***NOW AVAILABLE*** MSDN: Accessing SharePoint 2010 Data with the .NET Client Object Model
Microsoft published a video that I authored for them on ‘Accessing SharePoint 2010 Data with the .NET Client Side Object Model’.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Articles
Here you'll find articles & other useful resources. Enjoy!
Previous Articles
Implementing Page Components in the SharePoint Ribbon
This post is part of a SharePoint 2010 ribbon development series. It discusses two ways to implement controls - declaratively or through a page component.
Monday, October 11, 2010
SharePoint 2010 Ribbon Development - Handling Events
This article is part of a SharePoint 2010 ribbon development series. The SharePoint SDK provides useful information on how to customize the ribbon
Monday, October 11, 2010
Create Custom Group Templates for Custom SharePoint Ribbons
Learn why using the out-of-the-box (OOTB) group templates for customizing the SharePoint ribbon is a bad idea - always create your own group templates.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
MVVM Light: The Author's Preferred Toolkit for Learning MVVM
Recent post on learning MVVM sparks discussion on numerous toolkits; author highlights preference for MVVM Light, available on CodePlex
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Model-View-ViewModel: Why I Like it & How I Learned It
Let me share my experience in working with Silverlight and WPF, learning the MVVM pattern to simplify custom XAML app creation.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Upgrade a SharePoint 2007 WCM Site to SharePoint 2010 WCM
In this article, learn how you can upgrade your SharePoint Server 2007 WCM site to a SharePoint Server 2010 WCM site.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Upgrading a SharePoint 2007 WCM site to SharePoint 2010 WCM
I documented my demo on upgrading a SharePoint 2007 WCM site to SharePoint 2010, featuring the Adventure Works Travel sample site.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Limitations of SPMETAL.EXE for LINQ in SharePoint 2010
SharePoint 2010’s LINQ support makes it easier to read/write data to/from lists. SPMETAL.EXE generates entity models for queries but has some limitations.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Renaming Default Names - Visual Studio 2010 SharePoint Tools
When using Visual Studio 2010 SharePoint Development Tools for a SharePoint site, renaming the default name (WebPart1) can be a hassle.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Update to the SharePoint Site Collection Keep Alive Utility
Keep your SharePoint site alive with v1.1 of the free Site Collection Keep Alive Utility. Custom logging and improved installer included.
Monday, June 7, 2010
SharePoint 2010 ECM: Manage Content Lifecycle - WCM, RM & DM
SharePoint Server 2010s ECM: A Vast Array of Topics for Managing Content Life Cycle incl. WCM, RM, DM, DAM, Web Analytics, EDiscovery, Metadata & more.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Released: SharePoint 2010 Client Object Model (CSOM)
Learn about SharePoint 2010’s Client Object Model - an improved UI with reduced page refreshes in my new article.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
***NOW AVAILABLE*** Create your own SharePoint Server 2010 RTM Virtual Machine - The Complete Guide
In this article, learn about the release of Critical Path Training’s ‘SharePoint Server 2010 RTM Set up Guide for Developers’.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
*NOW AVAILABLE* MSDN: Creating Custom SharePoint Server 2010 Field Types and Field Controls with Silverlight 3
Microsoft recently published an article I wrote for them: Creating Custom SharePoint Server 2010 Field Types and Field Controls with Silverlight 3.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Automating PowerPoint Presentations with Open XML SDK 2.0
Automating updates of headers/footers in PowerPoint presentations with Open XML SDK 2.0 reduced task time from an hour to 15 seconds for Critical Path Training.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Automate PowerPoint & Labs File Versions: Time-Saving Tool
Learn about a tool I built to automate versioning and adding course versions in PowerPoint slides & lab files. Save 2-3 hours of manual work with this tool.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Stranded in Europe for 10 Days: My Iceland Volcano Saga
Join me as I recount my travel experience during the Iceland volcano eruption. Read about how I got stranded in Europe and my itinerary during the event.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Customize SharePoint 2010 Error, Login & Access Pages
SharePoint 2010 enables customization of error pages, sign in, request access, confirmation, access denied & sign-out pages, as per a recent blog
Friday, April 23, 2010
Teaching in Norway, Presenting in London: A SharePoint Trip
Follow me on my journey as I travel from Norway, where I taught a private SharePoint Designer 2010 class, to London where I presented at a conference.
Canceling my Conference Plans Due to Volcano Travel Issues
I had to cancel my appearance at the SharePoint 2010 Evolution Conference due to the Icelandic volcano eruption. Read about my experience here.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Introducing the SharePoint Site Collection Keep Alive Job
I’ve released a new version of my SharePoint Warmup Job utility for SharePoint 2010, which includes bug fixes and new features. Check it out.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Data Binding SharePoint 2010 List Items in Silverlight 3
I explain how I overcame the challenge of binding a collection of SharePoint list items to a Silverlight 3 list box using the Client Object Model.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
SalesForce Web Service API Presents Querying Challenges
Working with SalesForce Web Service API proves challenging, with an objects returned fields unfilled if not explicitly selected.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010