SharePoint Online
Identifying Performance Bottlenecks Analyzing usage patterns across the SharePoint infrastructure can help identify areas that experience high user loads which may cause bottlenecks. Monitoring key metrics like page load times, database query response times, and server resource utilization can pinpoint potential problems. Examining web server logs, database query profiles, and performance monitor data can provide…
Controlling Access to SharePoint Content Microsoft SharePoint features a robust permissions model that enables granular control over access to sites, libraries, lists, folders, and individual files. By default, SharePoint applies permissions inheritance, where child sites, libraries, lists and folders inherit permissions from their parent. However, administrators can break inheritance and define custom permissions tailored to…
Upgrading Challenges from SharePoint 2007 to 2010 The upgrade from SharePoint 2007, built on Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) 3.0 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007, to SharePoint 2010 brings both opportunities and challenges. Organizations can take advantage of new features and capabilities, but must also contend with architecture changes, rebuilding customizations, and training end…
Understanding SharePoint Architecture and Components SharePoint 2010 builds upon Microsoft’s web-based collaboration platform with enhanced enterprise content management capabilities. At its core, SharePoint relies on a farm topology comprised of front-end web servers and back-end database servers working together to provide services like document libraries and lists. Understanding the architecture helps administrators plan and manage…
Inconsistent Date Handling in SharePoint Can Introduce Risk Inconsistent date handling refers to the use of varying date formats and logics across SharePoint components like regional server settings, client machine settings, custom solutions, and external system integrations. When dates are parsed, interpreted and rendered differently in SharePoint environments, it introduces various data, functionality and usability…
The Need for HTML Markup Using HTML markup in SharePoint calculated columns provides several benefits for formatting, adding links, displaying images, and more. The out-of-the-box calculated columns in SharePoint have limitations that can be overcome by enabling the use of HTML. Benefits of HTML Markup in Calculated Columns Format text with bold, italics, underlining, font…
What Gets Blocked and Why SharePoint calculated columns do not allow the use of HTML tags or JavaScript code. These markup languages get filtered out and blocked for security reasons. SharePoint is designed to prevent the injection of potentially malicious code into sites and libraries. The platform’s automatic input validation strips out anything that looks…
What is Causing Loss of HTML Markup in Calculated Columns SharePoint Online displays calculated columns by rendering their output on the client-side by default. This means that the formula and formatting for a calculated column is processed by each user’s web browser rather than on the SharePoint servers. When content is rendered client-side, certain HTML…
Assessing Your SharePoint Environment Evaluating Business Needs and Requirements To determine if a migration to SharePoint Online is advantageous, organizations must thoroughly evaluate their current SharePoint on-premises environment and business needs. This involves auditing what features and functions are being utilized, what customizations have been made, the number and types of sites provisioned, integrations with…
Securing SharePoint Data and Content Implementing robust security measures in SharePoint is critical to protecting sensitive data and content. By properly configuring permissions, encrypting data, and auditing activity, organizations can reduce the risk of data breaches and ensure regulatory compliance. Setting Up Permissions and Access Controls Managing permissions is essential to restrict access to SharePoint…