How to Show Content From SharePoint on External Web Pages

Showing content from SharePoint on external web pages is moderately challenging.

Microsoft SharePoint gives users the ability to quickly set up an intranet web site. Each web site consists of several default features, such as a document library, contacts list and calendar. The web site can be updated with new documents, new contacts and new dates for the calendar. By default the web site is viewable only to internal users of the system. There is an option to show the content from the internal SharePoint website on external web pages, viewable by users on the Internet.

Things You'll Need

• SharePoint server

Instructions

1. Log on to the SharePoint server using an account with administrative rights.

2. Click "Start," "Programs," "Microsoft Office Server" and "SharePoint Central Administration." This opens the SharePoint Central Administration console.

3. Click the "Application Management" tab.

4. Click "Create or Extend Web Application."

5. Click "Extend Web Application." Select the web application you wish to extend to the Internet. Enter the security settings appropriate to your network.

6. Click "OK" to complete the extension of the web application to the Internet.

Tips & Warnings

• Ensure security is set on the extended SharePoint web site. Consult the SharePoint administrator before undertaking any steps.

References

• Microsoft: Extend SharePoint Web Site