Configure the maximum file upload size
I have just tried to upload a fairly large file to a SharePoint Document Library but it failed because it exceeded the maximum supported size, as shown in the screenshot below. The exact error reads: "The specified file is larger…
Creating a link to a document in a SharePoint library
By default creating a link to a document is disabled in SharePoint libraries. I have enabled this on several libraries recently as it has helped reduce document duplication. This is how to enable document links: 1. Navigate to the required…
Using Microsoft Project to plan a SharePoint deployment
I was using Microsoft Project the other day and discovered it includes a template for a SharePoint Server 2007 deployment. Even though it was written for SharePoint 2007 I think it can still be used to plan a SharePoint 2010…
Error: The following files have been blocked by the administrator
I had just created a document library to use as a repository for some VB Scripts I have written. However, while trying to upload some files I was presented with the following message: The following file(s) have been blocked by…
How to export Survey results to Microsoft Excel
I regularly create surveys in SharePoint for various things but today I was asked to export the results of an old survey into Excel so that the data can be used elsewhere. I haven’t done this before but after a…
Adding file types for Search
By default only certain file types will be included when crawling content sources. Many common file types, such as PDFs, are not included so I’ve just added the PDF file type to my server. This is how: 1. Log on…
SharePoint Storage Metrics returns in Service Pack 1
Users of SharePoint 2007 will have noticed that Microsoft had removed the Storage Management page when SharePoint 2010 was released. Well, the good news is this has made a return in Service Pack 1 with a new look, showing the…
Installing SharePoint 2010 Service Pack 1
SharePoint 2010 Service Pack 1 has been released. I am just about to install it for the first time and document the process. Note: before installing the Service Pack I have made sure I’m prepared for something to go wrong. …
SharePoint 2010 Service Pack 1 released
Microsoft has released Service Pack 1 for SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010. This contains all Cumulative Updates and Public Updates for 2010 that have already shipped as well as the following new features: Site Recycle Bin – This will enable…
SharePlus Office Mobile Client
SharePlus is a universal SharePoint mobile client that allows you to synchronise your mobile device with a SharePoint site. The application comes in 3 editions – Lite, Professional and Enterprise. Currently available on the iPhone, iPad, Mac Desktop and PlayBook,…
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