| Volume 13, Number 8: April 13, 2009 | | Top News | | Office SharePoint Designer 2007 provides the tools you need to deliver compelling and attractive SharePoint sites and quickly build workflow-enabled applications and reporting tools on the SharePoint platform. | | | SQL Server 2008 SP1 focuses on essential updates only, primarily roll-ups of cumulative updates 1 to 3 and fixes to issues reported through the SQL Server community. SP1 eases deployment and management of service packs by introducing Slipstream, Service Pack Uninstall, and Report Builder 2.0 Click Once capability. | | | In today's economy, you and your team need to be faster, better organized, and to deliver better results, all at a lower cost. To help, Microsoft has created ALM Catalyst, a set of programs (most are free) to help you simplify and accelerate the software development process and improve quality for teams of all sizes. | | | | | Build the game of your dreams and compete with other game developers from around the world. DreamBuildPlay 2009 will feature Xbox 360 development only, with contestants competing for US$75,000 in prizes and bragging rights. | |
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Web Resources | | ISV Innovation is now msdev, an all new training community. We've taken all of your feedback, and added loads of new features to make it easier to get training on the latest technologies. This new look will offer you loads of cool features thanks to the rich media capabilities of Microsoft Silverlight. | | | This on-demand series introduces Windows 7 with an emphasis on those new features that will be of most interest and use to developers. It consists of two introductory sessions, one focusing on the new user interface, and one on behind-the-scenes features; two hour-long sessions that cover compatibility and security issues; and six shorter sessions which focus on coding for a single new feature. | Security for Developers | | Join Katheryn Baker as she explains the basics of the integrated security model, Code Access Security, in the .NET Framework. Learn more about how Code Access Security works conceptually, and how to implement it with a simple application. | Training Case Studies | | With the help of Microsoft technologies for rich-media development, EPS Software (publisher of CODE Magazine) produced a more innovative and creative version of the magazine on- and offline, and also released Xiine, a highly scalable and extensible platform for digital reading and publishing. | Partner News | | Telerik Reporting is a flexible and lightweight .NET reporting tool. Supports crosstabs and codeless report styling through a unique WYSIWYG report designer. | | | Microsoft Visual Studio developers can learn how to bring threading to robust Windows applications and get more from multicore platforms. | | | The MSDN Flash is full of pointers to in-depth technical information that we encourage subscribers to forward to friends and co-workers. If you've received this issue from someone via e-mail and would like to receive the free MSDN Flash newsletter biweekly, all you have to do is register. | | |  | ____________  | | Webcasts & Online Events All times Pacific Time BenkoTIPS: An Introduction to ADO.NET Data Services April 15, 9:00 A.M. Pacific Time Learn what ADO.NET Data Services is and how it can be leveraged. We describe what scenarios a data service makes sense for, and then we demonstrate how to easily create and customize a data service. | | National and Global Events Tech·Ed North America 2009 - There's Still Time May 11 - 15 Los Angeles, CA Share experiences and advice with your peers, and learn more about Microsoft ASP.NET 4.0, the Microsoft .NET Framework, Windows Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Windows Azure, Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, and much more. Microsoft Enterprise Developer & Industry Solution Conference 2009 May 5 - 6 New York, NY Please join us for the seventh annual Microsoft Enterprise Developer and Industry Solutions Conference where you will learn about solutions in Microsoft technologies relevant to the Financial Services and Health & Life Sciences industries, as well as hear about the latest advancements in major industries such as media, communications, retail and hospitality. Partnering Power at Worldwide Partner Conference 2009 July 13 - 16 New Orleans, LA Get the latest information and insights about Microsoft strategies and technologies directly from Microsoft leadership. Connect with other partners to explore opportunities and share best practices, and learn about the tools and resources to grow your business. | | |
