Max Akbar

For the hardcore Commerce Server Developer... and demystify the product

Moving my blog!!!

Just wanted to give you guys an update. I will be moving my blog to...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 10/04/2008

Another Commerce Server Training Event

Last October I hosted a Training Event here in LA and was very successful. People from all over the...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 09/21/2008

Transform a .NET OrderForm to COM OrderForm

Have you ever wanted to get the Commerce Server managed OrderForm transformed into the Dictionary...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 09/02/2008

Commerce Server Cache Refresh

I was teaching a Commerce Server Training this past week. One of the students asked that he has...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 08/08/2008

Updated version uploaded: Commerce Server 2007 Starter Site Release 2

Looks like there is an update to the Starter Site Release 2 you can still download it from...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 06/08/2008

The Commerce Server 2007 Install and Readme documentation has been updated

Now that we have the Commerce Server SP2 the following documentation has also been updated. Commerce...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 06/06/2008

Announcing Commerce Server 2007 SP2

The long awaited SP2 is now available on Microsoft's web site. Commerce Server 2007 Starter Site...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 05/29/2008

Commerce Server Training Event

A few weeks a go I mentioned that I would be hosting a Commerce Server Event here in beautiful Los...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 05/24/2008

Reach out and touch Messagemanager

If you are creating your own pipeline components and your site is international and you need more...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 05/10/2008

OrderForm Visualizer

Have you developed a pipeline component and then started to debug it and found that you couldn't...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 04/28/2008

News about the Commerce Server Book!

I am sure you all have been waiting for the Commerce Server 2007 Book that was listed at Amazon and...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 04/07/2008

Virtual Catalog Limitation

I was working with a client and they run into an error that they had reached their Virtual Catalog...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 04/05/2008

Orders Video Tutorial Released!

I just completed my second video tutorial for Commerce Server Order System. I cover the following...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 02/29/2008

PayPal is looking for a few good customers :)

PayPal has just announced that they are looking for a few early adopters. If you want to test their...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 02/06/2008

Will Commerce Server Run on Windows Server 2008?

So the question of the year is "will Commerce Server run on Windows 2008"? The answer is "YES" with...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 02/04/2008

Rub a dub dub, a PUP in my tub Part I!

The Configuration of Commerce Server is stored in SQL Server database using Configuration APIs to...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 01/02/2008

Support for SQL replication of the profiles and of the transactions database

I wrote a blog a while ago that Commerce Server SP1 with SQL 2005 SP2 supported replication with...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 12/19/2007

Redmond Developer News | Microsoft Commerce Server Boss Now at Cactus Commerce

Microsoft Commerce Server Boss Now at Cactus CommerceRyan Donavan lands at Ottawa-based Microsoft...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 12/04/2007

How To Deal With Large Orders And Improve Checkout Performance

There are some scenarios were you need to handle 100 or more line items and performance becomes an...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 12/02/2007

A few things you didn't know about Commerce Server's Catalog Cache

One of the most important aspect of any e-commerce is their Catalog(s) and Commerce Server provides...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 11/22/2007

Have you heard of SmartCatalog?

SmartCatalog is the only .NET Product Advisor and Product Configuration solution built exclusively...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 09/25/2007

Commerce Server 2007 Book Alert!

Tom Schultz has joined with Wade Wegner to deliver the Commerce Server 2007 Book. For more details...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 09/14/2007

What can I extend in Commerce Server?

How about everything :)! Integrating a Custom Snap-in Extension Developing with Resources Using Pup...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 08/27/2007

News Alert Commerce Server

Microsoft Re-Brandishes E-Commerce Chops With Commerce Server PlansInformationWeek -...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 08/08/2007

How to fix profile definition in Commerce Server 2007: "Loading Editor" message

If you have installed Commerce Server 2007 with default installation on Windows 2003 you may receive...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 07/28/2007

Microsoft Commerce Server Webcasts on TechNet Part II

How Do I Extend the Order System? Presenter: Max AkbarThis video shows users how to extend the...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 07/19/2007

Catalog Web Service and SetJoin API Configuration

I was debugging why the Catalog Web Service was not working with my Set Join API and found that the...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 07/15/2007

Commerce Server 2007 SP1 Partner SDK

I know you have heard a lot about CS2007 SP1, but did you know that the Parter SDK has an update as...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 07/15/2007

Microsoft Commerce Server Webcasts on TechNet

How to Configure Commerce Server 2007 Presenter: Max AkbarCommerce Server 2007 has many subsystems...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 07/11/2007

Endeavor Commerce to unveil SmartCatalogTM for CRM 6.1 at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference

Endeavor Commerce, publishers of SmartCatalog, a selling and configuration product VeriTest has...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 07/10/2007

Looking for Commerce Server Training?

Look no further. I have just completed my first video tutorial for Commerce Server Catalog System....

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 07/01/2007

What's New for Commerce Server Documentation?

I just finished getting my chm file using PackageThis and going through it to find new and exciting...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 06/28/2007

Commerce Server Documentation Updated on MSDN

Finally the documentation is now updated to reflect the current SP 1 release. So get your...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 06/24/2007

Service Pack 1 for Commerce Server 2007 is now available

I just got news from my friends at Microsoft that they have announce Service Pack 1 for Commerce...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 06/22/2007

Moving the Commerce Server tools from gotdotnet site

Hi folks, looks like gotdotnet is gone.net :). I will move all the tools over to my new site...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 06/22/2007

Do you have your eye on it CS2007 SP1

Commerce Server 2007 Service Pack 1 is due out end of June if all goes well :), keep your eye on it....

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 06/22/2007

Commerce Server Training Part IV

Every time I have a blog that is multiple parts I keep thinking that it's a rocky movie :), so I...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 06/18/2007

Unanswered Question During CS2007 Developer Boot Camp

Here are the answers to the question I couldn't answer during the boot camp as well as some links I...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 06/17/2007

PayPal: What's New and What's Next - PayPal Developer Blog - PayPal Developer Community

Here is some good news for those who are looking for PayPal integration. Apparently the PayPal team...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 06/14/2007

Commerce Server 2007 Starter Site Development

Learn the Architecture and Development for Commerce Server 2007 Starter Site by Joe Wasson. You will...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 05/30/2007

What's Next for Commerce Server

Ryan Donovan Product Group Manager (PUM) for Commerce Server just announced the future roadmap for...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 05/24/2007

Commerce Server 2007 Staging System Webcast

[This is for Friday May 18th 7AM-8:30AM Pacific Daylight Time PDT] Learn how to develop...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 05/14/2007

Upcomming Profile Webcast

[This is for Friday May 11th 8AM-9:30AM Pacific Daylight Time PDT] Live From Redmond Series -...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 05/09/2007

How to enable pipeline pooling

I was asked by a few folks on how do you create poolable pipeline components? After talking with...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 05/08/2007

The last personal blog post :) I promises

If you have been reading my blogs you know that I don't post anything personal. This is an exception...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 05/08/2007

Commerce Server Training Part III

Some more updates on Commerce Server Training Material. I am still working with out vendor to...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 05/01/2007

Did you ever wanted downloadable help file for Commerce Server?

I have been asked for a very long time, to have downloadable Commerce Server help files. Currently,...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 04/30/2007

Commerce Server 2007 Frequently Asked Questions

Link to Commerce Server 2007 Frequently Asked Questions

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 04/30/2007

Connected Commerce Virtual Lab online

After completing this lab, you will be better able to: Educate attendees on integrating Commerce...

Author: MSDN Archive Date: 04/25/2007

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