Abstract: The fifth in a series of posts by author Michael Sampson on his new book, User Adoption Strategies. This post focuses on the benefits of over-the-shoulder watching and why it is a key strategy for user adoption. ​ Category: Collaboration; People Wrangling; Planning & Process; Training Published: 9/2/2010 12:49 PM # Comments:.. more »

In July we published a white paper on how to configure Kerberos authentication end-to-end in several SQL Server and SharePoint 2010 business intelligence environments. The overview of this white paper is in the TechNet article, here. I write to inform you of the following updates to the same white paper. Additional information regarding Kerbero.. more »

Hi! Governance is a critical topic for SharePoint Server 2010, and I know you’ve all been waiting for us to get content out there about it. We have some progress to share from our work this summer. What’s new in governance content: – describes the three areas of governance for SharePoint Server 2010 and highlights some questions to ask while determ.. more »

Abstract: Learn about Easy Tabs 5.0 -- aproduct that allows you to display several SharePointelements on one page by using tabs. Category: Building Solutions; Calendaring; Cool Content; Design; Web Parts Published: 8/30/2010 3:22 PM # Comments:.. more »

Abstract: Read about how OneNote and SharePoint work together to improve collaborative note taking amongst team members.​ Category: Collaboration; Productivity; SharePoint 2010 Published: 9/1/2010 9:03 AM # Comments:.. more »

Abstract: In this third post in a series about User Adoption Strategies, Michael Sampson shares the Four Stages of User Adoption from his new book http://www.useradoptionstrategies.com/. ​ Category: Business Processes; Governance; People Wrangling; Planning & Process Published: 8/26/2010 5:00 PM # Comments:.. more »

Abstract: In this post, Alex Bradshaw, IT Administrator for the Kimbolton School in the UK explains the steps that the IT staff is taking to ensure the success of its SharePoint 2010 deployment. This is the third post in this series. Category: Education; SharePoint 2010; Planning & Process Published: 8/24/2010 12:12 PM # Comments:.. more »

We've created an updates resource center Web site that features articles about software updates for a SharePoint Foundation 2010 or a SharePoint Server 2010 environment. In addition to posting the lastest information about cumulative updates and service packs, the updates resource center links to up-to-date articles about the nature of software up.. more »

Abstract: Download and print a reference chart of default user groups and their associated permission levels for SharePoint Server 2010.​ Category: Collaboration; Governance; People Wrangling; Site Admin Published: 8/23/2010 3:21 PM # Comments:.. more »

Abstract: In this post Michael Sampson describes work practice and culture and how it can affect implementing new technologies. This is the second post in a series containing excerptsfrom his new bookUser Adoption Strategies.​ Category: People Wrangling; Productivity; Training; Planning & Process; Business Processes Published: 8/19/2010 2:16 PM # Co.. more »

Many of you have used the "Fabulous 40 templates" that were created for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0. Some of these templates were created as site admin templates (.stp files) and some as server admin templates (.wsp files). Microsoft is not releasing new versions of these templates for SharePoint 2010 Products. Also, .stp files are deprecated .. more »

Abstract: Turn your links from the My Links Web Part in Office SharePoint Server 2007 to tags in SharePoint 2010. Category: Productivity; SharePoint 2010; Social Networking Published: 8/17/2010 3:54 PM # Comments:.. more »

Abstract: Michael Sampson provides an excerpt from his new book on User Adoption Strategies. In this post he introduces the concepts of first and second wave adopters and describes why the two groups can sometimes be at odds with each other. ​ Category: People Wrangling; Education; Training Published: 8/12/2010 3:22 PM # Comments:.. more »

Abstract: This is the 2nd post in a series of posts describing how the Office Content Publishing team is upgrading its internal SharePoint site from 2007 to 2010. In this post, Loreen, Vicki, and Mark explain how they set up an environment to test the upgrade and how they resolved the issues they encountered.​ Category: SharePoint 2010; Team Si.. more »

SharePoint sync is the new focus of the product, and here in Support, we get a lot of questions about how it works. What kinds of data can be synchronized? How much data? What SharePoint versions are supported? Does the product still use Groove servers? In this article, I review some of the common points of confusion. SharePoint Workspace 2010 has .. more »

The following is a summary of recently published business intelligence solutions and the corresponding solution download link. The solutions include Microsoft Office, SharePoint 2010, and SQL Server 2008. This business intelligence (BI) solution scenario describes the steps that employees of the fictional company Contoso take as they analyze sale.. more »

Abstract: Justin Joyce, SharePoint developer at Lantek Computer Services, describesa solution thatensures that a customer'selectronic documentsfollow the same expiration and retention policies as the onsite hard-copy versions. Category: Business Processes; Lists and Libraries; Collaboration; Records Management Published: 8/5/2010 5:13 PM # .. more »

How We Did It: ShowMe for SharePoint 2010 Not surprisingly, one of the most frequent requests from SharePoint customers is for information worker training and more comprehensive help for end users. This issue cuts across the rich, diverse, and powerful capabilities of SharePoint; it applies regardless of whether information workers use the platform .. more »

Abstract: Watch this video tolearn what SharePoint MVPs think about the new features in SharePoint 2010. Also, find links to more information about each feature. Category: Branding; Business Intelligence; Collaboration; Search ; SharePoint 2010; Social Networking; Team Sites; User Experience Published: 8/3/2010 9:48 AM # Comments:.. more »

Do you wish you had an easy answer for SharePoint users who ask, "How can I update my SharePoint documents while I’m away or offline?" or "How can I access my SharePoint content quickly and easily without a browser?" Installing SharePoint Workspace on client computers may be just that answer. SharePoint Workspace is part of the Office Pr.. more »