A recent notification pushed me to share it here with you as it might be useful and/or important for some customers: From the “Business productivity & Solutions team”: ”We recently posted on the Microsoft Corporate blog the impact and our efforts related to the end of daylight saving time in Russia. Starting the last weekend in … Continue reading Worldwide Changes to Daylight Saving Time
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September security Bulletin MS11-074 causes SharePoint to stop
Credits to Tehnoon Raza The September Security Bulletin will have SharePoint security updates with a security rating of “Important”. Both 2007 and 2010 versions will be affected including Office Web Apps. When updates are pushed out to servers without the administrators noticing, this can cause SharePoint to stop working because the updates are installed but … Continue reading September security Bulletin MS11-074 causes SharePoint to stop
SP2010 – Site Membership displayed on MySite is out of sync
Some time ago, I worked on a case, where the membership displayed on the MySite ran out of sync. ISSUE On My Site page ( …/MyMemberships.aspx…) we usually see the memberships to sites the user is a member of (see figure below): For some reason, we still have memberships for sites on which the user … Continue reading SP2010 – Site Membership displayed on MySite is out of sync
August 2011 CU for SPS2010 and Foundation
The new August 2011 Cumulative updates for WSSv4 (MSF2010, aka Foundation) and SPS2010 Server has been released now with some delay but will be available yet:Note This is build 14.0.6109.5002 of the cumulative update package.SharePoint 2010/SharePoint Foundation:Note: August 2011 CU is a post SP1 Hotfix! SP1 is mandatory to install any other CU released later than June … Continue reading August 2011 CU for SPS2010 and Foundation
August 2011 CU for MOSS 2007 and WSSv3
The new August Cumulative update for WSSv3 and MOSS has been released and will be available now:WSS:KB 2553022 DescriptionFull server package download for WSS MOSS:KB 2553022 DescriptionFull server package download for MOSS Further information: Install SP2 for WSS and MOSS SP2 and Language Packs if not yet happened. More information about the SP2 update As … Continue reading August 2011 CU for MOSS 2007 and WSSv3
Create Profile Sync connection with Powershell
Yesterday, a good fellow (Zsolt Illes) notified me about the new cmdlets, introduced by SharePoint 2010 SP1 and that this information is available and published on Spencer Harbar’s blog with more details. Here’s just a short “cut out” for your convenience, by courtesy of Zsolt and in acknowledgement of Spencers post: *** UPDATE 2011-10-12 *** From a … Continue reading Create Profile Sync connection with Powershell
SharePoint 2010 new database limitations and RBS
Since 8th of july 2011, the product group has published a new post regarding changes on database size limitations and guidance. The most interesting key points out of the above mentioned post are as follows: For a SharePoint content database up to 200 GB there are no special requirements and this limit is included for … Continue reading SharePoint 2010 new database limitations and RBS
End of Support for Office XP Products
Effective with the 11th of July 2011, Office XP Extended support will retire worldwide.What does that mean?The end of support means that we will no longer provide public fixes for the Office XP release. Automatic Updates that ship on “Patch Tuesday” will be discontinued. There will be no effect on installed software; products will still … Continue reading End of Support for Office XP Products
June 2011 CU for SharePoint 2010 and MOSS 2007 released
The June 2011 Cumulative Update for the SharePoint 2007 and SharePoint 2010 Server product family have been published now. MOSS/WSS: 2544399 The full server package for WSS http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;2544399 2544398 The full server package for MOSS http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;2544398 Download and installation information: Install SP2 for WSS and MOSS SP2 and Language Packs if not yet happened. More … Continue reading June 2011 CU for SharePoint 2010 and MOSS 2007 released
Service Pack 1 for SharePoint and Office 2010
On TechEd Atlanta the SharePoint and Office 2010 Service pack 1 have been announced!*** Update 2011-07-29 *** Since today, SP1 is now available for Download! Please find more details and Information on the official blog post of the "Office sustained Engineering"Note!For SharePoint customers planning to deploy Service Pack 1, it is also recommended to install the June … Continue reading Service Pack 1 for SharePoint and Office 2010
April 2011 CU for MOSS and SharePoint 2010 published
The April 2011 Cumulative Update for the SharePoint 2007 and 2010 product family have been published now.As usual, the according KB articles and Links are not ready right away, so please expect some delay. Once published, they will be found finally here:MOSS/WSS:Descriptions of the Update packages:KB 2512783 - WSS 3.0 KB 2512782 - MOSS 2007 Download … Continue reading April 2011 CU for MOSS and SharePoint 2010 published
SharePoint celebrates birthday
“This week is the 10th anniversary of the first release of SharePoint Portal and Team Services. As I was digging through my closet to find the first SharePoint T-Shirt to wear to work, I reflected on how timely it was to both look back at the progress as well as look forward to the next … Continue reading SharePoint celebrates birthday
February 2011 CU for SharePoint 2010
*** <Status Update 2011-03-27> ***All Links are working now and the hotfixes will be available along the according KB articles.*** </Status Update> ****** <Status Update 2011-03-23> ***We're still expiriencing some unknown problems with the SPS2010 Server package and also delayed or not yet published KB articles and descriptions.The download links are randomly not working yet. The PG … Continue reading February 2011 CU for SharePoint 2010
Feb CU 2011 for WSS/MOSS
Applies to: MOSS (Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007) and WSS (Windows SharePoint services v3)WSS: 2475886 The full server package for WSS http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;2475886MOSS: 2475885 The full server package for MOSS http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;2475885 Download and installation information: Install SP2 for WSS and MOSS (as it is mandatory now) and the appropriate Language Packs if not yet happened. Do you … Continue reading Feb CU 2011 for WSS/MOSS
SP1 for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2
For Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 the first service pack (SP1) will be released until end of February 2011.Download: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/gg635126.aspxWhat's included in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)?The SP1 for Windows 7 contains among others the MDOP package (Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack) and provides with Microsoft Bitlocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) a better management for … Continue reading SP1 for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2
SPS2010: publishing on Content type Hub throws error “No valid proxy can be found to do this operation”
From a recent case, we found a lack documented “Issue” you may run into while setting up and configuring a content type hub or trying to publish content types. Scenario: You have a site dedicated to be your Content type HUB (how to do that, check the “Repro-Steps” section below). You have also created some … Continue reading SPS2010: publishing on Content type Hub throws error “No valid proxy can be found to do this operation”
TechNet Blog changes and maintenance
For those of you who sign-in to comment on my TechNet Blogs and posts, there is a change coming on January 27th 1:00 pm (PST) regarding user accounts and profiles. Please click here to read about this change. If you have questions please leave a comment on the linked blog post so that the TechNet … Continue reading TechNet Blog changes and maintenance
Dec CU 2010 for SharePoint2010
The new cumulative updates for SharePoint Server 2010 and SharePoint foundation 2010 are ready to download: MSF2010: KB 2459125 Full server package for Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Download: http://support.microsoft.com/hotfix/KBHotfix.aspx?kbnum=2459125&kbln=en-us SPS2010: KB 2459257 Full server package for SharePoint Server 2010 Download: http://support.microsoft.com/hotfix/KBHotfix.aspx?kbnum=2459257&kbln=en-us Project Server 2010 December CU: http://blogs.technet.com/b/projectadministration/archive/2010/12/15/microsoft-project-server-and-sharepoint-2007-and-2010-december-cu-2010-are-mostly-live.aspx Further instructions and information: After installing the … Continue reading Dec CU 2010 for SharePoint2010
Dec CU 2010 WSS/MOSS
Applies to: MOSS (Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007) and WSS (Windows SharePoint services v3)Note! The packages might be smaller now as they only contain updates since SP2 which is now required prior to install the bits!WSS: 2458606 Full server package for WSS http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;2458606MOSS: 2458605 Full server package for MOSS http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;2458605Download and installation information: Install SP2 … Continue reading Dec CU 2010 WSS/MOSS
SharePoint 2010 Runtime Exception when edit items in pending for approval
Recently I came across with a customer’s incident that is running a “custom workflow” that finally creates a List-Event (item update, asynchronous). Unfortunately we could not repro the issue but while troubleshooting and research, I found another interesting “Issue” in my lab. How found?? see below steps and/or just use the quick links to jump … Continue reading SharePoint 2010 Runtime Exception when edit items in pending for approval
SPS2010 AskMeAbout Webpart exception thrown
Recently we have found a new issue with the “My Profile” page and there especially with the “AskMeAbout – Web part”. How found? You have installed a SharePoint 2010 (Build 5123 or higher) in english and additionally you have installed the SharePoint language packs for i.e. german and/or french. The metadata service and the user … Continue reading SPS2010 AskMeAbout Webpart exception thrown
October CU SharePoint Server 2010
*** <Update 2010-11-18> ***The Server-Packages that fix the regression discovered in the October CU will be now available!**** Update: the regression is Fixed and packages are republished now **** (http://sharepoint.microsoft.com/blog/Pages/BlogPost.aspx?pID=957)If you have applied the regressed Oct CU Server-Package(s), you’ll only need to apply this new replacement package(s) and everything will be functioning as normal. If you … Continue reading October CU SharePoint Server 2010
October CU SharePoint Server 2007(MOSS) and WSSv3
Hi all,at the right time as expected, the new October 2010 cumulative updates are now available!Please note, that the according KB articles might be not online yet but will coming soon too. MOSS 2007/ WSSv3 October CU (Build 12.0.6548.5000):Articles:MOSS: KB 2412267 Description of the Office SharePoint Server 2007 Cumulative Update Server Hotfix Package (MOSS server-package): October … Continue reading October CU SharePoint Server 2007(MOSS) and WSSv3
Troubleshooting User Profile Sync Issues on SharePoint 2010
As a follow up to my previous post on "User Profile Sync - SharePoint 2010", I'll wrap up with some very good links and other currently known issues we discovered with User profile sync stuff in SharePoint 2010. If you have not started to setup and configure the User profile Service at all, don't … Continue reading Troubleshooting User Profile Sync Issues on SharePoint 2010
User Profile Sync does not work when Central Admin page runs on SSL
We had an issue with Running Central Administration over SSL as already posted by Spencer. Good News! There is a fix in work and is in planning for the October CU! (KB 2394320) What is the issue?: When you have changed your Central Administration (CA) to listen on Port 443 / SSL and you … Continue reading User Profile Sync does not work when Central Admin page runs on SSL
Delete the user property SPS-Local in SharePoint 2010 breaks the My Profile page
Today I’ll notify you about an issue I recently discovered when you delete the user property SPS-Local (Office location) in SharePoint 2010 which breaks then the My Profile page! Action: You have User profile service application provisioned and a running user profile import connection. The My Sites are setup and in use by your users. … Continue reading Delete the user property SPS-Local in SharePoint 2010 breaks the My Profile page
Security Bulletin MS10-072 and SharePoint updates
Affects Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS); Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (WSSv3); Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 (MSF2010) On Tuesday, October 12, 2010, Microsoft Security Bulletin (MS10-072) will be released. It includes an Important public update that affects Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services, SharePoint Foundation 2010 and Office SharePoint Server 2007. The following KB articles will go … Continue reading Security Bulletin MS10-072 and SharePoint updates
User Profile Import from BDC fails on SharePoint Server 2010 with Event ID 6301
SymptomYou have a running User Profile synchronization Service, configured with an Active Directory connection and in addition a Business Data Catalog (BDC or also known as Business Connectivity Service - BCS). You have the User profiles from the Active Directory connection mapped to the Business Data Catalog by using the "Work Email" property to fill … Continue reading User Profile Import from BDC fails on SharePoint Server 2010 with Event ID 6301
Problem after installing August CU for SharePoint 2010
After you have installed the hotfix package 2352342 or 2281364 in SharePoint Server 2010, the Event ID 3 Error is logged. We observed, that after applying the august CU the following error shows up in bulks in the event application log of the server the User Profile Synchronization service is running: Log Name: Application Source: … Continue reading Problem after installing August CU for SharePoint 2010
This Week In Tech (TWiT) App For Windows Phone 7
Peter Laudati & Dmitry Lyalin host the edu-taining Connected Show developer podcast on cloud computing and interoperability. Check out episode #37, “Spelunking Windows Phone 7 Development”. In this episode, “guest” Dmitry Lyalin joins Peter to talk about building a real world Windows Phone 7 application. Dmitry reveals that he is developing a Windows Phone 7 … Continue reading This Week In Tech (TWiT) App For Windows Phone 7
Build Numbers (Cube Sheet) for MOSS/WSS
**** NOTE! This page will be no longer maintained or updated! Please see the new, continued page **** **** All recent updates and information since Service Pack 3 and later are now posted here! **** 2012-03-14 As many times in our daily business, we’re used to ask for “Build number” rather than “Service Pack or Patch level”. … Continue reading Build Numbers (Cube Sheet) for MOSS/WSS
Connected Show Crew On Visual Studio LightSwitch
Peter Laudati & Dmitry Lyalin host the edu-taining Connected Show developer podcast on cloud computing and interoperability. Check out episode #35, “Cat Ladies & Acne-Laden Teenagers”. In this episode, the duo cover the latest news around the Microsoft developer space, including Windows Azure updates, interoperability, & Windows Phone 7. Dmitry & Peter also talk about … Continue reading Connected Show Crew On Visual Studio LightSwitch
Configure Forms Based Authentication (FBA) with SharePoint 2010
Taken From http://blogs.technet.com/b/mahesm/ SharePoint 2010 supports FBA, Like WSS 3.0 or MOSS 2007. It's a feature of ASP .Net which we use with SharePoint. SharePoint 2010 you can create web applications using Classic Based Authentication or Claims based Authentication. However, FBA can only be configured with web applications created using Claims Based Authentication. What are the … Continue reading Configure Forms Based Authentication (FBA) with SharePoint 2010
Announcing: Microsoft Security Essentials available FREE to Small Businesses in October!
Here is some great news for all of the small businesses out there from Microsoft ! Since 09:00 am, 22nd of September, Microsoft announced small businesses can begin using Microsoft Security Essentials on up to 10 PCs in their company at NO COST to provide them with protection from viruses, spyware and other malicious … Continue reading Announcing: Microsoft Security Essentials available FREE to Small Businesses in October!
ARCast.TV – SharePoint Server 2010 Improved User Interface and Branding
ARCast.TV - SharePoint Server 2010 Improved User Interface and Branding SharePoint Server 2010 allows customers to create customized, branding sites that fit their business needs. What should users, developers and administrators know about the improved SharePoint user interface features? While at TechEd 2010, Paul Stubbs, Microsoft Architect Evangelist, shares his insights on the topic with … Continue reading ARCast.TV – SharePoint Server 2010 Improved User Interface and Branding
Security Advisory 2416728 (Vulnerability in ASP.NET) and SharePoint
Security Advisory 2416728 (Vulnerability in ASP.NET) and SharePoint**< Updated 29/sept/2010 >** Out of Band Release to Address Microsoft Security Advisory 2416728 27 Sep 2010 7:13 PM rrileyx-post from the Microsoft Security Response Center blog.Today we provided advance notification to customers that we will release an out-of-band security update to address the vulnerability discussed in Security … Continue reading Security Advisory 2416728 (Vulnerability in ASP.NET) and SharePoint
User Profile Sync – SharePoint 2010
Since RTM Release, we had lot’s of cases regarding problems with “user profile synchronization service” in SharePoint 2010 RTM. There is already many stuff out there about it and some of them are very good, some others are not so good. I completely revised (more revoked) my post to help you by leading to the … Continue reading User Profile Sync – SharePoint 2010
August CU for MOSS 2007 and SharePoint 2010
In-between we have published the “cumulative updates” for MOSS 2007 and as well for SharePoint 2010 (SPS2010). Before getting confused by the different abbreviations commonly used, please see the post “Abbreviations for our SharePoint 2010 products” from my colleague Joerg Sinemus.Quick links:MOSS 2007/ WSSv3 August CU (Build 12.0.6545.5000) SharePoint Server/ SharePoint Foundation 2010 - August CU … Continue reading August CU for MOSS 2007 and SharePoint 2010
SharePoint 2010 Administration Toolkit V1
Since July 16, 2010 we have released the first version of the SharePoint 2010 Administration Toolkit. In this toolkit we’ve included a couple of tools that were shipped releases and are now adapted to SharePoint 2010, along with two new tools. User Profile Replication Engine 2010 (UPRE2010): this tool got a complete overhaul and was … Continue reading SharePoint 2010 Administration Toolkit V1
First Updates for SharePoint 2010 released
After a couple of weeks delay the June CU for SharePoint 2010 has been released last night. Unfortunately this time we don't deliver the updates as "Uber", CU or "Server"-Package! So if needed, you may download and install each fix one-by-one. Below you'll find a list of the KB's with links. Some of the links … Continue reading First Updates for SharePoint 2010 released
Office 2010 x64 with SharePoint issue
I would like to announce the mitigation to an issue customers may see when they use Office 2010 64-bit with existing or new SharePoint installations. Please see the information below for more. Issue: Datasheet feature on SharePoint not available for customers who install the 64-bit version of Office 2010 Description: Customers using the 64-bit version … Continue reading Office 2010 x64 with SharePoint issue
WSSv3 and MOSS June CU published
Hello together,as usual, the Kudos are going to Joergsi 😉 The June cumulative update packages are available.NOTE!! This update makes the security patch (MS10-039 or KB 983444) from June obsolete! Please see also my other post for the Known issues with this fix! WSS:983311 The full server package for WSS http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;983311MOSS:983310 The full server package … Continue reading WSSv3 and MOSS June CU published
Security Bulletin MS10-039
A new security update for SharePoint (WSSv3 / MOSS2007) got released: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-039 - Vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2028554) See also KB979445 -> MS10-039: Description of the security update for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007: June 8, 2010Update: In case you have installed Feb 2010 CU for WSS … Continue reading Security Bulletin MS10-039
End of Support LifeCycle
The Support lifecycles for our products are limited. An important date here for us is set for mid-July: Microsoft will be ending the support for the Client Operating Systems Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP SP2 as well as for the Server Operating Systems Windows 2000 Server entirely on 13th July 2010. This will mean … Continue reading End of Support LifeCycle
WSS and MOSS April CU 2010 Update packages
Hello all,today I’ll be on early posting with the announcement of the upcoming cumulative update packages for WSSv3 and MOSS 2007.The procedure will be as usual. Please see for details my post All about updating MOSS and consider also the installed language packs and its latest service packs as well if not yet done!WSS: 981043 … Continue reading WSS and MOSS April CU 2010 Update packages
2010 RTM Announcement
Hello all, as long awaited, here is now the announcement of the 2010 RTM (Release to Manufacturing). We are also moving into this release with great momentum in the marketplace. Customers worldwide are very excited about these products, and thanks to an extensive beta program they have contributed significantly to product quality. The beta programs … Continue reading 2010 RTM Announcement
End of Support for windows Server 2000
As already earlier posted, the extended support for windows 2000 server will end on 13th July 2010. After this date, no more security updates, fixes, patches and/or service packs will be delivered anymore. There is only online and self help support still available via the common TechNet/MSDN and Knowledge base articles. Further information and general support … Continue reading End of Support for windows Server 2000
Support for WSSv3 SP1 retires July 2010
Support for SP1 will retire on 13th July 2010! There has been some misunderstanding about the date as previous SP’s usually retire +12 months after the last (SP2) which would have meant 24th April 2010 – latest information suggests that this is incorrect and the revised July 13th 2010 date is the correct date. For … Continue reading Support for WSSv3 SP1 retires July 2010
SP1 for WSS and MOSS retires april 2010
Urgent message!!!as per our lifecycle policy, the Service Pack 1 for MOSS and WSS will retire in April 2010!So if you're currently still on SP1, please consider to update as soon as possible to at least SP2!Information about the lifecycle you can find here: http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=12200 Before you install SP2, read important information about SP2 in … Continue reading SP1 for WSS and MOSS retires april 2010
WSS and MOSS 2007 Feb.Update 2010 available
Hello all,since yesterday night, the new cumulative updates (Uber packages) for WSSv3 and MOSS 2007 are published and available!Please see here for more info:(the KB's might be currently not published but will be soon available as well)WSS: 978396 The full server package for WSS http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;978396MOSS:978395 The full server package for MOSS http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;978395Here are some Download … Continue reading WSS and MOSS 2007 Feb.Update 2010 available
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