When installing SharePoint you need an account to set up each server in the farm. This setup account also needs access to SQL Server. However, you probably do not use the default Domain Administrator account (and if you do: shame on you!). More and more companies ask for a least-privileged...
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Pre-creating content databases or not?
Planning content databases is one thing to seriously care about when using SharePoint. Topics such as sizing, number of site collections, backup and restore are a few examples. Creating content database using Central Administration is easy. But there is more then meets the eye. Manage Content Databases With Central Administration...
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SQL Server is the heart of SharePoint. When it stops, SharePoint dies. Therefore, it is important for you as a SharePoint (Technical) Consultant to know how to install and configure SQL Server for SharePoint. Recently I have experienced a moment of Oops at a customer where they have SharePoint and...
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