Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Enhancements Training Kit

Everyone should check this out. Lots of info on the new version: http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9369515 The .NET Framework 3.5 Enhancements Training Kit includes presentations,hands-on labs, demos, and event materials.

Microsoft Releases SQL Server 2008

REDMOND, Wash. — Aug. 6, 2008 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the release to manufacturing of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, the new version of the company’s acclaimed data management and business intelligence platform. This version of SQL Server provides powerful new capabilities such as support for policy-based management, auditing, large-scale data warehousing, geospatial data, and … Continue reading Microsoft Releases SQL Server 2008

Community Excellence Award Recipient for Q2 2008

Wow, guess what... it's me (David McCarter). I am so excited and proud of this award because it recognizes all of the hard work I have been doing in the Microsoft community here in San Diego for over 14 years. This includes running the San Diego .NET Developers Group, teaching at the University of San … Continue reading Community Excellence Award Recipient for Q2 2008

Microsoft Sync Framework v1.0 Released

Microsoft Sync Framework is a comprehensive synchronization platform for enabling collaboration and offline scenarios for applications, services and devices. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=C88BA2D1-CEF3-4149-B301-9B056E7FB1E6&displaylang=en

Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for the Microsoft Office System 3.0 Runtime Released

The download that installs the Visual Studio Tools for the Office system 3.0 Runtime, which is required to run VSTO solutions for the 2007 Microsoft Office system built using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 has been released. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=54EB3A5A-0E52-40F9-A2D1-EECD7A092DCB&displaylang=en  

Get a Free Copy of Visual Studio 2008

If you are a student at a university, you can get a free copy of Visual Studio 2008 Professional and other Microsoft software. Got to this link: https://downloads.channel8.msdn.com/Products/Visual_Studio_2008.aspx

Visual Studio 2008 RTM!

Microsoft announced that Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5 were released to manufacturing (RTM). With more than 250 new features,Visual Studio 2008 includes significant enhancements in every edition, including Visual Studio Express and Visual Studio Team System. Developers of all levels – from hobbyists to enterprise development teams – now have a consistent, … Continue reading Visual Studio 2008 RTM!

Microsoft Commits to November Release Date for Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5

Today, during the keynote address at Microsoft TechEd Developers 2007, S. “Soma” Somasegar, corporate vice president of the Developer Division at Microsoft Corp., announced that Microsoft will release Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5 by the end of November 2007. Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5 enable developers at all levels … Continue reading Microsoft Commits to November Release Date for Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5

Microsoft Releasing .NET Framework 3.5 Source Code!

Yes, you heard that right, they are releasing the source code for the 3.5 framework later this year. For more info, go to: http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/archive/2007/10/03/releasing-the-source-code-for-the-net-framework-libraries.aspx  

Thinking of using Java for your n-Tier application? Think Again!

As you can see .NET clearly beats out Java when creating n-tier applications. Check out the entire story by going to: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/bb499684.aspx