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New SharePoint Development Model Triggers Hopes, Questions (PC Advisor)
SharePoint’s new application development model has piqued the interest of ISVs and enterprise developers who create applications for Microsoft’s enterprise collaboration server. The new platform, consistent with Web application standards, is designed to simplify and make more flexible and secure the creation and deployment of applications for the on-premise and cloud versions of SharePoint 2013, due in the first quarter next year.
Microsoft Emphasizes Cloud-First with SharePoint 2013 (Virtualization Review)
As Microsoft showcased its new SharePoint 2013 and the SharePoint online upgrades to its Office 365 service this week, it raises the question of how far organizations are willing to go to phase out their premises-based software in favor of shifting everyday work to a service-based model.
The Four Types of Collaboration Deployments (CMSWire)
There are essentially four ways to go about implementing an enterprise collaboration initiative at any organization, each with their own challenges. The factors that control the four options are: the duration of the deployment and the scope of the deployment (length of time and how broad the deployment is i.e. across a department or enterprise). Other types of special factors may present themselves on a case-by-case basis but are unique, most organizations fall into one of these four deployments (often called pilots) which can be seen below.
Windows Azure: Cloud Goes Mobile For Windows Phone 8 (Midsize Insider)
The cloud is on the move, at least at Microsoft. The company announced that its Windows Azure cloud-based operating system will be extended to support Windows Phone 8. Taking what feels like a page from Google’s book, Redmond seems to be aiming at linking Azure, Windows Phone 8, and Windows 8 closely together. Application developers will thus be able to write highly portable code to embrace all Windows-running devices.
The Turbulent Move to the Cloud (AIIM)
We can all see that our organizations are getting to be more mobile — whether than means people doing more from their smart phones and tablets, or just that teams are more geographically dispersed is really a moot point: how we access our content and tools is changing as technology advances. The traditional model of going to a workspace, logging into a desktop PC, and from there accessing all of the content and productivity solutions you need is rapidly becoming a thing of the past, regardless of industry or regulatory concerns. Amidst all of this, IT departments are looking to reduce costs.
Why Windows 8? (Business Insider)
While Microsoft’s new Windows 8 has received an unexpected share of positive press, many skeptics aren’t convinced that the new operating system has been designed or is being launched properly. Of all the criticisms leveraged against Windows 8, the one that resonates most strongly with me was a comment in a recent Bloomberg BusinessWeek piece: “Just having the Windows name still around captures the problems of this company,” says Paul Saffo, a longtime technology forecaster.
Microsoft’s Ballmer Says Windows Can Dance Between Android and iPhone. Really? (ComputerWorld)
We all know the computer world is mutating into one comprised of mobile devices, and while Apple [AAPL] and Samsung [SSNLF] lead this game, Microsoft [MSFT] isn’t out the smartphone race just yet and company CEO, Steve Ballmer, thinks he’s in with a chance.
Around the Blogosphere
Introduction to Minimal Download Strategy in SharePoint 2013 (Bill Baer)
Minimal Download Strategy in SharePoint 2013 improves rendering performance when browsing content where large parts of the page do not change providing a more fluid navigation experience. For example when navigating between a site’s home page and Shared Documents page only the content that has changed between the source and destination page (controls and placeholders in the content area) are downloaded and the URL subsequently updated where the chrome is persisted.
SharePoint Online: Video Streaming (SharePoint (and Project Server) Shenanigans)
The following video demonstrates how to add streaming video to a SharePoint Online private site collection.
Don’t Litter–Save Documents in SharePoint (T3chnicalLead)
So you saw the title and thought – “HUH, what is this guy smoking?” Well, I totally understand, it isn’t exactly the most conventional title, but stay with me, it will all make sense shortly. One of the biggest challenges in SharePoint the world over is change management. The simple fact, which continuous to baffle minds, is that amazing solutions are churned out from provider to provider, but many users that are surveyed simply don’t use them.
Retrieve SharePoint Managed Accounts Password (ITPro)
More often than not we get tossed into working with SharePoint in different environments where a lot of things are not provided. In most cases (like mine) the former admin over the Farm did not provide me with key usernames and passwords to pertinent service accounts. Luckily, a handy network engineer was able to provide some, except a really important one. Which one you may ask….how about the SharePoint Farm Account -_- (just great). After searching various spreadsheets and documentation I could not find the credentials for this account. Then it struck me, there should be a way to retrieve the account name somehow using PowerShell.
Top Ten Productivity Reasons to Move to Microsoft SharePoint 2013 (EndUserSharePoint)
Microsoft is heavy in its campaign since publically making available the Microsoft Office 2013 Preview for client and server operating systems in July. I spend a great deal of time discussing with our customers all things business productivity. One of the biggest questions that keeps coming up is whether they should upgrade to SharePoint 2013 sooner rather than later.
Confessions of a (Post) SharePoint Architect: Yellow Belt Platitude Kung-fu (Clever Workarounds)
Hi all. It’s been a while I know, but it is time to continue along my journey of confessions of a post SharePoint architect. As I write this, the SharePoint community is in Vegas, soaking up the love of the biggest SharePoint conference yet. For the other twelve SharePoint professionals who are not there, I know your pain.
SharePoint 2013: “App” Nomenclature May Take Some Getting Used To (SharePointEduTech)
To borrow an old, bad joke; “When is an app not an app? When it’s a document library!” It’s obvious that Microsoft has invested a tremendous amount of time and mindshare into making the Wave 15 (SharePoint 2013) products “app friendly.” This is an exciting shift in focus for the SharePoint platform, as well as for the Office products, and especially Office 365. The investment they’ve made in enabling developers to build solutions that can function in hybrid cloud deployments with online and offline capabilities is critical, and is likely to yield a fantastic App ecosystem in the future.
SPC 2012: Chris Bortlik’s ‘Overview of the Top 10 Ways that SharePoint Will Help Drive End User Adoption’ (SharePoint 2013)
On Wednesday afternoon, Chris Bortlik, a SharePoint Collaboration Technology Specialist at Microsoft, presented the final SPC session that I was able to attend. Chris explained that his job involves working with enterprise customers externally, and with the Product and Engineering teams internally at Microsoft. For his SPC session, devoted to the top ten ways that SharePoint will help drive end user adoption, he said that his focus would be on SharePoint capabilities.
SPC 2012: The Sharing the Point Roundtable Discussion, & Some Ruminations on This Year’s Microsoft SharePoint Conference (The Bamboo Team Blog)
I’ve been thinking about how I could summarize my experience at this year’s SPC, and I’ve come to realize –given my Sharing the Point-related activities at this year’s Conference, combined with my blogging of and tweeting from the event, along with meeting and speaking with Bamboo customers, partners, and friends both new and old– that SharePoint community is the connective tissue that binds SPC together for me.
SharePoint Job Listings*
Senior SharePoint/.NET Developer – Boston, MA
Randstad’s client is located in Boston, is currently seeking an experienced, highly skilled Senior SharePoint/.NET Developer. S/he develops and supports business applications and systems supporting the client and helps define, analyze and build business applications, data exchange interfaces and custom solutions. Under general supervision, analyzes and evaluates the client’s business problems and devises computer programs and related procedures to process data and resolve problems by providing tier 3 support. Prepares technical design documents, diagrams, and develops coding logic and custom applications to satisfy business needs. Gathers information from systems analysts and end-users, defines work problems, and develops complete specifications to enable programmers design solutions. Exhibits excellent diagnostic and analytical skills and ability to multi-task.
Software Developer (SharePoint) Associate Senior – Richland, WA
This position is for a Software Developer – Associate Senior to support PNNL’s SharePoint capability. This position reports to the Technical Group Manager, Business Information Systems II (BIS II). BIS services include application software development and support; business data processing; and business data management and delivery. The selected individual will support these capabilities across all phases of the software application development cycle, and may also provide task and project management support. The BIS services encompass the analysis, project management, design, development, implementation, maintenance, operation, and support of information systems relevant to administration of both Laboratory programs and external clients.
Microsoft Updates
What’s New with SharePoint Tools for Visual Studio 2012 (Microsoft)
In this interview, Xiaoying Guo, a Program Manager on the SharePoint tools team, shows us some of the new tools in Visual Studio for developing SharePoint 2010 & 2013 Apps and solutions. New tools include building Visual Web Parts for sandbox solutions, remote deployment of packages, and a list designer as well as new templates for building SharePoint 2013 apps. I’m a newbie to the new apps model, but Xiaoying helps me understand the differences as well as the flexibility this new model brings.
SharePoint Events*
- November 26-27, Kranjska Gora, Slovenia – SharePoint days 2012
- November 27, London, England – SharePoint 2013 Seminar
- November 28, Online - Fundamentals of SharePoint 2010 Metadata
- November 29, Online – Understanding the Core Concepts of Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC)
- November 30, Online – Introduction to SharePoint 2010 Webinar
- December 1, South Florida – SharePoint Saturday
- December 1. Ottawa, Canada – SharePoint Saturday
- December 4, Online – Bamboo SharePoint Project Management Central Webinar
- December 4, Online – Bamboo Time Tracking & Management with PM Central Integration Webinar
- December 5, Online – Five Ways to Prepare for SharePoint 2013 – Consolidate Content
- December 5, Atlanta, Georgia – Delivering SharePoint Success
- December 5, Online – Mobility Matters: Why Jones Lang LaSalle Chose SharePoint 2013 for Its New Website
- December 6, Online – Bamboo SharePoint Project Management Central Webinar
- December 7, Honolulu, Hawaii – SharePoint Saturday
- December 8, Nottingham, UK – SharePoint Saturday
- December 10-14, Orlando, Florida – SharePoint Live!
- December 11, Online – Bamboo Knowledge Management Webinar
- December 12, Online – Bamboo SharePoint Workflow Conductor Webinar
- December 13, Online – Bamboo SharePoint Community Central Webinar
- December 14, Online – Bamboo SharePoint Project Management Central Webinar
- December 14, Online – How to Build a PMIS with SharePoint 2010
- December 15, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – SharePoint Saturday
- December 18, Online – Bamboo Time Tracking & Management with PM Central Integration Webinar
- December 19, Online – Bamboo SharePoint Project Management Central Webinar
- December 19, Franklin, Tennessee – Delivering SharePoint Success
- December 20, Online – “Managing Up” in the midst of tension or dysfunction
SharePoint Training*
- November 26-30, Minneapolis, Minnesota – SharePoint 2010 Administration Core Technologies – Mindsharp
- November 26-30, Atlanta, Georgia – SharePoint 2010 Core Developer – Mindsharp
- November 27, Sterling, Virginia – SharePoint End User Training – i3solutions
- November 27-29, London, Aldgate – SharePoint 2013 Updating Skills for Administrators / IT Pro’s – Combined Knowledge
- November 27-30, Washington, DC – InfoPath 2010/SharePoint 2010 Workflow Deep Dive – SharePoint Solutions
- November 27-30, Dulles, VA – SharePoint 2010 Designer Styling & Branding Week – SusQtech
- December 3, Online – SharePoint 2010 No Code Solutions Training - SusQtech
- December 3-6, Atlanta, Georgia – SharePoint 2010 Power End User – Mindsharp
- December 3-7, Sterling, Virginia – SharePoint Developer Training – i3solutions
- December 3-7, Minneapolis, Minnesota – SharePoint 2010 Core Developer – Mindsharp
- December 4-6, London, Aldgate – SharePoint 2013 Updating Skills for Developers – Combined Knowledge
- December 10-14, Midlands, Ullesthorpe – SharePoint 2010 Administrator – Bootcamp – Combined Knowledge
- December 10-14, Midlands, Ullesthorpe – SharePoint 2010 Developer – Bootcamp – Combined Knowledge
- December 11-12, Dallas, Texas – Introduction to SharePoint Foundation 2010 – SharePoint Solutions
- December 11-13, Nashville, Tennessee – Introduction to SharePoint 2010 for Server Administrators – SharePoint Solutions
- December 11-14, Washington, D.C. – SharePoint 2010 Power End User – Mindsharp
- December 11-14, Dallas, Texas – Introduction to SharePoint Server 2010 – SharePoint Solutions
- December 12, Online – Project Management Central (3.0) Application Administrative Training – Bamboo Solutions
- December 14, Online – Bamboo Select – Bamboo Solutions
- December 17-21, Online – SharePoint 2010 Core Developer – Mindsharp
- December 17-21, Washington, D.C. – SharePoint 2010 Advanced Administration – Mindsharp
- December 18-21, Nashville, Tennessee – InfoPath 2010/SharePoint 2010 Workflow Deep Dive – SharePoint Solutions
- January 8-9, Nashville, Tennessee – Introduction to SharePoint Foundation 2010 – SharePoint Solutions
- January 8-11, Nashville, Tennessee – Introduction to SharePoint Server 2010 – SharePoint Solutions
- January 14, Online – Office 365 – Moving to the Cloud - Combined Knowledge
- January 14-18, Midlands, Ullesthorpe – SharePoint 2010 Administrator – Bootcamp – Combined Knowledge
- January 15, Online – Office 365 for Power End Users – Combined Knowledge
- January 15-18, Dallas, Texas – InfoPath 2010/SharePoint 2010 Workflow Deep Dive – SharePoint Solutions
- January 21-25, Midlands, Ullesthorpe – SharePoint 2010 Advanced Infrastructure – Bootcamp – Combined Knowledge
- January 22-24, Nashville, Tennessee – Business Intelligence Training – the Microsoft Self-Service BI Toolset – SharePoint Solutions
- January 28-30, Midlands, Ullesthorpe – SharePoint 2013 Updating Skills for Administrators / IT Pro’s – Combined Knowledge
- January 29-30, Chicago, Illinois – Exploring SharePoint 2013 – New Features: Preparing Users for Upgrade and Migration – SharePoint Solutions
- February 19-21, Chicago, Illinois – Business Intelligence Training – the Microsoft Self-Service BI Toolset – SharePoint Solutions
- February 26-27, Dallas, Texas – Exploring SharePoint 2013 – New Features: Preparing Users for Upgrade and Migration – SharePoint Solutions
* Please contact Chris Dooley (chris.dooley@bamboosolutions.com) to be included in SharePoint Daily™.
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