SharePoint - Anchor Crawl

The following is a SharePoint Dictionary word of the day:

'Anchor crawl

The process of adding anchor text that is in links between items to the full-text index catalog.

The Fab 5 of M365 Groups

M365 groups are to me the cornerstone of security in the M365 environment.

As such here is a brief overview of what I refer to as the fab 5 of M365 groups:

Distribution group - Utilized for sending notifications to a group of people.

Mail-enabled security group - Has the ability to send e-mail to a group.

Microsoft 365 group - Utilized for collaboration. Includes a group e-mail and shared workspaces.

Security group - Utilized for granting access to resources and for managing devices.

Shared mailbox - Utilized when multiple users need to access the same mailbox, such as a contact us or support e-mail address.

7 Core Aspects for a SharePoint Lead

A SharePoint lead needs to demonstrate the following key 7 aspects:

1) Collaboration - one needs to understand the SharePoint technologies in order to collaborate.

2) Advocacy - one needs to be a good SharePoint advocate for the technology.

3) Ethics - one needs to understand ethical issues and aspects of SharePoint.

4) Roadmap strategies - one need to keep up and be aware to implement or turn off SharePoint roadmap aspects.

5) Financial management - one need to be able to use the billing tools within M365 SharePoint to keep the environment licensed and functional as needed.

6) Educational policies and development - one needs to have the proper SharePoint educational aspects available to end users.

7) Applicable laws - one needs to be able to handle local, state and country laws related to SharePoint and one's business as needed/applicable.

SharePoint - Anchor content source

The following is a SharePoint Dictionary word of the day:

Anchor content source

A content source that is utilized to import the anchor text from links amongst elements into a full-text index collection.

SharePoint - Analysis Services

The following is a SharePoint Dictionary word of the day: 

Analysis services

The abbreviated name for Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services, which is utilized to create and store multidimensional data that is sent to clients in regard to queries. Also, sometimes referred to as Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) server.

SharePoint Online Top 7 Updates in 2025

The following are the top seven updates related to SharePoint Online thus far in 2025:  

1) AI-Powered Content Management – SharePoint now automates content creation and tagging, making document organization faster and more efficient.

2) Smarter Document Search – AI-driven search tools provide more accurate and relevant results, helping users find files quickly.

3) SharePoint Agents – Users can create scoped AI agents which act as subject matter experts, improving knowledge management.

4) Copilot Integration – Copilot assists with workflows, document management, and personalized recommendations, making SharePoint more intuitive.

5) Enhanced Collaboration with OneDrive – AI-powered file skills, including audio summaries, improve content sharing and accessibility.

6) Streamlined Automation – Workflows, metadata, and approvals have been simplified, reducing manual effort and improving governance.

7) Hybrid Cloud Support – SharePoint now integrates more seamlessly with multi-cloud environments, including Azure and AWS.

SharePoint - Alternate Address

The following is a SharePoint Dictionary word of the day:

Alternate address

While using Microsoft/Office 365, any email address associated with the account that is not one’s primary e-mail address.