Backing up SharePoint 2010 with SQL Server Written By: Shawn Melton -- 6/30/2010
What options are available to backup my data in a SharePoint 2010?
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Best Practices for SharePoint Content Databases in SQL Server Written By: Ray Barley -- 1/22/2010
I'm an experienced SQL Server DBA, but new to administering SharePoint 2007 databases. Our current SharePoint databases are very large and getting bigger every day. Based on my initial research the content database is the one I am going to focus on initially. In this tip we cover steps to take to best manage your SharePoint databases.
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Best Practices for SharePoint Search Databases Written By: Additional Articles -- 1/25/2010
SharePoint (MOSS 2007) search databases can grow very large. This can affect performance and scalability. What are the best practices for distributing load over multiple disks?
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Cannot access SharePoint from the SharePoint server Written By: Matt Takhar -- 6/10/2010
You cannot browse to the SharePoint server from the server SharePoint is installed on. You may get challenged for authentication or you receive a 401.1 page error.
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Configure SharePoint Forms Based Authentication to use LDAP Written By: Matt Takhar -- 8/10/2010
This article outlines how to configure SharePoint Forms Based Authentication (FBA) to use Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), typically used on a SharePoint Extranet.
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Configure SharePoint Forms Based Authentication to use SQL user accounts Written By: Matt Takhar -- 8/11/2010
This article outlines how to configure SharePoint Forms Based Authentication (FBA) to use user accounts stored in an SQL database, typically used on a SharePoint Extranet.
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Creating Web Applications, Site Collections and Sites in SharePoint 2010 Written By: Arshad Ali -- 8/24/2010
In a recent tip, I discussed installing the Windows SharePoint Service and SharePoint Foundation 2010. Once you have completed the installation, you need to understand how to create a web application, site collections and sites. In this tip we will look at each of these components.
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Custom SharePoint Timer Job Written By: Shishir Bhandari -- 9/8/2010
This article deals with SharePoint Custom Timer jobs. It outlines when to create Custom Timer Jobs, how to create a Custom Timer Job, how to debug it in Visual Studio and how to deploy it.
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Deleting a SharePoint Portal Site with SQL Server Tools Written By: Wes Stokes -- 7/21/2010
On very rare occasions, it is possible to receive an error when trying to delete a particular portal site with the SharePoint Central Administration application. To circumvent this error, one can delete the portal site using the SQL Server management tools.
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Enable Upload Multiple Documents in SharePoint for Clients Written By: Wes Stokes -- 6/3/2010
When trying to upload numerous documents into a SharePoint library, a user does not see the "Upload Multiple Documents" link/selection that would allow them to upload more than one document at a time in a particular directory.
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Installation Requirements for SharePoint 2010 Written By: Additional Articles -- 5/20/2010
I am planning a new SharePoint 2010 installation and need to know the hardware and software requirements.
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Installing and Configuring Windows SharePoint Service (WSS) 3.0 Written By: Arshad Ali -- 7/8/2010
Windows SharePoint Service is an add-on service of the Windows Server OS which provides collaborative development, content management, search features, etc., without any additional licensing. So how do we install this service, configure it and get started to leverage these powerful features?
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Installing SharePoint Foundation 2010 on a Single Server - Part 1 Written By: Edwin Sarmiento -- 5/4/2010
Anticipating the arrival of SharePoint Foundation 2010, wouldn't it be great if we can setup a test environment so we can have a feel of what it is like working with the new version of SharePoint?
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Installing SharePoint Foundation 2010 on a Single Server - Part 2 Written By: Edwin Sarmiento -- 7/6/2010
Getting ready for SharePoint Foundation 2010, let's review the installation prerequisites.
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Installing the Prerequisites for SharePoint 2010: The Easy Way! Written By: Rob Fisch -- 5/26/2010
I have read that installing SharePoint 2010 Server requires a number of prerequisites. Before I spend a great deal of time looking for them all, is there a place where I can download them all at once? In this tip I show you a simple solution.
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List of SharePoint 2010 related documents and software Written By: Rob Fisch -- 7/20/2010
Looking for documentation and software related to SharePoint 2010? Check out this compiled list of SharePoint 2010 related documents and software.
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Managing Allowable File Types in SharePoint Written By: Rob Fisch -- 2/16/2010
SharePoint (WSS3 and MOSS 2007) blocks certain files types (by file extension) from being uploaded while allowing others. Is there a way I can manage what file types are allowed or blocked?
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Managing SharePoint Access Requests Written By: Rob Fisch -- 2/18/2010
As SharePoint system administrator, I create all sites for users. This is true even when I turn over "Full Control" to a power user that will design and maintain the site, including setting up permissions. However, I still get the automated email messages from users that "request access" using the built-in access request form. Is there a way I can direct these email messages to go the power user in charge of the site?
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Managing SharePoint File Size Limits Written By: Rob Fisch -- 2/24/2010
By default, SharePoint (WSS3 and MOSS 2007) limits file sizes to 50mb. However I would like to change that number. Is there a way to change this configuration?
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Microsoft ULSViewer tool to read SharePoint log files Written By: Matt Takhar -- 6/15/2010
SharePoint logs information to the Windows Event log and a file on the local drive which is normally located in the hive (C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\web server extensions\12\Logs). The log files on disk (trace logs) can be very hard to read using notepad or other basic programs.
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New SharePoint features in 2010 For Administrators Written By: Additional Articles -- 5/19/2010
(SearchWinIT.com) Bridget Botelho writes about new SharePoint features in 2010 for administrators.
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Permission Issue in SharePoint Custom Timer Jobs Written By: Shishir Bhandari -- 9/7/2010
It's easy to find blogs and msdn documentation on creating Custom Timer jobs, but still developers face issues while deploying and running them on SharePoint farms due to lack of timer job development guidelines.
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Publishing Feature Activation error after SharePoint 2007 to 2010 migration Written By: Matt Takhar -- 9/1/2010
After migrating your SharePoint 2007 content database to your new x64 SharePoint 2010 farm you receive errors when trying to use or activate the SharePoint Publishing feature.
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Running SharePoint Central Administration on More Than One Server Written By: Amarprit Jaspal -- 8/4/2010
People who are using SharePoint know that Central Administration (CA) must be running on one of the servers in the farm. So, the question is can we have CA running on more than one server in the farm? Maybe the main server that has CA installed is down, but we still need to access CA. In this tip I cover how this can be done.
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SharePoint Designer 2007 is free! Written By: Rob Fisch -- 3/2/2010
I've heard that Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2007 is a great administrator and designer tool for SharePoint. What are some of the compelling features, how do I get it and how much does it cost?
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SharePoint Designer 2010 Limitations Written By: Shawn Melton -- 5/12/2010
Microsoft has implemented some new limitations with SharePoint Designer 2010. This information is important for all SharePoint admins to know about.
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SharePoint Permission Inheritance Written By: Rob Fisch -- 1/27/2010
I am just getting started with SharePoint and noticed many security options and features. I can see that you can attached named users to sites, lists and libraries. I can even see there is some type of grouping system. But I don't know what to make of it all.
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SharePoint Unified Single Source List /Library with Filtered Folders Structure for Variated (Multi-Lingual) Site - Part 1 Written By: Hesham Saad -- 8/25/2010
Sometimes there are requirements in a Variated Multi-Lingual SharePoint portal which require having a unified single source document library/list with its folder structure to be displayed across all webs (Sub Sites : ex: English, Arabic, French, etc...) but achieving this we will face two serious problems. We'll discuss them in detail through this two part article series.
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SharePoint Unified Single Source List /Library with Filtered Folders Structure for Variated (Multi-Lingual) Site - Part 2 Written By: Hesham Saad -- 8/26/2010
Sometimes there are requirements in a Variated Multi-Lingual SharePoint portal which require having a unified single source document library/list with its folder structure to be displayed across all webs (Sub Sites : ex: English, Arabic, French, etc...) but achieving this we will face two serious problems. We'll discuss them in detail through this two part article series.
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SharePoint Windows Explorer Mode Not Working Written By: Matt Takhar -- 6/16/2010
The "Open with Windows Explorer" option on a SharePoint document library does not open Windows Explorer.
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Taking Control of Checked Out Documents in SharePoint Written By: Rob Fisch -- 2/23/2010
Often times users leave SharePoint documents in a Checked Out status. This can happen for a variety of unintended reasons. As an administrator, I would like to be able remedy these situations when they happen. Is there a way to do it without having to log in as the user?
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Using a host header as a SharePoint site path Written By: Rob Fisch -- 2/10/2010
Replace the SharePoint server hostname with a user friendly Host Header name.
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