Gene Webb's Blog : Events

May 2007 Birmingham .Net User Group Meeting 5/8/2007 6:30:00 PM

genewebb — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 03:56:00 GMT

Check out the user group meeting and site.

http://www.bugdotnet.com

Upcoming Microsoft Events

genewebb — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 17:18:00 GMT

Events are in the DFW area unless noted.

Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 & Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 – August 17, 2005

This is a hands-on lab workshop for IT Professionals to come join the local Microsoft technology experts in our office for an opportunity to see the new capabilities and enhancements in SMS 2003 and MOM 2005.

http://www.microsoft.com/events/inperson/default.mspx Reference Event ID - 1032277988

Developing E-business Solutions using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 – September 12-16, 2005

This instructor-led course will provide the knowledge and skills required by BizTalk Server application Developers for building the next generation of e-business integration solutions using BizTalk Server 2004.

http://www.microsofttraining.com/devonsites/ Reference course code – 303969

2005 PASS Community Summit – September 27-30, 2005

The 2005 PASS Community Summit is the largest event of the year exclusively dedicated to SQL Server education.

Register by June 30, 2005 for only $1295!

http://www.sqlpass.org/events/summit05/index.cfm

Introduction to Team System Partner Training 7/13-7/15 and 7/25-7/27

genewebb — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:37:00 GMT

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 to Visual Studio Team System

3 day course

This course provides students with a strong overview of the features of Visual Studio Team System. The course will cover the major topics for using Team System for software projects. Topics include: project management, datacenter and application design, class design, unit testing, code analysis, profiling, load testing, manual testing, build management along with other Team System topics. This course is designed for students seeking familiarity with all of the various roles supported by Team System.

1. Team Foundation Server and Development Lifecycle

1.1. Guiding Principles

1.2. Elements of Team Foundation

1.3. Team Foundation Architecture

1.4. Challenges faced by current software development teams

1.5. Need for different roles

2. Team Projects and Process

2.1. Overview of team projects and related artifacts

2.2. How process is integrated with Visual Studio Team System

2.3. Overview of MSF for Agile Software Development

2.4. Overview of MSF for CMMI Process Improvement

3. Project Mgmt & Work Items

3.1. Overview of the work item tracking system

3.2. Working with work items

3.3. Work item integration with Microsoft Project

3.4. Work item integration with Microsoft Excel

4. Source Control

4.1. Integrated checkin

4.2. Parallel development

4.3. Atomic checkin

4.4. Remote development

4.5. Checkin notes and notification

4.6. Checkin policy

5. Design and modeling tools

5.1. Using the Logical Datacenter Designer

5.2. Using the Application Designer

5.3. Using the System Designer

5.4. Using the Deployment Designer

5.5. Using the Class Designer

6. Writing Quality Code

6.1. Test Driven Development

6.2. Unit testing & code coverage

6.3. Test case management

6.4. Static code analysis

7. Build Process

7.1. Team Build architecture

7.2. Creating build scripts

7.3. Executing builds

8. Testing

8.1. Writing manual tests

8.2. Executing manual tests

8.3. Reporting defects

9. Web and Load Testing

9.1. Creating and executing web tests

9.2. Creating and executing load tests

10. Fixing Defects

10.1. Creating custom work item queries

10.2. Using the code profiler to find performance problems

10.3. Resolving defect work items

11. Source Control

11.1. Shelving

11.2. Branching and merging

12. Modifying Process Templates

12.1. Modifying document templates

12.2. Modifying work items

12.3. Modifying Project synchronization

12.4. Using custom processes with team projects

13. Reporting

13.1. SQL Reporting Services 2005 overview

13.2. Data warehouse architecture

13.3. Creating reports

13.4. Adding reports to a team project

13.5. Adding reports to process templates

14. Modifying the Project Portal

14.1. Introduction to WSS customization

14.2. Web parts

Upcoming Microsoft Events

genewebb — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:35:00 GMT

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 Casey’s Corner Suite. Prior to the game will be a presentation on Software Assurance, Microsoft Organizational Assessment, and Office 2003 Tips and Tricks.

Contact Steve Sharpless, stsharp@microsoft.com, for registration.

An Evening at the Races June 29, 2005

This event for key members of the Dallas business community, Geniant and Microsoft would like to invite your customers to enjoy an evening at Lone Star Park on June 29. Relax in the private enclosed suite where dinner and appropriate refreshments will be served.

Contact Steve Sharpless, stsharp@microsoft.com, or Kathryn Marsman, kathalm@microsoft.com.

2005 PASS Community Summit September 27-30, 2005

The 2005 PASS Community Summit is the largest event of the year exclusively dedicated to SQL Server education.

Register by June 30, 2005 for only $1295!

http://www.sqlpass.org/events/summit05/index.cfm

Upcoming Microsoft Events

genewebb — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 18:04:00 GMT

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 and functionality.

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032273753

Virtual Classroom Training Session - Mobile Development on the Compact Framework

Developers will learn to develop enterprise applications for Windows Mobile using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET.

· Session 1 (Event ID 303702): June 15-16 (11AM–3PM EST)

· Session 2 (Event ID 303703): June 15-16 (4PM-8PM EST)

http://www.hp-microsoft.net/compact

Visual Studio 2005 Developer Conference – June 16, 2005

Developers will see all the new Visual Studio Team System Suite — a set of highly integrated tools that creates a collaborative team development environment. Learn how Team System will change the way your organization designs and develops software. The day will consist of three tracks: Smart Client Applications, ASP.NET 2.0, Visual Studio Team Track System. Register now and receive three FREE books, a $90 value!

https://www.chrysalisevents.com/vs2005devcon/

The cost for the event is only $99!

Webinar - Removing the Barriers to Data Access – June 16, 2005
This Microsoft (our very own Brad Nelson!) and Attunity webinar for IT Professionals will provide an overview of how to make next generation BI a reality.

Email john.smallcomb@attunity.com for directions on how to join the webinar. Include “Register me for the CDC Webinar on June 16” in the subject line.

Virtual Classroom Training Session – Microsoft Security Guidance Training for Developers

Developers will learn how to develop secure code and applications over 12hours of training spread across 3 days.

· Session 1 (Event ID 303681): June 20^th, June 21^st and Jun 23^rd (4PM-8PM EST)

· Session 2 (Event ID 303672): June 22^nd, June 23^rd and Jun 24^th (11AM-3PM EST)

http://www.hp-microsoft.net/security/

2005 PASS Community Summit – September 27-30, 2005

The 2005 PASS Community Summit is the largest event of the year exclusively dedicated to SQL Server education.

Register by June 30, 2005 for only $1295!

http://www.sqlpass.org/events/summit05/index.cfm

Upcoming Microsoft Events

genewebb — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 19:45:00 GMT

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 and functionality.

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032273753

Virtual Classroom Training Session - Mobile Development on the Compact Framework

Developers will learn to develop enterprise applications for Windows Mobile using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET.

· Session 1 (Event ID 303702): June 15-16 (11AM–3PM EST)

· Session 2 (Event ID 303703): June 15-16 (4PM-8PM EST)

http://www.hp-microsoft.net/compact

Visual Studio 2005 Developer Conference – June 16, 2005

https://www.chrysalisevents.com/vs2005devcon/

The cost for the event is only $99!

Virtual Classroom Training Session – Microsoft Security Guidance Training for Developers

Developers will learn how to develop secure code and applications over 12hours of training spread across 3 days.

· Session 1 (Event ID 303681): June 20^th, June 21^st and Jun 23^rd (4PM-8PM EST)

· Session 2 (Event ID 303672): June 22^nd, June 23^rd and Jun 24^th (11AM-3PM EST)

http://www.hp-microsoft.net/security/

2005 PASS Community Summit – September 27-30, 2005

The 2005 PASS Community Summit is the largest event of the year exclusively dedicated to SQL Server education.

Register by June 30, 2005 for only $1295!

http://www.sqlpass.org/events/summit05/index.cfm

Special Offer! Buy 3, Get 1 Free, Visual Studio 2005 Developer Conference

genewebb — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 19:33:00 GMT

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 Intercontinental in Addison, TX to learn more about the many new features of these exciting advances from industry and Microsoft experts. Learn more about the conference at my web site.

Special Offer! Buy 3, Get 1 Free

Register three attendees from your organization and get one free authorization code for a fourth person from your organization. Follow these three simple steps:

Register and pay for three participants via registration website.
Submit names and location of paid registration to coordinator@chrysallisevents.com.
Receive an authorization code in email to be used as free pass when you register the fourth attendee.

If your organization has already paid for three or more people to attend the event, please submit their names and location of paid registration to coordinator@chrysallisevents.com to receive an authorization code for a fourth attendee.

This offer applies to participants registering from a single corporate organization.

Show Your Connected Systems Skills (VS2005/SQL Server 2005) and Win $50,000 Dollars!

genewebb — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 19:23:00 GMT

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; show us how good you are by entering an application into one or more of the competition categories.

Best Extension of a SQL Server 2005 database using the SQLCLR
Best integrated application using XML in SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005
Best Application using the Business Intelligence features of SQL Server 2005
Best extension of a video gaming experience using Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005
Best I-Worker solution using Microsoft Office System and Visual Studio Tools Office
Best integrated/SOA application utilizing SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk
Best SmartPhone application using Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server Mobile Edition
Best Tool to provide additional functionality to SQL Server 2005
Best Occasionally Connected Smart Client Application using SQL Server 2005 Data
Best use of Managed DirectX, Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server Express
Best Visual Studio 2005 PowerToy utilizing SQL Server Express
Best extension of Visual Web Developer and the Personal Web Site Starter Kit
Best sample demonstrating key functionality not already included in the BizTalk Server SDK
Best BizTalk adapter not already supplied by Microsoft or other adapter vendors
Best implementation of a generic pattern on the BizTalk Server platform

One application will be selected from each category to join the SQL Server, Visual Studio and BizTalk product teams at the Joint Product Launch, where the winners will be announced at a special dinner the evening before the launch.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to compete with the best Microsoft developers in the world and show them and Microsoft just how good you are then register now, and let the world see just how good you are!

Upcoming Microsoft Events

genewebb — Mon, 23 May 2005 16:28:00 GMT

Events are in the DFW area unless noted.

Windows Forms v2.0 Overview – May 24, 2005 (Oklahoma City, OK)

Developers will be exposed to the new benefits of Visual Studio 2005 for developing Smart Client applications.

http://www.microsofttraining.com/content/invitationcode.asp?txtInvitationCode=303649 Invitation Code – 303649

Virtual Classroom Training Session – What's New in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and ASP .NET 2.0

Developers will learn and experience the new features and functionality of the Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 product and ASP.NET 2.0.

· Session 1 (Event ID 303677): May 23^rd , May 24^th and May 25^th (1PM-5PM EST)

· Session 2 (Event ID 303679): May 25^th , May 26^th and May 27^th (8AM-12PM EST)

http://www.hp-microsoft.net/vs/

Visual Studio Team System Overview – May 25, 2005 (Oklahoma City, OK)

Developers will be exposed to the benefits of the new Visual Studio 2005 Team System.

http://www.microsofttraining.com/content/invitationcode.asp?txtInvitationCode=303650 Invitation Code – 303650

LiveMeeting for VSTS Tester – May 25, 2005

This Live Meeting presentation on Visual Studio Team Tester for Developers will be presented by Eric Lee of the VSTS team. Attendees will hear about the next generation Visual Studio product focused on the tester.

https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/microsoft/join

Meeting ID: 24RHF5, Attendee Key: TP7QTJ

Global Energy Forum – May 25, 2005

Microsoft’s Global Energy Forum 2005 for IT Professionals features speakers and information tracks on a variety of issues specific to the energy industry covering such topics as intelligence, compliance, connectivity, security, and ways to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s critical energy technology and business issues.

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032270448

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 and functionality.

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032273753

Virtual Classroom Training Session - Mobile Development on the Compact Framework

Developers will learn to develop enterprise applications for Windows Mobile using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET.

· Session 1 (Event ID 303702): June 15-16 (11AM–3PM EST)

· Session 2 (Event ID 303703): June 15-16 (4PM-8PM EST)

http://www.hp-microsoft.net/compact

Visual Studio 2005 Developer Conference – June 16, 2005

https://www.chrysalisevents.com/vs2005devcon/

The cost for the event is only $99!

Virtual Classroom Training Session – Microsoft Security Guidance Training for Developers

Developers will learn how to develop secure code and applications over 12hours of training spread across 3 days.

· Session 1 (Event ID 303681): June 20^th, June 21^st and Jun 23^rd (4PM-8PM EST)

· Session 2 (Event ID 303672): June 22^nd, June 23^rd and Jun 24^th (11AM-3PM EST)

http://www.hp-microsoft.net/security/

2005 PASS Community Summit – September 27-30, 2005

The 2005 PASS Community Summit is the largest event of the year exclusively dedicated to SQL Server education.

Register by June 30, 2005 for only $1295!

http://www.sqlpass.org/events/summit05/index.cfm

Visual Studio Team System Demonstration - Austin MTC!

genewebb — Wed, 11 May 2005 20:21:00 GMT

Visual Studio Team System, June 9th

Agenda

4:00 VSTS Overview
5:00 Pizza is Served!
5:15 VSTS Demo
7:00 Q&A
7:30 Conclusion

Presenter: Joseph Fultz, Senior Technology Specialist, Microsoft

Hosted by the Microsoft Technology Center and the Central Region ISV Team

Please join us at the Microsoft Technology Center in Austin, Texas for an afternoon on Visual Studio Team System. Come and learn how you can benefit as an ISV from developing with the upcoming release of Visual Studio. There will be lots of demos, prizes, and pizza!

Join us for Pizza, Salad, Soda and some great information, directly from the experts on Visual Studio Team System 2005! Please RSVP by sending an email to genew@microsoft.com to hold your space. Please feel free to forward within your organization but please have them send an email so we get an accurate count.

Date: Thursday, June 9th, 2005
Time: 4:00pm - 7:30pm

Microsoft Technology Center Information

Address: Stonebridge Plaza 1, 9606 N. Mopac, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78759

(We are located on the southbound access road of Mopac just south of Capital of Texas Highway/Hwy 360.)

General phone: (512) 795-5300

Alternate phone: Shannon Panichi, Briefing Coordinator, (512) 795-5394

Fax: (512) 795-5364
E-mail: mtcaus@microsoft.com

Travel to and from Austin Airport

Taxicabs as well as several car rental agencies, located to the left of baggage claim, are readily available for your convenience. The cost for a taxi is approximately $35 to $40, U.S., or you can opt to “ride share” for significantly less. Be aware that travel times vary greatly on Texas’s highways, depending on your arrival and departure times.

Convenient Parking
Stonebridge Plaza has a covered parking garage (attached to the building) with five levels for ample parking

Local User Group Events and Topics

genewebb — Tue, 10 May 2005 20:14:00 GMT

Local .NET User Group Meetings

Dallas .NET User Group, Irving, TX

· Thursday, May 12, 2005 – INETA speaker Dan Wahlin, Wahlin Consulting, speaking on New XML Features in .NET Version 2

· Tuesday, June 14, 2005 – Brian Moore, Microsoft, speaking on Building Windows Forms Applications with Visual Studio 2005

· Thursday, July 14, 2005 – INETA speaker Craig Utley, speaking on Design Patterns & .NET

· Thursday, August 11, 2005 – Chris Menegay, Microsoft Regional Director, speaking on Visual Studio Team System

· Thursday, November 10, 2005 – INETA speaker Scott Hanselman, Microsoft Regional Director, speaking on Zen of Web Services

Dallas C# Special Interest Group, Irving, TX

· Thursday, May 5, 2005 – The group will be discussing Regular Expressions

· Thursday, June 2, 2005 – INETA speaker Paul Litwin speaking on Introduction to ASP.NET 2.0

Now forming! Dallas .NET Mobility Special Interest Group, Dallas, TX

· Please visit the group's web site for a list of upcoming meetings.

Greater East Texas .Net Developer’s Group, Tyler, TX

· Thursday, May 5, 2005 – Chris Menegay, Microsoft RD, Notion Solutions, speaking on Implementing Process: Visual Studio 2005 Team System Overview

Ft. Worth .NET User Group, Ft. Worth, TX

· Wednesday, May 11, 2005 – INETA speaker Dan Wahlin, Wahlin Consulting, speaking on New XML Features in .NET Version 2

Little Rock .NET User Group, Little Rock, AR

· Thursday, May 12, 2005 – Devin Radar, Infragistics, speaking on Delivering Rich-Client Features with Thin-Client Delivery

· Thursday, June 9, 2005 - Jeremy Davis speaking on A Developer's Look at Visual Studio 2005

· Thursday, July 14, 2005 - Special Guest Alex Down speaking on Best Practices & Techniques for Monitoring/Auditing SQL Server

· October 2005 – Special Guest Ken Getz, topic TBA

Lubbock .NET Users Group, Lubbock, TX

· Tuesday, May 17, 2005 – Tracy Thomason, Incode, speaking on An Introduction to Visual Studio.Net Setup & Deployment Projects

· Tuesday, June 21, 2005 – Speaker and topic TBA

Microsoft Application Developers of Texas, Dallas, TX

· Wednesday, May 11, 2005 – Special Guest Ken Getz, topic TBA

North Dallas .NET User Group, Plano, TX

· Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - Jim Martin speaking on BizTalk 2004: Developing Enterprise Solutions

· Wednesday, June 1, 2005 - Special Guest INETA Speaker Paul Litwin speaking on ASP.NET 2.0 Data Controls

· Wednesday, September 7, 2005 – Special Guest INETA Speaker Chris Kinsman, topic TBA

Northwest Arkansas .NET User Group, Fayetteville , AR

· Tuesday, May 3, 2005 – Caleb Jenkins, Tulsa .NET User Group, speaking on Dot Net Nuke

· Tuesday, July 12, 2005 – Randy Dyess, Scalability Experts, presenting an Understanding SQL Server Execution Plans

Oklahoma City .NET Developers Group, Oklahoma City, OK

· Monday, May 2, 2005 – Scott Dockendorf, Telligent Systems, speaking on Test-Driven Development

· Monday, June 6, 2005 – Dale Michalk, Microsoft, speaking on BizTalk 2005

· Thursday, July 14, 2005 –David Yack speaking on ADO.NET and DataBinding

· Monday, August 1, 2005 – Special Guest INETA Speaker Chris Kinsman, topic TBA

Tulsa .NET User Group, Tulsa, OK

· Monday, May 30, 2005 – Sunny Sethi, Xyant Technologies, speaking on Developing Share Point Applications

· Monday, June 27, 2005 - INETA Speaker and Microsoft Regional Director Rob Howard, Telligent Systems, topic TBA

· Monday, July 25, 200 - Steve Walker speaking on Developing Custom Modules for DotNetNuke 3

North Texas PC Users’ Group Special Interest Groups, Dallas, TX

Beginning VB.NET SIG, Irving, TX

· Saturday, May 15, 2005 – Tuc Goodwin, Web Forms and XML Web Services

· Saturday, June 11, 2005 – Tuc Goodwin, Using ADO.NET

Advanced VB.NET SIG, Irving, TX

· Saturday, May 15, 2005 – Tuc Goodwin, Topic TBA

· Saturday, June 11, 2005 – Stephen Johnson, Creating Windows Services

Dallas ASP.NET SIG, Irving, TX

· Saturday, May 15, 2005 – Toi B. Wright, speaking on An End-to-End Application: Exception Handling

· Saturday, June 11, 2005 – Toi B. Wright, speaking on An End-to-End Application: Month 8

SharePoint SIG, Irving, TX

· Saturday, May 15, 2005 – Ram Yadav speaking on How to Migrate an Existing Website to SharePoint

· Saturday, June 11, 2005 – Ram Yadav speaking on SharePoint Security

Access Developers’ SIG, Dallas, TX

· Saturday, May 21, 2005 – Please visit the group's web site for a list of upcoming meetings.

· Saturday, June 18, 2005 – Please visit the group's web site for a list of upcoming meetings.

Upcoming Events I Will Be Speaking At (Realm Business Solutions Customer Conference)

genewebb — Tue, 10 May 2005 19:57:00 GMT

June 1st - 3rd, San Diego California, http://www.realm.com/company/fusion.html

I will be doing several presentations

The Future of the Platform
Sharepoints and Portals

Upcoming Microsoft Events

genewebb — Tue, 10 May 2005 19:47:00 GMT

Events are in the DFW area unless noted.

Windows Forms v2.0 Overview – May 10, 2005 (Fayetteville, AR)

Developers will be exposed to the new benefits of Visual Studio 2005 for developing Smart Client applications.

http://www.microsofttraining.com/content/invitationcode.asp?txtInvitationCode=303647 Invitation Code - 303647

Visual Studio Team System Overview – May 11, 2005 (Fayetteville, AR)

Developers will be exposed to the benefits of the new Visual Studio 2005 Team System.

http://www.microsofttraining.com/content/invitationcode.asp?txtInvitationCode=303648 Invitation Code – 303648

Live Meeting for VSTS Architect – May 11, 2005

This Live Meeting for Developers will be on Visual Studio Team Architect and be presented by Eric Lee of the VSTS team. Attendees will hear about the next generation Visual Studio product focused on the architect.

https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/microsoft/join

Meeting ID: Z95255, Attendee Key: TP7QTJ

Project & Visio Tips & Tricks - May 13, 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 and functionality.

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032273752

Windows Forms v2.0 Overview – May 16, 2005

Developers will be exposed to the new benefits of Visual Studio 2005 for developing Smart Client applications.

http://www.microsofttraining.com/content/invitationcode.asp?txtInvitationCode=303645 Invitation Code – 303645

Visual Studio Team System Overview – May 18, 2005

Developers will be exposed to the benefits of the new Visual Studio 2005 Team System.

http://www.microsofttraining.com/content/invitationcode.asp?txtInvitationCode=303646 Invitation Code – 303646

Project Management Maturity Model: How can EPM raise your level? – May 17, 2005

This seminar for IT Professionals and Project Managers outlines the benefits associated with the PMMM approach, how to effect organizational change management to improve adoption, and how EPM will help get your customers to each level.

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032257120

Live Meeting for VSTS Developer – May 18, 2005

This Live Meeting for Developers on Visual Studio Team Developer will be presented by Eric Lee of the VSTS team. Attendees will learn about the next generation Visual Studio product focused on the developer.

https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/microsoft/join

Meeting ID: 8GR8C4, Attendee Key: TP7QTJ

Get Ready for SQL Server 2005 Roadshow – May 19, 2005

DBA’s and IT Professionals will come away from the Get Ready for SQL Server 2005 Roadshow with a clear understanding of how to implement a best-practices migration to SQL Server 2005 and how to use SQL Server 2005’s new capabilities to improve their database computing environment.

http://www.windowsitpro.com/roadshows/sqlserverusa/

Windows Forms v2.0 Overview – May 24, 2005 (Oklahoma City, OK)

Developers will be exposed to the new benefits of Visual Studio 2005 for developing Smart Client applications.

http://www.microsofttraining.com/content/invitationcode.asp?txtInvitationCode=303649 Invitation Code – 303649

Virtual Classroom Training Session – What's New in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and ASP .NET 2.0

Developers will learn and experience the new features and functionality of the Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 product and ASP.NET 2.0.

· Session 1 (Event ID 303677): May 23^rd , May 24^th and May 25^th (1PM-5PM EST)

· Session 2 (Event ID 303679): May 25^th , May 26^th and May 27^th (8AM-12PM EST)

http://www.hp-microsoft.net/vs/

Visual Studio Team System Overview – May 25, 2005 (Oklahoma City, OK)

Developers will be exposed to the benefits of the new Visual Studio 2005 Team System.

http://www.microsofttraining.com/content/invitationcode.asp?txtInvitationCode=303650 Invitation Code – 303650

LiveMeeting for VSTS Tester – May 25, 2005

https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/microsoft/join

Meeting ID: 24RHF5, Attendee Key: TP7QTJ

Global Energy Forum – May 25, 2005

Microsoft’s Global Energy Forum 2005 for IT Professionals features speakers and information tracks on a variety of issues specific to the energy industry. Sessions cover such topics as intelligence, compliance, connectivity, security, and much more. Your customers will learn ways to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s critical energy technology and business issues.

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032270448

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 and functionality.

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032273753

Virtual Classroom Training Session - Mobile Development on the Compact Framework

Developers will learn to develop enterprise applications for Windows Mobile using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET.

· Session 1 (Event ID 303702): June 15-16 (11AM–3PM EST)

· Session 2 (Event ID 303703): June 15-16 (4PM-8PM EST)

http://www.hp-microsoft.net/compact

Visual Studio 2005 Developer Conference – June 16, 2005

Invite your customers and Developers to come and see the all new Visual Studio Team System Suite — a set of highly integrated tools that creates a collaborative team development environment. These tools address the needs of the application architect, infrastructure architect, project manager, tester, and developer. Learn how Team System will change the way your organization designs and develops software. The day will consist of three tracks: Smart Client Applications, ASP.NET 2.0, Visual Studio Team Track System.

https://www.chrysalisevents.com/vs2005devcon/

The cost for the event is only $99!

Virtual Classroom Training Session – Microsoft Security Guidance Training for Developers

Developers will learn how to develop secure code and applications over 12hours of training spread across 3 days.

· Session 1 (Event ID 303681): June 20^th, June 21^st and Jun 23^rd (4PM-8PM EST)

· Session 2 (Event ID 303672): June 22^nd, June 23^rd and Jun 24^th (11AM-3PM EST)

http://www.hp-microsoft.net/security/

2005 PASS Community Summit – September 27-30, 2005

The 2005 PASS Community Summit is the largest event of the year exclusively dedicated to SQL Server education.

Register by June 30, 2005 for only $1295!

http://www.sqlpass.org/events/summit05/index.cfm

Upcoming Microsoft Events

genewebb — Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:28:00 GMT

Events are in the DFW area unless noted.

MSDN Webcast: Retail and Hospitality Industry - Development for Smarter Shopping (Level 300) – April 5, 2005

During this session, Developers will see how it is possible to leverage the Microsoft platform through the use of our server products and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET to achieve greater business value and agility in their organization.

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032268098

How Sarbanes-Oxley Affects Your IT Environment – April 7, 2005

Microsoft and PricewaterhouseCoopers partner to bring an in-depth review of the implications of SOX on IT and information security environment. In this free seminar, they’ll review some of the major IT and information security components and processes organizations should consider as part of their SOX compliance initiatives.

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032271555

Avenue A – Razorfish CMO Event – April 12, 2005

This event for Business Decision Makers, VP’s of Marketing, will discuss how marketing & IT can work together to drive value for the organization. Guest speakers include Elana Anderson (Forrester Analyst) & David Webster (MSFT GM of Brand).

Contact Kathryn Marsman or Steve Sharpless to invite your customers or further details.

Business Desktop Deployment : Hands-on Lab – April 14-15, 2005

Conducted by Microsoft certified training partners for IT Professionals, the workshops cover many of the most critical deployment issues including Deployment Planning, Scripting Installation, Disk Imaging Techniques, Deploying Office, and Managing Configurations. http://www.microsofttraining.com/bddenterprise Invitation code 201508

Microsoft Project Deep Dive – April 19, 2005

This event for IT Professionals will cover: Administering Your Enterprise Project Management Solution, Installing and Configuring Project Server 2003, and Windows SharePoint Services and Microsoft Project Server 2003.

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032257119

Microsoft Technology Summit – April 27, 2005

The Microsoft Technology Summit (MTS) for IT Professionals provides a wealth of information at this multiple-session event. It features technical content designed to be relevant to the issues they are facing today.

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032268131

Microsoft Technology Summit – April 29, 2005 (Tulsa, OK)

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032268129

MSDN Webcast: Retail and Hospitality Industry - Achieving Agility in Service Oriented Architecture (Level 300) – May 3, 2005

Developers will learn how they can achieve Service Orientation (SO) very quickly using Microsoft technologies so they can start delivering SO in their solutions today.

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032268408

Business Desktop Deployment : Hands-on Lab – May 10-11, 2005

Project Management Maturity Model: How can EPM raise your level? – May 17, 2005

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032257120

Get Ready for SQL Server 2005 Roadshow – May 19, 2005

http://www.windowsitpro.com/roadshows/sqlserverusa/

Global Energy Forum – May 25, 2005

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032270448

2005 PASS Community Summit – September 27-30, 2005

The 2005 PASS Community Summit is the largest event of the year exclusively dedicated to SQL Server education.

Register by June 30, 2005 for only $1295!

http://www.sqlpass.org/events/summit05/index.cfm

Understanding Indigo with David Chappell, April 21st 2005, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

genewebb — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 17:18:00 GMT

This is a great opportunity to learn about Indigo with an industry expert!

Understanding Indigo

Indigo is the code name for Microsoft’s new foundation for distributed computing and service-oriented applications. This presentation provides an introduction to Indigo, describing what it is, how it works, and how it fits with existing technologies like ASP.NET web services, .NET Remoting, and Enterprise Services. While some familiarity with .NET is assumed, the target audience includes anybody who's interested in how software development will look in the coming service-oriented world.

About the Speaker

David Chappell is Principal of Chappell & Associates in San Francisco, California. He has been the keynote speaker for conferences in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, and his seminars have been attended by tens of thousands of developers and decision makers in thirty-five countries. David’s books on enterprise software technologies have been translated into ten languages, and his consulting clients have included HP, Microsoft, Stanford University, and Target.

http://www.davidchappell.com

Where:

SMU Advanced Computer Education Center at Legacy

5236 Tennyson Parkway

Plano, TX 75024

(972) 473-3400

When: April 21st 2005, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sponsor: North Dallas .Net User Group - http://www.nddnug.net