10 Reasons Not To Use Folders in SharePoint
- 1 Cost. There are so many things that SharePoint can do beyond file storage. ...
- 2 Poor Usability. ...
- 3 Document Visibility. ...
- 4 Document Duplication Woes. ...
- 5 Data Integrity. ...
- 6 URL Issues. ...
- 7 Navigation. ...
- 8 Can't Sort or Filter.
What is a downside to using Microsoft SharePoint?
Both SharePoint and OneDrive external sharing will increase the chances of confidential data loss when any external user can access files without logging in.
Why SharePoint is not good for database?
The primary reason not to do so is that SharePoint lacks several features that enable databases to collect, store, retrieve, sort, and manipulate data. It doesn't support complex data relationships that are critical for full database functionality.
Why not to use SharePoint for intranet?
As previously mentioned, the SharePoint On-Premise model is becoming obsolete and will officially be unsupported in April 2023.