In true SharePoint fashion, I’ve updated the common lightup.xml file for SharePoint 2010.

Some things that are missing from below is an Admin link – I’ll update shortly as I’ve got to get back to a lab I’m finishing writing.
(note I’ve added ~sitecollection below, as all the samples I’ve seen leave this out)

Enjoy and happy Easter all.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>

<Elements xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/sharepoint/">

  <!-- Document Library Toolbar New Menu Dropdown -->

  <CustomAction Id="UserInterfaceLightUp.DocLibNewToolbar"

    RegistrationType="List"

    RegistrationId="101"

    GroupId="NewMenu"

    Rights="ManagePermissions"

    Location="Microsoft.SharePoint.StandardMenu"

    Sequence="1000"

    Title="MY DOCLIB NEW MENU TOOLBAR BUTTON">

    <UrlAction Url="~sitecollection/_layouts/ContosoLegalFunctionality/LightupHello.aspx?NewMenu"/>

  </CustomAction>

  <!-- Document Library Toolbar Upload Menu Dropdown -->

  <CustomAction Id="UserInterfaceLightUp.DocLibUploadToolbar"

    RegistrationType="List"

    RegistrationId="101"

    GroupId="UploadMenu"

    Rights="ManagePermissions"

    Location="Microsoft.SharePoint.StandardMenu"

    Sequence="1000"

    Title="MY DOCLIB UPLOAD MENU TOOLBAR BUTTON">

    <UrlAction Url="~sitecollection/_layouts/ContosoLegalFunctionality/LightupHello.aspx?UploadMenu"/>

  </CustomAction>

  <!-- Document Library Toolbar Actions Menu Dropdown -->

  <CustomAction Id="UserInterfaceLightUp.DocLibActionsToolbar"

    RegistrationType="List"

    RegistrationId="101"

    GroupId="ActionsMenu"

    Location="Microsoft.SharePoint.StandardMenu"

    Sequence="1000"

    Title="MY DOCLIB ACTIONS MENU TOOLBAR BUTTON">

    <UrlAction Url="~sitecollection/_layouts/ContosoLegalFunctionality/LightupHello.aspx?ActionsMenu"/>

  </CustomAction>

  <!-- Document Library Toolbar Settings Menu Dropdown -->

  <CustomAction Id="UserInterfaceLightUp.DocLibSettingsToolbar"

    RegistrationType="List"

    RegistrationId="101"

    GroupId="SettingsMenu"

    Location="Microsoft.SharePoint.StandardMenu"

    Sequence="1000"

    Title="MY DOCLIB SETTINGS MENU TOOLBAR BUTTON">

    <UrlAction Url="~sitecollection/_layouts/ContosoLegalFunctionality/LightupHello.aspx?SettingsMenu"/>

  </CustomAction>

  <!-- Site Actions Dropdown -->

  <CustomAction Id="UserInterfaceLightUp.SiteActionsToolbar"

    GroupId="SiteActions"

    Location="Microsoft.SharePoint.StandardMenu"

    Sequence="1000"

    Title="MY SITE ACTIONS BUTTON">

    <UrlAction Url="~sitecollection/_layouts/ContosoLegalFunctionality/LightupHello.aspx?SiteActions"/>

  </CustomAction>

  <!-- Per Item Dropdown (ECB)-->

  <CustomAction

    Id="UserInterfaceLightUp.ECBItemToolbar"

    RegistrationType="List"

    RegistrationId="101"

    Location="EditControlBlock"

    Sequence="106"

    Title="MY ECB ITEM">

    <UrlAction Url="~sitecollection/_layouts/ContosoLegalFunctionality/LightupHello.aspx?ECBItem"/>

  </CustomAction>

  <!-- Display Form Toolbar -->

  <CustomAction

    Id="UserInterfaceLightUp.DisplayFormToolbar"

    RegistrationType="List"

    RegistrationId="101"

    Location="DisplayFormToolbar"

    Sequence="106"

    Title="MY DISPLAY FORM TOOLBAR">

    <UrlAction Url="~sitecollection/_layouts/ContosoLegalFunctionality/LightupHello.aspx?DisplayFormToolbar"/>

  </CustomAction>

  <!-- Edit Form Toolbar -->

  <CustomAction

    Id="UserInterfaceLightUp.EditFormToolbar"

    RegistrationType="List"

    RegistrationId="101"

    Location="EditFormToolbar"

    Sequence="106"

    Title="MY EDIT FORM TOOLBAR">

    <UrlAction Url="~sitecollection/_layouts/ContosoLegalFunctionality/LightupHello.aspx?EditFormToolbar"/>

  </CustomAction>

  <!-- Site Settings -->

  <CustomAction

    Id="UserInterfaceLightUp.SiteSettings"

    GroupId="Customization"

    Location="Microsoft.SharePoint.SiteSettings"

    Sequence="106"

    Title="MY SITE SETTINGS LINK">

    <UrlAction Url="~sitecollection/_layouts/ContosoLegalFunctionality/LightupHello.aspx?Customization"/>

  </CustomAction>

  <!-- Content Type Settings -->

  <CustomAction

    Id="UserInterfaceLightUp.ContentTypeSettings"

    GroupId="General"

    Location="Microsoft.SharePoint.ContentTypeSettings"

    Sequence="106"

    Title="MY CONTENT TYPE SETTINGS LINK">

    <UrlAction Url="~sitecollection/_layouts/ContosoLegalFunctionality/LightupHello.aspx?General"/>

  </CustomAction>

</Elements>

While writing a lab for an up and coming SharePoint 2010 course I came across a few handy things.

I’ve always been a big fan of the developer dashboard and until recently the example code has been a little scarce.

Fortunately I’ve found a couple of gems

- one from Paul Andrew’s blog on how to get your own text in the debug tree
using (SPMonitoredScope sc = new SPMonitoredScope(“Some timed scope”))
{
  // some code in here that you think may take time
}

and for the right side of the screen:
SPCriticalTraceCounter.AddDataToScope(uCounter, “Your category”, traceLevel, “Detailed long message”);

- and the 2nd is an extension that sits on the Dashboard page that plots the time taken for each component to process/render in the tree (it does this client side using jquery and an ASCX control)
http://devdashvis.codeplex.com/releases/view/36559

Check them out.

Cheers,

Mick.

Keeping the raging iCant do a thing; iCant fwd a txt msg or voice mail iPhone debate… the new Windows Phone 7 Tools are in here all its Silverlight glory.

Imagine being able to play a FLASH movie on the phone! shock horror.

So grab the next big thing and look out phone world….the way phones were meant to be ;)

Windows Phone Developer Tools

BizTalk Best Practice Analyser is released and available for download.

Download: BizTalkBPA V1.2

As always another very handy tool is the Message Box Viewer (Currently V10) which provides some very detailed information as well.

Download: Message Box Viewer (MBV)

Enjoy your day,

Mick.

The other day this landed in my inbox. Being on the TAP program and posting various pieces of feedback I’ve been updated that BizTalk 2010 is the only name to remember.

Keeps inline with VSNET2010 etc etc, so anything with a 2010 after its name *should* work with each other. SharePoint 2010 etc.

So far I’ve been playing with the early bits and I’m liking what I’m seeing – copy and paste functoids in a map!!! (for those of you who don’t know the pain….it’s pain let me tell you)

So here’s the official blurb…

Well done BizTalk Team! Working Hard!

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BizTalk Server 2010 Name Change Q&A

Q: Why was the original name for the release BizTalk Server 2009 R2?

BizTalk Server 2009 R2 was planned to be a focused release to deliver support for Windows Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008 R2 and Visual Studio 2010. Aligning BizTalk releases to core server platform releases is very important for our customers. Hence our original plan was to name the release as BizTalk Server 2009 R2.

Q: Why did Microsoft decide to change the name for BizTalk Server 2009 R2 to BizTalk Server 2010?

Over the past year we got lot of feedback from our key customers and decided to incorporate few key asks from our customers in this release. Based on customer value we are delivering and positive feedback we are getting from our early adopter customers we feel the release has transitioned from minor release (BizTalk Server 2009 R2) to a major release (BizTalk Server 2010).  

Following is list of key capabilities we have added to the release

1.       Enhanced trading partner management that will enable our customers to manage complex B2B relationships with ease

2.       Increase productivity through enhanced BizTalk Mapper. These enhancements are critical in increasing productivity in both EAI and B2B solutions; and a favorite feature of our customers.

3.       Enable secure data transfer across business partners with FTPS adapter

4.      

U    Updated adapters for SAP 7, Oracle eBusiness Suite 12.1, SharePoint 2010 and SQL Server 2008 R2

5.      

      Improved and simplified management with updated System Center management pack

6.      

      Simplified management through single dashboard which enables IT Pros to backup and restore BizTalk configuration

7.      

      Enhanced performance tuning capabilities at Host and Host Instance level

8.       Continued innovation in RFID Space with out of box event filtering and delivery of RFID events

Q: Is there any additional benefit to customers with name change to BizTalk Server 2010?

In addition to all the great value the release provides, customers will benefit from support window being reset to 10 years (5 years mainstream and 5 years extended support). This highlights Microsoft’s long term commitment to BizTalk Server product.

Hi guys – Breeze is looking for talent that can hit the ground running in BizTalk and/or SharePoint.

Being a training company we’ll skill you up further and you’ll be working on a vast array of cutting edge technologies.

Ideally you must be Sydney based and full time preferred.

If you’re up then drop Nicki a line – n i c k i p @ <no spam> breeze (dot) net

Happy travels all,

Mick.

Here’s a handy set of commands when using in particular Virtual Machines with a ‘demo’ environment.

We certainly create images for my students to take away with them and the common question is:

“When will this OS expire?” or more likely on the 3rd day of a 5 day course I get the error popping up stating the OS has expired and will shutdown every 2hrs.

To know when the OS may expire from the command prompt:

c:\slmgr –xpr

To possibly EXTEND to trial period for the OS

c:\slmgr –rearm

(note – you can only get away with this a few times)

If this fails, you can always jump to MS and try and get a trial key off their site.

Hi folks,

Lately I've had several requests from folks whom want to have a play with BizTalk but don't want to setup the whole infrastructure etc.

Here's a great page from MS Virtual Labs that will get you on your way
(some labs are for BTS2006, others for BTS2009, the same principles apply)

Check it out and if you're ever away from a VM, might be handy a fallback plan.

BizTalk Virtual Lab Material

There's 4 pages and here's a snippet from Page 1

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MSDN Virtual Lab: Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 Working with Schemas

After completing this lab, you will be better able to create a new BizTalk project, create an XML schema by using the BizTalk Editor, promote a schema property, create a flat file schema by using the BizTalk Editor, validate a schema and generate a sample instance message, create a strong name and assign it to an assembly, and build a schema project.  ...

4/3/2006 12:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 9/30/2011 11:59 PM | Duration:90 Minutes

Primary Language:   English

Primary Target Audience:   Pro Dev/Programmer

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032296903&culture=en-US

MSDN Virtual Lab: Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 Working with Maps

After completing this lab, you will be better able to create a schema map by using BizTalk Mapper, add functoids to a map, validate a map, and build a schema map project.

4/3/2006 12:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 11/30/2010 11:59 PM | Duration:90 Minutes

Primary Language:   English

Primary Target Audience:   Pro Dev/Programmer

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032296906&culture=en-US

MSDN Virtual Lab: Integrating Business Rules in Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006

After completing this lab, you will be better able to define business rules, call business rules from within an orchestration, build and deploy the business rules project, and start and test the business rules.

5/7/2008 12:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 5/31/2011 11:59 PM | Duration:90 Minutes

Primary Language:   English

Primary Target Audience:   Pro Dev/Programmer

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032379047&culture=en-US

MSDN Virtual Lab: New Features for Deploying and Managing a BizTalk Application in Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006

After completing this lab, you will be better able to assign an application name to a BizTalk Server project, use the BizTalk Server 2006 Administration Console to create receive ports, receive locations, use the BizTalk Server 2006 Administration Console to import port binding information, bind orchestration ports to physical ports, export a BizTalk application to an MSI package, import a BizTalk application from an MSI package, and finally, use the Group Hub to manage suspended messages.  ...

4/3/2006 12:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 12/31/2010 11:59 PM | Duration:90 Minutes

Primary Language:   English

Primary Target Audience:   Pro Dev/Programmer

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032296904&culture=en-US

MSDN Virtual Lab: Connected Commerce with Commerce Server 2007

After completing this lab, you will be better able to educate attendees on integrating Commerce Server 2007 with ERP or CRM systems and external business trading partners by utilizing the new built-in integration adapter for BizTalk Server 2006. Also, you will learn how to utilize the new Orders, Inventory, Catalog, and Profile BizTalk Adapters in detail to achieve high-performing, reliable connectivity between Commerce Server deployments and other external systems.  ...

4/20/2007 12:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 8/31/2010 11:59 PM | Duration:90 Minutes

Primary Language:   English

Primary Target Audience:   Pro Dev/Programmer

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032338959&culture=en-US

TechNet Virtual Lab: Integrating Business Rules in Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006

After completing this lab, you will be better able to define business rules, call business rules from within an orchestration, build and deploy the business rules project, and start and test the business rules.NoteBy registering for this virtual lab, you will receive a one-time follow up call from a Microsoft representative to inform you of special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the virtual lab.  ...

4/3/2006 12:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 11/30/2010 11:59 PM | Duration:90 Minutes

Primary Language:   English

Primary Target Audience:   IT Generalist

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313534&culture=en-US

MSDN Virtual Lab: Creating Schemas using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004

After completing this lab, you will be able to create a new BizTalk project, create an XML schema by using BizTalk Schema Editor, promote a schema property, create a file schema by using BizTalk Schema Editor, validate a schema and generate a sample instance message, and build a schema project.  ...

12/7/2005 12:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/31/2010 11:59 PM | Duration:90 Minutes

Primary Language:   English

Primary Target Audience:   Pro Dev/Programmer

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032279924&culture=en-US

MSDN Virtual Lab: Publishing a Web Service in Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004

After completing this lab, you will be able to configure orchestration properties, create the orchestration to be published, build and deploy the orchestration publishing project, run the BizTalk Web Services Publishing Wizard, and start and test the published orchestration.  ...

10/24/2005 12:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 2/28/2011 11:59 PM | Duration:90 Minutes

Primary Language:   English

Primary Target Audience:   Pro Dev/Programmer

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032303224&culture=en-US

MSDN Virtual Lab: Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Consuming a Web Service

After completing this lab, you will be able to add a Web reference to a project, create a map, create variables for message instances, create the Web services orchestration, and build and deploy the Web services project.

10/24/2005 12:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 1/31/2011 11:59 PM | Duration:90 Minutes

Primary Language:   English

Primary Target Audience:   Pro Dev/Programmer

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032303223&culture=en-US

TechNet Virtual Lab: New Features for Deploying and Managing a BizTalk Application in BizTalk 2006

After completing this lab, you will be better able to assign an application name to a BizTalk Server project, use the BizTalk Server 2006 Administration Console to create receive ports, receive locations, use the BizTalk Server 2006 Administration Console to import port binding information, bind orchestration ports to physical ports, export a BizTalk application to an MSI package, import a BizTalk application from an MSI package, and finally, use the Group Hub to manage suspended messages. NoteBy registering for this virtual lab, you will receive a one-time follow up call from a Microsoft representative to inform you of special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the virtual lab.  ...

2/3/2006 12:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 9/30/2010 11:59 PM | Duration:90 Minutes

Primary Language:   English

Primary Target Audience:   IT Generalist

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032296907&culture=en-US

I got an email from David Marsh telling me about this new world from MS. Let me share a little…
Way back when…LOGO was one of the first languages I learnt as a kid.

Moving a turtle around on a page with commands such as PenUp, PenDown, RightTurn etc etc – pretty cool as a kid and then you could draw things (there was a big version of the Turtle that interfaced into an Apple II via a ribbon cable as wide as a 4 lane highway)

MS Dev Labs have released a great SmallBasic environment that is very simple to pickup (great for kids).
It’s got a very simple set of commands AND it outputs straight to Silverlight.


Pretty quick ways of building silverlight apps….nice!

Check out http://smallbasic.com –only if you have some free time

From time to time I check out on what’s happening in my favourite ‘moon lighting’ area – Silverlight.

Love the Silverlight potential – I’m a big fan.

So from http://silverlight.net – I found a Z-80 EMULATOR!!! (like what’s next an Apple II)

You hit the ‘Run’ button and far too many years has passed between me and my Computer Engineering Degree of Demorgans Theorem and Fast Fourier Transforms.

Great effort! (by someone whom had SOOO much time on their hands)

http://www.expertgig.com/slsample/sl_z80emu/SL_Z80emuTestPage.html