Last October, MSDN published an article listing deprecated workflow actions in SharePoint Designer 2013. Deprecated means that the actions are still available and can be used, but only if you create SharePoint 2010 workflows. They are not available for use in SharePoint 2013 workflows. And deprecated is usually a sign that the feature is heading [...]
Continue Reading...This is my first attempt at a webcast. I have to say, I think prefer presenting live… But here goes. It’s a 30 minute talk through how to define a SharePoint strategy, what tactics to consider to help prioritise and deliver the right solutions, and why it is important to be able to adapt as [...]
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I’m beginning to think SkyDrive Pro could have been given a more novel name. Something like the Ozzie Sync Killer. Given it has left not just Groove but Live Mesh – both inventions of Ray Ozzie – in it’s wake as it becomes Microsoft’s default file syncing application. SkyDrive Pro is a new capability that [...]
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Starting from December 1, 2012, Microsoft has changed the pricing structure for SharePoint. Previously, SharePoint licensing was a mix of the following: Server license – per server. Choice of SharePoint Server Standard or Enterprise edition Client Access License (CAL) – per device or per user, for Standard or Enterprise edition Internet connector license – per [...]
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— Update March 2013 — Following the general availability of SharePoint 2013 on 27th February, the slide below is now out of date. Some elements of browser-based interactions are vastly improved with SharePoint 2013, including the ability to edit in datasheet view across browsers including mobile Safari (tested on my iPad!) — original post — [...]
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Last week, Microsoft announced that Office and SharePoint 2013 have been released to manufacture (RTM’d). Downloads are expected to become available from mid-November and general availability is expected in February. Why the early RTM? I’d guess the desire to include a cutdown version of Office 2013 on the soon to be launched (on 26th October) [...]
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