Getting started with SharePoint Server
APPLIES TO: 
2013 2016 2019 Subscription Edition 
SharePoint in Microsoft 365
What is SharePoint?
SharePoint is a powerful collaboration platform that lets you share and manage content, knowledge, and applications to empower teamwork.
SharePoint Server can be used on-premises or with a Microsoft 365 enterprise subscription to take advantage of all the latest features. Share common resources and applications on sites. Use search to discover information and expertise across your organization. And stay in the know with personalized news in SharePoint home and the SharePoint mobile apps.
To learn more, go to Learn about SharePoint.
Where do I start?
If you are new to SharePoint Server, make a plan as to what you want to do and where you are going. If you have never deployed SharePoint, consider how large an installation you need. Do you have a large enterprise environment with hundreds or more licenses? Or do you have smaller deployment in mind? Your hardware requirements and budget may also be a factor in your deployment.
Depending on your version, system requirements and prerequisites could vary.
| Are you deploying... | Read |
|---|---|
| SharePoint Server Subscription Edition |
System requirements for SharePoint Server Subscription Edition Hardware and topology requirements for SharePoint Server Subscription Edition Software requirements for Database Servers for SharePoint Server Subscription Edition Software requirements for SharePoint Servers for SharePoint Server Subscription Edition |
| SharePoint Server 2019 |
2019 Hardware and software requirements 2019 Prerequisites |
| SharePoint Server 2016 |
2016 Hardware and software requirements 2016 Prerequisites |
| SharePoint Server 2013 |
2013 Hardware and software requirements 2013 Prerequisites |
How large is your company?
| Are you... | Read |
|---|---|
| A large enterprise and want to install SharePoint Server Subscription Edition? |
Installing SharePoint Server Subscription Edition on Windows Server Core |
| A smaller division or smaller company that will deploy a small SharePoint Server Subscription Edition farm? |
Installing SharePoint Server Subscription Edition on one server |
| A large enterprise and want to install SharePoint Server 2019 or 2016? |
Install SharePoint Server 2019 or 2016 on the farm servers |
| A smaller division or smaller company that will deploy a small SharePoint 2019 or 2016 farm? |
Install SharePoint Server 2019 or SharePoint Server 2016 on one server |
I have SharePoint Server installed
Do you already have SharePoint Server installed and want to upgrade to a new version? Or apply the new feature packs or updates?
| What do you need to do? | Read |
|---|---|
| I have SharePoint Server 2019 or 2016 installed and want to upgrade to SharePoint Server Subscription Edition | Upgrade to SharePoint Server Subscription Edition |
| I have SharePoint Server 2016 installed and want to upgrade to SharePoint Server 2019 | Upgrade to SharePoint Server 2019 |
| I have SharePoint Server 2013 installed and want to upgrade to SharePoint Server 2019 | Upgrade to SharePoint Server 2019 |
| I have SharePoint Server 2013 installed and want to upgrade to SharePoint 2016 | Upgrade to SharePoint Server 2016 |
| I have SharePoint Server 2010 installed and want to upgrade to SharePoint 2013 | Upgrade from SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2013 |
| How do I apply updates to SharePoint Server 2016? | Deploy software updates for SharePoint Server 2016 |
| How do I apply updates to SharePoint Server 2013? | Deploy software updates for SharePoint 2013 |
I have SharePoint Server and want to move to the cloud
Perhaps you already have SharePoint Server and are considering moving to the cloud. Maybe your plans for migrating to the cloud are only for specific areas, or will be a gradual move. Learn about setting up your hybrid environment and find out the different ways to migrate your content.
| Are you wanting to... | Read |
|---|---|
| Decide which hybrid solution you should use for your business? |
Explore SharePoint Server hybrid |
| Find out how you can move your data from on-premises to SharePoint in Microsoft 365? |
Migrate to SharePoint |