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Prerequisites: Installed and generally configured SharePoint 2010 Enterprise edition. SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise with reporting services installed and configured either locally on the SharePoint Server or on a separate server. Install the Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2 Reporting Services Add-in for Microsoft SharePoint® on your SharePoint server Download it here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=b3bebf9d-d86d-48cd-94e2-0639a846be80 Once you servers are prepared with the prerequisites above, you can now start setting up reporting. First begin with SQL Server Create a new group called WSS_WPG under … Continue reading
Scenario: You need to display a message that will alert the user that just logged in that s/he is about to access a restricted site OR you need to display a Usage Agreement without the use of a pop-up window. Problem: In SharePoint or Project Server there is no option to force a message to appear. SharePoint and Project Server rely on Windows authentication and calls a local built-in login API to display the login screen. Unless you are using … Continue reading
This is a great little trick I stumbled across in my old apartment building and so far it has worked in most of the elevators I visit frequently. Here is the senario… You board an elevetor at work or at home, it seems to take just a little longer for the doors to close and it leaves you standing there with a dumb expression on your face. Here is how to get those doors closing faster: When you are on the Ground … Continue reading
Say you have a SharePoint site that pulls information from your Active Directory that has multiple OUs in its structure. Your AD could look like this for example: Domain: Company.com OU1: Accounting subOU: Users Usernames OU2: Executives subOU: Users Usernames You have created this site for your Accounting department but when they try to add people to certain sites within the SharePoint site you find that when a search is made for others in the Accounting department, you are able to see … Continue reading
This guide will show you how to get rid of one of the most annoying and hard to eliminate Malware on your PC. This will take anywhere from 1 hour to 2 hours depending on how fast and large your computer is. Make sure you have plenty of time to tackle this. Continue reading
This allows you to create a case that will automatically show in your open cases area. This is handy for those activities that come up regularly. Continue reading
Method 1: Specific to Terminal Server. Delete Resiliency Registry Key Note: Can be done while other users are using Outlook on the terminal server and does not require a system restart Close Outlook 2003 on the Terminal Server. Note: Can be done while other users are using Outlook on the terminal server and does not require a system restart On the Windows Terminal Server, click Start, and then click Run. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK. … Continue reading
This issue can be a real annoyance but is a relatively easy fix. Method 1 : Add to Trusted Sites Add the URL of your SharePoint site to the Trusted zone. Tools > Options > Security > Trusted Sites Enter the website name (URL) in Add this website to the zone. Acceptable URLs can be portal.company.com or *.company.com NOTE: If your SharePoint site is NOT using SSL, make sure you uncheck the box Require server verification … Continue reading
Creating a template (with data) from an existing site. Click on the link to your Site in the left hand column. We’ll use Wiki as an example. Click on Site Actions and select Site Settings. Under the column named Look and Feel select Save Site as Template. Give the template a filename(no spaces), a template name (The will be the name that displays on the site), then check the Include Content box. OK To complete After you … Continue reading
1. Login to SharePoint with a user who has full control. 2. On the left hand Menu select the Document Library you wish to make the change in. (ex. Shared Documents) 3. Select the folder or File that you want to change permissions on and open the dropdown menu to the right of the folder name. (ex. Test) 4. From the drop down box select Manage Permissions. 5. Remove any users you do not want to have access to the … Continue reading