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MSDN Developer Webcasts: WCF for Windows Mobile, SQL Server Data Services, Asynchronous Programming, SQL & Office System

Here are the MSDN developer webcasts scheduled for next week:

MSDN Webcast: geekSpeak: WCF Strategies for Windows Mobile with Jim Wilson (Level 200)

In this installment of geekSpeak, mobility guru Jim Wilson answers your questions about writing connected applications for Windows Mobile. Jim also shows some cool solutions such as the Store-And-Forward messaging features of Windows Communication Foundation (WCF). Jim Wilson is president of JW Hedgehog, Inc., a New Hampshire–based consulting firm specializing in solutions, content creation, and mentoring for Windows Mobile software. Jim writes frequently for MSDN, and he has developed mobility curriculums for two of the industry's leading technology training organizations, DevelopMentor and PluralSight.

5/12/2008 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) | Duration: 60 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: Introduction to New SQL Server Data Services: A Web-Based Data Storage in a Cloud (Level 200)

Microsoft SQL Server Data Services (SSDS) are highly scalable, on-demand data storage and query processing Web services. Businesses use storage resources as needed when transforming large, upfront capital and operations expenditures into much smaller on-demand costs. Presenters: Niraj Nagrani, Senior Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation and Nigel Ellis, Partner Architect, Microsoft Corportation

5/13/2008 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time | Duration: 60 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: geekSpeak: Asynchronous Programming Demystified with Gerald Walsh (Level 200)

In this episode of geekSpeak, Microsoft MVP Gerald Walsh provides insight into the patterns, models, objects, and practices of developing high performing multi-threaded applications. Gerald tackles such things as events and delegates, asynchronous coding patterns used throughout the Microsoft .NET Framework, and multi-threading and thread management.

5/14/2008 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time | Duration:60 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Reach Users with the 2007 Office System (Level 200)

In this webcast, we review the integrated reporting and analytics options available to Contoso, including: Microsoft Office Excel 2007. Excel Services. Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server. Presenter: Mike Benkovich, Developer Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation

5/15/2008 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time | Duration: 60 Minutes

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Visual Studio & SQL Virtual Labs on Channel 9

We have given the Virtual Lab page on Channel 9 a long overdue update with fresh labs for Visual Studio 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008. Most of the labs are the 30-minute Virtual Lab Express but we also have a few longer 90-minute labs up there as well.

Virtual Labs are a great way to test drive new software online without having to download the bits or dedicate test hardware. Based on Virtual Server, the hands-on labs let you follow the guided lab manual or play with the server software in a sandbox environment.

I had them strip off all of the registration pages from the Channel 9 content which will make it easier to go into the labs. I’ve trying to streamline our backend so we don’t require registration from some of the labs and the on-demand webcasts – but that’s a story for another day.

MSDN Virtual Labs: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/virtuallabs/default.aspx

More Virtual Lab Express (30-min): http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/virtuallabs/aa740377.aspx

HTC Diamond: Putting the Cool into Window Mobile?

 ZDNet article features the new HTC Diamond phone that brings some of the cool to Windows Mobile devices and then some. The phone will feature Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, Bluetooth 2.0, GPS, a 3.2MP camera, Opera Mobile browser and TouchFLO 3D interface. View a video of the new HTC Diamond on the HTC Home.

ZDNet:  HTC announces the Diamond with 3D TouchFLO

MSDN Developer Webcasts: WCF Strategies for Mobile, Windows XP Embedded, SQL Reporting Services Designer

Here is a list of developer webcasts coming up over the next week and a half. Topics include Windows XP Embedded, WCF Strategies for Windows Mobile and SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Designer.

MSDN Webcast: Windows XP Embedded Overview and Applications (Level 200)

In this session, we provide an overview of Windows XP Embedded and the development tools to build custom operating system images. Presenter: Sean Liming, Managing Director, SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions. He is the author of four books: “Windows NT Embedded Step-by-Step”; “Windows XP Embedded Advanced”; “Windows XP Embedded Supplemental Toolkit”; and “Windows Embedded for Point of Service / Pos for .NET Step-by-Step”.

5/1/2008 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time | Duration: 60 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: geekSpeak: WCF Strategies for Windows Mobile with Jim Wilson (Level 200)

In this installment of geekSpeak, mobility guru Jim Wilson answers your questions about writing connected applications for Windows Mobile. Jim also shows some cool solutions such as the Store-And-Forward messaging features of Windows Communication Foundation (WCF). Special Guest: Jim Wilson is president of JW Hedgehog, Inc. Jim has worked extensively with the Microsoft .NET Framework and Microsoft .NET Compact Framework (CF) since the original beta release of each.

5/7/2008 12:00 - 1:00 PM Pacific Time | Duration: 60 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Reporting Services Designer Improvements (Level 200)

In this webcast, we review the new features in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services that support both types of developers, in addition to more flexible and richer types of reports. We cover new report designer layout features, tablix, chart features, and variables. Presenter: Mike Benkovich, Developer Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation

5/8/2008 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)| Duration: 60 Minutes

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TechEd $200 Early Bird Discount Ends April 18th

Sign up before April 18^th to get the $200 Early Bird Special for TechEd. This year, the show is broken into two conferences with a focus on Developers, from June 3-6 and IT Pros, from June 10-13^th. TechEd will be held in Orlando, Florida. The Developer TechEd will feature Bill Gates as the Keynote speaker and the IT Pro conference will feature Bob Muglia, Microsoft Senior VP for Server and Tools.

TechEd Developer: http://www.microsoft.com/events/teched2008/developer/default.mspx

TechEd IT Pro: http://www.microsoft.com/events/teched2008/itpro/default.mspx

Virtual TechEd: http://www.virtualteched.com/pages/default.aspx

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Upcoming Microsoft Developer Webcasts: WCF, WF, Linq, AJAX, IIS 7.0, MS Sync Framework

Here is a list of the upcoming live developer webcasts for the week of April 14^th.

MSDN Webcast: Windows Communication Foundation Tools in Visual Studio 2008 (Level 200)

What is the big deal with Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) anyway?  Here we take a brief look at why WCF is cool and how Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 makes writing WCF applications even cooler. Let's sit by the virtual seashore and bask in the glow of great WCF tools! Presenter: Zain Naboulsi, Developer Evangelist.

4/14/2008 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 4/14/2008 2:30 PM | Duration:90 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: Introduction to ASP.NET AJAX (Level 100)

Join this session to learn how to you can use Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX to build a richer, more responsive user experience. Topics include partial rendering, Web services, structured scripting, and integration with Microsoft Silverlight. Presenter: Dave Bost, Developer Evangelist

4/15/2008 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time | Duration: 60 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: Workflow Foundation Tools in Visual Studio 2008 (Level 200)

What is the big deal with Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) anyway? Here we take a brief look at why WF is cool and how Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 makes writing WF applications even cooler. So put down that copy of MSDN Magazine for a little while and let's see some real excitement with workflow! Presenter: Zain Naboulsi, Developer Evangelist

4/15/2008 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pacific Time | Duration: 90 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: IIS 7.0 in Windows Server 2008 for Developers (Level 200)

In this webcast, we look at the new architecture and features that make Web applications developed with Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 really sing. We cover the basics of configuration and deployment changes, and also show you how to secure Web applications whether they are developed on Microsoft ASP.NET or not. Finally, we look at extending the functionality with custom handlers and modules. Presenter: Mike Benkovich, Developer Evangelist

4/16/2008 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)| Duration: 60 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: geekSpeak: Inside LINQ to XML with Paul Sheriff (Level 200)

In this episode of geekSpeak, Microsoft Regional Director Paul Sheriff explains how to put LINQ to XML to work in your applications. Guest Presenters: Paul Sheriff, President, PDSA, Inc. He has authored several books, webcasts, videos, and articles on the Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft SQL Server, and Windows SharePoint Services.

4/16/2008 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time | Duration: 60 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: LINQ Features in Visual Studio 2008 (Level 200)

Think you have heard all there is to know about Microsoft .NET Language-Integrated Query (LINQ)? Think again! In this webcast, we dazzle and amaze you with our staggering array of wondrous tools to make your LINQ experience a memorable one! Presenter:: Zain Naboulsi, Developer Evangelist, Microsoft CorporationTechnology is useless if it does not serve a clear purpose. That's Zain's philosophy. In fact, showing people how technology can make their lives better delivers his greatest on-the-job thrills. Zain has more than 12 years of experience in software development and has taught a wide range of advanced technologies to thousands of students in more than 5,000 presentations He has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer since 1995 and holds all major Microsoft certifications, plus credentials from Cisco, Checkpoint, and CompTIA. Lately, he has been focused on the OO programming languages and developing his extensive knowledge of Microsoft .NET Framework technologies. When not behind the podium, Zain is polishing his gaming chops and hoping that someone will hire him as a professional video game player. You can also find him sneaking off to eat Dairy Queen Blizzards whenever he is on the road. Just don't tell his wife. View other sessions from: Visual Studio 2008: Develop at Light Speed on the Latest Platforms.If you have questions or feedback, contact us. Zain Naboulsi, Developer Evangelist

4/16/2008 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pacific Time | Duration: 90 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: Offline Data Synchronization with the Microsoft Sync Framework (Level 100)

In this webcast, we give an overview of the Microsoft Sync Framework and describe its key components that enable any data store to exchange information. We examine the built-in synchronization providers, Sync Services for ADO.NET, Sync Services for File Systems, and Sync Services for FeedSync, in addition to explaining how to implement custom synchronization providers for custom data sources. Lastly, we take a look at an example of using the Microsoft Sync Framework along with the new Microsoft SQL Server Data Services to provide synchronization capabilities across multiple applications, like Microsoft Office Access and Outlook. Presenter: Lindsay Rutter, Developer Evangelist

4/17/2008 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time | Duration: 60 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: Database Features in Visual Studio 2008 (Level 200)

Like working with data? The Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 development system comes with many new and improved data tools. Who could say no to those cute little controls? Join this webcast for the ultimate database tools experience that you can have without a laser light show! Presenter: Zain Naboulsi, Developer Evangelist

4/17/2008 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pacific Time | Duration: 90 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: ClickOnce with Visual Studio 2008 (Level 200)

Does ClickOnce mystify you? In this presentation, learn to publish Windows-based applications to a Web server or network file share for simplified installation. Let's talk about ClickOnce and how it can make your life easier! Presenter: Zain Naboulsi, Developer Evangelist

4/18/2008 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pacific Time | Duration: 90 Minutes

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3 New Developer Virtual Labs for Windows Server 2008

Try out Windows Server 2008 in a hands-on Virtual Lab: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/virtuallabs/cc307280.aspx. Virtual Labs allow you to test out Windows Server in a guided sandbox environment without having to download trial software or dedicate test hardware.

IIS 7.0 with Custom Handlers

• Create a Managed Handler
• Create a Custom Administration Interface
• Add tracing to Custom Handlers

Creating Windows PowerShell V2 Script Cmdlets

·         After completing this lab, you will be better able create a new Script Cmdlet, add typed, validated parameters to a cmdlet, use input from the pipeline, Support –confirm and –whatif switches, and implement verbose and debug support.

Virtual Lab Express: What's New in Windows PowerShell V2

·         In this lab, you will see some of the new features being implemented in Windows PowerShell version 2. Since PowerShell Version 2 is in the early stages of development, many things will change before final release. This lab is based upon an early version of the CTP and may not work in the final CTP. Please check the PowerShell blog for any updates.

Learn IIS Home: http://www.iis.net/Default.aspx?tabid=1

Window Server Developer Center: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/default.aspx

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Microsoft Developer Webcasts This Week: SQL, ADO, SharePoint and Silverlight, Windows Embedded

This week’s Microsoft’s Developer Webcasts include: SQL Server Spatial Features, ADO Synchronization Services, software dependencies, SharePoint and Silverlight and Windows Embedded.

MSDN Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Map Your Data with SQL Server Spatial Features (Level 100)

Join us to learn how to use spatial data types within SQL Server to create these mapping features using Microsoft Virtual Earth. Presenter: John Pelak

3/24/2008 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)| Duration: 90 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: geekSpeak: Tame Your Software Dependencies with James Kovacs (Level 200)

In this installment of geekSpeak, James Kovacs explains the concept of software dependencies and helps us understand dependency injection and inversion of control containers. James is passionate about helping developers create flexible software using test-driven development (TDD), unit testing, object-relational mapping, dependency injection, refactoring, continuous integration, and related techniques. He is a founding member of the Plumbers @ Work podcast, which is syndicated by MSDN Canada Community Radio. You can view his article, "Loosen Up: Tame Software Dependencies for More Flexible Apps", in the March 2008 issue of MSDN Magazine.

3/26/2008 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time | Duration: 60 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: SharePoint Server 2007 and Silverlight (Level 100)

A rich user experience is getting easier to create with the release of Microsoft Silverlight. In this session, we show how Silverlight takes advantage of XAML and provides an easy way to build compelling user interfaces. We demonstrate using the 1.0 version of Silverlight, as well as what's new in 2.0 that enables the developer and designer to collaborate to build exciting new applications. Presenter: Mike Benkovich

3/27/2008 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time | Duration:60 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: ADO Synchronization Services (Level 100)

Microsoft Synchronization Services for ADO.NET makes building applications for occasionally connected environments a logical extension of building applications where you can count on a consistent network.  Rather than simply replicating a database and its schema, the Synchronization Services application programming interface (API) provides a set of components to synchronize data between data services and a local store. Applications are increasingly used on mobile clients, such as laptops and devices,  that do not have a consistent or reliable network connection to a central server. It is crucial for these applications to work against a local copy of data on the client. Join us for this session as we introduce Synchronization Services and how you can build applications that use the services. Presenter: Marc Schweigert

3/27/2008 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time | Duration: 90 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: Demonstrating Web Services on Devices API with Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 (Level 100)

DPWS, WSDAPI, WECEDAAA, CE… What are all these acronyms? Join us to find out! In this webcast, one of our Windows Embedded Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs), Randy Moore, provides a background on Devices Profile for Web Services and the implementation in Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2, Web Services on Devices API. Randy discusses the components related to Web Services on Devices API and explores operating system design concepts, in addition to client application concepts. Experience a demonstration that focuses on understanding this Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 feature from a developers perspective. Finally, we wrap up the presentation with a discussion of security and a review of the steps for building a device supporting Devices Profile for Web Services based on Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2. Oh yes, and you will find out what all those acronyms are!

3/27/2008 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time | Duration: 60 Minutes

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MSDN Webcasts This Week: SharePoint 2007 & Ajax; Intro to Silverlight; VoIP for WinEmbedded; Advanced ASP.NET

We have four developer webcasts in line for this week: SharePoint 2007 and AJAX, Intro to Silverlight, VoIP through Windows Embedded and geekSpeak talks with Daniel Egan on Advanced ASP.NET development.

MSDN Webcast: geekSpeak: Advanced ASP.NET Development with Daniel Egan (Level 200)

In this installment of geekSpeak, Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Daniel Eagan takes your questions and gives tips about advanced Microsoft ASP.NET development. In addition to his development work, Daniel teaches a .NET certification course at California State University Fullerton, and also serves on the university's .NET Advisory board. He is the cofounder of the SoCalDotNet Developers Group. Daniel is a frequent speaker and conference presenter and has written several articles in addition to authoring Building Websites with VB.NET and DotNetNuke 3.0 (Packt Publishing 2005). To find out more about Daniel, visit either of his blogs, Dot Net Doc or The Pattern Man.

3/19/2008 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)| Duration: 60 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: SharePoint Server 2007 and AJAX (Level 100)

In this session we cover the basics of how to use the authentication and membership providers. We look at creating a custom provider, and how Windows CardSpace can be used to log in to your Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 site. Join us as we explore the world of modern Web development techniques by looking at how the Microsoft AJAX library and SharePoint Server 2007 can be used together to deliver compelling user experience. In this webcast, we show the various approaches to integrating AJAX in Windows SharePoint Services version 3.0, and then cover the improvements in Service Pack 1. Presenter: Mike Benkovich

3/20/2008 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time | Duration: 60 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: An Introduction to Silverlight (Level 100)

Microsoft Silverlight is a cross-platform UI framework for creating compelling Web experiences. Join this session to learn about the high-level architecture of Silverlight and to see the tools that are available to build Silverlight applications. Presenter: Dave Bost, Developer Evangelist

3/20/2008 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 3/20/2008 11:00 AM | Duration:60 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: VoIP, the Built-In Experience with Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 (Level 100)

In this webcast, we discuss and demonstrate the built-in VoIP experience in Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2. We provide an overview of VoIP, and cover topics such as VoIP-related components included in Windows Embedded CE, modifying and using the components, how to build and test a VoIP device. Presenter: Randy W. Moore, Microsoft Embedded MVP, A7 Engineering, Inc.

3/20/2008 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time | Duration: 60 Minutes

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Zain Naboulsi Presents Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Overview Webcast Series

Microsoft Developer Evangelist Zain Naboulsi presents a series of webcasts providing an overview of Visual Studio 2008. Zain’s webcasts are always highly informative and very entertaining -- some of the most popular developer webcasts that we have. Here is a list of Zain’s webcasts through April which include developing in Visual Studio 2008 with Windows applications, WPF, Office System, WCF, Workflow Foundation, Linq and Click Once.

MSDN Webcast: Overview of New Tools in Visual Studio 2008 (Level 200)

Join us as we take a look at the new tools that come with the Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 development system and explain how they can impact your world. Often, we do not have time to explore just what a great tool Visual Studio 2008 is. Much like the Microsoft Office products, we tend to only use a small percentage of what is available. In this session, we look at some of the key tools and describe why they are important to you.

3/13/2008 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) | Duration: 90 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: Overview of New Features for Windows Applications (Level 200)

Are you a Windows application developer? Then this session is for you! Here we take a fresh look at how the functionality in the Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 development system empowers Windows developers and helps them create better applications.

3/14/2008 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pacific Time | Duration:90 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: Windows Presentation Foundation Tools in Visual Studio 2008 (Level 200)

What is the big deal with Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) anyway? Here we take a brief look at why WPF is cool and how Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 makes writing WPF apps even cooler. So grab the beverage of your choice and let's hang out with WPF.

4/4/2008 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pacific Time | Duration: 90 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: 2007 Office System Interoperability with Visual Studio 2008 (Level 200)

Like the 2007 Microsoft Office system? Like Microsoft Visual Studio 2008? Well, just like chocolate and peanut butter, we blend the two together to show you the creamy richness of Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Office (VSTO). You have heard about it and seen it in grainy videos (just like Bigfoot), but now you can experience it all for yourself. Come join the fun!

4/10/2008 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pacific Time | Duration: 90 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: Windows Communication Foundation Tools in Visual Studio 2008 (Level 200)

What is the big deal with Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) anyway?  Here we take a brief look at why WCF is cool and how Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 makes writing WCF applications even cooler. Let's sit by the virtual seashore and bask in the glow of great WCF tools!

4/14/2008 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pacific Time | Duration: 90 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: Workflow Foundation Tools in Visual Studio 2008 (Level 200)

What is the big deal with Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) anyway? Here we take a brief look at why WF is cool and how Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 makes writing WF applications even cooler. So put down that copy of MSDN Magazine for a little while and let's see some real excitement with workflow!

4/15/2008 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pacific Time | Duration: 90 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: LINQ Features in Visual Studio 2008 (Level 200)

Think you have heard all there is to know about Microsoft .NET Language-Integrated Query (LINQ)? Think again! In this webcast, we dazzle and amaze you with our staggering array of wondrous tools to make your LINQ experience a memorable one!

4/16/2008 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pacific Time | Duration: 90 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: Database Features in Visual Studio 2008 (Level 200)

Like working with data? The Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 development system comes with many new and improved data tools. Who could say no to those cute little controls? Join this webcast for the ultimate database tools experience that you can have without a laser light show!

4/17/2008 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pacific Time | Duration: 90 Minutes

MSDN Webcast: ClickOnce with Visual Studio 2008 (Level 200)

Does ClickOnce mystify you? In this presentation, learn to publish Windows-based applications to a Web server or network file share for simplified installation. Let's talk about ClickOnce and how it can make your life easier!

 4/18/2008 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)| Duration: 90 Minutes

Zain’s Visual Studio 2008 Webcast Archive:

MSDN Webcast: Overview of New Classes in the .NET Framework 3.5 (Level 200)

With the release of the new Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 there are a lot of new features to learn. In this session, we take a high-level look at the myriad new classes and show what some of them can do for you today.

MSDN Webcast: Overview of New Designers in Visual Studio 2008 (Level 200)

In this session, we take a deeper look at some of the key new features in the Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 development system. In this lesson, we look at the many new designers that come with the product. Designers are the key to Rapid Application Development and here we illustrate how to accelerate your coding efforts.

MSDN Webcast: Overview of New Features in Visual Studio 2008 (Level 200)

In this webcast, we discuss some of the key new features that make the Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 development system great! Join this high-level overview of the product as we focus on the philosophy behind the new features and demonstrate how they compare to Microsoft Visual Studio 2005.

More Visual Studio 2008 Webcasts: http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/msdnvs2008.aspx?tab=webcasts

Visual Studio 2008 Virtual Labs: http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/msdnvs2008.aspx?tab=virtuallabs

Visual Studio 2008 Developer Center Home: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/vs2008/default.aspx

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Behind the Scenes at geekSpeak: Channel 8 Interview with Lynn and Glen

geekSpeak hosts Lynn Langit and Glen Gordon are featured this week on Channel 8 in a behind the scenes look at the geekSpeak program: http://channel8.msdn.com/Posts/geekSpeak-and-why-its-cooler-then-a-podcast/

Upcoming Live geekSpeak Webcasts:

MSDN geekSpeak Webcast: Advanced ASP.NET Development with Daniel Eagan (Level 200)

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Daniel Eagan takes your questions and gives tips about advanced Microsoft ASP.NET development. In addition to his development work, Daniel teaches a .NET certification course at California State University Fullerton, and also serves on the university's .NET Advisory board. He is the cofounder of the SoCalDotNet Developers Group. Daniel is a frequent speaker and conference presenter and has written several articles in addition to authoring Building Websites with VB.NET and DotNetNuke 3.0 (Packt Publishing 2005). To find out more about Daniel, visit either of his blogs, Dot Net Doc or The Pattern Man.

3/19/2008 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)| Duration: 60 Minutes

MSDN geekSpeak Webcast: Tame Your Software Dependencies with James Kovacs (Level 200)

James Kovacs explains the concept of software dependencies and helps us understand dependency injection and inversion of control containers. James is an independent architect, developer, trainer, and jack-of-all-trades, specializing in agile development using the Microsoft .NET Framework. He is a founding member of the Plumbers @ Work podcast, which is syndicated by MSDN Canada Community Radio. You can view his article, "Loosen Up: Tame Software Dependencies for More Flexible Apps", in the March 2008 issue of MSDN Magazine.

3/26/2008 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)| Duration: 60 Minutes

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geekSpeak Blog: http://blogs.msdn.com/geekspeak/

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Microsoft Developer Webcasts This Week: Visual Stud