When InfoPath forms are deployed through InfoPath Forms Services (available through Forms Server 2007 and SharePoint Server 2007 Enterprise Edition), their reach is extended to Web browsers and mobile devices. The browser-based forms do not require either a local installation of InfoPath or download of any other software. InfoPath Forms Services–based forms are network-friendly and minimize the time-consuming roundtrips usually necessary for data validation and calculations.
The InfoPath design environment is fully hostable within Visual Studio 2005, enabling developers to build forms and Web applications in the same integrated development environment.
Installing this product requires a license key and installation media. If you don't already have it, please request the free installation media when prompted during checkout. No physical product will be sent unless you request the installation media. After your order is processed, instructions for obtaining the license key will be sent to your organization email address.
- Under the Software Assurance program, customers acquire the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of their coverage.
- The WYSIWYG form development environment, the drag-and-drop placement of form controls, and prebuilt template parts make layout a straightforward process.
- The data from many email forms can be consolidated into one summary form.
- Word documents and Excel spreadsheets can be converted into forms, and then the InfoPath Design Checker can examine the conversion.
- Replies received via email can automatically update an Access database.
* 500-Mhz (or higher) processor
* 256 MB or more RAM
* 1.5 GB available hard-disk space
* 1024x768-pixel (or higher) display
* CD or DVD drive
Software:
* Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2); Windows Server 2003 with SP1; Windows Vista
* Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, 32-bit version only
Additional requirements for some features or advanced functionality:
* For certain advanced collaboration functionality — connectivity to Windows Server 2003 running SharePoint Services
* For Information Rights Management services — access to Windows 2003 Server running Windows Rights Management Services
* For browser-enabled forms and additional collaboration functionality — Forms Server 2007 or SharePoint Server 2007 Enterprise Edition
* For email-based collaboration — Outlook 2007
* For conversion of Word or Excel documents — Word 2007, Excel 2007
