Paul J. Swider

I’m Speaking at SPTechCon in Boston– Join us!

Paul J. Swider — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:02:52 +0000

Attend the SharePoint Technology Conference – the best SharePoint Training, Classes, and Tutorials in the World.

Top 10 Links for Learning about Microsoft Tools and Software Supporting Big Data–Updated

Paul J. Swider — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:08:00 +0000

Since the concepts of Big Data are fundamentally different than classic Relational Database Management Systems I suggest we start by learning the basics and history of Big Data and Hadoop using the first few links I provide from Cloudera. An advantage to this approach is these videos explain the concepts without using a vendor specific approach allowing for a non-biased view of the concepts. Many of the links address Microsoft’s implementation and extensions of the Apache projects. The additional links section contains additional useful information including information on the role SharePoint plays in disseminating and visualizing Big Data.

As the Big Data topic is trending with each passing day and Microsoft is releasing new links and tools I’ll try to keep the list updated. Please email me with suggestions of additional links and blog sites to add. I’ll be providing follow up posts on topics focused on how you can use SharePoint and Excel to disseminate and visualize data patterns surficed from HDInsight.

1) What is Hadoop? - Cloudera’s CEO talks us through big data trends

2) Thinking at Scale – Great video which explains the challenges of data scale.

3) Introduction to Apache MapReduce and HDFS – Learn how Hadoop works, understand how these components fit together and build on one another to provide a scalable and powerful system.

4) Microsoft’s messaging – Manage data of any type or size

5) Hortonworks Blog – Hortonworks is a Microsoft Partner focused on helping people understand and use Apache Hadoop on Microsoft Windows.

6) SQL Server Big Data – HDInsight Microsoft’s 100% Apache compatible Hadoop distribution for Windows Server

7) Windows Azure HDInsight Preview – This preview of Windows Azure HDInsight enables you to get up and running with your own Apache Hadoop™ cluster in the cloud in just minutes. New blog post with step by step instructions.

8) Hortonworks Hadoop Tutorials – Map Reduce, PIG and HIVE tutorials for Hadoop Azure, there are great samples in C# and Java

9) Matt Winkler’s Blog – Project Manager on the Hadoop team at Microsoft

10) Microsoft Business Intelligence Blogs

Additional Links:

Microsoft “Data Explorer” Preview for Excel provides an intuitive user interface for data discovery, data transformation and enrichment.

Customers Rapidly Adopting Big Data Solutions — Driven By Marketing, Sales and More — Reports New Microsoft Research

Microsoft Big Data Solution Sheet

SharePoint and Big Data

Top Microsoft Big Data Videos on YouTube

Top Big Data and SharePoint Videos on YouTube

Join me at Conf’SharePoint in Paris this Spring!

Paul J. Swider — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:18:48 +0000

SharePoint va fêter ses douze ans d’existence en 2013. Cela coïncidera avec la sortie de SharePoint 2013 la nouvelle version.

Speaking Tour of Central America

Paul J. Swider — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:07:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who supported my recent 2013 speaking tour in Central America. I was able to visit three countries, tour an American Embassy and witnessed a volcano eruption. The SharePoint community is loud and large in the region and I am already looking forward to next years events.

Speaking in Costa Rica

Visiting the American Embassy in Costa Rica

Antigua, Guatemala

SharePoint event in El Salvador

SharePoint Day El Salvador!

Paul J. Swider — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:40:26 +0000

This will be our last stop in Central America this month. Join us for this free one day event! Register here!

Wrox SharePoint 2013 Professional Development Book Available for Order Now!

Paul J. Swider — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:52:26 +0000

I am proud to have worked with some of the most recognized names in SharePoint development on this writing project. The book is available for purchase now and getting great early reviews.

A team of well-known Microsoft MVPs joins forces in this fully updated resource, providing you with in-depth coverage of development tools in the latest iteration of the immensely popular SharePoint. From building solutions to building custom workflow and content management applications, this book shares field-tested best practices on all aspect of SharePoint 2013 development.

Offers a thorough look at Windows Azure and SharePoint 2013
Includes new chapters on Application Life Cycle Management, developing apps in SharePoint, and building PerformancePoint Dashboards in SharePoint

The ‘Fab 40’ SharePoint Jokes – Updated

Paul J. Swider — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:31:00 +0000

Many have emailed jokes to add to the growing list. I updated the list refreshing the list for the Visual Studio Live 2013 event.

Consultants, coders, administrators and enthusiasts work long hours trying to help clients and friends succeed with SharePoint. It is this global community that I dedicate this list of SharePoint jokes! Have fun with the list, pass it along and “take it for what it is.”

From one SharePoint consultant to many others. Enjoy!

The 40 SharePoint Jokes

Microsoft brings solar Wi-Fi to rural Kenya

Paul J. Swider — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:50:00 +0000

I LOVE to read about projects like this. We recently visited Kenya and held a free conference for business users and students. It’s great to see Microsoft trying to make a difference in the region.

I’ll be speaking at Visual Studio Live!, March 25-29 in Las Vegas, NV

Paul J. Swider — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:26:00 +0000

Surrounded by your fellow IT professionals, Visual Studio Live! provides you with immediately usable IT education that will keep you relevant in the workforce.

I’ll be presenting the following session:

· Developing and Extending Enterprise Content Management Features with SharePoint 2013

SPECIAL OFFER: As a speaker, I can extend $500 savings on the 5-day package. Register http://bit.ly/VLSPK30Reg

Learn how you can build a more productive IT environment at Visual Studio Live! Las Vegas — bring the IT issues that keep you up at night and prepare to leave this event with the answers, guidance and training you need. Register now: http://bit.ly/VLSPK30Reg

I’m Speaking at the SharePoint Symposium in Costa Rica– February 27th

Paul J. Swider — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:14:00 +0000

7 mo Simposio Latinoamericano de SharePoint – Costa Rica 2013

Miércoles 27 de febrero

Nuevamente la Comunidad SharePoint Costa Rica organizará un día completo con charlas para IT Pros, Desarrolladores, Administradores de Proyectos y Gerentes de Tecnología.
Tendremos charlas para todos los niveles de conocimiento, con más de 30 expositores nacionales e internacionales, como Joel Oleson, Dan Holme, Eduardo Castro, Carlos Rojas, Ricardo Muñoz, Vielka Rojas, y muchos más.

Lugar: Hotel Crown Plaza Corobicí de 8 AM a 6 PM. La entrada incluye alimentación completa y parqueo, además participas en la rifa de un Xbox con Kinect.
Si compra la entrada antes del 15 de enero, tendrá un descuento del 20%. Puede comprar con tarjeta de crédito en http://www.mall506.com/sharepointcostarica o por transferencia bancaria.
Más información sobre en http://www.sharepointcostarica.com/simposio2013
Adicionalmente vamos a impartir un curso sobre desarrollo en SharePoint 2013, y otro curso sobre instalación y configuración de SharePoint 2013, para obtener más información sobre los cursos contacte a CTE Global S.A. al teléfono (506) 2283-0990.