| Volume 13, Number 15: July 20, 2009 | | Top News | | 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. | | | 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. | | | 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. | | | 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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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. | | | 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:
| 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. | Training & Books | | Exclusive Offer: 20% discount on registration for MSDN Flash subscribers. This class teaches testers to build, enhance, and run performance test scripts using Visual Studio Team System. | Case Studies | | 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. | Partner News | | WebUI Studio lets you deliver more powerful business applications in less time, with less effort. Grab your free 30-day trial now. | | | 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  Attend Digital WPC Not able to attend the Worldwide Partner Conference this year? Attend virtually. Watch the vision keynotes, solution value keynotes, and over 100 different breakout sessions on demand through Digital WPC. | | National and Global Events Devscovery Redmond 2009 August 18 - 20 Redmond, WA Attend Devscovery Redmond 2009 and get 33 in-depth technical sessions from industry experts like Jeffrey Richter, Jeff Prosise, and John Robbins. Microsoft Tech·Ed Europe 2009 November 9 - 13 Berlin, Germany Immerse yourself in over 600 learning opportunities and gain access to in-depth technical training that's tailored to your individual needs. Save by registering early. DevConnections November 9 - 12 Las Vegas, NV First 500 attendees receive SQL Server 2008 Standard with 1 CAL. Follow DevConnections on Twitter. | | |
