Great tools for Internet Explorer: Spell check, Open last closed tab, Auto...
I love IE7, but it is by no means the perfect browser. Along with every other browser out there it can be heavily customised. Here are the ones I use myself. There are loads at...
View ArticleIf you have upgraded your SBS WSSv2 Companyweb site to WSS v3, there is hope...
Technorati tags: WSS, Companyweb, Windows SharePoint Services, SBS 2003 R2, sbs 2003 I have seen two entries on this today that need flagging. The 1st is the re-iteration by Susan Bradley that...
View ArticleWhat to use to replace FrontPage (Expression Web or SharePoint Design) and...
I asked my mate James Akrigg what to do for all those people who use FrontPage 2003 today to edit web pages and wish to progress - here is his response: If I am not modifying SharePoint sites then I...
View ArticleInfopath training
There are then a number of labs online - http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb251751.aspx covering Lab 1: Publishing an InfoPath 2007 Form Template to a Server Running InfoPath Forms ServicesLab...
View ArticleHow to get Companyweb (Windows SharePoint Services v2) to work with Office 2007
[updated 9th August 2007 to add read/write document registry change] A few people said this was a showstopper for them in recommneding Office 2007 to their customers so I figured it had to be fixed. I...
View ArticleChannel Expo Show presentations - Windows Vista, Office 2007 and Windows...
If you visited the Channel Expo show this year then you probably saw one or two Microsoft presentations on desktop and server solutions. James Akrigg and Matt McSpirit provided the desktop...
View ArticleCollaboration (working together) using Infopath and SharePoint - Job Aids...
Collaboration Discover tools for managing information and collaborating with others. · Collaboration Selection Guide SharePoint · Collaborating with SharePoint Server 2007 Overview · SharePoint Server...
View ArticleWhere to go for information on Office Live in the UK, see a demo, see how to...
Tim Kimber the UK Office live product manager sent me these links and they are pretty good: bCentral Office Live SB+ webcast (requires sign-in) -...
View ArticleWant Microsoft to get you leads - this is how you do it
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How do I get Microsoft to send me leads?" While we run campaigns that point people to the bCentral site and the find a small business IT advisor process...
View ArticleOffice Live extensibility - Business Applications, Mash Ups, Workflows, Live...
Office Live is an amazingly flexible web design and business application tool, but understanding how to build customisation services around Office Live can be a bit of a hard one, especially when it...
View ArticleDo you want to ask Microsoft the hard questions on Vista and Office before...
Your Office and Vista questions answered We are offering UK partners the opportunity to talk directly to one of Microsoft Europe's leading technology specialists in a series of online Q&A...
View ArticleWorldwide Partner Conference - WPC in Denver - what I know so far - Office...
Office Live is already a great success, but today Microsoft announced even more to make it a business for partners to make success for them and their customers. We've released information about...
View ArticleWindows SharePoint Services (WSS) v3, SharePoint Portal and Office...
Office Communications Server 2007 Ignite Workshop This two-day workshop introduces many of the new features and capabilities that are built into Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, including...
View ArticleSimple overview of what is in Windows SharePoint Services 2007 & MOSS 2007...
For those who wish to expand into SharePoint enhancements (remember that you can enhance the site without any dev tools using the browser features) I found this simple blog entry (Know your options for...
View ArticleSlides from todays Webcast on Windows SharePoint Services on SBS (WSS v2 &...
Today I did my last Webcast on SBS. It was the 3rd of a 3 parter on SBS. Part 1 was about how to use the OPK, part 2 was on Configuring SBS. I will post links to part 1 & 2 later today, but...
View ArticleQuestions from today's Webcast
I promised to load the questions from todays webcast. The blog on the webcast can be found at Slides from todays Webcast on Windows SharePoint Services on SBS (WSS v2 & WSS v3). The Questions...
View ArticleSharePoint webcasts, business information, KB support information and...
When I talk to partners delivering solutions on Windows SharePoint Services V2, V3 and even for some Portal server is becoming a real business opportunity. When I met with Vin of Wem & Co the...
View ArticleApplication news for developers - x64 support, application people ready...
While I am on holiday I thought I would forward these items for the developers out there. The http://blogs.iis.net blog looks awesome for IIS7 information, including videos and the other MSDN...
View ArticleCRN says "Microsoft Partners Stake Claims In Sharepoint Goldmine"
I saw this and thought it further highlighted that partners are seeing huge opportunity with SharePoint - both portal and services. You can load WSS v3 onto a SBS box or use WSS v2. The opportunity...
View ArticleSharePoint User Group Meetings in UK (Newcastle and Reading) in September
I got this e-mail today from the UK SharePoint User Group. They have two meetings coming up, one in Reading and one in Newcastle. Since SBS includes WSS and you can easily load WSS v3 onto it too,...
View ArticleThe UK SBS Back to Basics Tour
This will be the 1st one of these tours that I have not attended for four years. Sad times, however that doesn't mean that Mark, Sven and everyone else will not do an amazing job (in fact, to suggest...
View ArticleOffice Live Workspace: New Web Functionality for Microsoft Office
I thought I should offer some clearer info on what is coming in Office Live Workspace Available at no charge, Office Live Workspace facilitates the following : Access documents anywhere. Organise...
View ArticleInstalling WSS v3 on a Member Server in an SBS Network
I have spoken before about how to install WSS on the SBS box, so it was quite nice to see the article on how to install on a member server - much simpler to do many less problems. Installing WSS v3 on...
View ArticleIIS and SharePoint and ISA updates, information and web casts for this month
This information comes from the Technical Rollup Mail blog which can be found here http://blogs.technet.com/trm/. I extract the sections and then remove some of the items that don't work for me for...
View ArticleWindows Server Division Blog (and Windows Server 2008 and Windows SharePoint...
Another blog to add to your list of blogs worth reading - the Windows Server division blog - http://blogs.technet.com/windowsserver. As an example, here is a snippet about how WSS and Windows Server...
View ArticleMicrosoft Small Business Community Blog : What is going to be in "Cougar?"
I thought I would repost this as it is a very often asked question. Eric who posted this has said as much as can be said today. I hope to be able to break silence soon on more :) The statement for me...
View ArticleMSDN events around the UK - North, South, Scotland and London! Covers...
I saw this and thought I would pass it on. If you are interested in SharePoint, Silverlight, SQL 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and .Net 3.5 then you should look at these: MSDN Southern Events Developing...
View ArticleMicrosoft Search Server 2008 Express is available as a release candidate and...
I have only just been able to start playing with this, but it is looking good. I'm told that it does NOT YET load on SBS, but that the issue is being looked at (the auto config tools that make it...
View ArticleHow to install Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express - including how to...
I wrote about the search products the other day, but I then decided to take it for a spin. The easiest server for me to install on was a Windows Home Server, so here is the process. Download the...
View ArticleFixing the last 2 problems with my Search Server Express - DCOM error 10016...
Obviously when I wrote the last blog entry on installing search server, not quite everything was working, although I did not realise it until a few errors appeared in the event log. The errors appear...
View ArticleLots of Partner training (new url) - Licensing 101, Sales 101, Office...
[updated with a working URL] Partner Licensing 101 – The next one is being held on the 4th December 2007This session will equip sales people with a top level knowledge that will enable them to talk to...
View ArticleDownload the "How to Sell, Deploy, and Build Business with Microsoft Windows...
I have been asked about this loads of times, but for those of you who want to know more about using WSS v3 and SBS 2003, the guide is finally here at...
View ArticleFree Developer Events (IIS7, ASP.net 3.5, SharePoint, Windows Server 2008,...
Free Developer Events for Customers & Partners: MSDN: Microsoft’s Web Platform. IIS7 and ASP.NET 3.5 Date: 08 January 2008 Location: Reading MSDN: Sharepoint for Developers Date: 10 January 2008...
View ArticleSharePoint continues to grow - now being considered "viral" in it's take up...
From a Microsoft and Microsoft Partner point of view the press article below is great news. IT departments are finding users who are deploying SharePoint to get the benefits and the easy of use that...
View ArticleOffice 2007 SP1 is here and it does more than just update the desktop -...
I'm sure you have heard that the Office 2007 Service Pack is here. Darren Strange has documented what is in it and how to get it at Office 2007 sp1 ready for download today and OfficeRocker! : More...
View ArticleWSS v3 Search and Search Server - how to mix the two and fix the error "The...
I got this e-mail the other day: Hi David,From your posting "How to install Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express - including how to install on Windows Home Server" it seems that you had some similar...
View ArticleMobile browsers and devices that are supported in Windows SharePoint Services...
I saw this pointed out today and had to share. With SharePoint Service v3 & 2007 you can enable simple mobile access. This is covered in the Knowledge Base article Mobile browsers and devices...
View ArticleHow to get Windows Desktop Search, SharePoint, Windows Home Server, Search...
If you use Windows XP and need WDS to index Office 2007 files, or SharePoint, Search Server or any other product that used IFilters then this is the KB article and download for you. This obviously...
View ArticleMicrosoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 VPC Image
I saw this and thought I would share for those who had not seen it - Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 VPC Image Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 VPC Image Get familiar with the upcoming Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0...
View Article"Windows Essential Server Solutions family of products" announcement
Today is the start of the Server 2008 PR ramp up. I can today tell you a bit more about Cougar, as was, or SBS 2008 as it will be, the new "family" that SBS is part of and a bit more on Windows...
View ArticleWindows Essential Business Server announcement
Today is the start of the Server 2008 PR ramp up. I can today tell you a bit more about Cougar, as was, or SBS 2008 as it will be, the new "family" that SBS is part of and a bit more on Windows...
View ArticleSmall Business Server 2008 (formally known as Cougar) announcement
Today is the start of the Server 2008 PR ramp up. I can today tell you a bit more about Cougar, as was, or SBS 2008 as it will be, the new "family" that SBS is part of and a bit more on Windows...
View ArticleMicrosoft Office Live Small Business v2 - have you got it already?
This happened a couple of weeks ago, but it is always worth sharing the improvements in Office Live. Not only do we have this going on, but we also have the beta of Workspaces progressing....
View ArticleMore ways to engage with customers using the Microsoft advertising campaigns
[updated 4th March] Many people congratulated Microsoft after the Mr Busy campaigns allowed partners to drive their customers back to them using a MS campaign. Well, this is now being repeated for...
View ArticleOffice Live Workspace is now available (in beta) for all - aka Windows...
According to the site Workspaces (WSS for Office Live users) is now not quite out of beta, but still has a lot to offer: Anywhere Access Save 1000+ Microsoft Office documents in one place Access them...
View ArticleWant to know more about Windows Sharepoint Services 3.0? Make time from 6pm...
I have said many a time that SharePoint will be a key asset for small business partners now and in the future and all the press suggests the exact same thing. Vijay has arranged, and will be...
View ArticleEBS 2208 and SBS 2008 Upgrades & Migrations from SBS 2003 and SBS / EBS 2008
I saw over on Nicholas's blog post - Nicholas King : EBS/SBS Upgrades & Migrations that he has started to answer some of the questions around system upgrades and migrations. Below are some...
View ArticleCan't find the WSS (Windows SharePoint Services) sales and marketing toolkit...
I've had someone ask me about the WSS toolkit that was referenced at How to Sell, Deploy, and Build Business with Microsoft Windows Sharepoint Services 3.0 and SBS 2003 R2. The download location has...
View ArticleCatalog of Windows Small Business Server 2008 Installation Error Messages
So there I was talking about migration issues and Chris Pucket pointed to this GREAT store of error messages and resolutions for SBS installs. I've copied the links for now, but expect them to be...
View ArticleSBS 2008, Installing, migrating and configuring BOOK now available to pre-order
[updated 2nd May 2009] Hi everyone. My SBS 2008 book is in now available to order. Details below. If you want to ask questions once you have the book, go to http://davidoverton.com/r.ashx?13. To...
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