How to install Sitecore 9.0 with SIF 2.1.0

As you know to install Sitecore 9.0 , you need SIF 1.2.1. But with below modifications you can install Sitecore 9.0 with SIF 2.1.0 as well. For this

• Modify xconnect-createcert.json -> Find the CreateRootCert task -> Change the StoreLocation from CurrentUser to LocalMachine

• Modify xconnect-solr.json and sitecore-solr.json -> Find the CreateCores task in each file -> Change the "Name" attribute in Params > Action to lowercase "name".

So now with single SIF version 2.1.0, you can install 9.0 and 9.2 instance.

Fixed - Failed to start service Sitecore XConnect Search Indexer

If you are installing Sitecore 9/9.1/9.2, you may get xConnect services error such as

Faulting application name: XConnectSearchIndexer.exe, version: 3.0.0.0, time stamp: 0xf3556d61
Faulting module name: KERNELBASE.dll, version: 10.0.18362.1, time stamp: 0x1a30e11b
Exception code: 0xe0434352
Fault offset: 0x000000000003a839
Faulting process id: 0x1dd8
Faulting application start time: 0x01d563cefdbb60d1
Faulting application path: C:\inetpub\wwwroot\habitathomecorporate_xconnect.dev.local\App_Data\jobs\continuous\IndexWorker\XConnectSearchIndexer.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Windows\System32\KERNELBASE.dll
Report Id: bee07631-f2fa-48b6-9307-b4296f68ff50
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:

Solution :-

I follow below steps and its solved my issue

• Close all PowerShell window
• Remove any existing "DO_NOT_TRUST_SitecoreRootCert" certificate from your machine
• Provide "Full Permission" to "Everyone" to folder "c:\resourcefiles"
• Provide "Full Permission" to "Everyone" to folder "C:\inetpub\wwwroot.

Try again to install the Sitecore and you should get your instance up now.

I hope this solution helps other in similar situation.

Why to upgrade Sitecore from 8.2 to 9.2

If you are running any Sitecore website in 8.x, then start to plan on its upgradation. 

Question is Why? 

Well, first thing is that mainstream support of Sitecore version 8.2 is going to end in 31st Dec 2019. However extended support will be avilable upto 31-Dec-2022. But remember there will be cost associated for providing any patch, hotfixes, DLL or development defects solution during this extended period by Sitecore.

Second MongoDB 3.4 is generally used for Sitecore 8.2 and bad news is that MongoDB 3.4 will also end its support in Jan 2020.

So I will suggest to all clients, sitecore license holders to upgrade their projects from 8.2 to latest version of Sitecore 9.2. Sitecore 9.2 comes with cutting-edge features.

Just a note Sitecore 9.2 Mainstream Support will be available upto 31st Dec 2022.

Certificate : Installing Sitecore XP0 9.2

Though not a big deal, but I have one hour of time and I utilize it to complete the course "Installing Sitecore® XP0 9.2" from Sitecore elearning.

Here is the certificate for the same.

 Installing Sitecore XP0 9.2

Certificate : Fast-Track Design in Sitecore Experience Accelerator 9.2

Today I continue my SXA journey, completed the course "Fast-Track Design in Sitecore® Experience Accelerator 9.2" from Sitecore elearning.

Here is the certificate for the same.

Fast-Track Design in Sitecore® Experience Accelerator 9.2

Certificate : Introduction to Sitecore Experience Accelerator 9.2

Today I get started to familiar myself with Sitecore SXA. For this I choose two courses from elearning and completed one of them. I received certificate for course "Introduction to Sitecore Experience Accelerator 9.2" after completion of this course.

Here is the certificate.

 

Introduction to Sitecore Experience Accelerator 9.2

 

Certificate : Sitecore JSS Fundamentals 9.2 certificate

I just love the Headless concept of Sitecore with full OmniChannel capabilities. To make myself more comfortable with JSS, I just completed Sitecore JSS certification by completing the course "Sitecore® JSS Fundamentals 9.2" from https://elearning.sitecore.net .

Here is the certificate for the same.

Sitecore JSS Fundamentals 9.2 certificate