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Service Pack 1 Released for Office and SharePoint 2010

Service Pack 1 was released today on the Microsoft Download Center for Office, Project Server, Fast Search, and SharePoint 2010. The "Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010" white paper and the Microsoft SharePoint 2010 and Office servers Service Pack 1 Changes.xlsx describes in detail features that are included in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and SharePoint Foundation 2010 Service Pack 1 (SP1). Briefly, service pack 1 for SharePoint includes:

  • Support for Microsoft SQL Server 2011 Code Name “Denali”
  • Shallow copy functionality
  • Improvements to storage management (StorMan.aspx)
  • Cascading filters for Performance Point services
  • Recycle bin: Lets you restore a site collection or a web that was deleted
  • Remote Backup Systems (RBS) and shallow copy can decrease downtime and increase efficiency by moving pointers to databases instead of moving databases
  • You can see which folders are taking up valuable space with the improved Storage Management feature in site settings
  • Integrated community content in the Access Application Part Gallery.
  • Better alignment between Project Server and SharePoint Server browser support.
  • Improved backup / restore functionality for SharePoint Server
  • The Word Web Application extends printing support to “Edit Mode.”
  • Project Professional now synchronizes scheduled tasks with SharePoint task lists.
  • Internet Explorer 9 “Native” support for Office Web Applications and SharePoint
  • Office Web Applications Support for Chrome
  • Inserting Charts into Excel Workbooks using Excel Web Application
  • Support for searching PPSX files in Search Server
  • Visio Fixes scaling issues and arrowhead rendering errors with SVG export
  • Proofing Tools improve spelling suggestions in Canadian English, French, Swedish and European Portuguese.
  • Previously unreleased fixes
  • Previous SharePoint Server 2010 updates that were released through June 2011, and all the cumulative updates that were released through April 2011s
  • Previous SharePoint Foundation 2010 updates that were released through June 2011, and all the cumulative updates that were released through April 2011

Server Pack 1 Download Links

Below are the links for service pack 1 for SharePoint, Fast Search, Project, and Office 2010:


Microsoft SharePoint 2010

It is recommend that you always install SharePoint Foundation 2010 patches before you install SharePoint Server 2010 patches. Additionally, you should always test updates on your development and staging environments before try it on production. Make sure you have an outage and disaster recovery plan to cover all your bases. The recommended order of installation is as follows:

Update Foundation first:

Then SharePoint Server:

Then run the Configuration Wizard (PSConfig) one time on all boxes. After you have successfully updated SharePoint, you can install any related product downloads below:


SharePoint Designer 2010


Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Client Object Model Redistributable


Indexing Connector for Documentum


Microsoft Fast Search


Microsoft Project 2010


Microsoft Office 2010


Check out the official blog of the Office Sustained Engineering and Release team for more information on service pack 1 for SharePoint 2010.

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Service Pack 1 Announced for Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010

There was some big SharePoint news released today from TechEd North America 2011. Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 Service Pack 1 is scheduled to be released at the end of June. Initially, Service Pack 1 will be offered as a manual download from the Download Center and from Microsoft Update and than 90 days after release will be made available as an Automatic Update. The service pack will include all Public Update and Cumulative Update releases to date as well as the following new changes:

  • Outlook fixes an issue where “Snooze Time” would not reset between appointments.
  • The default behavior for PowerPoint "Use Presenter View" option changed to display the slide show on the secondary monitor.
  • Integrated community content in the Access Application Part Gallery.
  • Better alignment between Project Server and SharePoint Server browser support.
  • Improved backup / restore functionality for SharePoint Server
  • The Word Web Application extends printing support to “Edit Mode.”
  • Project Professional now synchronizes scheduled tasks with SharePoint task lists.
  • Internet Explorer 9 “Native” support for Office Web Applications and SharePoint
  • Office Web Applications Support for Chrome
  • Inserting Charts into Excel Workbooks using Excel Web Application
  • Support for searching PPSX files in Search Server
  • Visio Fixes scaling issues and arrowhead rendering errors with SVG export
  • Proofing Tools improve spelling suggestions in Canadian English, French, Swedish and European Portuguese.
  • Outlook Web Application Attachment Preview (with Exchange Online only)
  • Office client suites using “Add Remove Programs” Control Panel, building on work from Office 2007 SP2

For more information on the upcoming service pack visit the Microsoft Office Updates website and The Microsoft Office Blog.

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SharePoint Conference 2011 Announced

Microsoft has announced on June 8th that the next SharePoint Conference will be held October 3-6, 2011 in Anaheim, California. The conference will focus on SharePoint 2010 best practices for building and deploying solutions as well as showcasing how companies and partners are customizing SharePoint to meet business needs. Registration will start in the Spring of 2011. Needless to say the conference is still far off, but you can follow the SharePoint Conference on Facebook, Twitter, RSS, and Email by visiting the SharePoint conference website at http://www.mssharepointconference.com/.

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TechDays Canada 2010 Is Coming!

Microsoft Canada is gearing up for TechDays 2010 to provide IT professionals will all the latest tips, tricks, and news on all the cutting edge Microsoft technologies. I love being part of these events because there is always something new to learn, experts discuss topics with, and peers to debate with about new technologies and techniques . The new TechDays website is up today with new dates, speakers, and track information. The following is a summary of what you can expect with TechDays this year:

Dates & Locations

TechDays 2010 will be held on the following dates and locations:

Vancouver Convention Centre Vancouver
September 14-15
Vancouver Convention Centre		 Shaw Conference Centre Edmonton
October 5-6
Shaw Conference Centre
Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto
October 27-28
Metro Toronto Convention Centre		 World Trade and Convention Centre Halifax Halifax
November 2-3
World Trade and Convention Centre
Hampton Inn and Conference Centre Ottawa
November 9-10
Hampton Inn and Conference Centre		 Palais de Congres Ottawa
November 9-10
Palais de Congres
Winnipeg Convention Centre Winnipeg
December 7-8
Winnipeg Convention Centre		 Calgary Stampede Calgary
December 14-15
Calgary Stampede

Tracks & Sessions

Canada's TechDays 2010 will be offering six tracks that include over 50 sessions. The six tracks at TechDays 2010 currently include:

Developing for Three Screens and the Cloud

In this track you will learn how to develop and enhance web, mobile, and desktop applications while examining how to leverage the Cloud where it makes sense. This track will also discuss Visual Studio 2010, SharePoint 2010, Windows Phone, Silverlight and other technologies that can help enhance the application experience for your users.

Optimizing the Development Process

In this track you will learn best practices and techniques for delivering robust solution using Microsoft’s application lifecycle platform, Visual Studio 2010 and Team Foundation Server 2010. This track will also discuss change management, quality, and deployment techniques.

Collaboration: The Next Generation

In this track you will learn how to leverage key technologies like SharePoint 2010, Unified Communications, Office 2010 to increase productivity, reduce the burden on IT, and enable user collaboration using a rich web or mobile clients. This track will also discuss business productivity infrastructure in the Cloud and on-premise.

All About Deployment

In this track you will learn how to leverage tools in Windows Server 2008 R2, the System Center product line and others to help make deployments run more smoothly. This track will also discuss how to integrate Office 2010, your own line-of-business applications, and virtualization technologies into your deployments.

Managing and Helping to Secure Your IT Infrastructure

In this track you will learn how to migrate to and implement on-premise and Cloud-based infrastructure components to help reduce costs and increase agility. This track will also discuss Windows Server 2008 R2, virtualization, Forefront suite of security products, and the System Center suite of products provide a robust solution for deploying, managing, and securing your organization datacenter. Additionally, this track will teach you how to monitor and automate your infrastructure to help increase availability.

Local Flavours

In this track will be showcasing the great work that is happening in your region of the country. This track will also allow local individuals who have a passion for technology share their knowledge and expertise.


Registration and Cost

The full conference price this year will be approximately $699.99 plus applicable taxes. If you take advantage of the early bird price that will be available up to six weeks prior to the event, you will pay approximately $349.99 plus applicable taxes which is almost 50% savings. To keep update on all the latest TechDays 2010 news visit the Canada TechDays website at http://www.techdays.ca/, follow their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/TechDays-Canada/91715813010, or follow the conversation on twitter at #techdays_ca. If you have attended TechDays in the past watch your email for more exciting TechDays news.

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Happy SharePoint Day!

Today is the official release date for SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010. I am so excited and waiting impatiently for the Microsoft festivities to begin. The webcast will be starting at 11:00am EDT with a keynote by Stephen Elop the President of Microsoft Business Division. Let the SharePoint 2010 adventure begin!

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