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Validating that the Spotlight Module is Installed on Social

Benji Bizzell
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Overview

You want to use the gamification and recognition systems available within the Spotlight module, such as Badges and the Leaderboard. You want to verify that the feature has been installed and enabled within your Social Instance.

 

Solution

The Spotlight Module is installed by deploying the associated solution files to your SharePoint farm and then enabling the features on the farm. 

  1. Log into your Social instance and go to Central Admin > System Settings > Manage Farm Solutions.
  2. In the list of modules, verify that the following solutions are visible:
    1. newsgator.social.spotlight.application.wsp 
    2. newsgator.social.spotlight.wsp  
    3. newsgator.socialinsights.wsp
  3. Navigate to Central Admin > System Settings > Manage Farm Features.
  4. Locate the following Site Features:
    1. Newsgator Spotlight Installer
    2. Newsgator Spotlight Jobs
  5. Confirm that they show a status of "Active."

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    1. If they are showing as Deactivated, click on the Activate button.
    2. When successfully activated, the listings will show Active as their status.