Get Windows 10 from Windows 8.1

I know everyone is excited and waiting for the 29th of July, 2015 for Windows 10 upgrade which is FREE  :) I have Windows 8.1 version in my system. Points to be noted for getting Windows 10 FREE upgrade from Windows 8.1: 1. You should have a licensed version of Windows OS installed. 2. You...

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Could not load type ‘Microsoft.AnalysisServices.SpAddin.ReportGallery.ReportGalleryView’

Recently, I have installed the power pivot in SharePoint 2013 and then configured the power pivot service application in the Central Administration. I tried creating a Pivot Gallery and it is successful. When I opened the pivot gallery library, it is showing the below error:  I am sure...

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SharePoint 2013 / Office 365

I wanted to try some proof of concepts using SharePoint 2013 and been looking for various easy options to get the SP 2013. Hence I wanted to list the easy ways to get SharePoint 2013 for the readers. Below is the list: Office 365 Trial : https://products.office.com/en-us/business/compare-office-365-for-business-plans On-Premises Deployment: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-sharepoint-server-2013 Windows...

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External List in SharePoint Limitations

When I tried to connect the external DB to the SharePoint using external content types, I found lot of issues or limitations for the end users. This is same in external lists as well. I am using SharePoint 2010. No look up: Unfortunately the only thing that you can do a look up on in an external list is on the ID column, anything else and you are out of luck. No Attachments: Attachments options...

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Update on InfoPath and SharePoint forms

As part of the update shared around the Evolution of SharePoint and the next SharePoint Server on-premises release, we are also updating the timelines for removal of InfoPath Forms Services components of SharePoint and SharePoint Online. Specifically, InfoPath Forms Services will be included in the next on-premises release of SharePoint Server 2016, as well as being fully...

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OWA web parts in SharePoint 2013

When I tried finding the OWA web parts in the SharePoint 2013 OOTB web parts, I couldn't find the web parts and “Outlook Web App” category is also not available. I was thinking it is deprecated or not available in SharePoint  2013. After searching, I found the following solution....

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SharePoint 2013 & 2010 OOTB Web Parts Comparison

There are many changes made in SP 2013 in OOTB web parts. I tried creating a summary which shows the following: 1. What category is added or removed in SP 2013? 2. What are the web parts removed from SP 2013? 3. What are the new web parts added and their functionality? Downloadable Link for the below...

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Promoted Links in SharePoint 2013

Promoted Links is a new list type added in SharePoint 2013. What it is and how to use this? 1.   New app in SP 2013 available Out of Box 2.   It is similar app like “Get Started with your site” in the home page  3.   It is a very cool feature which allows you...

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Site Administration in SharePoint 2013

In this article, we will have know how does Site Administration in SharePoint 2013 looks. Here is the screenshot of SharePoint 2013 site administration. ...

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New Features of SharePoint 2013

It has been a while here, there are many reasons and I was busy as well. Let’s start it again with SharePoint 2013J SharePoint 2013 has many new features and it is trending in the market. Let’s see the list of features which is new and what is different from the other versions of SharePoint. HTML 5 and CSS 3 support  - Cross browser compatibility and optimized browser experience. Device...

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