Adrians Development Blog

Value does not fall within the expected range - sharepoint webpart deployment error

adrian@adriancolquhoun.com — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

If you receive this error when deploying a sharepoint webpart using the VS2008 extensions - try this fix..

When Outlook wont die - Check your Skype settings !

adrian@adriancolquhoun.com — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

For some time now I have been struggling with my Outlook 2007 not shutting down properly. This usually manifests itself as the “outlook didn’t shutdown properly" message when the computer restarts or the inability to access my CRM customise entities page (as outlook is still running in the background).

I had (shame on me) assumed that my CRM 4.0 add in was the problem...

However - I've now found the guilty party - its Skype - check this blog post for more details and instructions how to fix it.

Do you speak software?

adrian@adriancolquhoun.com — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In the last 12 years that I have been developing software probably the most frequently articulated criticisms I have heard are:

Lets talk software...

Sharepoint Developer Certifications

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Despite the current economic downtown There are an increasing number of sharepoint developer opportunities available.

However, defining exactly what is a "sharepoint developer" and demonstrating your sharepoint development competency to potential employers is difficult as sharepoint development requires a diverse range of skills. Sharepoint professionals are typically drawn from a range of programming, web development, design and administration backgrounds.

Microsoft has two developer focussed certifications that will allow you to aquire and demonstrate the core skills required for sharepoint development. Acquring these certifcations will help make your CV "stand out from the crowd" when seeking sharepoint appointments:

Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Application Development

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Application Development

As sharepoint server 2007 builds upon the foundation provides by sharepoint services, the starting point for all budding developers is the 70-541 exam.

Passing either exam will earn you a Microsoft Technical specialist designation.