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Customize MSDN Flash | Unsubscribe Volume 14, Number 2 | January 18, 2010     Top Stories     Visual Studio 2010: Sign Up to Receive the Latest Launch Information Today Visual Studio 2010 is almost here. Be at the launch alongside industry legends, the Visual Studio team, and fellow developers. Get the beta. Windows Embedded Device Lab: Windows for Specialized Devices Windows Embedded is a highly reliable platform with the level of performance you need to deliver specialized devices - CID, automotive, kiosks - that stand out. Visit the Device Lab to learn more. Your Featured Content Read the January Issue of MSDN Magazine This month we explore ways to deploy your existing Web applications and services to the Windows Azure Platform, ASP.NET AJAX master/detail views, new capabilities for discovering WCF services,and much more. New - SDL Quick Security Reference: Cross-Site Scripting and SQL Injection Attacks With the SDL Quick Security Reference (QSR), the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) team introduces a series of basic guidance papers designed to address common vulnerabilities from the perspective of multiple business roles - business decision maker, architect, developer, and tester/QA. These papers are intended to help you address a critical business problem now while moving you toward SDL adoption in the future. What's New in Windows Presentation Foundation 4 This series of short, how-to videos will introduce the various new features that have been added to WPF with .NET 4.0. Each video provides a code-focused look at how you can leverage a new feature or set of features in your WPF applications. View today!   Windows Azure Virtual Lab This virtual lab has been updated to reflect recent API changes and now includes exercises to reflect the latest SDK (November 2009). This lab will help you create a fully functional Windows Azure application from scratch, while at the same time becoming familiar with several important components of the Windows Azure architecture. You will also learn how to integrate a Windows Azure application with Windows Live ID authentication and how to store relational data in the cloud using SQL Azure. Test-Drive Windows Embedded with a Free Evaluation Kit Evaluate how Windows Embedded can deliver flexibility and efficiency to your point-of-sale, kiosk, digital signage, or handheld device solutions. Order free trial software, fully functional for a minimum of four months, and receive free shipping in the U.S. through March 31, 2010. Entity Framework in .NET 4 The Entity Framework in .NET 4 has a lot of new features and enhancements. Let's take a look.     ADVERTISEMENT     For MSDN Subscribers New Software Available for Download • Forefront Unified Access Gateway 2010 • Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010 Standard • System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 2 • Windows Installer Service 4.5 for Windows Embedded Standard 2009     Training and Books Download Sample Chapters on Windows 7 Discover the portfolio of Microsoft Press books on Windows 7 with this special offer. Register on the Windows 7 training portal and receive links to download sample chapters from new and upcoming Microsoft Press books about Windows 7. MSDN Events: Take Your Applications Sky-High with Cloud Computing and the Windows Azure Platform Join your local MSDN Events team as we take a deep dive into Windows Azure. We'll start with a developer-focused overview of this brave new platform and the cloud computing services that can be used either together or independently to build amazing applications. As the day unfolds, we'll explore data storage, SQL Azure, and the basics of deployment with Windows Azure. Register today for these free, live sessions in your local area.     Resources • Partner News • Web Resources • MSDN Evaluation Center • MSDN Magazine • TechNet Flash • TechNet Magazine   MSDN | Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile ©2010 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement Microsoft respects your privacy.  Please read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this this newsletter, please click here to unsubscribe.  These settings will not affect any other newsletters you've requested or any mandatory service communications that are considered part of certain Microsoft services.  To set your contact preferences for other Microsoft communications, see the communications preferences section of the Microsoft Privacy Statement. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052