Tag / SharePoint 2010

Problem If you’ve arrived at my blog with this error then I apologize, you've got a tough road ahead of you, there’s no easy fix to this dreaded “A duplicate field name '’ was found” error in SharePoint 2010.  More than likely you’re trying to create a site from a template but you keep getting the “A duplicate field name “ x” was found”.  You’ve tried everything, including deleting the old site template, deleting the field in question from the site and the site collection, and you’ve probably even tried to download and modify the template wsp itself but then...

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Problem Users report the following error when attempting to access a document library in SharePoint. An error occurred during the processing of /site/SharedDocuments/Forms/AllItems.aspx. Code blocks are not allowed in this file. Explanation Ever so often I have clients contact me with a SharePoint library fully corrupted reporting an error such as “Code blocks are not allowed in this file”.  The error is, in fact, limited to a specific view but it’s usually the default view, therefore the error makes the library appear like it is completely inaccessible.  The root cause...

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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 Libraries.  This unique tool allows SharePoint users to complete bulk operations against a group of selected documents to update one or more fields at a time. Purchase and Trial Information The SharePointAssist Bulk Edit Tool for Libraries is available for trial and purchase on ExpertAssist.com. Why Use the SharePointAssist Bulk Edit Tool? The true power of the software is evident as our vastly increasing Non-IE and Mac user base increases and subsequently exposing the shortfalls of SharePoint’s datasheet view...

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  Determine the application pool account that will be responsible for authenticating users.  Follow the steps below to be absolutely sure of the account responsible for running the site that will support kerberos authentication.  If SharePoint has already been configured verify your application pool account is, in fact, running the IIS application pool that supports the website where Kerberos is enabled Open the web application that will support Kerberos and make a note of the application pool that supports this web application (note that you may have more than one web application...

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