Writings and ramblings on SharePoint for those who are addicted to it!
Work item
Object which represents an operation that is to be scheduled
to run at a specific time.
Work item process
Process which runs a work item.
Work item type
Named definition which specifies what a work item ensures.
Work item type
identifier
Globally unique identifier (GUID) that is used to identify a
work item type.
WebDAV (Web
Distributed Authoring and Versioning Protocol)
Set of extensions to the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), which permits user agents to collaboratively write content directly in an HTTP request to the target.
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Web service method
Procedure which is exposed to web service clients that can
be called as a web service. This process is also sometimes referred to as a web
method.
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Web query
External data connection which retrieves a table from a web site and inserts the table into a list or workbook.
Web Part
Reusable component which contains or generates web-based
content such as XML, HTML, and scripting code.
Web Part cache
Hash table of key/value pairs which is utilized to cache and
find core information for web parts.
Web Part chrome
Common user interface elements which frame a web part within
a given zone. A web part chrome includes a border, title bar, icons, title
text, and menu options.
Web Part chrome state
State of a web part and the web part chrome surrounding it. Values
are zero (0) for a normal state or one (1) for a minimized state.
Web Part connection
Element in a web parts page which defines a data
relationship between two web parts.
Web Part identifier
Globally unique identifier (GUID) which identifies a web part.
Web Part property
Configurable aspect of a web part which controls the actions
of the web part.
Web Part type
identifier
Unique 16-byte value which is assigned to each web part
type.
Web Part zone
Arranged HTML section of a web part page which contains zero
or more webparts which can be configured for the format of those web parts.
Web Part zone
identifier
String which identifies a web part zone on a web parts page.
Web Part zone index
Integer which specifies the comparative position of a web part
in a web part zone.
Web Parts page
ASP.NET web page which includes web part controls that enable the page to be customized.
The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:
Web discussion
Component and add-in which allows users to enter comments in
documents, list rows, and pages without modifying the actual content.
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Web control
Server-side based component which encapsulates the user interface and related functionality.
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Web application
identifier
Global unique identifier (GUID) which identifies a web
application.
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Visible scope
Search scope which is displayed to the site collection administrators and users.
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View
Displays a subset of contents of a list or library based on
specific criteria defined by the metadata.
The SharePoint system encompasses these six technology and innovation management aspects:
Critical thinking – the platform inspires one to think about what they are doing.
System thinking – the platform lends itself to broad thinking.
3) Emerging technologies – the platform includes the latest technologies and integrations, especially
with the Power Platform if using SharePoint Online.
4) Radical innovation – the platform is updated frequently with the latest technologies.
5) Organizational strategy – platform is an enterprise solution.
6) Leadership – the platform lends itself to needing leadership ownership.
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Variations
Allows for content to available to specific audiences on different sites. This is done by copying the content from a source site to each target variation site.
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Visitors group
Default group for users on a SharePoint site. By default, the visitors group is assigned the read based permission level.
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Visible scope
Search scope which is displayed to site collection
administrators and users.
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Viewport
Virtual window, utilized for controls which display content,
through which all or a section of such content is visible. Usually used when all
of the content will not fit in the available displayable space.
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ViewAccessor
Type of MethodInstance that can be called to return a
different view for a given EntityInstance of a particular entity.
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Vertical alignment
Formatting setting which specifies how content is positioned
within the vertical space of a cell, object, or page. Content can be aligned
along the top or bottom edge, or distributed evenly across the vertical space.
User store
Logical grouping of users, groups, and content permissions
for security accessed by the search authorization.
The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:
User search security
filter
Specifies group and user permissions for a specific search
user. This filters out inappropriate search results by only returning back what
that user has permissions to read.
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Uniform resource
locator (URL)
Alphanumeric address which is utilized to locate a website (example http://www.kmo.name).
Universal data
connection (UDC)
XML file format which contains data connection based information.
The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:
Un-customized webpage
Webpage which refers to files on the file system of a
SharePoint system.
UserProfileFilter
FilterDescriptor type which is used while querying a
line-of-business (LOB) system and whose value can be attained by probing the
current user's profile.
UsernameCredentialFilter
FilterDescriptor type which is utilized while querying a
line-of-business (LOB) system and can hold the user name of an account that is
defined in that system.
The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:
User-defined function
(UDF)
Function which is coded in JSON (JavaScript Object
Notation), Visual Basic module, macro sheet, add-in, or Excel linked library.
UserContextFilter
FilterDescriptor type which is utilized while running a query on a line-of-business (LOB) system. The value can be set to the identity of the user who is calling the LOB system.
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User solution
Aspect which allows
the end user to have the ability to build their own technical solution based on
tools and available guidance available.
User profile
Collection of properties which pertain to a specific person
or entity within a site.
User profile change
entry log
Repository which logs the changes that take place in a user
profile.
User profile change
event
Event which occurs when a property of a user profile is
changed.
User profile import
Process of importing records from a directory service to the
user profile store.
User profile policy
Subset of the user profile privacy policy which governs
interactions with user profiles.
User profile privacy
policy
Set of rules which govern interactions with user profiles.
User profile record
identifier
Integer which uniquely identifies a user profile record.
User profile service
Data source which stores, makes available, and applies
information about users.
User profile store
Database which stores information about each user profile.
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User display name
User profile property which can contain the preferred name
of a user.
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User activity status
Indicator which shows whether a user is active or inactive
as well as out of offline, offline, etc.
Un-ghosted
Document which has its content stored in a content database
instead of a front-end file system.
The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:
UI culture
Language which is utilized to show strings and other graphical elements in a user interface.
TypeDescriptor
Type of metadata object which describes a subset of the
structure of a parameter to be used as a piece of business logic in a
line-of-business (LOB) system.
TypeReflector
Unit of business logic which converts data structures
between the type system of the protocol client and the native type system of a
line-of-business (LOB) system.
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Team site
Centralized storage area where a group, department or team
can collaborate on documents, information, and communication ideas.
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Tag
Specific keywords assigned to content. Tagging files, pages
and chats is a way to utilize better searchability and social bookmarking.
The following are three cool sites related to Microsoft Graph Explorer:
Microsoft Graph Beginner's Guide:
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Graph Explorer - Try Microsoft Graph APIs:
The following are SharePoint dictionary words of the day related to trusted:
Trusted authentication
Mechanism where a user account or a service-based account can be utilized to perform operations on behalf of the current user or process.
Trusted subsystem
Method of communication where a two-way trust is established
between two system-based components.
Total row
Row in a list or table which provides a selection of functions
that are useful for displaying numerical total based data.
Top-level site
First site located in a site collection. The other sites
within a site collection are children (or sub-sites) of the top-level site.
Token
Translates into a meaningful identification or word. Used for authentication as well as textual based purposes.
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Timer job
SharePoint services object which can perform various tasks on
a scheduled or one-time event basis within the environment it is run on.
The following are four key items related to employee experience and SharePoint:
1)
Used to forge connections
2)
Used to provide insights via
recommendations
3)
Used for growth and development
4)
Used to empower employees
Term set
Collection of related terms. Example, the term set named
"step" could include the terms "S1" "S2" "S3"
and "Prod".
Term store
Service which stores managed metadata, including term sets, terms, and keywords.
The following are four key items that can be achieved in SharePoint:
The following are three simple truths of SharePoint:
The following are some general computer science aspects to know when working with SharePoint administration and development:
Algorithm
Complexity, Design, & Analysis – be it best case, worst case and average case scenarios in
problem solving.
Big-O
notations – run time complexity as memory requirements grow based on the input size growing.
Hashtables – how
they are a data structure, much
like an array, except that each value is stored using a key.
Recursions – a function being defined by its
own definitions.
Sorting althorithms – way of rearranging an array or list in a
more usable fashion. Common sorts are: bubble, heap merge and quick.
Tree sorts – way of traversing elements to place them in
order. Common tree sorts are: AVL (Adelson-Velsky and Landis), binary, red/black
and splay tree.
When working with SharePoint, the following are some key aspects as far as the solution process:
The following are four good technical concepts to know to be successful with SharePoint:
● General
Coding Aptitude: have knowledge of APIs, object oriented design and know
how to test code.
● Computer
Science Ideologies: have knowledge of data structures and algorithms and
how they can be used in solutions.
● Analytical
Skills: know how to do analysis of code (spot a bug and know what is the
most optimal solution) and knowing to ask the correct clarifying questions.
● Problem Solving: know how to think
out loud in regard to steps to take in order to solve a problem.
The following are SharePoint dictionary words of the day related to table:
Table
A way to display data in a text or content editor webpart in
rows and columns.
Table header
Top row of a table, which displays the column names.
Table style
Set of formatting options, that includes font, border style, and row banding, which are applied to a table.
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Sync
Process where the contents of a OneDrive or SharePoint document library is copied to a computer and updated back and forth between the local drive and cloud.
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Survey
Component which allows users to respond to questions
specified by the designer of the survey.
The following are several core items for engaging with SharePoint in the business:
Outcome based performance – use service
level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Flexible engagement models – using Power
Automate and artificial intelligence based items.
Address quality at project level – use user acceptance,
regression, automation, functional, performance, load, and cloud testing. Also account
for mobile apps and display.
Global provider – use tool to scale up or down using
different delivery displays.
Use agile and devops – reduce time to market,
automate, enable digital transformation.
The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:
Static rank
Component of a rank which does not rely on a search query.
It represents the importance of an item.
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Start address
URL which identifies a point to start a crawl.
Administrators can specify start addresses when they create or edit a content
source.
Split view
In SharePoint Designer or Visual Studio, this functionality
allows for the workspace to be divided into the desired view.
Site template
Way to create a SharePoint site with customized lists, libraries, web parts and features.
The following are SharePoint dictionary words of the day related to site definition:
Site definition
configuration
XML-based definition of lists, features and other data, that
define a type of SharePoint site.
Site definition
version
Zero-based integer which indicates the version number of the
site definition. It is best practice to update the version number each time the
definition is changed.
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Site
Web site warehoused in a named portion of a top-level web
site.
Single sign-on ticket
Token that contains the encrypted character of a single
sign-on (SSO) operator in the form of a security identifier string (SID).
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Simple object access protocol
(SOAP)
Transports XML data between systems using a http or https-based
protocol.
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SharePoint search SQL
syntax
Rules which govern the construction of an enterprise search
SQL query.
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SharePoint farm
Server(s) which are part of a SharePoint installation and
SharePoint configuration database.
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SharePoint Designer
Application which allows administrators to modify pages and
customize their SharePoint sites using a graphical user interface-based format.
Shared documents
library
Document library which is included by default in several site
templates.
Shared view
View of a list or which every user who has the appropriate
permissions can see.
Server-to-server
protocol
Authentication protocol utilized between two servers or
services.
The following are items to be aware of for files associated with meetings:
1) Where are the files located be it in a OneDrive or MS Teams site based on how the meeting is set-up?
2) What is the set retention for files?
3) What is the sensitivity set for where the files are located?
Section 508
U.S. Government accessibility guidelines for colors, fonts
and keystrokes that are to be available on websites for those with inclusive
needs.
The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:
Second-stage recycle
bin
Container for items which have been deleted from the first-stage
recycle bin. Items in the second-stage recycle bin are visible only to site
collection administrators.
The following are SharePoint dictionary words of the day related to search:
Search service
account
Account under which the search service runs.
Search shared
application object
Instance of a shared application for search which stores search-specific
settings.
Search scope consumer
Ste collection which uses a certain search scope display
group.
Search scope display
group
Ordered set of search scopes used for returning search displays.
Search scope index
Specialized component of a full-text index catalog which is
built on the values of scoped properties.
Search scope rule
Attribute which specifies items that are included in a search
scope.
The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:
Scheduled
Status which is applied to a page, list item or document
that specifies a time when it will be published or unpublished.
Subtotal column
Column which uses a summary or subtotal function to display
the total of the items field-based information.
Subtotal row
Row which uses a summary or subtotal function to display the
total of the items field-based
information.
Subsite
Complete web site which is within a subdirectory of another web
site. The parent web site can be the top-level site of a site collection or
another subsite.
Stream
Technology used
within SharePoint where users within the organization can post and share video
content.
Static rank
Component of a rank which does not depend on the search
query. It signifies the importance of an item based on other items or business
rules that are defined in the search set-up.
Start address
Uniform resource locator (URL) which identifies a point to
start a crawl. Administrators specify start address locations when they create
or edit a content source.
The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:
SpecificFinder
Type of methodinstance which is defined and ordered by the identifiers
that are associated with the entity. The type is associated with the method which
is associated with the specificfinder.
Source data
Data which is used as the basis for populating reports, charts, etc.
Sort
Process which arranges in ascending or descending order,
based on applicable content.
Sort order
Set of rules in a search query which defines the order of
relevant results. The order can be ascending or descending.
Snapshot
Copy of an item that can contain values, formatting and
schema aspects.
Site solution
Deployable package which contains a set of features, site definitions, and assemblies that apply to sites.
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Site property
A name/value pair of strings which is metadata for a site. Examples of this are the sites title or default language.
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Site membership
Status of being a member of a site with user rights for accessing or editing content on that site.
The following are five high level aspects of a SharePoint devops process:
Culture – Have established shared responsibility for handling development, deployment and operations
Automation – Have established automations for continuous
delivery
Lean – Have established batch sizes for work in progress
Measurement – Have established ways to measure work
and value
Recovery – Have established processes for rolling
back items if needed
The following are some key SharePoint build quality-based items to be aware of as part of a projects process:
The following are some key actions in regard to taking action when planning an iteration:
Site identifier
A globally unique identifier (GUID) which is used to identify a site in a SharePoint site collection.
Site flag
4-byte unsigned integer bit mask which specifies properties
that are unique to a site.
Site definition
Specifies a name and contains a list of the site definition
configurations.
Site definition
configuration
XML-based definition of lists, features, modules, and other
data, which overall define a type of SharePoint site.
Site definition
version
Zero-based integer that indicates the version number of the
site definition.
Site content type
Uniquely distinguishable collection of settings and fields which
store metadata for lists in individual sites.
Site column
Field that can be linked with a content type or list within
a site or site collection.
Site collection
Set of web sites which are in the same content database, with
the same owner, and share administration settings. The site collection can be
identified by a globally unique identifier (GUID) or the uniform resource
locator (URL).
Site collection
administrator
User(s) whom have administrative permissions for a site
collection.
Site collection flag
4-byte unsigned integer bit mask which specifies the
properties that are global to a site collection. One or more values can be established
for this bit mask.
Site collection
identifier
A globally unique identifier (GUID) which identifies a site
collection.
Site collection quota
The option for a site collection which allows administrators
to set levels for maximum storage allocated, maximum number of users, and
warnings that are associated with the maximum levels.
Single sign-on (SSO)
Process which enables users whom, have a domain account to log on to a network and access any resource in the domain without entering the credentials multiple times.
Single sign-on (SSO)
administrator
Security principal which is authorized to change a single
sign-on (SSO) configuration.
Single sign-on (SSO)
identifier
String which represents the definition of user credentials that
allow a user to access a resource.
Single sign-on (SSO)
system
Software-based implementation which enables users to gain
access to multiple resources without entering the credentials multiple times.
Single sign-on (SSO)
ticket
Token which contains the encrypted identity of a single
sign-on (SSO) user via a security identifier string.
Sibling navigation
node
Navigation node which shares a common parent navigation node with another specific navigation node.
1)
Stories satisfy the acceptance criteria
2)
Acceptance tests passed, including those
that were automated (if applicable)
3)
Unit and component tests – pass
4)
Cumulative unit tests – pass
5)
Applicable items are under source control
6)
Stories are accepted by the product owner
1)
What was learned?
2)
What needs to be adjusted as far as
vision, scope and team assignments?
3)
Where are the bottlenecks?
4)
What features must be re-scoped?
5)
What decisions need to be made to address
issues?
The following are aspects as part of the demonstration of work done for the agile release train:
1) Have visibility into progress and impediments
2) Have releases facilitated by proper resource
3) Have proper participants (scrum masters, subject matter experts, etc.)
4) Have weekly meeting of 60 minutes to demo items
5) Have meetings and items demoed time-based
The following are key high-level items to address for innovation and planning:
1) Innovation – where and what are the opportunities for innovation and improvements.
2) Planning – where and what are the cadence for planning-based items
3) Estimation – where and what are the estimates for cadence-based delivery
Sheet
Part of the workbook used with Microsoft Office Excel. There
are four types of sheets: chart sheet, dialog sheet, macro sheet and work sheet.
Sheet tab
Control that is utilized to select a sheet.
Sheet view
Utilized for which cells are shown, and the zoom level for such
information in the window.
SharePoint Search SQL
syntax
The rules that govern the construction of an enterprise
search SQL query. Such a format can create very complicated query sets.
Example:
SELECT <columns>
FROM <source>
WHERE <conditions>
ORDER BY <columns>
Shared documents
library
Document library which is included by default in the team
site based site template.
Shared view
View of a list or web part which every user who has the
appropriate permissions can see.
Shared workbook
Workbook which is configured to allow multiple to view and
make changes at the same time. Each user who saves the workbook sees the changes
made by other users.
The following are five high-level testing aspects to be aware of:
1) Functional testing
2) Mobile testing
3) Automated testing
4) Performance testing
5) Security testing
The following are SharePoint dictionary words of the day related to session:
Session identifier
Unique string which is used to identify a specific instance of session data.
Session view
The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:
Security principal name (SPN)
Name identifying a security principal (example: mymachinename$@mydomainname
for a machine joined to a domain or myusername@mydomainname for a user). The domain
name is resolved using the applicable domain name system (DNS).
The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:
Security principal
Unique entity which is identifiable through cryptographic
means via at least one key. It is often the identity that can be used to
regulate access to resources. The security principal can be a user, a computer,
or a group which represents a set of users.
Security policy
Collection of security policy settings, the policy itself is
an expression of organizational intent regarding how computers and resources on
their network should be secured.
Security group
identifier
Integer which uniquely categorizes a security group from all
other security principals and site groups within the same site collection.
Security identifier
(SID)
Identifier for security principals which is used to identify
an account. The SID is a data type used for security identification purposes.
The following are SharePoint dictionary words of the day related to security group:
Security group
Named group of principals on a SharePoint site.
Security group
identifier
Integer which uniquely categorizes a security group from all
other security principals and site groups within the same site collection.
The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:
Security descriptor
Data structure which contains the security information that is
associated with a securable object. The security descriptor identifies an
object's owner by the security identifier (SID).
The following are 10 key SharePoint project manager traits to follow and utilize:
1) Inspire – use passion to inspire creativity
2) Anticipate Needs – stay in front of asks
3) Anticipate Problems – account for alternatives which may be used for future opportunities
4) Delegate – authorize properly for representation
5) Focus on Solutions – advance by focusing on solutions not fixing problems
6) Be Driven – be compulsive in order to remain energetic and motivated
7) Minimize Meetings – if you can e-mail or send an item in a chat or two, that’s a better use of time
8) Have a Plan – document a plan for greater success
9) Don’t Complain – radiate positive vides as complaining is a waste of time and energy
10) Have Good Relationships – communicate effectively and be honest when working with people
The following are three key textual contexts to utilize in SharePoint site designs:
1)
Linear – uses long
form text blocks from top to bottom of a page
2)
Selective – uses text surrounded by images or links to content
3)
Orbital – uses functionality
where users can access content they are interested in and save it from later
viewing
The following are high-level business agility aspects to use in SharePoint projects:
1.
Enterprise System Delivery – use this method in SharePoint to continually evolve a live system
2.
Agile Project Delivery – continually research, integrate, deploy and innovate
3.
Agile Team – business and technical teams build the solutions
4.
Portfolio Management – align SharePoint projects strategically
