SharePoint

M-Files vs. SharePoint vs. Documentum vs. Alfresco: Which ECM Fits Your Business?

For over 15 years, I have been exploring the world of Enterprise Content Management (ECM). Although this sentence reminds me that I’m getting old, that’s not the point! Above all, I have accumulated a fair amount of knowledge(…)

M-Files to unify your data

Two weeks ago, I was at the #SITF24 to talk about integration of External Repositories (SharePoint/Teams, shared folder,…) into M-Files. Surprisingly this is still a tricky topic for companies. As an ECM consultant since years, I’m probably a(…)

Ways to improve your SharePoint Intranet

World today is changing in companies using different path to get better communication with their staff, to boost productivity, improve the effectiveness of the strategy and business direction. SharePoint has become a reference’s tool regarding this(…)

A SharePoint – Business Analyst? What for?

Business analysis is becoming a widely accepted and valued position in organizations today, particularly those that are looking for new ways to enhance information systems. Good business analysis allows us to deal effectively with complexity, which in turn enables(…)

SharePoint 2016: What’s new? And What to expect?

The Ignite Event took place in Chicago last week. According to what has been presented, here are the first news about the new SharePoint 2016!  SharePoint 2016 looks like an enhancement of the existing SharePoint 2013 version. Most of(…)

How to find the SQL Server Management Pack in the SCOM database

While working on a customer project, I needed to retrieve the SQL Server SCOM Management Pack version. Unfortunately, the SCOM team took a while to answer and as I am the DBA, I have access to the SCOM databases.

ESPC 2014: Upgrading To SharePoint 2013

I have decided to make a resume of the presentation “Upgrading SharePoint 2013” by Sam Hassani that I have followed at the European SharePoint Conference 2014. This is meant for the people who did not have the chance(…)

Improving your SharePoint performance using SQL Server settings (part 1)

SharePoint performance is a recursive problem and preoccupation. As a Database Administrator, we have to deal with SharePoint when configuring SQL Server databases. In this article, I will propose a list of best practices in SQL Server settings(…)

IT Pro TechDays 2013 in Lausanne: BYOD, SQL Server & SharePoint

I had the opportunity to attend the IT Pro day at the Microsoft Techdays in Lausanne. Let me give you a few insights on my day there. Being a SharePoint specialist but also ramping up on Microsoft SQL Server(…)