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How to Install Sitecore Experience Platform 9.0 Update 1

INTRODUCTION Sitecore has released version 9.0 not too long ago. I should say, I’m probably quiet late coming into the game because by the time I wanted to install it, they have already released the Update 1. In this article I just would like to go through with you the install process just simply because […]

Launching My New Weight Loss Journey and Healthy Lifestyle Blog!

Hi everyone, I’m pleased to announce that I have now started a new weight loss journey and healthy lifestyle blog! I will also continue writing my cycling articles there. Please visit: http://www.procyclistbod.com.au Please also follow me on the social media platforms below: Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRuyHleFdBGhEZEis3oZiUg Twitter – https://twitter.com/procyclistbod Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/procyclistbod/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/procyclistbod/ Cheers! Tommy

SharePoint calling 3rd party SOAP – An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host

INTRODUCTION I have a custom ASMX deployed to SharePoint, within that ASMX was a code to call an another SOAP service (written in PHP). On my mockup ASP.NET website all works well. As soon as I transferred the code to SharePoint, I get this error even though I’ve tried to add the SSL certificate of […]

The Execute method of job definition Microsoft.Office.Server.UserProfiles.UserProfileImportJob Generic failure

INTRODUCTION My client said to me that their SharePoint user profile is not synching. Upon checking, the “User Profile Synchronization Service” is started, and the User Profile Application Service is also running fine. However, when I clicked the “Start full synchronization”, nothing happens. The status does not change, it remains in “Idle”. Then I checked […]

Specialized S-Works Amira Torch First Impression Ride Review

INTRODUCTION Some time ago I was chatting with a friend of mine when we were at our coffee stop from one of our weekend morning rides. I would never forget what he said: “Tommy, with bike, there is no such thing called ‘The One’. There is only ‘The Next One’”. Truth be known, that was […]

Chinese Carbon Clincher OEM Ride Review

INTRODUCTION I have been reading a lot of mixed reviews about the Chinese OEM carbon clinchers. Some praised the value and the quality, while others swore to never use them again. Some of the issues raised were spoke tension issue, de-lamination during hard braking and stiffness issue. I for one have been owning few Chinese […]

Glass Mapper Sitecore 8.2 Update 4 Error Glass.Mapper.Sc.Utilities.get_IsPageEditor()

INTRODUCTION I’m doing an upgrade from Sitecore 8.0 to 8.2 Update 4 and the solution was using Glass.Mapper. The upgrade went well except when I tried to access Sitecore, I get the error saying that: Glass.Mapper.Sc.Utilities.get_IsPageEditor() no longer exists. Basically GlassMapper tried to access the Get property of Sitecore’s PageMode.IsEditor which has now been set […]

Could not load type ‘Sitecore.Web.UI.Controls.SheerUI’ on Indexing Manager or Rebuild Link Databases

INTRODUCTION I have just upgraded a client’s website from Sitecore 8.0 to 8.2 Update 4. Then I also installed Web Forms for Marketers WFFM 8.2 Update 4. After the WFFM install somehow the Indexing Manager and Rebuild Link Databases link did not work. It returned 404. The exact error message was: Could not load type […]

Letape du Tour 2017 Col D’ Izoard Ride Review

INTRODUCTION Sometimes I keep asking myself a question why I keep signing up with these hard sportive events which after I finished, I would usually regret. Last year I officially completed all the Three Peaks Challenges (Cradle Mountain, Falls Creek, Gold Coast) with the Gold Coast being the last one in August. Once a sportive […]

Swift Hypervox First Ride and Long Term Review

INTRODUCTION To date I have been riding the AX Lightness Vial Ultra – one of the lightest framesets in the world. As mentioned in my review, there is no doubt about its lightness. The only concern I have was how fragile it can feel and that thing is so harsh. Yet, there is actually no reason […]

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