What is the difference between the two types of SharePoint 3.0 Templates
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There are two types of templates available for Windows SharePoint Service 3.0; Server Admin Templates and Site Admin Templates.
Despite the name, Site Admin Templates do not include site definitions. They are simply a different way of organizing and displaying existing lists, libraries and web parts for a specific scenario or use. Normally you would have to install this type of template on your own, but to make it easy on our customers, we have pre-installed them in our SharePoint 3.0 environment. When creating a new site or workspace, simply select the Custom tab to select a Site Admin Template.
However, Server Admin Templates do include site definitions, and can therefore be used to create a root website. They also include customized workflows, dashboards and additional functionalities needed to complete different types of processes or roles. If you are interested in activating a SharePoint site based on a different Server Admin Template rather than the default Team Work Site, then we suggest signing up for mail2web.com On-Demand Business Solutions. For a list of the different Server Admin Templates available for site creation, click here.
If you already have an active Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 or On Demand Business Solutions account, you can create a new Site or Workspace and select the Application Templates tab to select a Server Admin Template.
