Create SharePoint 2013 Search Service Application using PowerShell

Although we can create SharePoint 2013 search service application from Central Administration,  I prefer creating it through PowerShell as it gives the ability to get rid of GUIDs in Search service Database names. Also, from SharePoint 2013 Central Administration, Its not possible to modify searc…

Bing Maps with GeoLocation Column in SharePoint 2013

SharePoint 2013 introduced a new functionality called "Geolocation" as a Field type to enable location based data in SharePoint lists. So with GeoLocation field, we can bring "Map" experience to the users.  Geolocation Field type is not enabled by default. We have to do few co…

Integrating Windows Live ID, Google and Facebook Authentications with SharePoint 2013

Federated authentication mechanism handles authentication by external providers which send the token back to SharePoint. So, Instead of we, creating accounts internally (in AD, SQL Server) for external users and partners, We can make use of external authentication providers like Microsoft Live ID…

Configure Managed Navigation in SharePoint 2013 - Step by Step

Managed navigation is a new feature in SharePoint 2013 that enables us to create SharePoint site collection's navigation from managed metadata. Managed navigation is consistent within the site collection, So that when you need to update the hierarchy, you update it once for the entire site co…

Configure SharePoint 2013 Environment for Apps - Step by Step Guide

As sandbox solutions are deprecated, SharePoint 2013 brings the new capability called "Apps" to extend SharePoint with client side code. Although the conventional SharePoint solution approach (Full Trust) is still there, Microsoft encourages the usage of Apps. Everything is an App, incl…