By: Tony Pagnusat
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July 28, 2010 at 10:39 AMOne major drawback to SharePoint 2010’s installation is the way the installer chooses a name for your databases. It also appends a very easy to remember GUID to the database name as well that makes referencing your databases quite a challenge. In 2007 you could easily mitigate this using psconfig to setup your configuration databases but with 2010 there are quite a few more databases to configure and name which makes this a bit more challenging. 
Recently, I came across the AutoSPInstaller Utility on CodePlex that not only makes naming SharePoint Databases a snap. It can automate the setup of your entire farm with a double click. All you have to to update are a few configuration details in the solution and run the script. It will even install language packs. This little utility is awesome and will definitely be part of all of my deployment documentation for future clients. Check it out.
By: Tony Pagnusat
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March 31, 2010 at 7:36 AMSharePoint 2010 RC has some noticeable changes mostly in performance and setup. One good piece of news is that if you setup your profile import incorrectly the first time you can usually go back and fix it without having to rebuild your server/farm. The error logging has become a great deal more effective so tracking down issues is a lot easier. One snafu I noticed in RC over Beta 2 is an issue with the ILM Synchronization Manager (the new profile import in SharePoint). I was able to get the service setup in SharePoint alright but when I did the actual import nothing was coming through. I ended up opening the Synchronization Manager (C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office Servers\14.0\Synchronization Service\UIShell\miisclient.exe) to review my directory settings under the Management Agents control. Under the Management Agents open the Properties of directory import (MOSSAD-[Domain Name]). Click on Connect to AD Forest and ensure these settings are correct. Mine didn’t have the correct forest or domain in them. 
Check your Directory Partitions as well (those were correct in mine) to make sure they are setup correctly. Once you have updated this information click on OK and close the Synchronization Manager, do not kick off a new search from this utility. Go back to Central Admin and try to search you directory there. It should populate your directory after a few minutes.
By: Tony Pagnusat
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March 28, 2010 at 10:29 AMIf you are installing SharePoint 2010 RC you no longer need to worry about the Windows Server 2008 hotfix to get the profile import working this is now included in the preparation tool. Way to go Microsoft! 
By: Tony Pagnusat
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January 23, 2010 at 10:31 AM If you weren’t already aware, Microsoft release an out-of-band update (not release during the normal Windows Updates Cycle) on Thursday that impacts almost all versions of Windows and IE. You need to get this installed ASAP. Details from Microsoft are listed below. This alert is to provide you with an overview of Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-002, the Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer, released (out-of-band) on Thursday, January 21. This bulletin addresses eight vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. Microsoft recommends that partners secure their own systems, then reach out to customers to assist them in ensuring their systems are secured. | Bulletin ID | Bulletin Title | Sev Rating | Vulnerability Impact | Restart Required | Affected Software | | MS10-002 | Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (978207) | Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes | All supported versions of Internet Explorer on Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008*, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2*. | *Windows Server 2008 Core Editions are not affected by this update.
By: Tony Pagnusat
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January 23, 2010 at 10:16 AMJust a reminder that if you are running Windows 7 RC1 your time is quickly running out. Microsoft posted this to their TechNet Site, Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you’ll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. On June 1, 2010 your PC will completely stop functioning. Unfortunately there is no upgrade path from RC to RTM so you will have to reformat your PC. There have been some performance improvements and UI changes that you will want to take advantage of on RTM as well. I actually am still running RC on my home desktop so am just as guilty… I think I have a project for the weekend though :) |