Creating one Content Database Per Site Collection In SharePoint 2010 using...
One of the most common problems I see in a client built SharePoint environment is multiple site collections comingled in the same content database. While this isn’t the end of the world, it’s a...
View ArticleConfiguring SharePoint 2010 with Kerberos Authentication
Determine the application pool account that will be responsible for authenticating users. Follow the steps below to be absolutely sure of the account responsible for running the site that will...
View ArticleSharePointAssist Bulk Edit Tool for Libraries
I am pleased to announce the release of the SharePointAssist Bulk Edit Tool for Libraries. This unique tool allows SharePoint users to complete bulk operations against a group of selected documents to...
View ArticleSharePointAssist Bulk Edit for Lists
I am pleased to announce the release of the SharePointAssist Bulk Edit Tool for Lists. This unique tool allows SharePoint users to complete bulk operations against a group of selected lists items to...
View ArticleMy Lab
I have added a this special page to my blog to discuss with users how I build out my SharePoint 2010 (and 2007) labs. Many people ask me on a regular basis what I use for development, what software do...
View ArticleSharePoint Error: Code blocks are not allowed in this file
Problem Users report the following error when attempting to access a document library in SharePoint. An error occurred during the processing of /site/SharedDocuments/Forms/AllItems.aspx. Code blocks...
View ArticleA duplicate field name “X” was found
Problem If you’ve arrived at my blog with this error then I apologize, you’ve got a tough road ahead of you, there’s no easy fix to this dreaded “A duplicate field name ‘’ was found” error in...
View ArticleCreating an Anonymous Suggestion Box in SharePoint 2010 By Aaron Caldwell
Problem We want to make an anonymous suggestion box. "Anonymous" in this case meaning "nobody knows who posted this" – we do not want to allow anonymous access to SharePoint from a security standpoint...
View ArticleColor Coded SharePoint Calendars (By Aaron Caldwell)
How to create Script-Free Calendars with Color Coded Approval in SharePoint 2010 Problem We want to differentiate calendar entries based on their approval status. There is no OOTB function to show...
View ArticleGet Next Available FileName
Problem Very often when working with SharePoint document libraries, programmers need to ensure they don’t overwrite files. Solution The script below queries a library and returns the next available...
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