Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server is a flexible Web-based portal solution that you can use to find, share, and publish information easily. SharePoint Portal Server provides a rich, customizable out-of-the-box Web portal that gives users quick access to business-critical information throughout an organization. It integrates basic document management functions such as check-in, check-out, document profiles, and document publishing with Microsoft Office products used every day. In addition, users can create SharePoint Portal Server workspaces to plan, share, and manage project documents.