Several folks have asked me about this recently so I thought I would post the answer. Q:Why don't site templates (STPs) maintain webpart configurations when I use them to create new sites? Scenario: • You create a new list...

For those that love the 2-way sync of Excel 2003 spreadsheet data and SharePoint lists and wonder why Excel 2007 doesn’t provide this capabillity, take heart, there is good news; a new Excel 2007 add-in is now available. With Excel 2003 you had read/write...

Two white papers have recently been published that provide much deeper perspective on the Fantastic 40 templates available for SharePoint 2007. These papers describe how to extend the templates. Of specific interest may be in the details for configuring...

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Go check out their MOSS internet site . MOSS also powers their intranet as well. </steve>

A good resource worth bookmarking... Resources for Interoperability with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 </steve>

No, this is not someone who has a black belt in data management... Recently, I've been heads down with several POCs, all involving business intelligence tools. During a conversation with a customer, the topic of Master Data Management came up and they...

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This white paper is a worth a read for folks considering a large-scale deployment but also for any size MOSS deployment in general. </steve>

If you're one of 10 people living on the summit of Mt. Rainier and haven't tested MOSS, you are in luck. A preconfigured virtual machine is available for download here . Now you have no excuse for not evaluating... You should also check out other virtual...

Two white papers you need to check out. Good job Patrick! Development Tools and Techniques for Working with Code in Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (Part 1 of 2) Development Tools and Techniques for Working with Code in Windows SharePoint Services...

As you work with Excel Services, you may want to review this white paper . It will help the experienced Excel user get up to speed on the new features in Excel 2007, and help the new-to-Excel user as well. </steve>

Ted Pattison wrote an excellent MSDN article on SharePoint features. So if you are not aware of this great technology or even if you are, you should check it out . </steve>

For those doing customization, you might want to check out this white paper: ... This policy document outlines the items and processes for managing customization within an enterprise Microsoft® SharePoint® Products and Technologies hosting environment...

During a recent POC, I was reminded (again) that the double-hop problem is a thorn in the side. For those living on another planet or a big rock and haven't heard or experieced the double-hop, basically this occurs when our SharePoint page (or Web parts...