Jason Medero SharePoint MVP: SharePoint Space for all things SharePoint, OCS, RMS, InfoPath, and Office

I know this is a bit late but I thought better late than never!  I wanted to let everyone know that there is a NJSPUG meeting tonight that should be a great one for those interested in really learning about how InfoPath can be utilized inside your organization effectively.  So come join us and take away some great insight into InfoPath 2007 and how it works with MOSS 2007 forms services!

Registration link: 

I know this is a bit late but I thought better late than never!  I wanted to let everyone know that there is a NJSPUG meeting tonight that should be a great one for those interested in really learning about how InfoPath can be utilized inside your organization effectively.  So come join us and take away some great insight into InfoPath 2007 and how it works with MOSS 2007 forms services!

Registration link: 

Hey guys so I guess all the rumors were right and MS has given us consultants/customers an early xmas gift….yup service pack 1 is here!!  There are a ton of issues that SP 1 fixes.

For WSS SP1 fixes go here:  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936988

For MOSS SP1 fixes go here:  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936984 (this link is not currently active but I suspect it will be very soon)

So what are you waiting for go download these Service Packs and remeber to always patch your Dev and Staging environments first if at all possible!  Also don't forget for MOSS environments to install the WSS SP first then MOSS.

 WSS SP1 download:  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=4191A531-A2E9-45E4-B71E-5B0B17108BD2&displaylang=en

MOSS SP1 download:  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD59175C-AD6A-4027-8C2F-DB25322F791B&displaylang=en

 Update*** Just found this link which you should definitely consultant first before actually deploying these updates:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/945013

Joel O update**

Joel Oleson has posted an official blog entry announcing the release of WSS 3.0 and MOSS 2007 service pack 1.  In the entry he includes all of the information that should be digested prior to installing this update.  Please go check out the blog entry on the official SPPT over at

http://blogs.msdn.com/sharepoint/archive/2007/12/11/announcing-the-release-of-wss-3-0-sp1-and-office-sharepoint-server-2007-sp1.aspx

 Cheers!

Hey guys so I guess all the rumors were right and MS has given us consultants/customers an early xmas gift….yup service pack 1 is here!!  There are a ton of issues that SP 1 fixes.

For WSS SP1 fixes go here:  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936988

For MOSS SP1 fixes go here:  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936984 (this link is not currently active but I suspect it will be very soon)

So what are you waiting for go download these Service Packs and remeber to always patch your Dev and Staging environments first if at all possible!  Also don't forget for MOSS environments to install the WSS SP first then MOSS.

 WSS SP1 download:  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=4191A531-A2E9-45E4-B71E-5B0B17108BD2&displaylang=en

MOSS SP1 download:  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD59175C-AD6A-4027-8C2F-DB25322F791B&displaylang=en

 Update*** Just found this link which you should definitely consultant first before actually deploying these updates:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/945013

Joel O update**

Joel Oleson has posted an official blog entry announcing the release of WSS 3.0 and MOSS 2007 service pack 1.  In the entry he includes all of the information that should be digested prior to installing this update.  Please go check out the blog entry on the official SPPT over at

http://blogs.msdn.com/sharepoint/archive/2007/12/11/announcing-the-release-of-wss-3-0-sp1-and-office-sharepoint-server-2007-sp1.aspx

 Cheers!

Just ran into some SharePoint end-user training that I haven't installed and tried out yet but thought it looked good enough to pass on!  Looks like if any of us remembers the SharePoint 1-2-3 training that the Atlanta SharePoint user group provided back in the SPS 2003 days.  The coolest part is if you want to simply learn some of the ins and outs you can install the desktop version (standalone version) without needing to install anything on your SharePoint server.  That certainly makes it convenient when you can just launch the tool and begin learning right from your desktop!

 Some of the topics you have to choose from are:

• Collaboration
•  

You can download it here:  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=7BB3A2A3-6A9F-49F4-84E8-FF3FB71046DF&displaylang=en

Just ran into some SharePoint end-user training that I haven't installed and tried out yet but thought it looked good enough to pass on!  Looks like if any of us remembers the SharePoint 1-2-3 training that the Atlanta SharePoint user group provided back in the SPS 2003 days.  The coolest part is if you want to simply learn some of the ins and outs you can install the desktop version (standalone version) without needing to install anything on your SharePoint server.  That certainly makes it convenient when you can just launch the tool and begin learning right from your desktop!

 Some of the topics you have to choose from are:

• Collaboration
•  

You can download it here:  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=7BB3A2A3-6A9F-49F4-84E8-FF3FB71046DF&displaylang=en

I have been messing around with Search Server since MS has released it and I think that overall it will fill a great need in the market for lower (notice I did say low) cost Enterprise search solutions.  Companies evaluating search solutions can download Search Server 2008 express and use it for free!  For those who are evaluating Arpan Shah has pointed the search world to some screen casts that Richard Riley has put together.  So I usually don't like to duplicate what is already out there but it doesn't seem like these links are readily available so I thought I would pass the word along!

 These are some very nice and simplistic demos which go into the many facets of standing up your Search Server to some actual configurations and explanations.  So go check them out off of Arpans Blog:

1. Installation & Configuration: http://www.microsoft.com/winme/0711/31250/Installation_and_Config/Default.html
2. End User Experience: http://www.microsoft.com/winme/0711/31250/End_User_Experience/Default.html
3. Federation: http://www.microsoft.com/winme/0711/31250/Federation/Default.html

Cheers

 Jason Medero

I have been messing around with Search Server since MS has released it and I think that overall it will fill a great need in the market for lower (notice I did say low) cost Enterprise search solutions.  Companies evaluating search solutions can download Search Server 2008 express and use it for free!  For those who are evaluating Arpan Shah has pointed the search world to some screen casts that Richard Riley has put together.  So I usually don't like to duplicate what is already out there but it doesn't seem like these links are readily available so I thought I would pass the word along!

 These are some very nice and simplistic demos which go into the many facets of standing up your Search Server to some actual configurations and explanations.  So go check them out off of Arpans Blog:

1. Installation & Configuration: http://www.microsoft.com/winme/0711/31250/Installation_and_Config/Default.html
2. End User Experience: http://www.microsoft.com/winme/0711/31250/End_User_Experience/Default.html
3. Federation: http://www.microsoft.com/winme/0711/31250/Federation/Default.html

Cheers

 Jason Medero

Josh Carlisle the awesome SharePoint/.NET developer will be speaking at the NYC SharePoint User Group on Dec. 5.  I am sure he will have his presentation packed with some great information/code demos for all you hardcore developers looking to learn more about the perils of SharePoint development should attend!  Same goes for all you IT PRO types who are looking to understand more of the development side so that you can look cool in front of all the dev types .  Plain and simple Josh's topic on site definitions is a hot one because I guarantee in any medium to large deployment you will inevitably run into site/list/content type definitions.

I look forward to the event and hope to see you there!  The event details can be found below:12/5/2007  5:30 PM – Microsoft Office – 1290 6^th Ave. (51^st/52^nd)

NEXT NYC SHAREPOINT USER GROUP: Wednesday, December 5

"Introduction to Developing & Deploying Custom Site Definitions"

 will be presented by

Josh Carlisle, Principal Consultant of Viewfusion Solutions

Site Definitions have existed since WSS 2.0 but have been simplified with the introduction of Features in SharePoint 2007 (WSS 3 & MOSS). In this presentation he will be discussing the basics of Site Definitions and Feature creation along with some tips & tricks on how to simplify the process. Along the way we'll touch on some of the advantages of developing Site Definitions over site customization. Finally we'll discuss how to use the Solution Framework to distribute your Site Definitions to your SharePoint Farm.

The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. with an opportunity to network with your colleagues in other companies

and free food compliments of echoTechnology.

For immediate registration: http://www.clicktoattend.com/invitation.aspx?code=122720

For additional information, directions & other details, visit the NYC SPUG website: http://www.sharepointusergroup.org/newyork/default.aspx

Each month follows the format below.  Here's the agenda for this month:

The sponsors for the December 5 meeting include:

Networking/Food:    echoTechnology

Speaker Gift:            Infonic

Door Prizes:             B&R Business Solutions and mindSHIFT

After Meeting Social: echoTechnology

 Cheers!

 Jason Medero

Josh Carlisle the awesome SharePoint/.NET developer will be speaking at the NYC SharePoint User Group on Dec. 5.  I am sure he will have his presentation packed with some great information/code demos for all you hardcore developers looking to learn more about the perils of SharePoint development should attend!  Same goes for all you IT PRO types who are looking to understand more of the development side so that you can look cool in front of all the dev types .  Plain and simple Josh's topic on site definitions is a hot one because I guarantee in any medium to large deployment you will inevitably run into site/list/content type definitions.

I look forward to the event and hope to see you there!  The event details can be found below:12/5/2007  5:30 PM – Microsoft Office – 1290 6^th Ave. (51^st/52^nd)

NEXT NYC SHAREPOINT USER GROUP: Wednesday, December 5

"Introduction to Developing & Deploying Custom Site Definitions"

 will be presented by

Josh Carlisle, Principal Consultant of Viewfusion Solutions

Site Definitions have existed since WSS 2.0 but have been simplified with the introduction of Features in SharePoint 2007 (WSS 3 & MOSS). In this presentation he will be discussing the basics of Site Definitions and Feature creation along with some tips & tricks on how to simplify the process. Along the way we'll touch on some of the advantages of developing Site Definitions over site customization. Finally we'll discuss how to use the Solution Framework to distribute your Site Definitions to your SharePoint Farm.

The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. with an opportunity to network with your colleagues in other companies

and free food compliments of echoTechnology.

For immediate registration: http://www.clicktoattend.com/invitation.aspx?code=122720

For additional information, directions & other details, visit the NYC SPUG website: http://www.sharepointusergroup.org/newyork/default.aspx

Each month follows the format below.  Here's the agenda for this month:

The sponsors for the December 5 meeting include:

Networking/Food:    echoTechnology

Speaker Gift:            Infonic

Door Prizes:             B&R Business Solutions and mindSHIFT

After Meeting Social: echoTechnology

 Cheers!

 Jason Medero