This document discusses 5 key things to know about managing permissions in SharePoint: 1) The different levels of permissions that can be restricted, 2) the default groups and permissions on Team Sites, 3) the importance of always adding yourself with full control access first when breaking inheritance, 4) getting the settings right for new groups, and 5) only checking permissions one site at a time. It was written by a Microsoft MVP as an overview of managing permissions in SharePoint.

2. No Trespassing : 5 Things You Need to Know About Managing Permissions Veronique Palmer SharePoint MVP Microsoft Corporation

3. LevelsWhat can you restrict?

4. Default GroupsOn Team Sites

5. Breaking InheritanceAlways Add Yourself With Full Control Access First

6. New GroupsGet the Settings Right NB!

7. Check PermissionsOnly One Site at a Time

8. Lets Collaborate Veronique Palmer Managing Member Lets Collaborate partner

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