Streamlined Topology Performance
The Streamlined Topology is the ‘hot new thing’ with regards to SharePoint topologies. While the guidance is written for SharePoint 2013, it can be used with SharePoint 2010 as well, with the exception...
View ArticleSharePoint 2013 September 2014 Cumulative Updates
The September 2014 Cumulative Update for SharePoint 2013 has been released. SharePoint Foundation: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2883087 SharePoint Server 2013:...
View ArticleSharePoint 2010 September 2014 Cumulative Updates
The September 2014 Cumulative Update for SharePoint 2010 has been released. SharePoint Foundation: SharePoint Server 2010: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2883103 Project Server 2010:...
View ArticleThe Dangers of AllowHttp for SharePoint
SharePoint 2013 and Office Web Apps communicate authorization via a JSON Web Token. This JWT contains important information about the caller, such as the username, SID, time-related information, as...
View ArticleRenewed as a SharePoint MVP
So I’m one day late, but yesterday I was renewed as a SharePoint MVP for the 3rd year. I’m extremely honored and grateful to be awarded! Lots of big plans for open source solutions this year, and more...
View ArticleReporting Services Feature Pack
In order to use SQL Server Reporting Services in a multi-tenant situation, follow the standard setup for SSRS. That is, install SSRS on a SharePoint server, start the Service Instance, create a Service...
View ArticleMy SharePoint vNext Wish List
SharePoint vNext is right around the corner going to be out any day now done when it’s done. That being said, I have a few wishes or SharePoint vNext from an IT Pro perspective. These are in no...
View ArticleSharePoint 2013 November 2014 Cumulative Updates
The November 2014 Cumulative Update for SharePoint 2013 has been released. SharePoint Foundation: http://support2.microsoft.com/kb/2899468 SharePoint Server 2013:...
View ArticleSharePoint 2010 November 2014 Cumulative Updates
The November 2014 Cumulative Update for SharePoint 2010 has been released. SharePoint Foundation: SharePoint Server 2010: http://support2.microsoft.com/kb/2899478 Project Server 2010:...
View ArticleTest-SPContentDatabase Classic to Claims Conversion
Attaching a Content Database from a Classic Web Application to a Claims-enabled Web Application does not automatically convert the users contained within that Content Database from Classic to Claims....
View ArticleSharePoint 2013 December 2014 Cumulative Updates
The December 2014 Cumulative Update for SharePoint 2013 has been released. SharePoint Foundation: http://support2.microsoft.com/kb/2910945 SharePoint Server 2013:...
View ArticleSharePoint 2010 December 2014 Cumulative Updates
The December 2014 Cumulative Update for SharePoint 2010 has been released. SharePoint Foundation: http://support2.microsoft.com/kb/2899585 (Not an uber package) SharePoint Server 2010:...
View ArticleFoundationSync 2.5 Release
FoundationSync 2.5 for SharePoint Foundation 2013 has been released! This version adds functionality to pull user photos from Active Directory or Exchange Server 2013. More information can be found at...
View ArticleSPCAF Review
Disclaimer: SPCAF is free for Microsoft MVPs and I was provided an MVP license to use this product. I will be taking a look at the SPCAF Client, Visual Studio integration, and PowerShell for this...
View ArticleTop 10 Posts of 2014
This year was a lot of fun! A handful of speaking engagements at the Puget Sound SharePoint Users Group, one at SharePoint Saturday Redmond, along with organizing volunteers for SPS Red. And of course,...
View ArticleSharePoint DocKit 5.0.1 Review
Full disclosure: MVPs are provided an SPDocKit Consultant Ultimate license, and I was also provided a Farm Ultimate license specifically for this review. SPDocKit, at its core, is a documentation...
View ArticlePowerPivot Mid-Tier Process Account Does Not have Full Read
The account running the IIS Application Pool leveraged by the PowerPivot System Service requires Full Read on any Web Application with the PowerPivot Service Application Proxy. However, the health rule...
View ArticleCreating Search Alerts in SharePoint 2013
Creating Search Alerts in SharePoint 2013 is a tad different than it was in SharePoint 2010. SharePoint 2010 had a SearchAlert class which allowed you to easily create the alerts. This class had a...
View ArticleShare your feedback for SharePoint Server 2016 on UserVoice!
Microsoft has opened up a UserVoice to receive customer feedback on what you would like to see in SharePoint Server 2016. This is the first time we’ve been able to provide direct feedback to Microsoft...
View ArticleSharePoint 2013 February 2015 Public Updates
The SharePoint 2013 February 2015 Public Updates have been released: SharePoint Foundation: http://support2.microsoft.com/kb/2920801 SharePoint Server 2013: http://support2.microsoft.com/kb/2920801...
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