Create new web application in sharepoint

Here's a step-by-step guide to creating a new web application in SharePoint:

Prerequisites:

• You have a SharePoint server or a SharePoint Online subscription.
• You have the necessary permissions to create a new web application in SharePoint.
• You have a basic understanding of SharePoint architecture and terminology.

Step 1: Plan Your Web Application

• Determine the purpose of your web application. What will it be used for? Who will use it?
• Identify the features and functionality you want to include in your web application.
• Decide on the scope of your web application. Will it be a public-facing site or an intranet site?

Step 2: Create a New Web Application

• Log in to your SharePoint server or SharePoint Online portal.
• Go to the "Site Collections" page by clicking on the "Site Collections" link in the top navigation menu.
• Click on the "Create a new site collection" button.
• Fill in the required information, such as:
  • Site name: Give your web application a name.
  • Site description: Provide a brief description of your web application.
  • Template: Choose a template that matches your web application's purpose (e.g., Team Site, Document Center, etc.).
  • Web application: Choose the web application that you want to create (e.g., SharePoint Server, SharePoint Online, etc.).
  • Database: Choose the database that you want to use for your web application.
• Click "Create" to create the new web application.

Step 3: Configure Your Web Application

• Once your web application is created, you'll be taken to the "Site Settings" page.
• Configure the basic settings for your web application, such as:
  • Site language: Choose the language for your web application.
  • Time zone: Choose the time zone for your web application.
  • Regional settings: Choose the regional settings for your web application (e.g., date format, currency, etc.).
• Configure the security settings for your web application, such as:
  • Authentication: Choose the authentication method for your web application (e.g., Windows authentication, Forms authentication, etc.).
  • Authorization: Choose the authorization method for your web application (e.g., role-based access control, etc.).

Step 4: Add Features and Functionality

• Add the features and functionality that you want to include in your web application.
• You can add features such as:
  • Lists and libraries: Create lists and libraries to store and manage content.
  • Web parts: Add web parts to display information and provide functionality.
  • Pages: Create pages to provide a user interface for your web application.
  • Workflows: Create workflows to automate business processes.

Step 5: Customize Your Web Application

• Customize the look and feel of your web application by adding a custom theme or modifying the existing theme.
• Customize the layout and design of your web application by adding custom CSS and JavaScript files.
• Customize the behavior of your web application by modifying the SharePoint code or using SharePoint's built-in customization options.

Step 6: Test and Deploy Your Web Application

• Test your web application to ensure that it works as expected.
• Deploy your web application to a production environment.
• Monitor and maintain your web application to ensure that it remains secure and functional.

That's it! By following these steps, you can create a new web application in SharePoint.