How to link a SharePoint list (no Web Part) directly to external data, e.g. databases, Excel etc. ?
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The fast, easy and complete integration of external LOB data, e.g. from databases, is a common requirement in the use of Microsoft SharePoint technology. Existing solutions, such as the Business Data Catalog (BDC) in SharePoint 2007 or the Business Connectivity Services (BCS) in SharePoint 2010, are often too complex at the facility, bring with them limitations or they are available for MOSS Enterprise Edition only. The SharePoint Business Data List Connector on the other hand, connects a REAL SharePoint list (no Web Part) to external business data, using a very simple list settings dialogue. It can be configured easily with 3 simple settings only. The desired data can be populated to the list and presented without any restrictions, with the full read-only functionality of common SharePoint lists made available: views, sorting and grouping, filters, calculated fields can be created as usual. Workflows and notifications per RSS or email can be used to take business actions if external business data records are changed. More Information and download: http://www.layer2.de/en/products/Pages/SharePoint-Business-Data-List-Connector.aspx[]
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The fast, easy and complete integration of external LOB data, e.g. from databases, is a common requirement in the use of Microsoft SharePoint technology. Existing solutions, such as the Business Data Catalog (BDC) in SharePoint 2007 or the Business Connectivity Services (BCS) in SharePoint 2010, are often too complex at the facility, bring with them limitations or they are available for MOSS Enterprise Edition only. The SharePoint Business Data List Connector on the other hand, connects a REAL SharePoint list (no Web Part) to external business data, using a very simple list settings dialogue. It can be configured easily with 3 simple settings only. The desired data can be populated to the list and presented without any restrictions, with the full read-only functionality of common SharePoint lists made available: views, sorting and grouping, filters, calculated fields can be created as usual. Workflows and notifications per RSS or email can be used to take business actions if external business data records are changed. More Information and download: http://www.layer2.de/en/products/Pages/SharePoint-Business-Data-List-Connector.aspx[]