Cannot read configuration file because it exceeds the maximum file size - SharePoint Central Admin not loading

Problem Background

I was patching SharePoint 2013 servers, after completing the patching and running the PS Config the central admin didn't load and it was giving the below error. 

Solution

• Create a Key named Configuration under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InetStp
• Create a DWORD and add the key as MaxWebConfigFileSizeInKB add the value as 300
• Save

How can we create hidden list in SharePoint Online via SPFx using PnP JS

Problem Background 

I wanted to create Hidden List to store some setting values. The list is provisioned in SharePoint Online using SPFx with the help of  PnP JS.

Solution 

sp.web.lists.ensure("ListName", "List Description", 100, false, { Hidden: true });

Reference

https://github.com/pnp/pnpjs/issues/2068

https://pnp.github.io/pnpjs/sp/lists/

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SharePoint On-premise (Tech Lead+) Interview Questions and Answers - 01

What are zones and what are the type of Zones in SharePoint?

Zones are the logical paths for accessing the same web application. For each web application, five zones can be created, and they are:

• Default

• Intranet

• Extranet

• Internet

• Custom

What are the databases which are created when we install a SharePoint farm?

The Configuration, Central Administration Content, and Content databases are the three databases that are automatically installed when you deploy SharePoint Server.

Provide couple of Backup and restore best practices in SharePoint Server. 

• Minimize latency between SQL Server and the backup location
• Avoid processing conflicts
• Keep databases small for faster recovery times
• Use incremental backups for large databases
• Follow SQL Server backup and restore optimization recommendations
• Configure SharePoint settings to improve backup or restore performance
• Consider site collection size when you determine the tools to use

Is it smart to have your backups on the C drive of your server where your SQL server instance is running?

• No

SPFx Interview Questions and Answers - 01

What are isolated webparts?

• Isolated webparts are used when there is a need to access api secured with azure ad securely. Isolated webparts are like normal webparts but they are displayed using and iframe pointing at a unique domain of an Azure AD application. Thus other components cannot access any context token or data of webpart.
• Reference: https://tutorialsinhand.com/tutorials/sharepoint-framework-spfx-tutorial/sharepoint-framework-webparts/isolated-web-parts-in-sharepoint-framework.aspx

How can you make a existing webpart as isloated webpart? 

• Can do that by adding isDomainIsolated:true in package-solution.json file. 
• Reference: http://www.suhail.cloud/2021/10/spfx-routing-is-not-reflecting-in.html

How can we create site collection level app catalog? 

the debug executable "" specified in the "" debug profile does not exist Error in VB.Net

 Issue

I got the "the debug executable "" specified in the "" debug profile does not exist Error in VB.Net" error when I teach VB.Net to some of the students. 

Solution

The Startup object which usually a form is missing from the project properties. So as the solution we will have to set the start up object. 

Add SPFx webpart to full-width column

By default, SPFx web parts cannot added in full-width column page layouts. To do it, in the web part manifest (the *.manifest.json file next to the web part *.ts file) set the supportsFullBleed property to true.