MCP Flash Special Edition - February 2, 2011

The MCP Flash is a newsletter for Microsoft Certified Professionals.   Microsoft Certified Master and More at the MCCC Are you looking for the most advanced technical training available on Microsoft technology?  Curious about how the cloud will impact your career path?  Here's your chance to attend an actual module from our Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) program for Exchange-no travel required! Use the special discount code CCDX1AF2KQ to register for only $US10, and check out the entire MCM track, including: Previews of each MCM certification and training offering. Deep technical content from our MCM: Exchange class. Live Q&A with our MCM product managers. See what it takes to prove your technical mastery and be part of the exclusive community of Exchange Server 2010 technical experts. John Rodriguez is a Senior Premier Field Engineer (PFE) at Microsoft, a role in which he helps customers around the world resolve some of the toughest Exchange-related problems. Based in Minneapolis, John is the worldwide PFE lead for the Exchange Risk Assessment program as well as a subject matter expert on Exchange performance analysis. He has taught modules on Exchange database internals, performance, public folders, and data management and retention at the Microsoft Certified Master program (formerly Exchange Ranger) since 2006, and is a highly-rated presenter at TechReady and Tech•Ed events, usually on the topics of troubleshooting and performance analysis. Developers: Chart Your Path to the Cloud Opportunity awaits in the cloud-here's your chance to be one of the first cloud developers. Learn from experts why cloud computing represents the next revolution in the way that IT services will be delivered to companies large and small. As a developer, you can play a key role as companies make this important transition. Experts from the leading cloud computing platforms will guide you on opportunities to build different types of applications for different clouds. In addition, you will hear directly from one of the world's foremost authorities on cloud computing, and what it takes to be cloud talent.   Special Edition February 2, 2011 Resources » Born to Learn blog » MCP Web site » Special Offers for MCPs Share Your Feedback ·      » Tell Us What You Think About This Newsletter Learning Portals » Windows 7 » Windows Vista » Windows Server 2008 » Microsoft SQL Server 2008 » Microsoft SQL Server 2005 » Visual Studio 2008 » Visual Studio 2005 » Exchange Server 2010 » Exchange Server 2007 » Microsoft Forefront » 2007 Microsoft Office System » Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 » Microsoft Virtualization   Career Essentials and Keynotes Dr. Paula Bloom, a practicing clinical psychologist, speaker, and frequent contributor to CNN, joins us with a keynote on "Effective Listening for Maximum Success". Nasha Fitter, author of "You're Hired! How to Get That Job and Keep It Too". Michael Surkan presents "Podcasting Your Way to a Job". Dan Stolts shares his thoughts on "Leveraging an Enormous Technology Community: Get the Answers You Need-When You Need Them". Visit the conference site to see the entire schedule. Register now for the special price of US$10 using promo code CCDX1AF2KQ and join us on February 17!

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MCP Flash Special Edition - February 2, 2011

The MCP Flash is a newsletter for Microsoft Certified Professionals.   Microsoft Certified Master and More at the MCCC Are you looking for the most advanced technical training available on Microsoft technology?  Curious about how the cloud will impact your career path?  Here's your chance to attend an actual module from our Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) program for Exchange-no travel required! Use the special discount code CCDX1AF2KQ to register for only $US10, and check out the entire MCM track, including: Previews of each MCM certification and training offering. Deep technical content from our MCM: Exchange class. Live Q&A with our MCM product managers. See what it takes to prove your technical mastery and be part of the exclusive community of Exchange Server 2010 technical experts. John Rodriguez is a Senior Premier Field Engineer (PFE) at Microsoft, a role in which he helps customers around the world resolve some of the toughest Exchange-related problems. Based in Minneapolis, John is the worldwide PFE lead for the Exchange Risk Assessment program as well as a subject matter expert on Exchange performance analysis. He has taught modules on Exchange database internals, performance, public folders, and data management and retention at the Microsoft Certified Master program (formerly Exchange Ranger) since 2006, and is a highly-rated presenter at TechReady and Tech•Ed events, usually on the topics of troubleshooting and performance analysis. Developers: Chart Your Path to the Cloud Opportunity awaits in the cloud-here's your chance to be one of the first cloud developers. Learn from experts why cloud computing represents the next revolution in the way that IT services will be delivered to companies large and small. As a developer, you can play a key role as companies make this important transition. Experts from the leading cloud computing platforms will guide you on opportunities to build different types of applications for different clouds. In addition, you will hear directly from one of the world's foremost authorities on cloud computing, and what it takes to be cloud talent.   Special Edition February 2, 2011 Resources » Born to Learn blog » MCP Web site » Special Offers for MCPs Share Your Feedback ·      » Tell Us What You Think About This Newsletter Learning Portals » Windows 7 » Windows Vista » Windows Server 2008 » Microsoft SQL Server 2008 » Microsoft SQL Server 2005 » Visual Studio 2008 » Visual Studio 2005 » Exchange Server 2010 » Exchange Server 2007 » Microsoft Forefront » 2007 Microsoft Office System » Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 » Microsoft Virtualization   Career Essentials and Keynotes Dr. Paula Bloom, a practicing clinical psychologist, speaker, and frequent contributor to CNN, joins us with a keynote on "Effective Listening for Maximum Success". Nasha Fitter, author of "You're Hired! How to Get That Job and Keep It Too". Michael Surkan presents "Podcasting Your Way to a Job". Dan Stolts shares his thoughts on "Leveraging an Enormous Technology Community: Get the Answers You Need-When You Need Them". Visit the conference site to see the entire schedule. Register now for the special price of US$10 using promo code CCDX1AF2KQ and join us on February 17!

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MSDN Flash - App Server Development; MIX Registration Opens; Azure 30-Day Pass

Customize MSDN Flash | Unsubscribe Volume 15, Number 3 | February 2, 2011     Top Stories     MSDN Magazine: Focus on Application Server Development Learn about creating scalable applications in the AppFabric and how to build data-driven applications in 5 minutes. Save on MIX11 - Register by February 11 MIX11 registration is now open with a special offer for early birds - register by February 11 and save US$500 on your conference pass, plus get one free hotel night when you book two or more nights. USA Developers:��� Windows Azure Platform 30-Day Pass We're offering a Windows Azure platform 30-day pass, so you can put Windows Azure and SQL Azure through their paces. Use promo code MSDNT1. No credit card required. With the Windows Azure platform you pay only for what you use, scale up when you need capacity and down when you don't. Plus, get no-cost technical support with Microsoft Platform Ready. Your Featured Content Become an Early Adopter for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Being among the first to develop for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 gives you an opportunity to take the lead in your market. Visit Microsoft Platform Ready and receive exclusive benefits to help market your solution when you become an early adopter. Windows Phone 7 .toolbox Design Tutorials This free collection of Windows Phone 7 design tutorials guides you in creating applications using Expression Blend and Silverlight. Learn about the Metro design philosophy, the availability of Photoshop templates, how to design for gestures, and much more! New Windows Azure AppFabric CTP Forum The new Windows Azure AppFabric CTP forum includes discussions on ideas, questions, or defects from the Windows Azure AppFabric CTP versions available in the AppFabric Labs environment (Service Bus CTP and Caching CTP). Video: Windows Azure Platform Security Essentials: Module 1 - Security Architecture Learn about security features of Windows Azure, resources available to protect applications and data running in the Microsoft cloud, and SQL Azure security and authentication options. C++ Devs - Get the Visual C++ Weekly Since January 1st, C++ lovers have their exclusive weekly roundup. C++0x, MFC, STL, DirectX, IDE facts, parallelism and much, much more - resources as you've never seen before.   ASP.NET Dynamic Data: Build a Data-Driven Enterprise Web Site in 5 Minutes It used to be a chore to build data-driven web apps with CRUD functionality. ASP.NET Dynamic Data makes it much easier to wire up a fully customized front end for your application. We'll show you how. Developing Applications and Databases for Windows Azure and SQL Azure Learn how to create and deploy cloud applications and services, which will help you shorten time to market and respond more quickly to the ever-increasing amounts of data from numerous sources. BYTES by MSDN Interview: Tips on How to Build Applications on Windows Phone 7 David Kelley, Principal User-Experience Architect at Wirestone, discusses the user experience on large screens and small. David offers tips on how to build applications with a rich user interface on Windows Phone 7, using Metro as the aesthetic. Video: Windows Azure Platform Security Essentials: Module 2 - Identity Access Management Learn about using claims-based authentication to allow Active Directory and other on-premises identity providers to be used by Azure applications. Windows Azure Platform Virtual Labs Test drive Windows Azure Platform solutions in a virtual lab and see how you can quickly and easily develop applications running in the cloud by using your existing skills with Visual Studio and the .NET Framework.     For MSDN Subscribers New Software Available for Download •  Dynamics NAV 2009 R2     MSDN Flash Sponsors Telerik, and LearnDevNow: •  Better .NET and JavaScript Code with JustCode - Free Trial •  Learn Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL Server and More     ADVERTISEMENT Better .NET and JavaScript Code with JustCode - Free Trial A Visual Studio productivity add-on for real-time code analysis that doesn't slow down Visual Studio. Easily run, debug, and organize unit tests.     Events DevConnections Returns to Orlando, FL March 27 - 30 Join Scott Guthrie as he delivers a cutting-edge keynote with 90 Microsoft and industry experts delivering 150 Silverlight, ASP.NET, Visual Studio, SQL Server, SharePoint, Azure and mobile sessions. 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Windows Logo Program Newsletter for February 1, 2011

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile The Windows Logo Program Newsletter provides up to date information about the Windows Logo Program. Did you get this newsletter from a friend? Subscribe to the Windows Logo Program Newsletter. Windows Logo Kit 1.6 Release Delayed We had planned on releasing Windows Logo Kit (WLK) 1.6 this week. This has been delayed; we are now targeting the week of February 7 for the kit to be available for download. Winqual Down for Maintenance on February 10, 2011 The Windows Quality Online Services (Winqual) website (https://winqual.microsoft.com) will be unavailable, due to regularly scheduled maintenance, on Thursday, February 10, 2011. Please contact the Winqual Team (mailto:winqual@microsoft.com) with any questions or feedback. Winqual will begin accepting WLK 1.6 submissions starting on February 11, 2011. Winqual Account Holders Must Link Account to a Windows Live ID The Winqual website will soon begin supporting Windows Live IDs. Starting with the release of the Winqual website on February 11, users of the site will need to link their existing Winqual account to a Windows Live ID. The following best practices for Live ID usage on Winqual ensure a consistent experience across MSDN, Connect and, Winqual: When possible, use your work email address for the Live ID you use to sign in to Winqual. This will streamline the user information when you set up your Winqual account. If you use a Live ID with the Microsoft Connect or MSDN sites, use the same Live ID for Winqual. This will allow you to move seamlessly among these sites, without the need to sign in again. If you already have a Winqual account (Winqual username/password), use the migration link to migrate your Winqual account to Live ID authentication. This will ensure that the permissions and settings you have through your Winqual account will persist after the migration. From then on, you must use your Live ID to sign in; you will no longer use Winqual credentials to sign in. Note: A single Winqual account can only have one Live ID. You can sign up for a Live ID by going to www.Live.com, or by clicking the Sign In link on the Winqual site after the February release. Winqual recommends that users have their own Live ID and Winqual account. Temporary Closure of Windows Taipei Touch Lab and Rally Lab Taipei Touch Lab and Rally Lab will be temporarily closed during Chinese New Year, February 2 - 7, 2011. Due to this closure, device submissions that arrive during this time may not be processed as quickly as usual.     Edition for February 1, 2011 In This Issue: Windows Logo Kit 1.6 Release Delayed Winqual Down for Maintenance on February 10, 2011 Winqual Account Holders Must Link Account to a Windows Live ID Temporary Closure of Windows Taipei Touch Lab and Rally Lab What's New on WHDC? Windows Logo Program References • Windows Logo Program Newsletter Archives Sign up for other newsletters | Update your profile © 2011 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Legal Information

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Take a break and discover 10 Windows Live Essentials tricks you might not know about. Or get into the game and explore some of the great Windows 7 gaming features. This month's features Get your game on See what one Xbox team member and hardcore gamer has to say about his experience using his PC for gaming. Hint: It's easier than you think.   10 Windows Live Essentials secrets You may already use Windows Live Essentials every day for things like email and instant messaging, but here are 10 gems you won't want to miss.   Up your game with Windows 7 A PC running Windows 7 can be a gamer’s best friend. Learn about the additions and enhancements in Windows 7 that will help you up your game. Tips and tricks from the community   Make your photos look good and download fast By Colin Brown Add blog or website photos that don't take forever to load. This feature in Windows Live Photo Gallery will help your images open quickly without sacrificing photo quality.     Around the world with Windows 7 themes By Jennifer Shepherd Got the travel bug? Check out the dozens of international Windows 7 themes, and download stunning photos to bring faraway places to your desktop. Downloads and offers Find your perfect PC with Windows PC Scout Submit a Windows 7 review with our Facebook app Get free antivirus software for genuine Windows users Check out the innovative Arc Touch Mouse designed for your mobile lifestyle Fingerpaint on your touch screen with YouPaint Free theme pack: Escape to Narnia and the Dawn Treader See the latest hot new PCs from the Microsoft Store Connect with us About Explore Windows Explore Windows brings you tips, tricks, downloads, and updates to help you get the most out of Windows. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Subscribe to the Explore Windows newsletter. You can find additional Windows tips, tricks, and how-to's on the Explore Windows website.

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