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September 2009 - Posts

Come on Baby, Light Your Fire

…for ASP.NET MVC and Windows 7, that is.  The Firestarter event series is dedicated to providing a day-long, free set of technical sessions all focused on getting you up to speed on using a specific technology.  It’s an opportunity to immerse Read More...
Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 11:21 PM by joneil | 0 Comments

Introducing WebsiteSpark (and more)

Today, Microsoft announced the WebsiteSpark program, which continues the tradition established by DreamSpark and BizSpark to provide web application developers and designers access to tools, training, and hosting providers to support their solutions. Read More...
Posted Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:08 PM by joneil | 0 Comments
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Troy TechNet and Northeast Roadshow Advisory

If you’re planning to join my colleagues, Dan Stolts and Chris Bowen , and myself for one or both of our back-to-back events at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute this Tuesday (Sept. 22), here’s a few important notes about the venue that aren’t immediately Read More...
Posted Sunday, September 20, 2009 5:08 PM by joneil | 0 Comments

Web Sandbox from Live Labs

Microsoft, or more precisely, IE 8 was a Silver-level sponsor at The Ajax Experience that wrapped up today at the Hilton Logan Airport in Boston.  The conference was in our backyard, so both Chris and I were able to attend and immerse ourselves in Read More...
Posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:15 AM by joneil | 0 Comments

Vermont Code Camp: Mission Accomplished!

Although I had to make an early exit (to get soaked in a rain-delayed Red Sox game), I had the privilege to be part of the first ever Vermont Code Camp this past Saturday at the University of Vermont in Burlington. Over 80 technophiles from across the Read More...
Posted Sunday, September 13, 2009 9:33 PM by joneil | 3 Comments
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See You at the Roadshow?

Here’s a quick reminder that the Northeast Roadshow kicks off its Fall 2009 run tomorrow in Manchester, New Hampshire.   There’s still space available at all the venues, so register today, and we’ll see you soon!   City Date Event Registration Read More...
Posted Wednesday, September 09, 2009 5:31 PM by joneil | 4 Comments
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Tidbits for Web Developers Targeting IE8

I’ve got two recent IE-related items I wanted to let you know about: SuperPreview for Internet Explorer , and a technique to help track down difficult-to-debug ‘operation aborted’ messages. Super Preview If you're developing for IE8 (and if not, why not?), Read More...
Posted Friday, September 04, 2009 2:29 PM by joneil | 0 Comments
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Back to School… Back To PDC

School’s back in session (finally) up here in Massachusetts, and with that it’s time to turn attention to your own training!  It’s September, and Microsoft’s Professional Developer Conference (PDC) isn’t that far off – November 17 – 19th, in Los Read More...
Posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 6:34 PM by joneil | 0 Comments
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SQL Azure Migration Wizard

Got your token yet?   All set up but dreading the work needed to replicate your on-premises database structure to the cloud?  Sure the simple “kick-the-tires” scenario with one or two tables isn’t too hard, but something like AdventureWorks Read More...
Posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:56 AM by joneil | 0 Comments
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