Strategy and Architecture Council : Windows

Architect Cafe | October 2009 Series | Online Webcasts

dpeuswr — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:21:43 GMT

October 27, 2009 at 11:00am – 12:30pm PST
An Architect’s perspective on Silverlight 3
Tim Heuer
Many .NET developers are becoming more and more interested in the Rich Internet Application development space, and in particular Silverlight. In this session we will step back from a detailed implementation technology and take a higher level look at Silverlight from the architect’s perspective. We will discuss the types of applications where Silverlight makes sense and some scenarios where Silverlight may not be the appropriate technology. We will also delve into some of the architectural decisions that the architect must consider when writing applications for this platform and where some of the tradeoffs may lie.
Event ID: 1032427862
Link to Register: An Architect’s perspective on Silverlight 3

October 28, 2009 at 11:00am – 12:30pm PST
Deploying Windows 7 from an Infrastructure Architect’s Perspective
Doug Klokow
We’ll discuss 5 key areas centered on deploying Windows 7: Developing business justification – Evaluate the capabilities provided by Windows 7 and develop a plan for how to realize business value from these solutions; Where are you today – Explore the differences of preparing for Windows 7 based on your current desktop operating system; Application readiness – Explore the tools and resources available to gain insight into your readiness to deploy Windows 7, Internet Explorer 8, and/or Office 2007/2010; Deployment readiness – Explore the tools and resources available to create a design and deployment solution for your enterprise; Training your employees – Discuss available resources for training your IT Staff and End Users.
Event ID: 1032427863
Link to Register: Deploying Windows 7 from an Infrastructure Architect’s Perspective

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Windows 7 Incubation

dpeuswr — Sat, 09 May 2009 06:35:31 GMT

I helped Suresh Sreedharan a ISV Architect Evangelist execute the first Windows 7 Incubation Week. I will not go in to at much as we had a real writer Tamara Chuang stop by on the last day of the event and she did a great story read more…

What 4 developers did with Windows 7 in 1 week

Read the full article on Woody Pewitt’s blog at http://blog.pewitt.org/2009/05/06/LookWhatIWasUpToLastWeek.aspx

Touch Windows 7

dpeuswr — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:38:56 GMT

The upcoming new release of Windows – Windows 7 is packed with a lot of great new features. I have been using the beta for about a month, and I have noticed a significant improvement in performance, fast resume/sleep and shutdown/startup. Also, some great new features like an improved taskbar, jump lists, and a lot more.

Read the full article on John Stame’s blog at http://jcstame.wordpress.com/2009/04/08/touch-windows-7/

Windows 7 (Beta) is here!

dpeuswr — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:00:14 GMT

At CES a little over a week ago, Steve Ballmer keynote included an announcement that Windows 7 Beta would be available for for everyone to try!

Its been getting very good reviews and positive press. I have listed some blogs and resources below.

Some of the “What’s New” includes:

Improved taskbar
Jump Lists
Better device management
Faster, more responsive performance
Windows Touch
and much more…

Read the full article on John Stames’ blog at http://jcstame.wordpress.com/2009/01/22/windows-7-beta-is-here/

Windows 7 Beta 1 Announced at CES 2009

dpeuswr — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:42:55 GMT

Microsoft at the CES2009, announced advances in Windows 7 beta, Windows Mobile, Windows Live – all designed to help consumers connect and live a ‘life without walls.’ Over the past few years customers have asked to make some changes to Windows and we listened closely. Now it’s time to share an early look at how we we’ve used your feedback. Windows 7 is faster, more reliable, and makes it easier to do what you want to do.

Read the full article on Raj Ramabadran’s blog at http://rajramabadran.wordpress.com/2009/01/08/windows-7-beta-1-announced-at-ces-2009/

Unsolicited Windows Vista Testimonial

dpeuswr — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:58:04 GMT

One of the best things about volunteering for booth duty at a broad community event is that you meet exceptional people. The city of Phoenix had a “Phoenix Rising” event on Saturday, December 27 to commemorate the startup of the new Light Rail System and the opening of the new North Wing of the Phoenix Convention Center.

Read the full article on Dan Willis’ blog at http://blogs.msdn.com/danlistens/archive/2008/12/29/unsolicited-windows-vista-testimonial.aspx