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This article is a to ensure how to create a simple SharePoint 2016 Page layout without using Share Point designer Design Manager Before doing anything you need to create the base of the layout. Following placeholders are minimal and commonly used in any template. PlaceHolderAdditionalPageHead PlaceHolderPageTitle PlaceHolderMain Place Holders PlaceHolderAdditionalPageHead This place holder is used to defined additional CSS and other scripts and inline CSS if you have any. We will be using this to register a CSS and register a different CSS for the SharePoint Edit Mode < asp:Content ContentPlaceHolderId = "PlaceHolderAdditionalPageHead" runat = "server" > <!—Your code goes here--> </ asp:Content > PlaceHolderPageTitle This place holder will be mainly for the page title. < asp:Content ContentPlaceHolderId = "PlaceHolderPageTitle" runat = "server" > <!—Your code goes here--> </ asp:Content > PlaceHolderMain Th...

Issue This error appeared when I'm configuring the SharePoint 2013  farm Pre Requisites using the installer. Use AutoSPInstaller and it will end with below error 2019-01-22 09:48:02 - Return code (2) 2019-01-22 09:48:02 - It is recommended that you keep your Windows operating system up to date on http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com When you try SharePoint prerequisites installer (prerequisiteinstaller.exe) it ends with below error. Application Server Role, Web Server (IIS) Role: configuration error How to solve this issue There are numerous reasons where you will encounter this issue. Resolution 1 Try to execute the installer using Admin Account and you should be a local admin on your sever. Resolution 2 Install the .Net components manually using server manager. Add Roles and Features and then Skip until you  reach Features , And install .NET 3.5 and 4.5 as described. You might need to insert Source Path for installing 3.5 Framework.  Resolution 3 Sometimes installer cou...