SKILLS & TRICKS
Yes the heading says it all and i literally mean it. I am actually getting more and more concerned where we are blindly heading with SharePoint Framework without any strategy and common sense. Since its availability it has been released with a number of new versions and i am not sure for how long the developers can keep up with new features and new scenarios. Can we really always use the latest version of SharePoint Framework and keep on changing stuff we have developed? Well this post is all about what needs to be considered, analyzed and thoroughly digested before jumping to new releases. Which Version - The RisksBoth versions, SharePoint On Premise and Online can be used with SharePoint Framework but with on premise the story is very different. SharePoint On Premise currently has only one version of framework which makes it easy to control through patch updates at farm level. I am not sure if Microsoft will release more versions for On Premise also - i hope they release them with some intervals rather then frequent monthly updates. On the other side SharePoint Online continously recieves updates and though they are compatable with older versions still you do get some nasty surprises. Since the framework uses a toolchain with dependency tree and also third party inherent using Node based development stack - if you update one package then it could trigger updates on other packages. This can be a pain if it turns out uncompatible with other packages in your solution. I haven't come across much people who have given me a valid reason for updating the solution to latest framework and in most cases i have seen people try to fix messed projects. Know the SharePoint Framework Solution before DeployingSharePoint Framework solution only contains JavaScript code which runs on the browser and they are deployed through the app catalog just like SharePoint Add-ins but we must always remember that they run unrestricted. This means, SharePoint framework solutions have unrestricted access to the information and APIs in your tenant - wherever the user has access so does the solution. Make sure all the documentation and details you have received with the solution are up to date and take the liberty of verifying it as i am sure you will find some stuff missing from it. Depending on the nature of your solution and organizational requirements you might have to adjust or change the deployment of the solution on certain sites. There are so many JavaScripts libraries available on the internet, that developers can use in their solutions. While using an existing library enhances developer productivity, it comes with issues and risks for the organization using the solution. Another aspect is to know if anyone else in your company is familiar with the specific Java Script library and if so then how long do you think this library will exists?
Usually when you deploy the package to your app catalog, these scripts will be copied to a document library in your tenant.
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Its been one year since Microsoft Teams was launched and it has been a tremendous success for Microsoft as SLACK is loosing its grip in the market. With O365 and other third party integrations within Teams, its much easier to have a shared chat based workplace without the need to use different systems.
I have previously written about How to Get Started, Concept and Usage Scenario and Microsoft Teams Implementation Checklist. Its time to revisit Microsoft Teams and go through some of the fundamental features and capabilities it offers. I am going to highlight each and everyone of those in as much detail as possible so that when you start using Microsoft Teams - you already know your way to get around. We will be going through the following:
For the past few weeks a lot has been spoken, written and talked about is GDPR Compliance. I have always retained the view that Europeans are much more intelligent when it comes to compliance and regulatory of Personal Data then Americans. I am not going to use the word privacy because its been the most mocked around word in some quarters and of course in USA we all know how well its protected and implemented. :D I'll start with first highlighting some key aspects of GDPR - like
What is GDPRIts not something new and before GDPR we had Data Protection Act so if you had it implemented then you will go through less pain since a lot of elements are partially covered by it. The whole idea and concept is to know how the data is collected, where the data resides, stored, processed, deleted, who can access it and how its used for EU citizens. This means that organizations will be required to show the data flow or lifecycle to minimize any risk of personal data being leaked and all required steps are in place under GDPR.
In short, GDPR is to have common sense data security ideas, especially from the Privacy by Design school of thought: minimize collection of personal data, delete personal data that’s no longer necessary, restrict access, and secure data through its entire lifecycle and also by adding requirements for documenting IT procedures, performing risk assessments under certain conditions, notifying the consumer and authorities when there is a breach, as well as strengthening rules for data minimization. |
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