Slow System Performance with the CRL Check (Via joel)

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Sometimes you need to install SharePoint 2010 in an environment where the servers do not have an effective Internet connection. This posses a big problem.

Most Microsoft assemblies and DLLs are digitally signed. Each time signed assemblies are loaded, default system behaviour is to check with the owner of the root certificate that the cert with which the assembly was signed is still valid. In the case of Microsoft assemblies, this means “phoning home” to read the Certificate Revocation List at crl.microsoft.com .

Whilst this is all very well and good if you have an Internet connection, sometimes you don’t have this luxury. Many web servers, for instance, don’t have outbound Internet accessibility. The CRL check will attempt to connect to Microsoft’s servers and then timeout, usually within 30-60 seconds.

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SharePoint Conference 2011: Day 1(Via Guy Creese)

Extracted “As I noted earlier, I’m at the SharePoint Conference in Anaheim, CA. My thoughts after day 1:

Venue: I’d never been to the Anaheim Conference Center before but it’s very nice. It’s easy to get around, it’s relatively compact, and to get to the Anaheim Marriott is a 3-minute walk. Unfortunately, next year it’s slated to be in Las Vegas, with all the attendant visual noise and increased distances. I was sitting in the Press/Analyst section at the Keynote when the Vegas location was announced, and we let out a collective groan when Las Vegas was announced. That said, the general audience seemed energized at the thought. As analysts, we go to a lot of conferences in Las Vegas and the allure has worn off; the others are probably less jaded.

Presentations: A very good mix of presentations on a wide variety of subjects. The two I attended — one on Office 365, the other on SharePoint and mobile — were given by knowledgeable Microsoft employees. They didn’t ignore the holes/downsides, but they also didn’t dwell on them. It’s probably the best you can expect from a vendor-sponsored conference. The one on mobile was standing room only — and it was a huge room.”

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