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Implementing Microsoft SharePoint 2019

By : Lewin Wanzer, Angel Wood
Book Image

Implementing Microsoft SharePoint 2019

By: Lewin Wanzer, Angel Wood

Overview of this book

Microsoft’s latest addition to their product range, SharePoint Server 2019, is a new enterprise content management platform that brings on-premise collaboration features to life. It can be used as an isolated platform or in a hybrid connected configuration providing management and connectivity to Office 365. You can use the SharePoint framework to host sites, information, data, and applications in a robust CMS that centralizes collaborative content for enterprises. SharePoint 2019 enables new integrations and features that will allow you to work seamlessly with new and old Office products such as Microsoft Power Apps and other Microsoft Office applications. Implementing Microsoft SharePoint 2019 will help you understand the challenges, planning, migration steps, installation concepts, and configuration involved in providing this platform for your enterprise. The book will also show you what the platform brings to the table from an on-premise server perspective. If you’re new to SharePoint 2019, you’ll also be guided through how to get servers up and running so that you and your user community can become productive with this powerful new platform. By the end of this book, you’ll be well-versed in Microsoft SharePoint 2019 and have the knowledge you need to apply your skills in the real world.
Table of Contents (14 chapters)

Antivirus and security configurations

Antivirus and security help protect content, as well as block content that could potentially be damaging or lead to issues due to files containing viruses. These files can also create vulnerabilities in a SharePoint farm. Some of the areas that we need to look at are related to antivirus and security that protect us from threats from uploaded files, as well as files that can be uploaded onto our sites. The main areas for concern here are as follows:

  • Antivirus settings
  • Web Part Security
  • Blocked File Types

Let's look at these areas in detail.

Antivirus settings

The antivirus settings are configured in the farm, while Web Part Security and Blocked File Types are set at the web application level. These settings should be taken very seriously. Since antivirus is usually related only to the server and its protection, antivirus is typically overlooked and is missed out during the installation process. Another reason...