This document outlines the features and updates of SharePoint 2016, which became generally available on May 4th. Key enhancements include new hybrid capabilities, accelerated feature packs, and significant improvements in file handling and site creation speed. The document also emphasizes Microsoft's focus on integrating cloud solutions with on-premise systems, alongside various resources for further information.

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SharePoint 2016
Here and Now
Colin Phillips :: SharePoint MVP & Consultant :: rhipe solutions

2. Who I am: Colin Phillips
My Background
 17+ Years in Technology
 Today: SharePoint MVP and Principal Consultant
 Previously: 12 Years Developing Software, IT Infrastructure Projects, Workflows, & Other Related
Topics
 B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Victoria (BC, Canada)
 Microsoft Certified Professional Developer & IT Professional (SharePoint)
My Socialness
Blog: itgroove.net/mmman / Twitter: @itgroove_colin

3. May the 4th Be With You (SP2016 version)
• SharePoint 2016 General Availability (May 4th)
• New hybrid features coming for
• OneDrive
• Team Sites
• DLP (Data Loss Prevention)
• Migration
• Fast Track (to get you into the cloud)
• New migration services coming for
SharePoint 2016 and Box (with more to
come later this year)
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As expected…
• Featured packs coming for SharePoint
Server 2016
• No more having to wait 3 years for a
new server release
• First pack will be rolled out in calendar
year 2017
• New features will be rolled out via an
accelerated program

4. ESC News (Nov 2015)
• Jeff Teper is back!
• 500% Content growth in SP online Year Over Year
• Decision makers want SharePoint on every device
OneDrive for Business
• Rock Solid Sync
• Mobile across all devices
• Streamlined Web Interface
• The Ribbon is mutating /
disappearing (hint: not just in OneDrive)

5. The Word of the Day: “Hybrid”
Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid
Microsoft wants to bring the best cloud experiences and merge them with your on
premise data (Important: this merged information will be stored in the cloud)
The big player in the whole thing: Search
BTW – Hybrid!
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6. Cloud UI Now Also On Premise
The toolbar at the top
The Ribbon is becoming
much less prevalent
• Sometimes being replaced
altogether with new UI
experiences
Do I see a Sync button on that
document library?
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7. Min Role
You can now install just the role that
you want
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… or change a role of a particular
server later in the lifecycle

8. More Administrivia
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Compliance and role
concepts are throughout
Central Admin
Ergo: Zero downtime
patching. With a few
gotchas…

9. Even More Stuff!
• Increased file size for uploads
• Files can be up to 10GB.
• Project Server built in
• Fast Site Creation
• By using a template, SharePoint can now create Site Collections in ~1
second. Compared to SharePoint 2013 where it can take minutes.
• Currently only available via PowerShell
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10. All Your Compliance Are Belong To Us
Aww shucks, a place
just for you. 
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11. The Knockout Punch (or Kick?)
The much despised “list view threshold” has being
eliminated
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The new limit is now a very helpful…
Source: Technet
But how, you ask? Sneaky behind the scenes indexing

12. Please Sir, I Want Some More
Modernizing team sites - combining
together with Groups (augment each other,
not compete)
Out of the box mobile Intranet*
And finally,
There WILL BE a vNext of SharePoint Server
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13. Additional Resources
Hybrid
• http://hybrid.office.com/sharepoint.html
SharePoint 2016 New Features
• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt346121%28v=office.16%29.aspx
• https://support.office.com/en-za/article/What-s-new-in-SharePoint-2016-Beta-2-089369b5-c3d4-4551-8bed-22b2548abd3b
• https://blogs.office.com/2015/11/18/announcing-sharepoint-server-2016-beta-2-and-project-server-2016-beta-2/
• http://en.share-gate.com/blog/whats-new-in-sharepoint-2016
Download (General Availability release)
• https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=51493
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14. Questions?
Contact Info
Colin Phillips
blog: itgroove.net/mmman
Twitter: @MMMan_Colin