How to configure SharePoint 2013 Content Databases in read-only mode

Read-Only Databases is a feature available when upgrading or moving SharePoint 2013 content databases to avoid any data loss and allow users access to the information stored in the system. In this mode we can backup content databases with the latest information available, and at the same time guarantee our SharePoint users can read existing data, but not modify it. In this article, I will explain step-by-step how to configure an existing content database in read-only mode:

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Defining a SharePoint 2013 IT Strategy Part II

This is part two of the Defining SharePoint IT Strategy article. If you have not read the first part, please see this first.

Q: Who needs to be involved with the process?

A: A variety of organizational personnel will be involved in the development, execution, and analysis of any IT strategy at different times. The key to success is the input from IT and business management who have the ability and authority to assign resources to the project, and to authorize business initiatives as they relate to SharePoint.

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CloudShare Going Mobile

I’m letting you in on something exciting we’re working on over here. We’ve been hearing there’s a need for software development, QA, and sales teams to be able to access their lab environments when they’re away from their desks or laptops. So the CloudShare product team has been cooking up a way for you to control your virtualized environments on CloudShare from your cell phones… Welcome to the ProOnTheGo BETA!

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CloudShare Feature Release – February 2013

Hi CloudSharers!

My name is Anand and I joined CloudShare 4 months ago as the product manager. This is an exciting time to be at CloudShare with a lot happening on the product front. I spent most of my career in the enterprise space mostly in development and testing. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and exploring in and around the bay area, California.

My first blog is going to be on the release that comes out this Sunday, code-named “Quartet”. Our friendly RnD give names to our releases. We went through mountains, quirky names and now it is music records.

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Defining a SharePoint 2013 IT Strategy Part I

Your organization is considering whether to install SharePoint, and you are now envisioning what it can do for your company. But you also need to consider costs versus benefits, keeping in mind your company’s directive of “being more strategic with IT spending”. The time has come for your team to clearly define an IT strategy to guide your upcoming SharePoint deployment.  OMG.

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How to Recover SharePoint 2013 Databases from Suspect Mode

I restarted my SharePoint server, opened Central Administration and encountered the following error:

Server Error in ‘/’ Application
Runtime Error
Description: An application error occurred on the server.

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CloudShare for Eclipse. Click. Select. Plug-in!

CloudShare is excited to announce a powerful new plug-in, CloudShare for Eclipse.  It provides access to CloudShare environments and features directly from the Eclipse toolbar, enabling hybrid workflows that combine the best of Eclipse with the flexibility and power of the cloud.

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How to install and configure workflow infrastructure in SharePoint 2013

Workflows are another key area in  SharePoint 2013 where Microsoft has made great investments. In fact, workflow platform is completely new in that it allows creation, usage and deployment of .NET Framework 4.x workflows in a SharePoint 2013 farm. Microsoft has completely redesigned the workflow platform for SharePoint by creating the Windows Azure Workflow Server (WAS) that enables us to completely separate the SharePoint side from the workflow one. Indeed, workflow infrastructure in SharePoint 2013 is completely independent from the SharePoint point of view that consumes and uses workflows through a web services façade.

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How to resolve HTTP 500 Internal Server Error in SharePoint 2013 site

Once in a while I encounter an error that doesn’t provide any helpful information. This is exactly what happened the other day I opened my SharePoint site and found out that the website cannot display the page due to HTTP 500 Internal Server Error.

First thing I tried to do is open SharePoint Central Administration, to see if I get the same error message. Strangely, I was able to open Central Administration without any errors.

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SharePoint 2013: What’s new in search in document libraries and lists

Without a doubt, Search is one of the key investment areas in SharePoint 2013. From an architectural point of view and a foundation perspective, search in SharePoint 2013 includes a single search runtime that joins the best capabilities of FAST and Enterprise Search technologies. In this article, I will show you how easy and simple it is to find information in a document library and a list providing a great user experience when searching for information.

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