SharePoint - Application Directory

The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:

Application directory

The directory on an index server or a query server which stores files for the purpose of creating a full-text index catalog or running queries on a full-text index catalog.

SharePoint - Anonymous user

The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:

Anonymous user

A user who doesn’t present any credentials when identifying themselves. The process for governing an anonymous user can be different based on the authentication protocol utilized.

6 Aspects for SharePoint Monitoring & Control of the Project

When in a SharePoint project, the following are six aspects to track:

1) Time - how long is the project taking (estimated vs. actual)?

2) Cost - how much is the project costing?

3) Quality - is the output being produced as expected?

4) Resources - is the project using the correct resources during creation?

5) Change - monitor and track needed changes and features appropriability.

6) Risk - account for the risk as the project evolves from idea to live.

SharePoint - Anonymous authentication

The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:

Anonymous authentication

An authentication method in which neither party authenticates the identity of the other participant

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.

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.