Limitations of SPMETAL.EXE for LINQ in SharePoint 2010
SharePoint 2010’s LINQ support makes it easier to read/write data to/from lists. SPMETAL.EXE generates entity models for queries but has some limitations.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Articles
Here you'll find articles & other useful resources. Enjoy!
Previous Articles
SharePoint 2010 ECM: Manage Content Lifecycle - WCM, RM & DM
SharePoint Server 2010s ECM: A Vast Array of Topics for Managing Content Life Cycle incl. WCM, RM, DM, DAM, Web Analytics, EDiscovery, Metadata & more.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Download Adventure Works Travel: MOSS 2007 WCM Sample Site
Adventure Works Travel is a sample MOSS 2007 WCM site that Microsoft had a partner develop. You can now download it to use for your own demos
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Using ASP.NET 2.0 Code Behind Files in SharePoint v3 Sites
In this post, explain not only how it can be done, but also to explain what is different between the native ASP.NET 2.0 and SharePoint development experience.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Using ASP.NET 2.0 Code Behind Files in SharePoint v3 Sites
In this post, explain not only how it can be done, but also to explain what is different between the native ASP.NET 2.0 and SharePoint development experience.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
SharePoint is a good development platform for applications*
In this article, I clarify that not all apps should be built on SharePoint. I address complaints about source control and SDL in SharePoint.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Creating Custom SharePoint Timer Jobs (Automated Cron Jobs)
After 40+ comments showed up on my timer job post from a few weeks back, I thought the post needed some clarification. That’s what this post is about.
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Office SharePoint Server 2007 Timer Jobs - Create Your Own.
In this article, I want to share how you can create a custom timer job for your SharePoint environments. This is a super useful tool.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Using Visual Studio 2005, MakeCab.exe and MSBuild to Create Window SharePoint Services v3 Solution Files (*.WSP's)
In this post, I’ll explain how to create WSP’s in Visual Studio 2005 with MakeCab.exe and MSBuild… something VS2005 can’t do by default.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Move Content Between Envs: SharePoint Features & Solutions
In response to a frequently asked question, the answer is to use SharePoint Features & Solutions to move content between development and other environments.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Get Public Key Token & Blob for Signed Assembly in VS 2005
The text describes a new way for Web Part developers to obtain the public key token and blob for a signed assembly using Visual Studio 2005.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Web Content Management in MOSS 2007: Terminology Explained
A article aims to clarify the terms related to Web Content Management in MOSS 2007, including WSS v3, MOSS 2007, and SharePoint Server.
Thursday, September 7, 2006
Web Content Management in MOSS 2007: Terminology Explained
A article aims to clarify the terms related to Web Content Management in MOSS 2007, including WSS v3, MOSS 2007, and SharePoint Server.
Thursday, September 7, 2006
MCMS 2002 Article Rollup: Solve Authoring, Rendering, +more
MCMS 2002 Knowledge Base: 5 Fixes for Authoring Error Messages, Import Failure, Render Error, Attachment Storage, & Web Site Import Issues
Monday, August 28, 2006
When 'F5' debugging and attaching to processes is slow
Learn how you can speed up your debugging process in Visual Studio for SharePoint projects. Create a shortcut to launch & attach the debugger.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
MCMS 2002 SP2 Adds New Support but Poses Challenges
MCMS 2002 SP2 adds SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio .NET 2005 and ASP.NET 2.0 support, but it poses challenges and has bugs.
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Microsoft product build & version numbers for OSS developers
The article lists the major build and version numbers for some Microsoft products, specifically for OSS developers, and invites contributions.
Sunday, November 27, 2005
Adding "OpenInNewWindow" option to SharePoint Links lists
In this article, I show you how to add a new field to each link in SharePoint that allows contributors to specify links should open in new windows or not.
Friday, August 19, 2005
Leveraging regular expressions within MCMS implementations
Unlock the power of regex for efficient text processing. Andrew Connell reveals how to leverage regular expressions for dynamic MCMS site navigation.
Saturday, July 9, 2005
Humbled to be Recognized as a Microsoft MVP for MCMS
Proud to share I was awarded the Microsoft MVP status for MCMS. I would like to thank my friends for their help throughout the process.
Friday, April 1, 2005
What's next for Microsoft's Content Management Server?
What’s next for Microsoft Content Management Server? In this article, I’ll share my thoughts and Microsoft’s plans to merge it with SharePoint.
Monday, January 10, 2005
CustomPropertyDbEx: Simplify MCMS 2002 Custom Prop Upgrades
The article suggests using CustomPropertyDbEx, Migration Console, and Web Manager to simplify MCMS 2002 custom property upgrades
Monday, December 13, 2004
CustomPropertyDbEx: Enhanced Custom Properties for MCMS 2002
MCMS 2002 is a CMS platform that stores site assets, with the ability to add custom metadata properties through Site Manager or PAPI for improved management.
Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Introducing the CustomPropertyDbEx for MCMS 2002 Develoeprs
CustomPropertyDbEx enhances content management by migrating custom properties of channels, templates, and postings to a database, retaining CMS linkage.
Thursday, November 11, 2004