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.

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.

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.

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.

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.