Sync members of AD Group to SharePoint list

How to sync members of AD group instead of syncing users in an OU? Solution: ​The query string is: (&(objectClass=user)(memberOf=DN)) Notice: DN is "distinguishedName", which is an attribute in AD, it be able to find it in AD Properties. Here is the example:  (&(objectClass=user)(memberOf=CN=sgrouptest,OU=test80,DC=br,DC=local)) Add this query to AD Information Sync settings in Site Settings -> AD Information Sync Settings.​ When create a […]

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Relationship between AD Information Sync and SharePoint SSP

​What’s the relationship of AD Information Sync and SharePoint SSP, and how they affects each other? Solution: ​The product is different with SharePoint SSP. SharePoint SSP provides the service to sync user information from Active directory to user profile in Central Administration. But AD Information Sync provides the solution to sync the user information to SharePoint list, such […]

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An error occurs when add a new profile

​An error occurred after clicking ‘Add profile’ in AD Information Sync settings page, error info:System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.at SharePointBoost.ADSync.ADSyncSettingForm.()at SharePointBoost.ADSync.ADSyncSettingForm.OnInit(EventArgs e)at System.Web.UI.Control.InitRecursive(Control namingContainer)at System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequestMain(Boolean includeStagesBeforeAsyncPoint, Boolean includeStagesAfterAsyncPoint) Solution: ​This issue is due to the empty site, no lists. Simply create a list, issue will be resolved. Applies for: SharePoint 2013, […]

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Display the user name instead of Distinguish Name

​When sync a user name to a list column, it shows DN property instead of real name, like: CN=Michael Jackson,OU=Musician Dept,OU=US Singer,DC=US,DC=local How to show the name only but not domain information, etc.? Solution: ​The reason it shows the DN is the column is mapped to a single line of text, change it to a […]

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Picture is not showing on SharePoint

I have mapped the picture (thumbnailphotoattribute) to a column, but the picture does not show after synchronization. Solution: Please check the settings below: 1. The pictures will be attached to list items during synchronization, you must to enable Attachment feature in the list. 2. If you have mapped thumbnailphoto to a Hyperlink or Picture column, […]

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Permission required to configure the product

​What are the minimum rights required for an account to configure the settings of AD Information Sync? Solution: The permissions to configure AD Information Sync settings must contain these four atom permissions: Add Items, Edit Items, Delete Items, and Manage Web Site. Applies for: SharePoint 2013, SharePoint 2010, SharePoint 2007

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How do I check if the schedule is working?

​How do I check if the schedule is working? Is there a log file? Solution: ​Check the schedules by the timer job performance in Central Administration. Open Central Administration -> Operations (For SharePoint 2007); Central Administration -> Monitioring -> Check Job Status (For SharePoint 2010); click Timer job status in the Global Configuration section. Normally, the […]

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