Microsoft InfoPath 2007

Welcome to Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007, an information-gathering program included in the 2007 release of the Microsoft Office system. With Office InfoPath 2007, you can create and deploy electronic forms solutions to gather information efficiently and reliably. You can also use the InfoPath Forms Services capabilities in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 to extend your business processes beyond your corporate firewall, delivering forms as Microsoft Office Outlook e-mail messages, Web browser forms, or forms for mobile devices.

Gather information efficiently and reliably
Office InfoPath 2007 makes information gathering more efficient by delivering electronic forms that reach the necessary participants easily, reduce redundant data entry, and improve the quality of the data collected.

• InfoPath forms solutions help you reach more users by providing an easy form fill-in experience across Web browsers, e-mail messages, or mobile devices.
• Office InfoPath 2007 helps you get the right information -- the first time -- by providing real-time validation, pre-populated fields, and connections to important sources of information.
• Office InfoPath 2007 solutions are fully integrated with the Microsoft Office system to deliver powerful electronic forms capabilities in a familiar package.

Centralize forms management and control
Office InfoPath 2007 and Office SharePoint Server 2007 combine to centralize the deployment and management of forms throughout your organization.

• InfoPath Forms Services of Office SharePoint Server 2007 help you get control over your forms solutions by providing centralized management of electronic forms for the entire organization.
• Office SharePoint Server 2007 provides a unified portal and a forms and content management solution for your enterprise to help you manage electronic forms in the same context as other critical business functions.
• InfoPath Forms Services helps minimize solution downtime by providing easy upgrades, version management, and monitoring tools.

Streamline forms-driven business processes
Office InfoPath 2007 integrates easily with your current business applications and systems using industry standards so you can automate existing business processes without having to reinvent them.

• InfoPath form solutions provide an easy way for your organization to gather and present information from your existing line-of-business systems using the familiar Office interface.
• Office InfoPath 2007, Office SharePoint Server 2007, and Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 combine to deliver a comprehensive solution for optimizing business processes.
• Advanced form design and development tools enable Office InfoPath 2007 to streamline complex processes using dynamic, interactive forms that connect users to the right data.

Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007 - System Requirements:

• 500 megahertz (MHz) processor or higher
• 256 megabyte (MB) RAM or higher
• 1.5 gigabyte (GB); a portion of this disk space will be freed after installation if the original download package is removed from the hard drive.
• CD-ROM or DVD drive
• 1024x768 or higher resolution monitor
• Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, or later operating system *
• Other:
  • Information Rights Management features require access to a Windows 2003 Server with SP1 or later running Windows Rights Management Services.
  • Connectivity to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 or later running Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services is required for certain advanced collaboration functionality. Outlook 2007 required for email-based collaboration. Sending forms as email messages requires Outlook 2007. Conversion of Word documents requires Word 2007. Conversion of Excel documents requires Excel 2007. Office SharePoint Server 2007 required for browser-enabled InfoPath forms and additional collaboration functionality.
  • Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, 32 bit browser only. Internet functionality requires Internet access (fees may apply).
• Actual requirements and product functionality may vary based on your system configuration and operating system.

* Office Clean-up wizard not available on 64 bit OS.

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