Writings and ramblings on SharePoint for those who are addicted to it!
The following are 5 ways in which lean project techniques create SharePoint value:
1) Know the problem trying to be solved
2) Know the solutions to be utilized
3) Know the key metrics to use to measure the solution
4) Know the unique value proposition of the solution and how it solves the problem
5) Know the cost structure as far as what the solution costs
The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:
Scheduled
Timeslot which is applied to a document library or list that
specifies a time when the document or item will be published or unpublished.
The following is a SharePoint dictionary word of the day:
Sandboxed solution
Custom solution which can be installed to a site by a site collection administrator, without any needed approval from a farm administrator. Therefore, the solution has full access to the site and restricted access to system resources and other sites.
The following are 3 goals for SharePoint projects:
1) What is trying to be accomplished
2) Why is what is being asked important
3) How will the goal be best accomplished
The following are SharePoint dictionary words of the day related to role:
Role identifier
Integer which uniquely identifies a role definition within a
site or process.
Role type
Predefined role description.
Representational
state transfer (REST)
Transference of XML data between processor systems. REST
supports four application methods: Get, Post, Put and Delete.
The following are 8 high-level items for SharePoint task management:
1) Define project phases
2) Assign tasks
3) Estimate tasks
4) Schedule phases
5) Review assigned work
6) Track work status and adjust as needed
7) Report task status
8) Manage tasks and changes
