Meeting the Challenge of SharePoint Customization
January 29, 2015
SharePoint customization has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs. To customize or not to customize, that is the question. With its initial rise, customization was key, but in recent years, experts and Microsoft itself have shunned the practice. CMS Wire covers the issue in their recent article, “Don’t Be Afraid of SharePoint Customization.”
The article highlights the transition from the customization craze to the recommendation to cease customization:
“With the release of SharePoint 2013, we suddenly had Redmond telling everyone to stop customizing SharePoint. A lot of companies are now embarrassed and ashamed to admit that they have customized their SharePoint sites. In less than three years it went from de rigeur to risky and questionable . . . Then SharePoint 2013 came out. And Microsoft made the following statement in its blog post about the launch: ‘Use SharePoint as an out-of-box application whenever possible.’’
And through the ups and downs, it still comes down to doing what is best for you individual organization. Although Office 365 has taken the most ardent stand on not customizing, CMS Wire says not to be afraid of tweaking areas that need to be tweaked. Stephen E. Arnold follows similar news on his Web service, ArnoldIT.com. His career is devoted to search and his SharePoint feed highlights the latest tips, tricks, and news when it comes to the volatility of the platform.
Emily Rae Aldridge, January 29, 2015
SharePoint Year in Review
January 15, 2015
In another week everyone will be tired of the “year in review” articles. However, for now, there is still useful information to be gleaned. Check out the latest installment in the CMS Wire article, “CMSWire’s Top 20 Hits of 2014: SharePoint.”
The article begins:
“You’ve all heard of Ground Hog Day, right? Well, how about Ground Hog Year? Looking back at the SharePoint landscape over the past 12 months, that’s certainly what it looks like. In 2013, the conversation was dominated by 1) SharePoint Online 2) SharePoint and Yammer and 3) SharePoint in Office 365. In 2014, the conversation was dominated by … well, you guessed it: 1) SharePoint Online 2) SharePoint and Yammer and 3) SharePoint in Office 365.”
And while SharePoint was pretty unoriginal in 2014, there are rumors of things brewing in 2015. Stay tuned to Stephen E. Arnold at ArnoldIT.com. His Web service is devoted to all things search, including enterprise. His SharePoint feed is a great way to filter out the noise and hone in on all things relevant to SharePoint users and managers.
Emily Rae Aldridge, January 15, 2015
SharePoint Power User Cheat Sheet
January 6, 2015
been improved and future plans for better efficiency. Regarding SharePoint, this reflection can be especially helpful with the complicated platform. You can start the process with a well-written article like CMS Wire’s most recent, “The Power User Cheat Sheet to SharePoint 2013 Search.”
The article begins:
“If you’ve spent any time researching SharePoint 2013 you already know that one of the most exciting components was Microsoft’s integration of FAST Search features into the product . . . As a Power User of SharePoint what do you need to know to make the absolute most out of these features? There is a lot to learn, but in working with SharePoint 2013 over the past two years I have identified three areas that are a great place to begin your search journey.”
Stephen E. Arnold offers lots of resources for reflection and improvement on his Web service, ArnoldIT.com. His SharePoint feed is full of useful information that end users and managers alike can benefit from. Staying on top of the latest tips, tricks, and news can make a big difference in SharePoint use and satisfaction.
Emily Rae Aldridge, January 06, 2015
Scalable Video Production for SharePoint
November 27, 2014
Video production capability comes to SharePoint with the introduction of SoMedia Networks’ Scalable Video for Microsoft SharePoint app. MarketWatch has all the details in their article, “SoMedia Brings Scalable Video Production to Microsoft SharePoint.”
The article begins:
“SoMedia Networks(VID), the pioneer of scalable video production solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of Scalable Video for Microsoft SharePoint, an integrated video app that brings affordable, high volume video production capabilities with integrated video players and advanced analytics to SharePoint 2013 and SharePoint Online.”
This is another great example of a company that specializes in add-on solutions or apps to enhance the SharePoint experience, especially when it comes to social functionality. Stephen E. Arnold is a longtime leader in search and a follower of all things SharePoint. He reports on all the latest news, tips, and tricks on the SharePoint feed of ArnoldIT.com. Keep an eye out on his feed in order to make the most of the latest releases for your SharePoint implementation.
Emily Rae Aldridge, November 27, 2014
SharePoint Fest 2015 Announced for Washington DC
October 30, 2014
In the SharePoint community ongoing professional development is critical. SharePoint is vast and there is always something new to learn. Developers and users alike may be interested in the next SharePoint Fest which is scheduled for April 2015 in Washington DC. Read the details in the PRWeb release, “SharePoint Fest announced for Washington D.C. April 8-10, 2015.”
The press release begins:
“Returning from its successful conference in Bethesda in 2013, SharePoint Fest will be moving to a much larger and more central venue for 2015 in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center located in downtown DC. The event will consist of pre-conference workshops on April 8th, followed by a two day conference April 9-10. Over 40 speakers and 70+ sessions spread over multiple tracks are anticipated.”
To keep in touch with other training and professional development opportunities, as well as staying up to date on all the latest news, tips, and tricks, keep an eye on ArnoldIT.com. This web service is run by a longtime expert, Stephen E. Arnold. He has an interest in enterprise, particularly SharePoint, and his SharePoint feed is a treasure trove for many who work with the solution on a daily basis.
Emily Rae Aldridge, October 30, 2014
SharePoint Cumulative Updates Released
October 28, 2014
It is time for another round of cumulative updates for SharePoint, and this time they have been released without a mini-service pack. It is a recent shift and administrators may be left wondering how to deal with the change. Redmond Magazine covers all the details in their latest article, “Microsoft Releases October SharePoint Cumulative Updates.”
Their reporting begins:
“Microsoft released October cumulative updates (CUs) for both SharePoint 2010 and SharePoint 2013 this week, with lots of caveats. The October CUs are arriving this time without an ‘uber package,’ which is Microsoft’s term for a ‘mini-service pack.’ The absence of an uber package means that IT pros have to ensure that SharePoint farms are already updated with the September CU fixes before applying the October ones.”
Customers who are confused by the shift away from a cumulative package should continue reading the article for specific instructions based on your organization’s version of SharePoint. And for all the latest news, tips, and tricks regarding SharePoint, keep an eye on Stephen E. Arnold. He has made a career out of following all things search, and reporting on them on ArnoldIT.com. His SharePoint feed is particularly helpful for SharePoint users and administrators.
Emily Rae Aldridge, October 28, 2014
SharePoint Users Remain with Older Versions
October 9, 2014
Although SharePoint 2013 and Office 365 have been all the rage in the blogosphere, it turns out that a relatively large percentage of users remain with older versions of SharePoint. CMS Wire covers the phenomenon in their latest article, “SharePoint Users Stick with Older Versions, Eye Hybrid Cloud #SPTechCon.”
The article begins:
“When we caught up in Boston a year ago with SharePoint Technology Conference Chair David Rubinstein, SharePoint 2013, Office 365 capabilities and mobile were all the rage. Same conference, next year at the Boston Park Plaza hotel? The cloud. SharePoint Online. When’s the big move coming? The truth is, for most organizations — at least those among the 1,000 at the conference this week — they’re still flying in 2010 and even 2007 air space when it comes to SharePoint technology.”
Stephen E. Arnold devotes a lot of attention to SharePoint on his Web service, ArnoldIT.com. He reports that most users find SharePoint to be overwhelming and somewhat hard to navigate. It is no wonder that once an organization makes peace with its current implementation (no doubt costing considerable time and resources) they are less than eager to leave it behind for new features that may cause great headaches. His SharePoint feed provides a lot of tips, tricks, and news regarding SharePoint, and may be helpful for anyone considering making the upgrade leap.
Emily Rae Aldridge, October 09, 2014
Boost Productivity by Boosting SharePoint Performance
September 23, 2014
Users are always looking for ways to get increased functionality out of their SharePoint deployments. A recent Virtual Strategy article relays some good advice from enterprise executives. Read all the details in the article, “Increasing Employee Productivity by Boosting Microsoft SharePoint Performance.”
The article begins:
“SharePoint 2013 has the IT community abuzz with new features like co-authoring of SharePoint documents and OneDrive for business in addition to more than 100 new features and capabilities driving strong interest as customers continue to expand the role of this collaboration tool in their organizations.”
The author goes on to relay conversations with he had with enterprise executives regarding the connection they see between SharePoint performance and worker productivity. Stephen E. Arnold is a longtime leader in search and he also reports on SharePoint on his Web site, ArnoldIT.com. His SharePoint feed is full of helpful news, tips, and tricks to help all levels of users navigate the intricacies of SharePoint.
Emily Rae Aldridge, September 23, 2014
SharePoint Video Training Course Offered
September 18, 2014
For most SharePoint administrators and users, a good deal of training is needed to navigate the massive and sometimes tricky platform. One-off webinars are plentiful, but sometimes a more in-depth training option is needed. Virtual Strategy Magazine highlights a new video training course in their article, “CBT Nuggets Announces Microsoft SharePoint Training Course.”
The article begins:
“CBT Nuggets announces the release of a new video training course, ‘Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Collaboration Expert.’ In this 13-video course, CBT Nuggets trainer Brian Alderman covers key operations that can be performed by users with editing permissions in SharePoint. Topics covered include list configuration settings, working with workflows, SharePoint social options, and more.”
Stephen E. Arnold has made a career out of following and reporting on all things search on his Web site ArnoldIT.com. His SharePoint work is highlighted on his SharePoint feed. For all levels of users, his tips and tricks can provide helpful assistance in navigating the difficulties of SharePoint.
Emily Rae Aldridge, September 18, 2014
SharePoint Simplifies Cloud Use with Better Updates
September 16, 2014
The next major update to SharePoint functionality will not occur until sometime in 2015, but for now users can get the most function out of their current implementation by taking advantage of Service Pack 1. Especially important for customers who intend to integrate Cloud components, SP1 focuses on reliability, security, and performance. Read more in the Enterprise Apps Today article, “SharePoint Updates Ease Move to Cloud.”
The article begins:
“Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 has been out for quite some time and received a Service Pack update earlier in the year. While SP1 included the usual mix of performance, reliability and security fixes, it also provided a number of new and updated features with an eye toward the cloud. Another update makes it easier to use Yammer as the social network of choice over the outdated Newsfeed.”
For more tips and tricks regarding getting the most out of your SharePoint installation, head on over to ArnoldIT.com. Stephen E. Arnold has made a career out of all things search, and gives a good bit of attention to the enterprise. His SharePoint feed helps users and administrators navigate the often complicated and potentially frustrating ins and outs of SharePoint.
Emily Rae Aldridge, September 16, 2014
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