I’m moving my blog to the word press platform, not any reflection on SharePoint as a blogging platform just to keep the hosting costs down.  I will look to provide some URL redirection or a landing page if possible for existing links to my published articles.

I’m currently commuting to London daily, so to pass the time of the daily commute I’m going to read a book.  I’m hoping to get through a book a month and write a review at the end of the month.  They will of course be SharePoint 2010 books or maybe the odd business focussed one … Continue reading »

Microsoft are hosting monthly online Q/A chats with MVPs.  The next one is 20/04/2011 at 9-10AM PDT ​Pacific Time or 5-6PM GMT.  For the full schedule please see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/events/aa497438.aspx

I’m proud to announce that I have been awarded a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for 2011.  I’m honoured to have received the award for the second year running. “Congratulations! We are pleased to present you with the 2011 Microsoft® MVP Award! This award is given to exceptional technical community leaders who actively share their high … Continue reading »

Microsoft have published the following guides and whitepapers on the Microsoft Download Center.  Worth a look …   Upgrading to Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=fd2172e1-f9a7-45ce-ae5c-26714fd751f5 Capacity planning for Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=5f403ad5-0352-4c9b-841b-d73d4cb88f45 Getting started with Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=2d789716-2293-4007-a485-e092ca5edc60 Deployment guide for SharePoint Foundation 2010 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=00cc243f-ec4b-4c7a-ba89-8ad6ccc155e4 Planning guide for sites and solutions for … Continue reading »

You may have heard already that the UK is to have its first SharePoint Saturday event on the 2nd October 2010.   The event will be held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, B40 1PP from 08:30 to 17:00  The agenda is currently work in-progress but will be published here.  The speakers … Continue reading »

I’ve had a busy couple of months or so.  After looking for a new challenge I have decided to take it with an old company of mine, CIBER UK.  I spent 4 years at CIBER working with a strong team of consultants who specialise with every product of Microsoft’s server stack.  On 2nd August I … Continue reading »

I’m proud to announce that I have been awarded a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for my efforts in the community. “Congratulations! We are pleased to present you with the 2010 Microsoft® MVP Award! This award is given to exceptional technical community leaders who actively share their high quality, real world expertise with others. We … Continue reading »

I can’t believe I’ve only just came across this … The free SharePoint 2010 developer training on Microsoft E-Learning today.  Have a look at: Clinic 10277: What’s New in Microsoft SharePoint 2010 for Developers https://www.microsoftelearning.com/eLearning/courseDetail.aspx?courseId=160329&tab=overview Also one for IT Pros https://www.microsoftelearning.com/eLearning/courseDetail.aspx?courseId=161467&tab=overview Apparently the offer is only available for a limited time. Enjoy!

I was planning to attend the SharePoint UK User Group on Thursday for the Best Practices in Gathering Requirements for SharePoint Projects.  The event had Dux speaking at the event. Important news, Dux can’t make the event so its now going to be a virtual event instead of being held at Microsoft’s offices in Victoria … Continue reading »