Summary DMC created a SharePoint 2010 list and timer job to periodically refresh the values stored in external data columns from the source external content type. The SharePoint timer job allowed the Client to keep external data columns up-to-date as information in the data source changed and congure the frequency of such updates through SharePoint 2010 Central Administration, while the list allowed the Client to add or remove external data columns to be refreshed. Customer Benefits The Client had a need to use data stored in a third-party database within SharePoint, and to integrate this information within custom SharePoint lists. External data columns are the obvious choice for storing this data. The Client also needed to keep the external data current with what was stored in the third-

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