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Optimizing Sitecore Databases: Part-2 (Using SSMS)
Applies to: Sitecore 6.X, IIS 7 and Higher, MSSQL 2005 and Higher Solution Tested On: CMS Version: Sitecore 6.2(rev 10.01.04) Database Server: MSSQL 2005 SP2, 8 core processor, 8GB RAM Database Test:...
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Create a macro for VS debugging instead of attach to process
Go to Tools -> Macro Explorer Right click on “MyMacros” and select “New Module” and name it “RecordingModule” Copy this code in there: Option Strict OffOption Explicit OffImports System Imports...
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Single Sign On for Sitecore CMS websites using Virtual Users.
Many times we have a central repository like an external database, Salesforce CRM, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, etc and we need to authenticate users against those external systems before allowing them to...
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An introduction to Sitecore data providers
I recently responded to a SDN forum post looking for advice on setting up a custom data provider in Sitecore. http://sdn.sitecore.net/SDN5/Forum/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=52346 I had previously written a...
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Personalize Sitecore DMS using Referring Sites
Sitecore DMS does provide us with a lot of out of the box conditions which helps the content authors to personalize their websites. One of the most requested condition is “Referring Sites”. This post...
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Sitecore ContentSearch Fails for Lucene Reserved Keywords like and/or
Problem: We are using item buckets for a client and using custom URL item resolver that implements HttpRequestProcessor to find items in the item bucket. Here is the code for that: public override void...
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Sitecore Item Buckets with Different Bucket Folder Path Strategies
Problem: If you have multiple item buckets in your solution, they all use the same bucket folder path in Sitecore.Buckets.config under the BucketConfiguration.DynamicBucketFolderPath setting, mainly...
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Bending the Sitecore rules field to your will with Sitecore 7.1 (Part 1)
One of the most powerful yet underutilized tools within Sitecore is the rules engine. By exposing the rules engine to a content author, via the rules field, content authors will be able to easily...
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Sitecore Publishing Events publish:complete and publish:end
As you’ve probably heard by now Sitecore 7.2 will introduce a number of changes to how the publishing process works. While there’s been a fair amount of deserved fanfare around this there have been...
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Useful Sitecore Extensions for an ASP.NET Repeater Control
If you are like me and you find yourself using ASP.NET Repeater’s all the time, then here are some useful extension methods I use. using System; using System.Collections.Generic; using System.Linq;...
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Icons!
As a Sitecore developer you’re faced with many challenges, however there are none more difficult than choosing the right icon. Hours can be spend trying to figure out if your data is best represented...
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Webinar : How UnitedHealth Group personalized their digital customer...
Live webinar: Thursday, Nov 6, 2PM ET, 11AM PT Join UnitedHealth Group, Horizontal Integration, and Sitecore for a live webinar that tells the story of how UnitedHealth Group personalized their digital...
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Sitecore 8 error editing the presentation layer
Issue: Error when trying to edit the presentation layer Versions: Sitecore 8, Initial Release (rev 140922) Visual Studio 2013 Details After building my Sitecore 8 solution in Visual Studio 2013, I...
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TDS Error in Visual Studio: Value cannot be null. Parameter name: path1
Versions: TDS 5.1.0.3 Team Development for Sitecore ((TDS) from Hedgehog Development Visual Studio 2013 Sitecore 6.6 (rev 131211) Issue: TDS project error in Visual Studio when one or more file in the...
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TDS error: The specified path, file name, or both are too long.
Versions: TDS 5.1.0.3 Team Development for Sitecore ((TDS) from Hedgehog Development Visual Studio 2013 Sitecore 6.6 (rev 131211) Issue: TDS issue with long file names or paths: An exception occurred...
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Installing Web Deploy issue: WmSvc fails to start (due to SSL wildcard...
Versions Windows Server 2008 R2 x 64 IIS 7.5 Wildcard SSL certficate used (*.domain.com) Web Deploy 3.5 Visual Studio 2013 Issue When trying to install Web Deploy on a web server, but the “Web...
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Sitecore Source Field Code: query that implements IDataSource
I came across something cool today! When a CheckList, MultiList, TreeList, or etc. field are on your template, they eventually call into the Sitecore.Web.UI.HtmlControls.Data.LookupSources.GetItems()...
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List Manager: Segmented List From Custom Rules Using Custom Facet Fields
Versions Sitecore 8 Update 2 EXM 3 rev 150223 Tasks Create a custom facet with fields on a contact Segment a List Manager Segmented List with custom rules using the custom facet fields Details In...
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EXM: Token Replacement In Messages With A Contact Custom Field
Versions Sitecore 8 Update 2 EXM 3 rev 150223 Task Add a custom token to replace with a custom field added to the contact record in an EXM Message when sending the email, such as the salutation like...
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