality and content to a large number of other site collections...