Is there a way to get all items for any given list (ie Contacts) for all sites and subsite using a single web service call Right now I am getting a list of all sites using "GetAllSubWebCollection" web service method, then for each site get the items for a given list. This is taking a very long time, can I execute a query from the root site and get this same list
Thanks
Site and Sub Site List Aggregation
2006
will the list data service return only data for the current site and not the sub sites Or will it return all data, including sub sites.
Simone1
Yogendran
no, its not.
Basically, the search engine isnt the way to go at all, but instead you will have to use custom code (build your own web service for example) that will run a recursion on the sites. A CAML query on each list will return the items you want and you will be able to aggregate. but instead of doing that, I would recommend buying a 3rd party aggregation web part. I worked for a company called omnisys who has such a web part (power aggregator) that has tons of options (www.omnisys.co.il) and I know that Corasworks also have similar products. I would recommend buying rather than developing. Cheaper this way.
Grant McElroy
ajaimes