Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010: A Comprehensive Retrospective and Technical Deep Dive
End-of-life and support
3. Major New Features
Service Application Framework
One of the most significant technical shifts in 2010 was the introduction of the . This replaced the rigid "Shared Service Provider" (SSP) model of SharePoint 2007 with a more flexible, scalable "a-la-carte" approach. Review: Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 - Computerworld
For IT managers evaluating or supporting a legacy deployment, these features defined the 2010 experience:
3.5 Workflow Enhancements
Benefits for Organizations
Development & customization
To understand SharePoint 2010, you must understand the pain points of its predecessor. SharePoint 2007 (MOSS) was powerful but notoriously finicky. It required 64-bit hardware before it was common, had a brutal learning curve for site owners, and offered a user interface that felt like a relic from the early 2000s.