MSDN Flash - Volume 10, Number 18: September 7, 2006

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From the Editor

What did you do on your summer vacation?

While some people use summer as a chance to relax and enjoy the sun, there are groups of developers who madly toil away in the dark, creating new and interesting products. The .NET Show: Windows Server "Longhorn" explains some of the ways this product will help you run your systems and services better.

Then you can learn that when using the , developers and architects can build more consistent, higher-quality distributed systems with less effort.

IdeaBlade has a new suite of tools that also promises to accelerate application development. DevForce Express 3.2 can now be . Advanced features in this release include support for in-memory checkpointing, paging, and asynchronous queries. While you are on their site, be sure to subscribe to their "Tech Tips" weekly newsletter; an invaluable resource for the latest DevForce Express and .NET 2.0 Framework technical insights and code samples from the IdeaBlade development team.

With tools like these to help speed up production, you can let your team outside to enjoy the remaining days of summer. Then calm and relaxed when that first leaf falls - they can huddle together with their new tools and create the next great product.

Happy Coding!

Brad

Web Resources

Using the Web Service Software Factory, developers and architects can build more consistent, higher-quality distributed systems with less effort.

Kevin Gjerstad and Chris Han show how the Windows Presentation Foundation's adaptive reflow technology formats content into columns and pages for optimal readability to match screen size and resolution as well as user comfort.

Melinda Jackson describes how the Platform SDK, .NET Framework SDK, and WinFX SDKs have been combined into the new Windows SDK, and details the latest features and future enhancements.

The .NET Show: Windows Server "Longhorn"

Learn some of the ways the next version of Windows Server will help you run your systems and services better.

The Back Room - Exclusively for System Builders

Find relevant information to help you maintain and grow your business.

Security for Developers

Learn how to think like an attacker - and identify potential security issues in your software. In this essential guide, security testing experts offer practical, hands-on guidance and code samples to help you find, classify, and assess security bugs before your software is released.

Create great video games, more easily for Windows-based PC systems using this first beta of Microsoft XNA Game Studio Express.

Case Studies, KB Articles, & How-tos

Leading IT Provider Helps Accelerate Development, Improve Application Quality

Compuware used the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and other Microsoft tools and technologies to deliver new products that complement the features of Microsoft Visual Studio Team System.

Leading ISV Enhances Technology Capabilities and Ease of Use for Midsize Companies

By using Visual Studio 2005 to move its applications to the .NET Framework, Epicor developers expect to realize faster time-to-market, easier integration, increased performance, and broader and easier-to-use customization and business intelligence capabilities.

SQL Server 2005 Helps Swedish Tool Maker Gain Faster Reporting

Using SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services, Sandvik Tooling creates multidimensional data cubes for analytics, and has made it easier for managers to create and manage their own reports. Reports that used to take three weeks to generate are now created daily.

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Training

The Microsoft Learning Manager lets you add learning resources to your My Learning area, launch products you have activated, and track your progress and achievements over time.

Get the basics or learn a few new tricks with these Microsoft E-Learning courses, free for a limited time.

Take your SQL development skills to a new level with these Microsoft E-Learning courses, free for a limited time.

Keep your Visual Studio 2005 skills up to date with special offers on hands-on training from a Microsoft Certified Training Partner.

Keep your SQL Server 2005 skills up to date with special offers on hands-on training from a Microsoft Certified Training Partner.

Hot Off the Press! New Books from Microsoft Press

New to Visual Studio 2005 or ASP.NET 2.0? Learn the basics of creating Web applications written with ASP.NET 2.0.

Learn about the .NET Framework common language runtime, namespaces and base classes, and more.

Get in-depth training from Microsoft E-Learning on installing and securing SQL Server 2005, including detailed reference content and hands-on activities.

Be one of the first 300 ISVs to register and view all seven Windows Vista on-demand Web seminars between August 1 and September 30, and we'll send you a Windows Vista T-shirt and duffle bag. What's more, everyone who completes the series will be entered to win a Creative Labs Zen Vision:M 30GB MP3 player. Get them while they're hot and register today.

Virtual labs provide a great opportunity to explore the latest Microsoft software and platforms in a no-fuss environment. There's no cost, and nothing to install or format. With several SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005, and Business Intelligence Upgrade lab modules, you'll learn how to make the most of these innovative technologies.

International Events

You and your favorite charity have a chance to win a share of over US$160,000 in awards. by 1 October.

30 October - 3 November, Mallorca, Spain
IDesign and newtelligence AG present five intense days of WCF programming, design guidelines, pitfalls, original techniques, and best practices. Become not just an WCF expert, but also a better software engineer.

16 - 20 October, Bad Ems, Germany
This 5-day workshop, designed for experienced .NET developers, offers an intensive introduction in .NET Framework 3.0 that will allow you to successfully build your own applications. Learn from our experience with an early-adapter project. Early-bird discount till 16 September.

7 - 10 November, Barcelona, Spain
These four days will take you months ahead of the game. Get deep-dive technical training, information, and community resources to give you the edge you need to keep up with the latest development trends.

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