ALVAO SharePoint WebParts

ALVAO SharePoint WebParts are web parts of the ALVAO system for the SharePoint services.

Computer Requirements

SharePoint Server 2010 and later

Installation Process

1. Download the installation package for this part from the ALVAO Downloads page.
2. Copy the AlvaoWebParts.wsp file on the server where SharePoint is installed.
3. Run SharePoint 2010/2013 Management Shell as Administrator. Enter the following string in the command line:
   Add-SPSolution <file path>\AlvaoWebParts.wsp
4. In your Internet browser open SharePoint Central Administration.
5. Select System Setting. In section Farm Management select Manage farm solutions.
6. Select alvaowebparts.wsp in the list, then select Deploy Solution in the menu and confirm the deployment by clicking on OK.
7. Open the SharePoint page in a browser. On the home page, go to Web Actions – Web Settings and then select Gallery – Web Parts.
8. Select New. Select "SharePoint2010WebParts.SentRequestsWebPart.SentRequestsWebPart" from the list and click on Populate Gallery.

Adding Web Parts to Page

1. Use Site Actions – Edit Page on the page.
2. Go to the Insert tab and select Web Part.
3. Select the Miscellaneous category and then select SentRequestsWebPart from the menu and click the Add button.
4. Go to the web part, select Edit Web Part and set up the following items:
   
   • Connection String: The database connection string. Enter the string in the following form:
     Data Source=<sql server>;Initial Catalog=<database name>;Integrated Security=True
   • Service: Service name in Service Desk. If you leave this parameter empty, the web part will display requests from all services.
   • Page Size: Number of list items on the page.
   • Name: The web part title. Enter e.g. "My requests" or similar.