Category | Windows Server

I have added a this special page to my blog to discuss with users how I build out my SharePoint 2010 (and 2007) labs.  Many people ask me on a regular basis what I use for development, what software do I use, and even what hardware I have running so I thought this post would be useful.    Furthermore, I’ve made it a prerequisite for those that work for me to build their own lab because there’s no better experience than hands on experience (not to mention it weeds out the individuals that simply cannot cut it).  Hardware Currently I have 2 workstations that I use as lab machines...

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I am pleased to announce the release of the SharePointAssist Bulk Edit Tool for Lists. This unique tool allows SharePoint users to complete bulk operations against a group of selected lists items to update one or more fields at a time regardless of browser or host operating system. Purchase and Trial Information The SharePointAssist Bulk Edit Tool for Lists is available for trial and purchase from the ExpertAssist Website. Visit ExpertAssist LLC Website for Purchase and Trial Information Why Use the SharePointAssist Bulk Edit Tool? The true power of the software is evident as our vastly increasing...

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Problem You have a shiny new SharePoint 2010 environment and it’s running beautifully but you can’t create workflows.  Actually, some workflows that don’t have an InfoPath association screen do work, however, others, such as the 3 State Workflow don’t work.  Figure 1 below shows the 2nd screen of the 3 state workflow which is actually an InfoPath form, if you get an error on this screen then follow the steps in the solution below. Figure 1: InfoPath based 3 state approval workflow association screen Solution Firstly, before making any changes make test test test.  Do not make...

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IGNORE THIS ARTICLE - THIS IS RELATED TO PROBLEMS WITH PRE RTM LICENSE KEYS. IF YOU HAVE THIS PROBLEM EITHER YOU INSTALLED SHAREPOINT FOUNDATION OR YOU NEED A NEW LICENSE KEY. Problem I have noted that in both my lab and some client machines that InfoPath forms services is not available under general application settings in central admin. It's also not visible under "Manage Service Applications" Solution Manually activate the feature using stsadm: Login to host with admin rights Open command prompt (run as administrator) Run the following command c:\program files\common...

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http://www.sharepointassist.com/2010/02/04/sharepoint-2010-installation-part-1-server-build/ http://www.sharepointassist.com/2010/02/10/sharepoint-2010-installation-part-2-install-sql/ http://www.sharepointassist.com/2010/02/11/sharepoint-2010-installation-part-3-install-sharepoint/ (YOU ARE HERE) This article is part 3 in a 4 part series that shows how I build my SharePoint 2010 development environment from the ground up.  In the previous series I built a Windows 2008 R2, configured the Active Directory Domain Services role, provisioned SharePoint service accounts, configured the IIS role,...

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