UK ISV Blog : SQL

Windows Azure - technical briefings for Microsoft partners Jan 2009

kirstys — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:02:20 GMT

The Developer & Platform Group at Microsoft are pleased to announce a series of technical briefings, targeted at our Microsoft ISVs and start-up partners, focused on the cloud based Azure Services Platform, first announced at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles in October 2008. This event will cover:

· Windows Azure – The operating system for the Cloud

· .Net and Live Services – Mesh, Service Bus, Access Control and Workflow.

· SQL Data Services and data access

· Next Steps

The briefings will consist of technical discussion, demos and interactive discussion and will focus on how Azure can be used as a platform for development. The sessions will be small, typically less than 25, to keep the flow of conversation going, and are suitable for Technical Decision Makers, Application Architects, Senior Developers and CTOs. There will be time after the event for more detailed one to one discussions on any topics related to this session.

For more information about Azure, please visit http://www.azure.com/

For any questions about the event and its format and content, please email ukdev@microsoft.com

20 January 2009, Reading

Invitation Code: 66DD7F

22 January 2009, London

Invitation Code: 8142F0

Harnessing the potential of SQL Server 2008: An Event for Microsoft ISV partners, 2nd Dec

kirstys — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:21:06 GMT

SQL Server 2008 is the latest version of the Microsoft data platform and can offer significant benefits to your business. If you are a Gold, Certified or Registered Microsoft partner we would welcome your attendance at this event.

At this short but content packed event we will detail how to make the move to SQL Server 2008 and why your organisation should consider doing so. In the current climate of economic uncertainty we are focused on driving value for our partners and customers through our products and SQL Server 2008 is no exception. To understand the potential of this new product and how some ISVs have already harnessed this then join us on 2nd December and learn more.

Click here to register or 0870 166 6680 and quote reference number 2967.

To get a taste of SQL Server 2008 prior to the event, please visit:

Download the Web Experience Trial

kirstys — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:07:13 GMT

Find a trial introduction to the Microsoft Web platform all in one place. This newly created virtual image has an improved user interface for easy installation and is loaded with trial software, including Windows Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Developer, Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional, and Microsoft Expression Studio 2.

3.9 GB download

Essential Microsoft Developer Training – Visual Studio 2008 & .NET 3.5, SQL 2008

kirstys — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:04:00 GMT

Please find partner developer training details released this week. Full details of all partner training can be found at the Partner Learning Centre. If you need assistance in enrolling or have any questions then please contact our training helpdesk on 0870 8509442 or email ukplcsup@microsoft.com.

Course title & description	Visual Studio 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 Instructor-led training introducing developers to Visual Studio 2008 and .NET 3.5: LINQ, Workflow Services, Windows Presentation Foundation and ASP.NET AJAX Integration, Key features of Visual Studio Team System 2008
Course duration	3 days
Dates currently scheduled	13th October, London 17th November Altrincham .......more will be scheduled if there is demand
Cost to attend	£600 for Gold and Certified partners, £750 for Registered

Course title & description	Essential SQL Server 2008 for Developers SQL Server 2008 offers an impressive array of capabilities for professional developers that build upon key innovations introduced in SQL Server 2005. The Essential SQL Server 2008 for Developers training course will help you understand how to build enterprise-class applications which deeply exploit the rich data types, programming models and new development paradigms in SQL Server 2008
Course duration	2 days
Dates currently scheduled	13th October, London .......more will be scheduled if there is demand
Cost to attend	£400 for Gold and Certified partners, £500 for Registered