MSDN Flash - Volume 13, Number 13: June 22, 2009
Volume 13, Number 13: June 22, 2009
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Download the Free Windows API Code Pack for Microsoft .NET Framework
The Code Pack is a source-code library that provides access to the new Windows 7 features (and some related Windows Vista features) from managed code. These features are not available to developers today in the .NET Framework. Minimum .NET Framework version required to use this library is 3.5.
Windows Mobile 6.5 Developer Tool Kit Released
While this has been a much-awaited release for the developer community, some confusion has arisen in the media. To clarify, the Windows Mobile 6.5 Developer Tool Kit (DTK) is not an SDK. The DTK contains emulators, gesture APIs, and samples useful for developing Windows Mobile 6.5 applications. Developers will still need to install Visual Studio and the Windows Mobile 6 SDK prior to running the tool kit installer.
Earn a 70% Revenue Share with Windows Marketplace for Mobile
Windows Marketplace for Mobile is a new offering from Microsoft with Windows Mobile 6.5, which launches this fall. Microsoft will distribute your Windows Mobile 6.5 applications and you will earn a 70% revenue share. Take advantage of this limited-time offer.
MSDN Magazine: Inside Windows 7 - Introducing Libraries
Part 1 of a multipart series on Windows 7, this article covers Libraries, the new user profile storage concept in Windows 7.
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SQL Server 2008 R2 CTP Is Coming Soon
During the summer of 2009, Microsoft will offer a community technology preview (CTP) of SQL Server 2008 R2. Sign up now to receive an e-mail notification of the availability of the CTP.
XNA Game Studio 3.1 makes it even easier for you to build great games and distribute via Xbox LIVE. This latest version introduces avatar support, LIVE Party support, video playback, audio API improvements and more. Download 3.1 and start building your game today.
Evaluate Microsoft Code Name "Geneva" Beta 2
Microsoft Code Name "Geneva" beta 2 is an open platform that provides simplified user access and single sign-on for on-premises and cloud-based applications in the enterprise, across organizations, and on the Web. Learn more about "Geneva" beta 2.
Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2 On-demand Series
The R2 release expands on existing technology and adds a host of new features. In this series of on-demand webcasts, you'll get to know Windows Server 2008 R2, learn about what's changed, and get a jump start on developing for this new platform.
Preview Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4.0
Have an early look at the new Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0 in this on-demand training community series. These sessions will cover Visual Studio 2010, .NET Framework 3.0, ASP.NET AJAX 4.0, Velocity, parallel computing, test-driven development, and Visual Studio Team System 2010.
OBA Sample Application Kit for SAP and Siebel
This sample application kit provides reference information on how to integrate Outlook 2007 and SharePoint Server 2007 with Siebel and SAP.
Sample: Identity and Access Strategies for SharePoint Server 2007
Learn how Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and SharePoint Server 2007 use membership and role providers, and how to automatically configure providers into SharePoint Server so it can manage the configuration settings.
Editing Data in an Excel 2007 Open XML File with VBA
Explore different ways to find particular XML data in an Excel 2007 file, retrieve the data, and then write it back to the file all by using Office Open XML.
Explore the membership and role provider architecture and how it operates in SharePoint Server 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.
Explore how to configure the LDAP Providers in SharePoint Server 2007, how to automate provider assignment and provider registration, and how to configure Web Single Sign-On with Active Directory Federation Services.
Display a List of All VBA Procedures in a Workbook from the Ribbon
Learn how to programmatically list all of the subroutines and functions in an Excel 2007 workbook as you create a user form that you display from a button on the Ribbon.
Securing Application Pages in Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
Don't let your application pages create security holes. Rafael Perez shows you easy ways to validate page requests and user permissions.
.NET Framework KB Articles
Important Updates to the .NET Framework available on Windows Update
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Visual Studio 2008, Visual Studio 2005, and Visual Studio .NET KB Articles
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SQL Server and Data Access KB Articles
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Web Resources
New Podcast: the Connected Show!
The Connected Show! covers new Microsoft technologies and other interesting topics for the developer community. Recent episodes include:
• Silverlight 3 Beta
• Visual Studio 2010 Beta 1
• PHP SDK for Windows Azure
• Windows Live Messenger Web Toolkit
Russ' Tool Shed Presents It's All About The Tools - TV Show Episode 2
...along with Microsoft MVP co-host Stan Schultes! This Internet-based TV series, filmed in front of a live studio audience, is entertaining, enlightening, and educational. If you are interested in just particular development tools, check out the Tool Shed Tooltips, which are clips from the episodes, one per tool. Make some popcorn and enjoy the shows!
Windows Embedded POSReady for Windows Developers (Level 100)
Attend this webcast to learn ways to optimize your applications to run on this POS-focused operating system.
Introduction to ASP.NET Routing (Level 200)
In this webcast, we talk about the new Microsoft ASP.NET routing engine and how you can define a set of routes for your application that map to resources, removing the need to develop URL-rewriting logic.
Windows Embedded Standard 2009 for Windows Developers (Level 100)
Windows Embedded Standard is based on the same Windows platform your applications run on today. See how to optimize your applications to run on this componentized operating system.
Virtual Lab: Using the New SQL Server 2008 Spatial Capabilities
Explore how you can build offline smart client applications in a RAD way that synchronizes a back-end database with a local instance of Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5.
Building Applications Using the .NET Service Bus (Level 200)
June 24, 11:00 A.M. Pacific Time
In this webcast, we provide an overview of the Microsoft .NET Services Service Bus. We cover what the Service Bus is and why it is necessary, and we step through the features of the Service Bus.
geekSpeak: WCF Deployment Strategies with Keith Elder (Level 200)
June 24, 12:00 noon Pacific Time
In this geekSpeak, Keith Elder shares tips and techniques from his experience deploying Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) services with Internet Information Services 7 (IIS7) in the enterprise.
Getting a Development Job in the Current Economy: Social Networking (Level 100)
June 24, 1:00 P.M. Pacific Time
In this webcast, we tell you what social networks to join and what to avoid in getting a development job.
Enterprise Library 4.1 Overview (Level 100)
June 25, 10:00 A.M. Pacific Time
The Microsoft Enterprise Library is a collection of reusable software components or application blocks that are designed to assist software developers with common enterprise development challenges. In this webcast, we provide an overview of Enterprise Library 4.1.
RESTful Services with WCF 3.5 SP1 (Part 2 of 2): Security and Scalability (Level 200)
June 25, 12:00 noon Pacific Time
In the second part of this two-part webcast series, we go a level deeper and cover the features of the application protocol of the Web (HTTP) that enables scalability.
Getting a Development Job in the Current Economy: Open Question Forum (Level 100)
June 25, 1:00 P.M. Pacific Time
This is final webcast in our series on getting a development job. Be sure to bring your questions and let our professional recruiters give their opinions on what you should do in your job search.
Knee-Jerk Reactions to Proactive Solutions: Improved SharePoint Performance (Level 300)
June 26, 12:00 noon Pacific Time
Attend this webcast to learn one dozen easy-to-implement performance tips for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. Anyone currently designing a SharePoint Server implementation can benefit from this webcast.
Visual How To: Changing and Resetting the Caption Bar in Access 2007
Learn a simple way to retrieve, modify, and reset the text that is in the Access 2007 title bar.
Learn how to use the HTTP PUT method to programmatically upload files from an ASP.NET Web application to a SharePoint Server 2007 site.
Visual How To: Creating Auto-Filtered Tables in Excel 2007
Learn how to programmatically add a filter to a column of table data in Excel 2007.
Visual How To: Programmatically Adding Items to Lists or Combo Boxes in Access 2007
Learn several different ways to fill a list box or a combo box in Access 2007 programmatically.
Security for Developers
Security Development Lifecycle (SDL): Secure Your Process
Join us for Digital Blackbelt, where developer community champions and other experts discuss security risks, vulnerabilities, and solutions from the software developer's perspective. We provide real-life examples and security tips and tricks that can help you gain the knowledge and techniques to become an experienced "blackbelt" in writing secure code.
A Declspec SAL to Attribute SAL Rosetta Stone
Blog Series: Get Familiar with the SDL-LOB Process, Introduction to Phase 1: Requirements for LOB
Announcing SDL-LOB "Security Development Lifecycle for Line-of-Business Applications"
How Do I: Set Up Fiddler's Reverse Proxy to Create a VSTS 2008 Web Test
Microsoft & Adobe: Protecting Our Customers Together
Training & Books
Download Free Sample Chapters of Windows 7 for Developers
Improve your productivity and efficiency while creating new user experiences and applications by using innovative features such as multi-touch gesture support, graphics and video enhancements, the Ribbon intuitive user interface, and federated search.
Free E-Learning Clinic: Introduction to Exchange Server 2010
This one-hour clinic describes Exchange Server 2010 features, deployment scenarios, and development platform options. It also contains descriptions of tools used for managing Exchange Server 2010.
SQL Server 2008 Free Software Offer Extended
Due to popular demand, this offer has been extended to September 30, 2009. Enroll in and attend any one of the eight linked Microsoft SQL Server 2008 courses and you will receive a fully licensed copy of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition.
Second Shot provides a free retake offer if you fail your certification exam. Now you'll also get an eLearning collection for just US$35 (usually priced up to US$349). But hurry, offer ends on June 30, 2009.
Build on your Figure experience with the Data View and Data Source Library to reach beyond Windows SharePoint Services and build truly heterogeneous applications and mashups.
Case Studies
MySpace Uses SQL Server Service Broker to Protect Integrity of 1 Petabyte of Data
Using the Service Broker feature of SQL Server 2005 has helped MySpace ensure data integrity across its distributed infrastructure, resulting in a better user experience. Service Broker also helps MySpace developers to roll out new services faster.
News Agency Integrates Editorial Processes with Familiar Productivity Tools
Using familiar Microsoft Office 2007 programs, the Associated Press will build a fast, stable application that will save development resources, improve productivity, and enhance editorial flexibility.
Solution Provider Speeds Time-to-Market for Product Integration Effort by Six Months
In just two weeks, ProfitStars designed a foundation for product integration based on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, and also developed a code base that sped time-to-market by six months.
Partner News
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ActiveReports Reporting and BI Suite for .NET (New)
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Free Trial of Visual WebGui Professional Studio RIA Platform
Create rich .NET, AJAX, Silverlight, and cloud applications with powerful and highly scalable UI, or migrate Windows Forms and Visual Basic 6.0 applications to the Web.
Telerik WinForms RadDock Beta Available for Download
New RadDock for WinForms is available, featuring improved architecture and layout, enhanced performance, and customizing options. Download for free now.