DHSS maintains SharePoint servers that can be used by State of Alaska employees, contractors and outside collaborators. SharePoint fulfils many different functions within the department. Take a look below and see what you might be able to use it for. If you’re interested in using SharePoint, we have an online form that you can use to request a site.

Public Websites http://dhss.alaska.gov/

SharePoint is used by the department to host websites which provides up to date information to the public.

Public Websites
Good for
  • Publicly accessible information
  • Hosting static content such as html pages and press releases
  • Allowing department staff to update information
Bad for
  • Sharing private or confidential information
  • Hosting dynamic or complex web applications

Intranet https://go.dhss.ak.local/

Used for internal collaboration between department staff.

Intranet
Good for
  • Sharing information with others within the department
  • Collaborating on documents and spreadsheets
  • Storing confidential or private data
Bad for
  • Sharing information with people outside DHSS

Extranet https://extranet.dhss.alaska.gov/

Used for collaboration with other State departments and outside organizations.

Extranet
Good for
  • Sharing information with other state agencies and contractors
  • Collaborating on documents and spreadsheets
  • Tracking projects that involve people outside DHSS
Bad for
  • Storing DHSS only information

My Sites https://my.dhss.ak.local/

Everyone has their own personal 'My Site' that can be used to share documents and information.

My Sites
Good for
  • Keeping copies of documents you need access to
  • Starting a blog to share your work with others in DHSS
  • Keeping track of your calendar and tasks
Bad for
  • Hosting large team projects
  • Sharing information with people outside DHSS