SHAREPOINT ON-PREMISES VS SHAREPOINT ONLINE
For over a decade, companies could use SharePoint on-premises only. So in 2011, Microsoft released SharePoint online. But this version was not able to attract companies in the beginning and hence there were very few users initially. But in 2017, SharePoint Online saw a skyrocketing growth in the number of users to 167%. Every business has its own aims and it depends on these aims whether it needs hosted SharePoint on-premises or online . So, if you are having a hard time choosing between these two, this article is for you. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS The main difference between SharePoint On-Premises and SharePoint Online is the requirement of resources. While the on-premises version requires more resources such as hardware and IT professionals to manage servers and services, the online version does not require hardware and lesser amount of professionals. COST INVOLVED The main cost involved in Sharepoint on-premises is to purchase and maintain hardware and software l