Wednesday, October 23, 2024

SharePoint - ADO data source

The following is a SharePoint Dictionary word of the day:

ADO data source

Data and the information that is needed to access that data from applications and databases that support the ActiveX Data Objects (ADO) data access interface.

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Monday, October 21, 2024

SharePoint - ADO connection

The following is a SharePoint Dictionary word of the day:

ADO connection

A connection that utilizes the ActiveX Data Objects (ADO) data access interface.

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Sunday, October 20, 2024

SharePoint - Adjacent cell

The following is a SharePoint Dictionary word of the day:

Adjacent cell

A cell that is in the same row and is next to the current cell in a worksheet.


Thursday, October 17, 2024

SharePoint - Add-in Function

The following is a SharePoint Dictionary word of the day:

Add-in function

A worksheet function that is provided via an add-in, instead of being built in.


Monday, October 14, 2024

SharePoint - Add-In

The following is a SharePoint Dictionary word of the day:

Add-in

Additional functionality that is delivered by an external application or macro to extend the capabilities of an application.


Thursday, October 10, 2024

SharePoint - Admin delegation

The following is a SharePoint Dictionary word of the day:

Admin delegation

Way to offload some or all of the Microsoft/Office 365 admin tasks to other employees within the organization or to Microsoft cloud partners.


Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Top 6 Aspects to Get You Started in SharePoint Online

The following are six key aspects to get you started in SharePoint Online:

1. Creating and Managing Sites

  • Team Sites: Great for collaboration, allowing team members to share documents, track tasks, and manage projects.
  • Communication Sites: Good for communicating information to a wider audience, such as company news or events.

2. Document Libraries

  • Storing and Sharing: Allows for uploading, organizing, and sharing documents with a team. One can also set permissions to control whom can view or edit files.
  • Version Control: Ability to track changes to documents and revert to previous versions if needed.

3. Lists and Libraries

  • Custom Lists: Lists let one manage data, such as tasks, contacts, or inventory.
  • Libraries: Used to store and manage content, including documents, images, and videos.

4. Integration with Other Microsoft 365 Apps

  • Teams: Integrates SharePoint with Microsoft Teams for a seamless collaboration.
  • Power Automate: Allows for automated workflows and processes.
  • Power BI: Lets one create interactive reports and dashboards using data stored in SharePoint.

5. Customization and Development

  • Web Parts: Adds. functionality to a site. Common webparts are text, lists, news feeds and calendar’s.
  • Power Apps: Let one build custom applications to meet specific business needs. Good for citizen development.

6. Security and Compliance

  • Permissions: Let site owners manage access to sites, libraries, and documents to ensure data security.
  • Compliance: Utilize SharePoint’s compliance features to meet regulatory requirements.