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I’ve developed a PowerShell script that loads common SharePoint assemblies and sets an alias to STSADM for easy command execution. Check it out.

Microsoft published an article that I authored for them on ‘Approaches to Creating Master Pages and Page Layouts in SharePoint Server 2007’.

Learn two ways in which developers and designers can create Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 master pages that define a site’s global appearance and to create page layouts that define the rendering of specific content pages in Microsoft Office SharePoint Sever 2007 publishing sites.

Comparison of field controls and web parts in SharePoint Server 2007 Publishing sites - Author shares related posts and articles for details.

Microsoft published an article that I authored for them on ‘Finding developer help for SharePoint products & technologies’.

Microsoft Announces Two Certifications for SharePoint Pros: MCM + MCA, Top Technical Certifications in SharePoint Development, Configuration, and Architecture

Microsoft published an article that I authored for them on ‘Implementing a brand in SharePoint Server 2007 Publishing sites’.

Learn how to select the best approach for implementing a brand in a Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 publishing site.

Microsoft published an article I wrote for them: Prescriptive Guidance for SharePoint Server 2007 Web Content Management Sites.

The Enterprise Content Management Team Blog clarifies the differences between Web Parts and Field Controls for publishing sites and offers guidance.

Publishing sites adhere to most, if not all, of the prescriptive guidance and generally accepted best practices for SharePoint sites. This article addresses many areas that are specific to deploying successful and scalable publishing sites in the enterprise.

It’s always great to hear from my former students, esp. when they have launched new SharePoint publishing sites like the one for Starz Entertainment.

Microsoft has published two chapters from my book, Professional SharePoint 2007 Web Content Management Development.

The Ted Pattison Groups WCM401 class teaches MOSS 2007 WCM/Publishing sites development. Offered 3 times in summer, with one via Live meeting for $995/person.

My first solo book! This is for SharePoint developers working with Publishing sites—sites that leverage MOSS 2007 WCM capabilities.

Resources for IT pros on planning & implementing WCM solutions using SharePoint Server 2007 available on TechNet, with developer info on MSDN

I’m excited to share that my book, Professional SharePoint 2007 Web Content Management Development - Publishing Sites with SharePoint 2007, is now available!

In this blog post, I compare the Content Query Web Part (CQWP) & Data View Web Part (DVWP) in SharePoint to use CQWP effectively.

WROX has published and made available for puchase a short paper I wrote for them: Extend the MOSS Publishing HTML Editor Field Control.

SharePoint development can be intimidating for beginners. Simplification is key, starting with understanding SharePoint file systems to resolve issues

Streamline SharePoint development in Visual Studio with a bespoke tool window designed to reduce errors and automate repetitive tasks.

The CQWP is an efficient Web Part for MOSS 2007 Publishing sites. Customizations for the presentation of the results are discussed in this blog.

SharePoint v3 no longer has its own Web Part implementation and relies solely on the ASP.NET 2.0 framework, using a WebPart class for backward compatibility

Ronalus has shared on his blog a link to STSADMWin v3/2007 version, providing an option for those who want to use STSADM without the command line

Visual How-Tos for MOSS 2007 WCM Publishing Site Development: Code-Behind Files in Master Pages & Custom Quick Access Buttons

A MOSS WCM Publishing site developer updated their custom commands, including resolving memory issues with the PublishAllItems command.

Learn when to use curly brackets in SharePoint CAML files when creating a GUID. Follow these guidelines for SharePoints Sites.

The post is an introduction to a series on AC’s VS CodeRush/Refactor Tools for SharePoint Devs. Part 1 provides an overview of the tools

Join me in exploring AC’s VS CodeRush/Refactor Tools for SharePoint Devs in a series of articles. In Part 1, I provide an overview of the tools.

In Part 1 of my series, I introduce AC’s VS CodeRush/Refactor Tools for SharePoint Devs and provide an overview of the tools. Join me in exploring them.

Join me in exploring AC’s VS CodeRush/Refactor Tools for SharePoint Devs. In my series, I introduce the tools and provide an overview in Part 1.

Sick of writing feature.xml files & creating new GUIDs? Well, I’ve been working on tools I use on a day-to-day basis that speed up my SharePoint development.

I contributed one chapter on WCM along with chapters written by the most well-known SharePoint experts in the field, this book arms you with in-depth information on the critical areas within the platform.

Seems to be quite a common question popping up recently… people are trying to delete their master page or page layout (or some other file) from the Master Page Gallery but keep getting an error.

Learn Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS) Web Content Management (WCM) development with Critical Path Training and my course.

Discover the top Best Damn SharePoint Books as recommended by the author. With a focus on development, these books are essential.

Andrew Connell and Spencer Harbar announce three CodePlex projects for sharing useful publishing site elements built with MOSS WCM features.

On my second day in Sydney, I prepared demos and talks, but also took the time to enjoy lunch at Doyles and dinner at Cafe Sydney with my colleagues.

Announcing the first-ever course focused solely on MOSS 2007 Web Content Management for developers. No admin topics, just WCM for 4 days.

Learn how you can use EditModePanel server control in SharePoint Server to show field controls in edit mode only with no custom code required.

In my latest post, I highly recommend using WSS features and solutions to move layout files, and I explain how to build them using Visual Studio. Check it out.

In response to a frequently asked question, the answer is to use SharePoint Features & Solutions to move content between development and other environments.

This page contains a complete log of all additions and updates to [AC’s WCM Custom Commands for STSADM.EXE.

Learn about the recent release of my WCM Custom Commands to help you manage your SharePoint Server 2007 WCM Publishing sites.

The post discusses the tedious process of checking-in, approving, and publishing numerous items in MOSS 2007 WCM and offers a solution.

As an experienced SharePoint developer, I have shared custom STSADM.EXE commands I wrote for SharePoint 2007 WCM site developers.

Enhance your SharePoint with custom STSADM commands by Andrew Connell. Streamline admin tasks and extend functionality for a robust MOSS 2007 experience.

In this article, learn how you can configure a SharePoint Server 2007 WCM site for dual authentication & to support anonymous access.

The post recommends Ted Pattison’s article on understanding MOSS 2007 Features, and shares other resources on SharePoint Features.

The post discusses a problem with deprecated master pages when upgrading to MOSS 2007 Beta 2 Technical Refresh, and offers a solution.