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 - 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.

5 Key Technical System Level Aspects for SharePoint Projects

The following are five key technical system level aspects for SharePoint projects:

1. Define all the needed technical factors

2. Have the proper participates and leaders from a technical standpoint

3. Have the proper technical personnel to participate in requirements, management and cost aspects  

4. Have consistency across the SharePoint system specifications

5. Identify and assess the SharePoint based technical risks and opportunities

SharePoint - Alternate Account

The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:

Alternate account

An added user account that is in a different domain, but in the same forest as the primary account.

Top 5 Items When Planning an Agile SharePoint Product

The following are the top five items regarding planning an agile SharePoint product: 

1. Define the product vision and goals - know what you're going to do with SharePoint. Be it collaboration, document management or workflow automation, etc.

2. Build and prioritize the product backlog - build the needed aspects for the backlog regarding what is to be built.

3. Plan iterations and sprints - break down the work into sprints in 2 to 4 weeks of duration.

4. Collaborate and visualize work - use a Kanban board to visualize work for tracking purposes.

5. Review, adapt, and deliver value - utilize sprint reviews and retrospectives to gather feedback and improve processes.

SharePoint - Alternate Access Mapping

The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:

Alternate access mapping

A mapping of URLs to Web applications. Incoming alternate access mappings are used to provide several URL access points for the same set of content. Outgoing alternate access mappings are utilized to confirm that content is rendered in the correct URL environment.