The Basics of Metadata in SharePoint
As a SharePoint user you probably encounter metadata every day. You probably even hear the word but are not sure exactly what it is. So what is metadata? Metadata and Attributes Metadata is basically the attributes of an object; metadata equals attributes. Metadata has been used in many fields for a long time. Let […]
Understanding the basics of Active Directory (AD)
One question that often comes up when looking at SharePoint is: what is an Active Directory? According to the “Glossary for SharePoint 2010” published by Microsoft Office Dev Center an Active Directory is: “A general-purpose network directory service. Active Directory also refers to the Windows implementation of a directory service. Active Directory stores information […]
The Basics for Users of SharePoint
Are you a user of SharePoint who still has trouble understanding what SharePoint really is? This is a daunting question as there is no right answer to what SharePoint is. Everyone has their own perspective and this leads to even more confusion about what SharePoint is. What is SharePoint? According to Microsoft SharePoint 2013 […]
How to install BoostSolutions Foundation
When you first download and install BoostSolutions products onto your server you must first install BoostSolutions Foundation. This component is essential to managing licenses for BoostSolutions products in a centralized location. Foundation comes prepackaged with BoostSolutions products and will install automatically if you do not already have it on your server. But you also have […]
Data Connector and SQL WHERE clause to filter data
This article will give you a basic understand of the SQL WHERE clause. This will come in handy when you are setting up BoostSolutions Data Connector and for those who want to do more with Data Connector. For those who are not familiar with SQL commands, a simple definition is necessary. SQL commands, which contain […]
How to add Sign in as Different User in SharePoint 2013
Hi, guys, maybe you want to sign as another user to test, in Sharepoint 2007 and Sharepint 2010 we can do this easily, however, Sign as Different User interface is hidden by default in SharePoint ?2013. Next, I will introduce one way to show Sign as Different User interface. First, enter following path: C:\Program Files\Common […]
Comparison of SharePoint 2013 versions
Before one decides if they should deploy SharePoint, it would be nice to see what options you have in terms of version and some basic costs. For most people monetary cost is a large factor in deploying SharePoint. In fact it could be the deal breaker when deciding whether to purchase and deploy SharePoint. Although […]
How to integrate multiple SharePoint lists into one list
Having trouble integrating data from multiple SharePoint lists? SharePoint Data Connector, by BoostSolutions, will help you complete your tasks quickly and efficiently. The following scenario will help you to understand how Data Connector, as a lightweight out-of-the-box data transfer tool, combines data from multiple SharePoint lists. Assume that you have the following business requirements when […]