An authentication method in which neither party authenticates the identity of the other participant.
Monday, November 17, 2025
SharePoint - Anonymous authentication
Monday, November 10, 2025
SharePoint - Anchor Crawl
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Top 6 SharePoint Project Management Tasks & Activities for Success
The following are the top six SharePoint project management tasks and activities for success:
1. Define the scope and focus of how SharePoint helps with the issue at hand being addressed
2. Understand how the past, present and future affect SharePoint requirements
3. Determine the schedule for what is needed regarding SharePoint
4. Conduct a stakeholder analysis with key SharePoint evangelists
5. Create proper visuals to properly show mockups/display SharePoint findings
6. Support the SharePoint project via proper preparation and engagement
Sunday, November 2, 2025
SharePoint - Anchor Content Source
Anchor content source
A content source that is utilized to import the anchor text
from links amongst elements into a full-text index collection.
Monday, October 27, 2025
SharePoint - Analysis services
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.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
SharePoint - Alternate Address
Alternate address
While using Microsoft/Office 365, any email address
associated with the account that is not one’s primary e-mail address.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
5 Key Technical System Level Aspects for SharePoint Projects
Sunday, October 12, 2025
SharePoint - Alternate Account
Alternate account
An added user account that is in a different domain, but in the same forest as the primary account.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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.
Monday, October 6, 2025
SharePoint - Alternate Access Mapping
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.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
SharePoint - Alert subscription
Alert subscription
A request to receive an Internet message automatically when
user-defined criteria are met. Such communication messages are generated
automatically when items such as documents, Web pages, list items, sites, or
other assets have changed.
Monday, September 29, 2025
SharePoint - Alert
Alert
An Internet communication that is sent to subscribers
automatically to notify them when certain criteria are met. Alerts are once
set-up are automatically sent when items such as documents, web pages, list
items, sites, or other assets have changed.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
SharePoint - After Event
After event
An asynchronous event that runs only after the action that raised the event is finished.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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.
Monday, September 15, 2025
Top 4 SharePoint Program Management Aspects
The following are four key SharePoint program management aspects to utilize:
1) Requirements management - make sure before starting the SharePoint project that all key requirements are known.
2) Determine the business case - make sure one knows the SharePoint business case to be utilized for the project.
3) Create or update program strategies/plans - make sure throughout the SharePoint project that as it progresses that main strategy and plans are updated appropriately.
4) Integrate the plan - make sure that the entire plan is accounted for across the SharePoint project workstreams.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Top 5 Strategic Aspects of SharePoint
When working in SharePoint, the following are five key areas to account for:
1) Utilize and develop a strategic perspective and plan for the SharePoint ecosystem.
2) Have alignment of project and program goals within the SharePoint environment.
3) Have an approval, prioritization and endorsement for SharePoint projects and programs.
4) Establish and execute governance within the SharePoint environment for efficiency.
5) Utilize proper SharePoint metrics and measures to enable reporting processes for decision making.
Sunday, September 7, 2025
SharePoint - Anonymous user
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.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
SharePoint - Anonymous authentication
Anonymous
authentication
An authentication method in which neither party authenticates
the identity of the other participant.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
SharePoint - Anchor Crawl
Anchor crawl
The process of adding anchor text that is in links between
items to the full-text index catalog.
Monday, August 25, 2025
SharePoint - 5 Top Updates of August 2025
The following are five standout SharePoint updates from August 2025 that made waves across Microsoft 365:
FAQ Web Part Powered by Copilot - A intelligent FAQ web part which help content owners curate dynamic, trustworthy FAQs using Copilot.
Office 365 CDN Integration - SharePoint supports hosting static assets via the Office 365 CDN, improving page load performance for SharePoint Online.
PDF Watermarking in OneDrive & SharePoint - Users can apply text or image watermarks to PDFs directly in OneDrive for Web, enhancing document security and branding.
Real-Time Co-Authoring on Pages & News - Multiple authors can collaborate simultaneously on SharePoint pages and news articles, streamlining team workflows.
SharePoint AI Assistants - In MS Teams smart assistants can answer questions about SharePoint content, dramatically reducing time spent searching for documents.
Sunday, August 24, 2025
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.
Monday, August 18, 2025
SharePoint - Analysis services
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.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
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.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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.
Sunday, August 10, 2025
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.
Friday, August 1, 2025
SharePoint - Alert subscription
The following is a SharePoint Dictionary word of the day:
Alert subscription
A request to receive an Internet message automatically when user-defined criteria are met. Such communication messages are generated automatically when items such as documents, Web pages, list items, sites, or other assets have changed.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
SharePoint - Alert
Alert
An Internet communication that is sent to subscribers
automatically to notify them when certain criteria are met. Alerts are once
set-up are automatically sent when items such as documents, web pages, list
items, sites, or other assets have changed.
Friday, July 18, 2025
SharePoint - After event
The following is a SharePoint Dictionary word of the day:
After event
An asynchronous event that runs only after the action that
raised the event is finished.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
SharePoint - 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.
Sunday, July 13, 2025
SharePoint - 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.
Monday, July 7, 2025
Top 5 Steps for SharePoint Project Success
The following are the top 5 aspects one needs to leverage in a SharePoint project:
1) Project conception - have a project charter and initiation.
2) Project definition and planning - have a scope, budget, work breakdown schedule, communication plan and risk management plan.
3) Project launch or execution - have a status and tracking mechanism in place.
4) Project performance and control - have the project objectives, quality deliverables and effort and cost tracking.
5) Project close - have a post project report/discussion.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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.
Monday, June 23, 2025
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.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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.
Monday, June 16, 2025
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.
Monday, June 9, 2025
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.
Friday, June 6, 2025
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.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
SharePoint - Alternate access mapping
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.
Sunday, May 4, 2025
SharePoint - Alert subscription
The following is a SharePoint Dictionary word of the day:
Alert subscription
A request to receive an Internet message automatically when
user-defined criteria are met. Such messages are generated automatically when
items such as documents, Web pages, list items, sites, or other resources on a
server are changed.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
SharePoint - After event
After event
An asynchronous event that runs only after the action that
raised the event is finished.
Monday, April 28, 2025
SharePoint - Application directory
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.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Top 3 Aspects for SharePoint Consultants to Focus on this Quarter - Q2 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
5 Top Sales Responsibilities when Managing SharePoint
Friday, April 18, 2025
SharePoint - Anonymous user
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.
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Top 6 Ability Responsibilities of a M365 Consultant
Thursday, April 17, 2025
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.
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SharePoint - Anchor Crawl
Anchor crawl
The process of adding anchor text that is in links between items
to the full-text index catalog.
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Friday, April 11, 2025
SharePoint - Anchor Content Source
Anchor content source
A content source that is utilized to import the anchor text
from links amongst elements into a full-text index collection.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Top 3 Agile Release Trains to Utilize with SharePoint Online
Monday, April 7, 2025
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.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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.
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025
SharePoint - Alternate account
The following is a SharePoint Addiction 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.
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
SharePoint - Alternate access mapping
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.
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Monday, March 24, 2025
SharePoint - Alert Subscription
The following is a SharePoint Dictionary word of the day:
Alert subscription
A request to receive an Internet message automatically when
user-defined criteria are met. Such communication messages are generated
automatically when items such as documents, Web pages, list items, sites, or
other assets have changed.
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Top 5 Microsoft Help & Learning Sites
The Microsoft Help & Learning sites are so very useful. However, they don't come up easily when searching.
Therefore, here are my top 5 favorite such sites:
Microsoft 365 Help & Learning:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365
SharePoint Help & Learning:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint
OneDrive Help & Learning:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/onedrive
Microsoft Copilot Help & Learning:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot-skilling
Microsoft Viva Help & Learning:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/viva
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
SharePoint - Alert
Alert
An Internet communication that is sent to subscribers
automatically to notify them when certain criteria are met. Alerts are once
set-up are automatically sent when items such as documents, web pages, list
items, sites, or other assets have changed.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
SharePoint - After Event
The following is a SharePoint Dictionary word of the day:
After event
An asynchronous event that runs only after the action that
raised the event is finished.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
SharePoint - Application Directory
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.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025
SharePoint - 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.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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.
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Thursday, February 20, 2025
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.
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Saturday, February 15, 2025
SharePoint - Anchor content source
Anchor content source
A content source that is utilized to import the anchor text from links amongst elements into a full-text index collection.
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Friday, February 7, 2025
SharePoint - Analysis Services
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.
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Monday, February 3, 2025
SharePoint - Alternate Address
Alternate address
While using Microsoft/Office 365, any email address
associated with the account that is not one’s primary e-mail address.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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.
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Sunday, January 26, 2025
SharePoint - Alternate Access Mapping
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.
Monday, January 20, 2025
SharePoint - Alert subscription
A request to receive an Internet message automatically when
user-defined criteria are met. Such communication messages are generated
automatically when items such as documents, Web pages, list items, sites, or
other assets have changed.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
SharePoint - Alert
Alert
An Internet communication that is sent to subscribers
automatically to notify them when certain criteria are met. Alerts are once
set-up are automatically sent when items such as documents, web pages, list
items, sites, or other assets have changed.
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Monday, January 13, 2025
SharePoint - After event
An asynchronous event that runs only after the action that
raised the event is finished.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
SharePoint - Application Directory
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.
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Saturday, January 4, 2025
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.
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