Comparing SharePoint Versions and Editions

The Legacy SharePoint Connector supports SharePoint 2010, SharePoint 2013 and SharePoint 2016.

Below is a summary of the versions of SharePoint supported by the Legacy SharePoint Connector.

SharePoint Connector Version	SharePoint 2010	SharePoint 2013	SharePoint 2016
SharePoint Connector 1.5
SharePoint Connector 1.6
SharePoint Connector 1.7
SharePoint Connector 1.8
SharePoint Connector 1.9

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Finding Out Which Version of SharePoint You Have

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SharePoint 2010

Versions and Editions of SharePoint 2010

Microsoft offers two primary versions of SharePoint 2010:

• SharePoint Foundation 2010. This is the free/unlicensed version of SharePoint. It replaces Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) 2007. SharePoint Foundation is built upon Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, IIS and .NET 3.5. All you need is a licensed copy of Windows Server 2008. There are no other licensing costs unless you want the full-fledged version of SQL Server.
  • Refer to this TechNet article for more information about SharePoint Foundation 2010.
  • To download and install SharePoint Foundation 2010, refer to the Microsoft download page.
  • Be aware that SharePoint Foundation 2010 is free for Windows Server 2008.
• Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010. This is the licensed version of SharePoint, offering a business collaboration platform for the enterprise. It replaces Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007
  • Refer to this TechNet article for more information about SharePoint Server 2010.
  • To download and install a trial version of SharePoint Server 2010, refer to the Microsoft download page.

For more details on the differences between these versions, see the Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Products home page.

SharePoint 2013

Versions and Editions of SharePoint 2013

Microsoft offers two primary versions of SharePoint 2013:

• SharePoint Foundation 2013. This is the free/unlicensed version of SharePoint. SharePoint Foundation is built upon Windows Server 2008/2012, SQL Server 2008, IIS and .NET 4.5. All you need is a licensed copy of Windows Server 2008 or 2012. There are no other licensing costs unless you want the full-fledged version of SQL Server.
  • Refer to this TechNet article for more information about SharePoint Foundation 2013.
  • To download and install SharePoint Foundation 2013, refer to the Microsoft download page.
  • Be aware that SharePoint Foundation 2010 is free for Windows Server 2008.
• Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013. This is the licensed version of SharePoint, offering a business collaboration platform for the enterprise. It replaces Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010.
  • Refer to this TechNet article for more information about SharePoint Server 2013.
  • To download and install a trial version of SharePoint Server 2013, refer to the Microsoft download page.

For more details on the differences between these versions, see the Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Products home page.

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