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Tuesday, March 31, 2009 3:20 PM

Another “Windows Internals, Fifth Edition” update

The authors are making sure Chapter 9, “Memory Management,” is just right, so we’ve had to slip the book a bit.
Posted by devonm | 4 Comments
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 8:01 AM

Guest review: “Solid Code: Optimizing the Software Development Life Cycle”

Here’s to Darren Neimke, of gorgeous Adelaide, who was generous enough to post a positive comment on Twitter about the book and then to respond to our idea of reviewing the book more fully. Thank you, Darren!
Posted by devonm | 1 Comments
Monday, March 30, 2009 12:24 PM

Reaching out to Mac Office 2008 Users

Microsoft Press recently released a book on Mac Office 2008: "Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Step by Step."
Posted by Sandra Haynes | 1 Comments
Saturday, March 28, 2009 1:07 PM

“Introducing Windows 7” Learning Snack

Learning Snacks are short, interactive presentations about popular topics created by Microsoft Learning (our mother org) experts.
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Saturday, March 28, 2009 12:32 PM

Just a reminder: @MicrosoftPress

Need we say more?
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Saturday, March 28, 2009 8:47 AM

This weekend’s bits and bytes; enjoy.

More praise of computers by Charles Bukowski.
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Friday, March 27, 2009 1:54 PM

Magazine + Book = Cool book about fun things to do in Windows Vista

Last year we partnered with the publishers of Windows Vista: The Official Magazine, based out of the UK, to produce a book that would be a "best of" their Windows Vista tips. The book is "The Best of 'Windows Vista: the Official Magazine': A real-life guide to Windows Vista and your PC."
Posted by Sandra Haynes | 1 Comments
Friday, March 27, 2009 9:16 AM

Speaking of streaks: Dino is eight for ten

Dino Esposito’s latest book, "Microsoft .NET: Architecting Applications for the Enterprise," co-written with Andrea Saltarello, is on a tear at Amazon: eight 5-star reviews and two 4-star reviews.
Posted by devonm | 2 Comments
Thursday, March 26, 2009 4:18 PM

New book: Microsoft .NET and SAP

We’re happy to announce that "Microsoft .NET and SAP," authored by Juergen Daiberl, Steve Fox, Scott Adams, and Thomas Reimer, is available now.
Posted by devonm | 3 Comments
Thursday, March 26, 2009 8:04 AM

Let’s call it five for five (Sayed and William)

Just like that: yet another stellar review of "Inside the Microsoft Build Engine: Using MSBuild and Team Foundation Build."
Posted by devonm | 1 Comments
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 9:33 AM

I can’t resist: Sayed and William are now four for four

The fourth Amazon review of Inside the Microsoft Build Engine: Using MSBuild and Team Foundation Build (Microsoft Press, 2009; ISBN: 9780735626287) is, yes, another 5-star review but also not to be missed.
Posted by devonm | 3 Comments
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 8:56 AM

RTM’d today: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services Step by Step

Today the final files for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services Step by Step, by Scott Cameron (Microsoft Press, 2009; ISBN: 9780735626201), were shipped to the printer.
Posted by devonm | 9 Comments
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 4:30 PM

New book: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Step by Step

Another of our SQL Server 2008 books is available now online and at fine bookstores everywhere: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Step by Step by Stacia Misner (Microsoft Press, 2009; ISBN: 9780735626478; 576 pages).
Posted by kjones | 3 Comments
Monday, March 23, 2009 10:14 AM

New book: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 MDX Step by Step

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 MDX Step by Step, by Bryan C. Smith and C. Ryan Clay, both of Hitachi Consulting, shipped to the printer in January and is available now (Microsoft Press, 2009; ISBN: 9780735626188; 400 pages).
Posted by devonm | 11 Comments
Saturday, March 21, 2009 9:24 AM

More bits and bytes for the weekend

Charles Bukowski, in a 1991 letter, expresses joy after switching from a typewriter to a computer.
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Friday, March 20, 2009 12:53 PM

Two more Microsoft Press books RTM’d today

"MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft SQL Server 2008—Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance" and "Microsoft ASP.NET and AJAX: Architecting Web Applications" both made it out the door today.
Posted by devonm | 1 Comments
Thursday, March 19, 2009 7:59 AM

Available to all: “First Look: Microsoft Silverlight 3”

We’ve made a PDF version of “First Look: Microsoft Silverlight 3” available to everyone.
Posted by devonm | 2 Comments
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 6:50 AM

SQL Server authors at MVP Summit dinner

Several of our Microsoft Press authors were in Redmond for the recent Microsoft MVP Summit.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009 11:27 AM

“MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-562): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - ASP.NET Application Development” RTM’d today

This 2-in-1 SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT features official exam prep and practice for Exam 70-562, and it shipped to the printer today.
Posted by devonm | 7 Comments
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 9:52 AM

I. M. Wright podcast: “Things have got to change: Change management”

“It's the political season in the United States, making ‘change’ a happy word around here. Politicians fight over who better represents change. They proclaim themselves to be agents of change. Hysterical admirers jump up and down waving ‘Change’ signs. Change. Change. Change."
Posted by devonm | 1 Comments
Monday, March 16, 2009 2:44 PM

For MIX09 attendees: “First Look: Microsoft Silverlight 3”

If you’re attending MIX09, you’ll be receiving a free 80-page book on Silverlight 3, courtesy of Microsoft’s Developer & Platform Evangelism group, Laurence Moroney, and Microsoft Press.
Posted by devonm | 4 Comments
Friday, March 13, 2009 2:13 PM

Request for Internals of SQL Server 2008 Internals

The full Table of Contents for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Internals.
Posted by kjones | 1 Comments
Friday, March 13, 2009 9:09 AM

“Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Pocket Consultant” RTM’d today

This practical, pocket-sized guide for administering and supporting Windows Small Business Server 2008 shipped to the printer today.
Posted by devonm | 3 Comments
Thursday, March 12, 2009 12:27 PM

Security Development Lifecycle webcast

This webcast on Microsoft's SDL features long-time Microsoft Press author Michael Howard.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009 12:01 PM

A new update about Windows Internals, Fifth Edition…

…by Mark Russinovich and David Solomon, with Alex Ionescu (Microsoft Press, 2009). Microsoft Press now has 13 of the book’s 14 chapters in hand.
Posted by devonm | 0 Comments
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 6:00 PM

New book: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Internals

Ken describes Kalen Delaney's new book and shares its Foreword.
Posted by kjones | 6 Comments
Monday, March 09, 2009 3:01 PM

Last chance to save big on Microsoft exams - offer ends March 13

Microsoft Learning is offering 40% off exams that are purchased (in North America only) before March 13.
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Saturday, March 07, 2009 10:17 AM

Some bits and bytes for the weekend; enjoy.

Charles Bukowski bemoans and celebrates.
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Friday, March 06, 2009 9:56 AM

MSL news: Microsoft Elevate America

A link to more information about Microsoft’s offers of technology training in response to the current economic crisis.
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Thursday, March 05, 2009 8:19 AM

New book: Building Web Applications with Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer Step by Step

Author John Jansen describes his first book and its origins.
Posted by devonm | 1 Comments
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 6:08 PM

MVP09 has come to a close…

…and the twitter-stream from the summit has been amazing. (Reminds me of a friend’s very old motto for an early web venture: “At play in the streams.”)
Posted by devonm | 1 Comments
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 9:09 AM

The Excel book I’ve been waiting for

Kim Spilker describes the benefits of a new Microsoft Press book on Microsoft Excel.
Posted by KimSpilker | 1 Comments
Tuesday, March 03, 2009 7:12 AM

I. M. Wright podcast: “I’m listening”

"It's Midyear Career Discussion time at Microsoft. Perhaps you just finished, but more than likely you're still trying to squeeze yours in. How'd it go? How will it go? For you? For your manager? Well, that depends."
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Monday, March 02, 2009 8:00 AM

Microsoft Press E-Reference Library

A blog post introducing the Microsoft Press E-Reference Library, live now!
Posted by Rosemary Caperton | 15 Comments
 
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