MSDN Flash - Volume 13, Number 15: July 20, 2009
Volume 13, Number 15: July 20, 2009
Top News
Silverlight 3 and associated developer tools have been released. Visit the Get Started page to download all you need to build great Web experiences with Silverlight 3. You can also learn more by watching the new videos, reviewing the QuickStarts, and reading some success stories and what's new in Silverlight 3.
Now Available - Expression Blend 3 Release Candidate
Expression Blend 3 enables you to iterate and deliver on your ideas faster, creating powerful and refined solutions without compromise. Read the overview of the Expression Blend 3 Release Candidate, learn about SketchFlow, and download the Deep Zoom Composer update.
Join the Silverlight 3 and Expression Studio 3 Virtual Launch
In this virtual experience you can watch the keynote, see in-depth product and technologies sessions, view demonstrations, and enjoy "The Visual Kitchen" show. Visit the virtual launch platform and see it for yourself.
New .NET Services SDK Community Technology Preview Available for Download
The July .NET Services Software Development Kit CTP delivers support for Windows 7 RC, expedites setup, improves service security and reliability, and follows through on the planned removal of the .NET Services Workflow Service. Look for incremental improvements to the .NET Services SDK as we approach commercial availability before the end of 2009.
Promotion Extended: Special Offers on Visual Studio 2008
Get up to 30% off step-ups from Visual Studio Pro to a Visual Studio Team Edition, and up to 45% off step-ups from a Visual Studio Team Edition to Visual Studio Team Suite. Some restrictions apply. Offer expires September 30, 2009.
Windows Marketplace for Mobile Opens for Application Submission on July 27
You can start submitting your Windows phone applications to Windows Marketplace on July 27, 2009. We will be accepting submissions from 29 countries. Starting in the fall, users with Windows Mobile 6.5 will be able to download your applications. Even better, by the end of 2009, you will also be able to target millions of existing Windows Mobile 6/6.1 users.
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Front Runner for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Is Here
Microsoft has launched the Front Runner for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 program, an early adopter program that helps you make your applications compatible with the latest Microsoft technologies. Once your application is compatible, you'll get a range of marketing benefits to help you let your customers know you're a Front Runner.
Kodu Now Available on Xbox LIVE
Microsoft Research's Kodu Game Lab, built using XNA Games Studio, is a pick-up-and-create toolset where any aspiring game creators can build their own unique worlds, for just 400 Microsoft Points. Play it today on Xbox LIVE Community Games.
Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2 on-Demand Series
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.
.NET Framework KB Articles
The transaction isolation level is not reset when you reuse a connection from the connection pool
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.NET Framework 2.0 | .NET Framework 1.1
Visual Studio 2008, Visual Studio 2005, and Visual Studio .NET KB Articles
The Edit and Continue feature on a mapped network drive does not work in Visual C++ 2008
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Visual Studio 2008 | Visual Studio 2005 | Visual Studio 2005 Team Edition | Visual Studio .NET 2003 | Visual Studio .NET 2002
SQL Server and Data Access KB Articles
SQL Reporting services always passes string parameters as Unicode
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SQL Server 2008 | SQL Server 2005 | SQL Server 2000 | SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services
ASP.NET and ASP KB Articles
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ASP.NET 2.0 | ASP.NET 1.1 |ASP.NET 1.0 | ASP 4.0
Team Development, Source Control, and Testing KB Articles
A rollback in SourceSafe 2005 History dialogue results in file not found
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Visual Studio 2005 Team Edition | Visual SourceSafe 2005
Web Resources
Be sure to check out the newly updated Visual Studio Gallery, a one-stop resource of Visual Studio extensions or, better yet, a great place to showcase your own contributed extensions.
After completing this lab, you will be better able to use the Windows Embedded Standard 2009 Command-Line Tool (XPECMD) to perform common embedded development tasks, look up component data, import custom components, and script build processes.
After completing this lab, you will be better able to use Expression Blend 2 to create a WPF UI for an airport check-in kiosk, use Visual Studio Professional 2008 to look up mock customer data and bind it to the WPF UI created with Expression Blend 2, and deploy the application onto a Windows Embedded Standard 2009 image.
Virtual Lab: Introduction to the Microsoft .NET Service Bus
After completing this lab, you will be better able to get a basic client and service working.
Webcast Series: Getting a Development Job in the Current Economy: Resume Building (Level 100)
In this webcast, we continue our series on getting a development job, and we explain how to build your resume to get an edge on the competition. Check out these other webcasts in the series:
• Getting a Development Job in the Current Economy: Social Networking (Level 100)
• Getting a Development Job in the Current Economy: Interview Tips (Level 100)
• Getting a Development Job in the Current Economy: Open Question Forum (Level 100)
Video: Windows Server 2008 Technical Drill Down (Part 2 of 7): IIS 7.0 (Level 300)
Security for Developers
The reason for using the correct crypto and using crypto correctly is three-fold; first, cryptography offers many low-level building blocks, such as hash functions, symmetric encryption algorithms and message authentication codes, and it's important to understand the strengths and weaknesses of each building block. Second, it's easy to make subtle mistakes that render an application or the data it is protecting vulnerable. Finally, it's important that the cryptographic building block provides adequate protection.
Static Analysis Tools and the SDL (Part Two)
How Do I: Secure SQL Server Using SQL Server 2008 Policy Based Management?
How Do I: Defend Against Truncation-Based SQL Injection Attacks?
Get Familiar with the SDL-LOB Process, Introduction to Phase 2: Design for LOB
Get Familiar with the SDL-LOB Process, Introduction to Phase 3: Implementation for LOB
Training & Books
Training Discount: Introduction to Performance Testing with Visual Studio Team System
Free Download: 5 Hours of SharePoint 2007 Training
Get training for developers, administrators and business users, plus training for Web content management, business processes, and portals. You'll receive step-by-step demonstrations, plus hands-on labs, sample code, and printable courseware.
Case Studies
Internet Firm Speeds Time-to-Market by 40 Percent with Startup Support, Cloud Computing
Eduify used Microsoft technologies to create a software-plus-services solution and gained a 40 percent faster time-to-market, US$500,000 in development and other savings, and easier access to the largest market of mobile device users.
Healthcare Provider Offers Better Online Care Resources Using New Web Foundation
To better meet community needs and reduce IT support burdens, Intermountain Healthcare moved its public Internet site from Java to SharePoint Server 2007. Pages load in one second rather than seven, and the eBusiness staff has more time to develop new features.
ISV Speeds Design, Development 35%; Gains Marketing Aid for First Healthcare Product
By joining the Front Runner for Innovate On early adopter program, IMPACT Management gained the technical and marketing support it needed to succeed with its Patient Safety Portal. The program gave the company special access to resources and expertise.
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