Tag: SharePoint

New version of SharePoint will be 64 bit only

In light of other recent Windows upgrades (i.e. SBS2008) that are 64 bit only, the new version of SharePoint, when it becomes, available will also only be 64 bit. This will basically mean it will only run on Windows Server 2008 or better.

 

The reason I mention this is because if you are planning to build a SharePoint solution now it is probably a very good idea to consider a 64 bit environment. Windows SharePoint Services is already available in a 64 bit version so you could install it today and be prepared for when the new version become available.

 

It is my understanding that Service Pack 2 for the existing version of SharePoint v3.0 will be available in the first half of the 2009. However, you may want to consider making the move to a 64 bit platform today rather than when the new version of SharePoint is released.

SharePoint subsite basics video

You’ll find a new video at http://www.youtube.com/user/directorciaops. This one give you an overview of the basics of SharePoint subsites.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQlJBE-3RHM&hl=en&fs=1

Subsites are basically just normal SharePoint sites that live underneath the original SharePoint home site. They can be created using an existing template (40 of these are free from Microsoft) so that you don’t have to start completely from scratch. SharePoint sites also have the ability to have unique permissions and navigation if desired.

 

As always I welcome feedback on what’s been created.

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Starter Kit now available

How to Sell, Deploy, and Build Business with Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and SBS 2003 R2

Overview: A new partner enablement tool helps you create solutions using Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2. Access the toolkit?s resources?including a process cookbook, technical documentation and marketing materials?to learn how to build your business by selling and deploying customized solutions

In case you were not able to get your hands on one of those fantastic WSS Starter Site Toolkit DVDs, the files are now online here.

Free team portal site

The Computer Information Agency is proud to offer a fully supported, free portal site to non-business teams. This will allow your soccer team to quickly and easily see when events are on. Your swimming team can quickly upload documents that everyone can access. Your team portal provides a quick and easy way for everyone to always be up to date.

 

Why is it free? What’s the catch? I hear you say. Your portal remains free for you to use provided you are not a business and you provide at least one converted referral per month. Otherwise, you will be charged $5 per month to cover basic hosting costs. Alternatively, if you provide a converted commercial referral then you’ll receive 12 months portal use and support for free.

 

For information about the conditions and how to take advantage of this offer Contact us or download a brochure.

SharePoint Starter Pack

Do you want to get your business into using SharePoint but don’t know how? Why not try our new SharePoint Starter Pack, that for a fixed price we will deliver a configured SharePoint site including training and support.

 

This is a great opportunity to start improving the productivity of your business by utilizing the tools that are available in SharePoint. Best of all it is all done for a fixed price so you know exactly how much it is going to cost. For more information download the brochure or email director@ciaops.com.

 

If you are a technology provider then you can also resell this pack and increase your revenue while introducing your customers to the benefits SharePoint can provide their business. For further information about reseller opportunities please contact the above email address as well.

New subscriber benefit

I am happy to announce that all subscribers to my Windows SharePoint Operations Guide will now receive a free supported hosted SharePoint site for testing and demonstration purposes. There are limitations on the account but it is designed to give subscribers the ability to learn about SharePoint v3 with direct email support from myself.

 

Subscribers may also elect to use their site as a way to demonstrate the benefits of SharePoint to their clients and businesses while all the time receiving direct email support from myself. It will also give subscribers a better feel for the performance and limitations of hosted SharePoint solutions.

 

I also take the opportunity to clarify that the Windows SharePoint Operations Guide is not merely a book. It is firstly access to a vast body of information about SharePoint that continues to be updated regularly. It is access to a DVD containing downloads, documents, videos, programs and more all focused on SharePoint that again is updated regularly. It also provides email support from myself around issues concerning SharePoint. And now the subscription also includes a supported SharePoint site with more additions coming very soon.

 

The benefits of subscription continue to grow.

Get the SharePoint guide before January 2009

From January 1, 2009 the price of the Windows SharePoint Operations Guide will rise to $ 299 ex for new subscribers. Now that the Guide has grown to over 1,000 pages and continues to grow every month it still represents real value (it will pay for itself in just a few billable hours I believe). The additional funds will allow me to take the Guide to the next level in the coming months. I plan to be adding plenty of new content and special deals for subscribers so get in quick before the price goes up!

You can find out more about the Windows SharePoint Operations Guide at http://www.wssops.com. Australian orders can be made via director@ciaops.com and for international orders please go directly to the product page on SMB Books web site at http://www.smbbooks.com/products/procra01.htm where a special offer on the Guide is available.

Two more online videos available

I’ve done two more videos. The first is based on my recent post about locating documents in SharePoint.

 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulzMFRyroW8

and the second one is on adding a workstation to a SBS 2008 network.

 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sJRAdrSKX4
The reason for two so close together is that I discovered the Camtasia transition effects just after I completed the SBS 2008 video, so I couldn’t resist seeing what they looked like. By all means let me know what you think.

 

Remember you’ll find all my videos going forward at http://www.youtube.com/directorciaops and all the old ones at http://www.youtube.com/saturnalliance.