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How to track Office 365 guest users
Administrators should get familiar with the platform tools at their disposal to check Office 365 Groups access and ensure tenant security. Continue Reading
What file types are blocked in a SharePoint Online migration?
SharePoint Online handles blocked file types differently than file types for on-premises SharePoint deployments, which may confuse users migrating to the cloud. Continue Reading
Is there an advantage to using SharePoint Online PowerShell cmdlets?
Administrators can use SharePoint Online PowerShell cmdlets to ease their workload and reduce mistakes from manual intervention. Continue Reading
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The five best SharePoint 2013 management tips
These tips explore some new features that will help admins and enterprises manage SharePoint 2013 easily and effectively. Continue Reading
Three SharePoint and Yammer integration essentials admins should know
Our expert answers common questions about Yammer and SharePoint integration and takes a look at what the future holds. Continue Reading
Five ways to make SharePoint search more efficient
These tips help answer common questions that enterprises will come across when working with searches in SharePoint.Continue Reading
Three simple ways to improve SharePoint performance
Once you know the three major causes for most SharePoint performance problems, improving SharePoint's performance becomes easy.Continue Reading
How simple planning can prevent common SharePoint deployment snags
New SharePoint deployments often have major infrastructure and governance problems, but comprehensive planning can prevent those problems.Continue Reading
SharePoint 2013 Design Manager snippet
A SharePoint 2013 Design Manager snippet is HTML markup that can be copied and pasted into a SharePoint Master Page Design file.Continue Reading
How the Design Manager in SharePoint 2013 modernizes site creation
With the Design Manager in SharePoint 2013, inflexibility is no longer an issue when creating sites, thanks to its revamped features.Continue Reading
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Five ways to cut SharePoint maintenance costs and refine management
Don't underestimate SharePoint maintenance and design costs. These five design pointers can help you meet your organization's needs on a budget.Continue Reading
How to synchronize SharePoint 2013 lists with Outlook 2013
Give users access to various SharePoint 2013 lists through Outlook 2013 with just a few simple configuration steps.Continue Reading
Prepare for a SharePoint 2013 upgrade with five tips
Considering an upgrade to SharePoint 2013? Find out the answers to the most common questions IT pros will ask before making the jump.Continue Reading
Microsoft makes improvements to SharePoint workflows
The first thing to know about SharePoint workflows is that SharePoint 2013 actually contains two separate workflow platforms.Continue Reading
The year's top SharePoint administration tips
The end of the year gives us a chance to review and compile the best SharePoint administration advice.Continue Reading
Strategies for SharePoint document management
SharePoint document management is a process -- not a feature.Continue Reading
Managing sandbox solutions in SharePoint 2010
Integrating document management systems into Microsoft SharePoint 2007
Managing external data access in SharePoint governance
Oops! I didn't do any capacity planning for SharePoint
You've got a SharePoint governance plan -- now what?
Best practices for migrating to SharePoint 2010
SharePoint planning tools abound -- just not from Microsoft
Enhancing SharePoint 2010 security through permissions management
Does your SQL Server database improve SharePoint performance?
Planning for scalability in Microsoft SharePoint governance
SharePoint enterprise search gets boost from governance planning
How to install the Change Request Management template in MOSS 2007
Planning global enterprise SharePoint deployments
How to make SharePoint search less problematic
SharePoint is a vast repository for data, which is a good thing until a user wants to find something.Continue Reading
Getting around SharePoint 2010 SP1 database upgrade hiccups
When you apply SharePoint 2010 Service Pack 1, SharePoint databases are supposed to be upgraded. Unfortunately, the process isn’t without its frustrations.Continue Reading
Enhancing SharePoint 2010 security through permissions management
Get a handle on broad and granular permission management techniques to keep critical SharePoint 2010 data safe.Continue Reading
How to configure SharePoint 2010 to scan Outlook 2010 for colleagues
Most users think social networking involves updating their Facebook status. Configure SharePoint and Outlook 2010 to help them connect with colleagues for work purposes instead.Continue Reading
Five Quick Links: SharePoint and Outlook integration
Frustrated that you have to manage SharePoint and Outlook? There might be some benefits to it after all.Continue Reading
You've got a SharePoint governance plan -- now what?
Learn how to sell management on the benefits of your SharePoint governance plan so you can put it into action.Continue Reading
Best practices for migrating to SharePoint 2010
Migrating even a small implementation or file share in SharePoint is not easy. Plan your process and test your work for the best results.Continue Reading
Managing sandbox solutions in SharePoint 2010
Isolated from other sites, sandbox solutions offer the ability to deploy solutions within the governance of Web applications.Continue Reading
SharePoint planning tools abound -- just not from Microsoft
Microsoft axed its own SharePoint planning calculator, but IT shops have plenty of choices from third-party vendors that help with SharePoint Server 2010 capacity planning and analysis.Continue Reading
Managing external data access in SharePoint governance
Permitting external access to SharePoint data allows employees to do their jobs, even when they are out of the office. However, be sure the methods you use to allow remote access to SharePoint comply with your governance plan.Continue Reading
How to display Exchange Server 2007 public folders via SharePoint
Using a custom block of code, these instructions and some Web parts, you can display Exchange Server 2007 public folder content in Microsoft SharePoint.Continue Reading
Microsoft Outlook and SharePoint interoperability considerations
There are ways to tweak SharePoint to make it run more efficiently for Outlook and OWA users. One way is to create a shortcut within Outlook, giving users direct access to your SharePoint portal.Continue Reading
Microsoft Outlook and SharePoint calendar dos and don'ts
Improperly linking and labeling calendar entries from Microsoft Outlook can confuse other SharePoint team members. Here are some dos and don'ts for copying an event from one calendar to another.Continue Reading
Oops! I didn't do any capacity planning for SharePoint
How do you handle capacity planning for SharePoint? What? You're not doing any at all? Well, you need to fix that. Here's how.Continue Reading
How to monitor your SharePoint environment
SharePoint's services are tightly integrated, so creating a multidimensional monitoring strategy is a must to ensure the entire system's availability.Continue Reading
Organize meetings with Outlook 2007 and Meeting Workspaces
MOSS 2007 Meeting Workspaces can help users prepare for meetings, access data relevant to the meeting and more. Learn how to create Meeting Workspaces and link to them in Outlook 2007.Continue Reading
Linking to MOSS Meeting Workspaces in Outlook 2007
If you've created a Meeting WorksSpace in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007, you must give users access to it. Attaching a link to your meeting invitation allows users to view meeting resources before, during and after a meeting. This ...Continue Reading
Creating Meeting Workspaces in MOSS 2007 and Outlook 2007
Meeting Workspaces can be set up either through a SharePoint site or from within Outlook 2007. In this tip from Microsoft Exchange expert Brien Posey, you'll learn the ins and outs of both and get an introduction to the various Meeting Workspace ...Continue Reading
Meeting Workspaces in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
One Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 feature is its ability to create Meeting Workspaces. In this tip, learn what Meeting Workspaces are and how you can use them to effectively plan and schedule meetings in your Exchange Server 2007 ...Continue Reading
Previewing SharePoint document libraries in Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook's reading pane allows users to preview SharePoint document libraries without having to open them or check them out. This can be a big timesaver when viewing Microsoft Word documents or PowerPoint presentations. But Outlook's ...Continue Reading
Planning for scalability in Microsoft SharePoint governance
Learn how to develop a solid SharePoint governance plan that will cover tomorrow's performance needs as usage grows.Continue Reading
Integrating document management systems into Microsoft SharePoint 2007
Want to make MOSS 2007 your primary document management system and keep your existing content too? Learn how with these three approaches for document management system integration.Continue Reading
Opening Microsoft SharePoint document libraries in Outlook 2007
Some Exchange administrators find the Microsoft Outlook SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 Web interface difficult to use. Luckily, you're not restricted to using it when accessing document libraries. In this tip from Exchange Server expert Brien Posey, ...Continue Reading
How to install the Change Request Management template in MOSS 2007
Integrating change management into SharePoint 2007's document library can be a little easier if admins install the change request management template.Continue Reading
Planning global enterprise SharePoint deployments
When planning for SharePoint deployment, administrators should evaluate their deployment options and understand when to use them.Continue Reading
Idera's Point admin toolset
Learn how Idera's Point admin toolset lessens the administrative overhead and knowledge needed to manage Microsoft SharePointContinue Reading
Bamboo Project Management Suite
Learn how SharePoint adminstrators can use Bamboo Project Management Suite to help keep SharePoint projects on track.Continue Reading
SharePoint enterprise search gets boost from governance planning
SharePoint enterprise search can be improved by forming a solid governance plan and a knowledgeable search governance committee to oversee and implement the plan. Here, learn what the governance plan should address and who should be a member of the ...Continue Reading
Does your SQL Server database improve SharePoint performance?
Growing your SQL Server installation beyond a single server, and maintaining proper storage levels can greatly improve SharePoint Server performance.Continue Reading
problem management
Problem management, in information technology, is a process aimed at resolving incidents and problems caused by end-user errors or IT infrastructure issues, and preventing recurrence of such incidents.Continue Reading
Improve SharePoint 2007 design and navigation with managed paths
Discover Microsoft SharePoint 2007 managed paths and learn how to use them to improve the design, navigation and taxonomy structure of MOSS.Continue Reading
How to access SharePoint sites through Microsoft Outlook
If you have both Microsoft Exchange Server and SharePoint, you can easily access SharePoint sites directly from Microsoft Outlook. Here's how.Continue Reading
Time to investigate collaboration and document management tools
Lots of tools tackle collaboration and document management, but SharePoint offers a complete suite.Continue Reading
IT managers remain hot on SharePoint, cool on services
SharePoint continues its run of popularity as long as IT shops can run and manage the installations.Continue Reading
Managing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 backup files
Learn how Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 manages backups, and where MOSS maps backup data on your file system.Continue Reading
What's not covered by a Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 backup
Learn important content items not captured by the Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 backup tool and extra steps you must take to ensure successful restores.Continue Reading
Creating a Microsoft SharePoint disaster recovery operations document
Get an example of a Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 disaster recovery operations document and learn how to ensure its effectiveness.Continue Reading
Using the Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 backup tool
Learn how full, incremental and differential backups work in SharePoint Server 2007 and how to use the native SharePoint backup tool to save and store data.Continue Reading
SharePoint Server 2007 backup and disaster recovery tutorial
Learn how to create a Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 disaster recovery plan and get the steps and tools you need to back up and restore MOSS.Continue Reading
Integrating SharePoint Server 2007 and Exchange 2007 -- 6 tips in 6 minutes
Learn how to integrate SharePoint Server 2007 and Exchange Server 2007 to enable email, collaboration and content sharing between both applications.Continue Reading