Web Parts: How would I know if available in WSS or Enterprise?
I’m posting a request that came in this morning in hopes that I won’t be the one that creates the chart to answer the question. Can you point us to a resource that lists ALL available web parts, no third parties please, and tells which version of SharePoint in which they are available?
I would post that one on the wall if it looked really nice! Here’s the original request:
“Could you please develop a list that shows the web parts and whether or not you have to have the following for each:
- Web Part Requires Enterprise Edition
- Web Part Requires SharePoint Designer
“I waste SO much time reading about something — starting to form SOME knowledge only to have it dashed because I eventually find out it can’t be used since we don’t have Enterprise edition. Or SPD. Or Both.
“I would love to have some symbol or a footnote or something on every article that gives me a clue. I just read something about Data View Web Part. Sounds VERY interesting but since I don’t see it in my web part list, I think it’s only available with Enterprise edition. Can I find that stated CLEARLY? Nope. I even contacted my 2nd level support and got asked ‘is that a 3rd party web part???’
“See why we need that level of help!
Signed …. one frustrated SP person.”
The SharePointDevWiki.com has a list declaring the difference.
http://www.sharepointdevwiki.com/display/public/SharePoint+Web+Parts
But yes i agree, when I’m working with WSS it’s only then you realise how much is missing! And this will change again with different editions coming in 2010.
Interesting reply from the 2nd level support…
I have gathered some SharePoint resources here:
http://www.pathtosharepoint.com/Lists/Resources/AllItems.aspx
Under the “charts” category you’ll find two links to lists of Web Parts.
Here’s my own comprehensive list of all web parts, and MOSS or WSS info with each:
http://tinyurl.com/qs8rha
Laura
The http://www.sharepointdevwiki.com/display/public/SharePoint+Web+Parts I think has a problem. Looks like the Web Part table got broken into two pieces. But that list was awesome to find. Wondering though — is that SP2007? The reason I ask is Data View Web Part was missing. Also because the table is “busted”, I think much of the business showing up as standard is really under Enterprise.
On the PathToSharePoint site, if you just want to know whether the web part is Standard or requires Enterprise — this one is the best! http://blogs.msdn.com/ketaanhs/archive/2008/02/12/out-of-the-box-list-of-web-parts-sharepoint-2007-or-moss-or-wss-3-0.aspx
Dang Laura — can’t get to yours at all. Sniff!
Simple list of web parts.
http://www.wssdemo.com/Pages/webparts.aspx