Forms Server 2007 32-Bit/x64 (Includes Software Assurance)

Forms Server 2007 is a new server offering in the Microsoft Office system. It is a standalone server that uses server-based electronic forms to streamline organizational processes and make data collection, distribution, and integration more cost-effective than with paper-based forms. It extends the reach of forms-driven processes to anyone over intranets, extranets, or the Internet and through mobile data services.

Forms Server 2007 works with forms created and deployed with InfoPath 2007, included in the Office Professional Plus 2007 suite. Older forms created with InfoPath 2003 can still be used, but they must be redeployed with InfoPath 2007.

Forms Server delivers new InfoPath Forms Services. This technology renders InfoPath form templates as browser-based forms that 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.

A centralized forms repository enables users to find forms easily and administrators to maintain them and control their use. Users can design and deploy forms, but administrators determine who is permitted to publish forms to the server. With side-by-side form upgrades and automatic template version management, administrators can deploy new versions of forms with no downtime.

Note: InfoPath Forms Services is also available through SharePoint Server 2007 Enterprise Edition. Both standalone servers offer security-enhanced process integration.

This product includes a server license. Each user or device that accesses Forms Server must have a Forms Server user or device client access license (CAL).