This comprehensive collection covers the essential tools every SharePoint Online administrator needs for effective management, troubleshooting, and optimization. Each tool guide provides detailed usage instructions, best practices, and real-world scenarios based on 18+ years of enterprise SharePoint experience.
For New Administrators: Start with Self-Diagnostics to understand systematic troubleshooting, then explore PowerShell Management for automation capabilities.
For Advanced Users: The Search Query Tool and Network Analysis provide deep diagnostic capabilities for complex scenarios.
For Enterprise Environments: All tools are essential, with PowerShell Management and Self-Diagnostics being critical for scaled operations.
Enhanced version of SharePoint's native search tool with comprehensive KQL testing and debugging capabilities. Perfect for testing search functionality and analyzing search behavior.
Powerful desktop application providing low-level access to SharePoint's object model for advanced administrative tasks and complex permission analysis.
Comprehensive guide to network traffic analysis using Fiddler and browser developer tools for debugging authentication, API calls, and performance issues.
Complete guide to SharePoint Online PowerShell administration covering both traditional SPO and modern PnP modules for automation and bulk operations.
Systematic diagnostic procedures for SharePoint Online administrators to identify and resolve issues before escalating to Microsoft Support.
Nagendra Jayaram is a Microsoft Sr Technical Advisor with 18+ years of enterprise experience. Having resolved over 480 SharePoint escalations annually with 98% customer satisfaction, these tools represent the essential toolkit for effective SharePoint Online administration and troubleshooting.
This tools collection is continuously updated based on real-world enterprise scenarios and Microsoft's evolving SharePoint Online platform.