June 2005 - Posts
28 June 2005
Introduction to Team System Partner Training 7/13-7/15 and 7/25-7/27
http://www.notionsolutions.com/Default.aspx?tabid=37 I have been able to negotiate special pricing for ISVs that want to send developers to this class. This is a large discount! For your discount please contact me directly for registration. Introduction
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28 June 2005
Upcoming Microsoft Events
Events are in the DFW area unless noted. New Horizons, Microsoft and the Texas Rangers – June 27, 2005 New Horizons Computer Learning Center and Microsoft are partnering up to invite TDMs to the Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels baseball game in the
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10 June 2005
Microsoft IIS Serves 53.7% of Fortune 1000 Web Sites
http://www.port80software.com/surveys/ Microsoft 53.7 % Apache 22.7 Netscape 10.8% Other 12.8%
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07 June 2005
SQL Reporting Services Extended To ALL Version of SQL 2005
Questions and Answers from Tech Ed! Q. What updates is Microsoft making to the SQL Server 2005 product line? A. Microsoft has decided to extend SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services from Standard and Enterprise Editions to all versions of SQL Server 2005
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07 June 2005
Microsoft Sets Visual Studio, SQL Server, BizTalk Server Launch Date
Microsoft readies next-generation tools and data platform and demonstrates continued customer, partner and product momentum leading into launch. ORLANDO, Fla. — June 7, 2005 — On the second day of Microsoft ® Tech • Ed 2005, Microsoft Corp. continued
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06 June 2005
Upcoming Microsoft Events
Events are in the DFW area unless noted. Project & Visio Tips & Tricks - June 7, 2005 This event for IT Professionals will give an in-depth view of Project & Visio 2003 features with hints and tips on getting the most out of each tool’s features
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05 June 2005
How Microsoft Is Using Team System
We really like to eat our own dogfood at Microsoft. Look at this link from John Lawrence's log showing how we are using Team System!
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05 June 2005
Roadmap for Mobile Web Development with ASP.NET
http://www.asp.net/mobile/mobileroadmap.aspx?tabindex=6
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05 June 2005
Help Your Customer Realize The Value of Your Solution
Help Your Customers Realize the Value of Your Solution Built exclusively for partners who have attained the ISV/Software Solutions Competency, the ROI Calculator for ISV Solutions allows you to show prospects what your software can mean to their bottom
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05 June 2005
Distribute Your Application Through the Smart Applications ISV Program
The Microsoft Smart Applications ISV Program is a unique opportunity for ISVs that create "Smart Applications" to be eligible for promotion and distribution opportunities from Microsoft. If you are an ISV and promoting and distributing your application
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05 June 2005
New Knowledge Base Articles - Stay Current with an RSS Feed
New Knowledge Base Articles Stay Up to Date on Latest KB Articles with RSS Feeds The Microsoft Help and Support site is now offering RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds for its KB (Knowledge Base) articles. RSS feeds provide daily lists of all new KB
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05 June 2005
Upcoming Microsoft Events
Events are in the DFW area unless noted. Project & Visio Tips & Tricks - June 7, 2005 This event for IT Professionals will give an in-depth view of Project & Visio 2003 features with hints and tips on getting the most out of each tool’s features
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05 June 2005
Top 5 Web Service Mistakes by Paul Ballard on TheServerSide.Net
Good article from the TheServerSide.Net on common mistakes in web services
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05 June 2005
Upcoming MSDN and User Group Events
MSDN Events Join Microsoft technical specialists as they discuss the latest tools and technologies for tackling real-world development issues. To register, please visit http://www.msdnevents.com/ . - June 21, 2005 – Tulsa, OK - June 23, 2005 – Oklahoma
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05 June 2005
Special Offer! Buy 3, Get 1 Free, Visual Studio 2005 Developer Conference
Visual Studio 2005 Developer Conference Visual Studio 2005 and the .NET Framework 2.0 represent the next step in the evolution of the Microsoft developer platform. Attend the Visual Studio 2005 Developer Conference on Thursday, June 16, 2005 at the Hotel
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05 June 2005
Show Your Connected Systems Skills (VS2005/SQL Server 2005) and Win $50,000 Dollars!
Show your connected systems skills and win $50,000 dollars Demonstrate your skills with SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk by entering the Connected Systems Developer Competition. There are 15 categories that will be used to judge the competition;
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05 June 2005
Thomson Financial Video Case Study - .Net and SOA Working Together
Thomson Financial, a $1.5 billion USD company with thousands of global customers, needed to consolidate the backend processes of its 40 constituent companies--without reinventing a platform from the ground up. Watch this video case study and learn how
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05 June 2005
BTS and Indigo
For those of you that are interested in BizTalk here is a new web cast on Biztalk and Indigo it talks about The Indigo Adapter running in BizTalk 2004 (Reliable Messaging) Using the Rules Engine as a Service Directory Using Avalon to kick off a remote
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05 June 2005
Upcoming Architecture Web Casts (Free Architecture Book and Chance To Win Portal Media Center)
These exclusive webcasts will cover recent developments and new strategies in this fast-paced field. Connecting Your Business with Service Orientation Live Webcast 10:00–11:00 A.M. PT, Tuesday, June 14, 2005 Creating a Shared Technology Vision Live Webcast
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05 June 2005
Free Smart Client Applicaton Downloads
http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/Results.aspx?collID=86&page=2
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