One Web Part, hundreds of applications! The RSSBus SharePoint Web Part™ brings the
power and flexibility of RSSBus to Microsoft SharePoint Server. The RSSBus SharePoint Web Part
builds upon the rich data connectivity features of RSSBus™ to reach remote
information sources and make them accessible from within SharePoint portals.
RSSBus for SharePoint includes a ready-to-use Web Part that requires no
programming or other WSS DAL, CAML or ADO.NET configuration. The Web Part works
by calling RSSBus Simple Services or standard data feeds, and formatting
the output using simple HTML configuration. Use the RSSBus SharePoint Web Part™ with RSSBus
Server to quickly and easily access hundreds of information services inside and outside
of your organization! RSSBus for SharePoint also includes the RSSBus HTTP Handlers, which allow for creating
RSSBus Simple Services, customized RSS feeds, and Web Part contents served from SharePoint itself.
Enable SharePoint End-Users To:
Access dozens of Enterprise and Internet information sources from SharePoint portals
using pre-defined services and the extensive Connector Library.
Load multiple instances of the RSSBus SharePoint Web Part™ with different applications without
programming or administrator support.
Custom format and visualize the data output using simple HTML Wiki-like templates.
Easily download and install dozens of predefined RSSBus Web Parts into SharePoint.
A Two-Minute Video Explaining The Main Features
Maybe the best way to get an idea of what the RSSBus SharePoint Web Part™ does and how it functions is to watch a quick video that describes the main features.
Database Access - Connect to and retrieve data from a remote SQL database. RSS Feeds - Pull data from Yahoo News and display it within SharePoint. HTML Formatting - Retrieve SQL records and format the output as an HTML table. SalesForce Integration - Integrate sales leads and customer data from SalesForce.com. Service Enablement - Extend SharePoint with Simple Services.
The RSSBus Web Part in Action:
News & Feed Integration
Use The RSSBus SharePoint Web Part to dynamically pull news headlines into your users
SharePoint Portals. End users define the information filters that they care about
directly through the SharePoint Web Part Editor.
Monitor sales, response times, server statistics, or any other measurable data from
any source: Excel, text files, databases, etc. Easily connect, retrieve, and visualize
data directly from SharePoint portals.
Connecting to remote services is easy with the RSSBus SharePoint Web Part. Pull local
weather information from Yahoo, get stock quotes, integrate Google Mapping, mash-up
data, and much more!
Check out more of the RSSBus Web Parts in action and learn how easy it is to access
all kinds of remote data sources from within your SharePoint sites.
Technical Details
RSSBus for SharePoint allows SharePoint users to access a variety of data sources using RSS
or Atom feeds, RSSBus Simple Services, and RSSBus Connectors. It includes the RSSBus SharePoint
Web Part which can work with Active Directory and other LDAP servers, Exchange and other mail
servers, web services, Office applications, CRM systems, etc. RSSBus for SharePoint also includes
the RSSBus HTTP Handlers, which allow for creating RSSBus Simple Services, customized RSS feeds
and Web Part contents served from SharePoint itself.
The RSSBus SharePoint Web Part and RSSBus Simple Services published within SharePoint can access
SharePoint meta-data such as SharePoint Site users, documents, tasks, and other SharePoint Lists,
allowing it to integrate information in SharePoint with internal and/or external data sources.
Low Administrative Overhead
Install the RSSBus Web Part once and let your page authors configure their own instances
of the Web Part, including their service connections and output formatting.
Easy to Configure
Page authors can invoke as many instances of the Web Part as they like. Each instance
can be configured with a URL to any existing feed or RSSBus Simple Service, or with one of
many pre-built or custom Web Part templates. Authors can
format the output on their page using familiar HTML-based mark-up.
Connect to Dozens of Enterprise and Internet Information sources
Use the RSSBus Simple Service definition wizard in (via RSSBus Server) to
access any of the data and application sources supported by the extensive RSSBus
Connector Library. All of these services are accessible through the same Web Part and
configuration model.
Getting Started
Read the RSSBus for SharePoint Users Guide below and learn how to easy it is to enhance SharePoint portals with
remote data:
Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services -or- Microsoft SharePoint Server.
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or later.
Click on any of the Web Parts below to see the full source for each. Then
just copy and paste the configuration markup into the source editor of the RSSBus SharePoint Web Part running on
your server. Please visit the Web Part Gallery for a complete listing.
This Web Part templates uses the QuickBooks Connector to search QuickBooks for information about jobs and display that information in a table on your SharePoint site.
This Web Part template displays the results of a standard SQL query without requiring use of the SharePoint Business Data Catalog.
To use this Web Part, paste the source into the RSSBus Web Part Source Editor and click apply. In the RSSBus Web Part properties pane, modify the conn and query inputs to refer to your own database.
This Web Part performs a simple query on a sample Oracle database and then displays the results using the MSChart formatter, one of the many feed formatters available with RSSBus.
Are you trying to implement a Web Part that is not listed here? If you need help, contact our support team. We have
qualified professionals standing by that can quickly go from your idea to a ready-to-use SharePoint Web
Part. Contact us now, submit a support request.
RSSBus for SharePoint allows SharePoint users to access a variety of data sources using RSS or Atom feeds,
RSSBus Simple Services, and RSSBus Connectors. It includes the RSSBus SharePoint Web Part which can work with
Active Directory and other LDAP servers, Exchange and other mail servers, web services, Office applications,
CRM systems, etc. RSSBus for SharePoint also includes the RSSBus HTTP Handlers, which allow for creating
RSSBus Simple Services, customized RSS feeds and Web Part contents served from SharePoint itself. The RSSBus
SharePoint Web Part and the RSSBus Simple Services published within SharePoint can access SharePoint meta-data
such as SharePoint Site users, documents, tasks, and other SharePoint Lists, allowing it to integrate information
in SharePoint with internal and/or external data sources.
Q: What is the RSSBus SharePoint Web Part?
The RSSBus SharePoint Web Part lets Microsoft SharePoint page authors
access all kinds of Internet and Enterprise data from their SharePoint portal pages.
The RSSBus SharePoint Web part is a no-code solution that can use any RSSBus Connector,
RSSBus Simple Service, and standard data feed (e.g. RSS, Atom, CSV, XML, etc) and display
and modify that data right inside SharePoint using simple HTML wiki-like templates.
Q: Who can use the RSSBus SharePoint Web Part, and what can they do with it?
SharePoint administrators can:
Install the RSSBus SharePoint Web Part once and not worry about any data access details
or ongoing configuration or administrative overhead.
Activate the optional RSSBus HTTP Handlers feature.
SharePoint page authors can:
Configure instances of the RSSBus SharePoint Web Part on their pages without
special privileges or administrator assistance.
Use the Web Part to call RSS feeds, RSSBus Connectors, and RSSBus Simple Services.
Format the returned data using the Rich Text editor or familiar HTML markup.
RSSBus Connectors are libraries of data access operations
that handle the details of remote data organization and access. You can install RSSBus
Connectors directly on your SharePoint server and use them with the RSSBus SharePoint Web Part and/or Simple Services.
Q: What are RSSBus Simple Services?
RSSBus Simple Services are a kind of Web Service. They are called
with normal URLs and they return data as RSS feeds. They can use the same RSSBus Connectors
as the Web Part.
Q: Do I need the RSSBus Server in order to use the RSSBus SharePoint Web Part?
No. You can use the RSSBus SharePoint Web Part in many ways:
By itself to call, format, and completely customize the display of existing RSS or Atom feeds.
With RSSBus Connectors to access dozens of additional information sources. See the Connector library for a list of available RSSBus Connectors.
With RSSBus Server to define and call RSSBus Simple Services.
With the optional RSSBus HTTP Handlers feature to create Simple Services inside a SharePoint Document Library.
The new RSSBus for SharePoint includes powerful new data access and integration capabilities through a single easy to install, easy to update, powerful new Web Part.
Beta 2 introduces Online Gallery integration with single click Web Part installation, workflow integration, SharePoint 2010 support, and a host of other enhancements.
What's new in V3
Gallery Integration
RSSBus for SharePoint is now fully integrated with the RSSBus Online Web Part Gallery. Users can now install and configure completely new Web Parts directly from within SharePoint, all with a single click. Add completely new capabilities to SharePoint without increasing IT administration with additional installations.
RSSBus for SharePoint Workflow
This release adds the connectivity and data access capabilities of RSSBus into standard SharePoint Workflows. Updating external systems like Google. SalesForce, MSCRM in response to changes in SharePoint is as simple as picking one of the RSSBus Workflow from our Online Gallery.
Enhanced Web Part Editor
The RSSBus for SharePoint Web Part editor has been updated with syntax highlighting and enhanced editing capabilities. The Web Part editor provides fine grained control over RSSBus Web Parts including connectivity and data visualization within SharePoint.
Updated RSSBus Connectors
This release includes several improvements to our connector library, including:
RSSBus SpOps (Operations to work with SharePoint data): these operations now have extensive support for CAML and have undergone several performance improvements. These operations now also take advantage of MOSS specific features where applicable including better search, support for SSO (Single Sign-On), and more.
RSSBus FeedOps: the RSSBus FeedOps can now work with results of other operations through standard TSQL queries. Now it is easier than ever to sort, filter, combine, and manipulate returned data. For example: "SELECT * from salesForceLeads where "sf:email" like '%microsoft.com' Order by sf:firsname;".
RSSBus ChartOps: Easily chart data from operations using the new MSChart formatter.
ExcelOps, ExchangeOps, ZipOps, GoogleOps, MscrmOps, etc.: updated to better support SharePoint. Many operations can now retreive data directly from SharePoint lists.
Getting Started with RSSBus for SharePoint V3 [BETA 2]
Working with the new RSSBus for SharePoint is easy. The integrated Sample Templates and and Online Gallery make it easier than ever before to access remote data from SharePoint Portals.
1. Start by adding the included RSSBus Web Part to your SharePoint Portal Page:
2. Once you have added the RSSBus SharePoint Web Part to your SharePoint Portal you will need to configure it:
3. The fastest way to get started is to select one of the pre-configured Web Parts from the pre-installed templates or through the integrated online Gallery:
4. After installing the desired Web Part Template you will need to configure specific parameters. These inputs
include display and presentation information, as well any source specific connectivity information:
5. All of the RSSBus Web Part Templates are completely configurable through the Web Part template source editor. The new source editor is an enhanced
version of the editor available in version 2.0:
That's it! Once you have configured the Web Part and applied your changes the RSSBus Web Part is ready to access data.
