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SharePoint Online Tools Guide

By Nagendra JayaramMicrosoft Sr Technical AdvisorEssential Tools Collection

Essential SharePoint Online Administrative Tools

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.

Tool Selection Guide

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.

GitHub Search Query Tool

Enhanced version of SharePoint's native search tool with comprehensive KQL testing and debugging capabilities. Perfect for testing search functionality and analyzing search behavior.

  • Advanced KQL testing and syntax highlighting
  • Detailed search results with metadata analysis
  • Query debugging with error detection
  • Property inspector and performance monitoring
  • Export capabilities for documentation
Explore Search Tool

SharePoint Client Browser

Powerful desktop application providing low-level access to SharePoint's object model for advanced administrative tasks and complex permission analysis.

  • Direct object model manipulation and inspection
  • Hierarchical navigation through site structure
  • Advanced permission troubleshooting
  • Content type and field schema analysis
  • Real-time property examination
Learn Client Browser

Network Analysis Tools

Comprehensive guide to network traffic analysis using Fiddler and browser developer tools for debugging authentication, API calls, and performance issues.

  • Fiddler setup and HTTPS decryption
  • Browser developer tools alternatives
  • SharePoint Correlation ID tracking
  • HTTP response code analysis
  • Performance and authentication debugging
Master Network Analysis

PowerShell Management

Complete guide to SharePoint Online PowerShell administration covering both traditional SPO and modern PnP modules for automation and bulk operations.

  • SPO and PnP PowerShell module comparison
  • Modern authentication with MFA support
  • Bulk operations and automation scripts
  • Site collection and content management
  • User permissions and group administration
Master PowerShell

Self-Diagnostics Guide

Systematic diagnostic procedures for SharePoint Online administrators to identify and resolve issues before escalating to Microsoft Support.

  • Comprehensive pre-support checklists
  • Service health and connectivity verification
  • User account and permission analysis
  • Storage and performance diagnostics
  • Quick fixes for common issues
Start Diagnostics

Expert Insights

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.