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Key runtime componentsMicrosoft Office SharePoint Server 2007InfoPath Forms Services 2007Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

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EMPLOYEE FILLS OUT NEW HELPDESK REQUEST

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HELPDESK MANAGER LOGS IN TO CHECK OVERALL STATUS

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Data Validation Conditional FormattingRulesDefault Values using Formulas

External Data ConnectionsMultiple Form ViewsProperty Promotion

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SHAREPOINT DESIGNERHow it’s Built

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WorkflowRouting requests to the appropriate personSending e-mail confirmationPausing for a fixed amount of time

Page DesignData Form Web PartsConditional FormattingCustom Navigation and Master Pages

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