English:
External Content type allows you to make seamless interface between SharePoint 2010 and external data storage (ie. SQL server). Using External Content type, you can create an External List which stores the data to predefined storage. You can imagine of having a table with SharePoint list interface.
To create an External Content type, you need SharePoint Designer 2010. If you curious enough, the External Content type is enhancement of Business Data Connector (BDC) in previous version.
Arash Aghajani - Mar 1, 2010
Very simple and useful article. Thanks. [Mic Salvador]( “mik_salvador@yahoo.com”) - Jun 6, 2010
Thanks a lot. Big help. [Odis Aanderud]( “Prem@aol.com”) - Sep 2, 2010
I was just was doing research and suprised by the article you posted. Just exactly what I searched also. This rocks! [Willy]( “soulsociety2@hotmail.com”) - Sep 2, 2010
hi, what if i don’t use infopath? how can i create different views for the workflow using the custom list?
English In SharePoint 2010 there we have more option to customize list form. For instance, you can use SharePoint Designer 2010 or InfoPath Designer 2010. Since modifying list form using SPD is already exist in previous version. I will just show you how to customize list form using InfoPath Designer 2010. When customizing list form using InfoPath Designer 2010, you will get all form designer benefit. For example, you can define the field validation rules, parent-child relation etc.
Rafael Caldron - May 4, 2010
Howdy there,Great article dude! i am Tired of using RSS feeds and do you use twitter?so i can follow you there:D. PS:Do you thought about putting video to the blog posts to keep the people more enjoyed?I think it works.Sincerely, Rafael Caldron
English SharePoint 2010 relies on 64 bit infrastructure and higher hardware specifications, where it is not always affordable for freelance consultant to upgrade existing laptop for that requirement. Then, a single box development server will become a choice. Sometimes, it also mean for simplification where everything run in the same box ; Domain Server – SQL Server 2008 – SharePoint 2010 – Office 2010 and Visual Studio 2010. There is nothing special when installing or configuring those roles / application in the server , EXCEPT SharePoint 2010 installation process will strangefully follow different path.