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Windows Azure SDK for .NET – October 2012

This page is intended for advanced manual installation of the Windows Azure SDK for .NET, which include SDKs, basic tools, and extended tools for VS 2010 SP1 and VS 2012. You can install everything you need for Windows Azure development using the Web P…

Windows Help program (WinHlp32.exe) for Windows 8

WinHlp32.exe is required to display 32-bit Help files that have the “.hlp” file name extension. To view .hlp files on Windows 8, you need to install this application.

Developing Windows Store Games on the Full Range of Windows 8 Devices

GDC 2012

Creating a Great Windows Store Game for Windows 8

GDC 2012

Xbox LIVE on Windows Deep Dive

GDC 2012

Windows Certification Program Policies and Processes

This paper provides information about the Windows Hardware Certification. It provides high-level guidelines on certification testing policies, product submission, and business requirements.

Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.6

The Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) version 5.6 contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7®, Windows Vista®, a Windows Update, or a new versio…

Utility Spotlight: SyncToy 2.0

December 2008This column describes what’s new in version 2 of SyncToy, a utility that helps you keep your files in sync across computers and external drives.

From the Editor: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

December 2008From the Editor: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Field Notes: Prep Your Patch Policy

December 2008Without a thorough and consistent service pack policy, an organization runs the risk of disruptions and downtime. This is because systems throughout the organization may have different patches installed. The key is to think outside your do…

Active Directory: Understanding Proxy Authentication in AD LDS

December 2008Proxy authentication lets users perform a simple bind to an Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services instance but still have an association to an Active Directory account. This can be very useful: it gives developers full access to …

Windows 8 and Windows RT Product Guide

The Windows 8 and Windows RT Product Guide provides a look at the new and improved features in Windows 8 and Windows RT.

Hey, Scripting Guy!: Calculating Server Uptime

December 2008You need to calculate server downtime in order to report on server uptime. The Scripting Guys have a Windows PowerShell script that can do this for you.

Windows Confidential: Keep Your Caches Close

December 2008Raymond Chen looks at how a poorly implemented proxy server can completely nullify the benefits of a proxy server.

Interop: Authenticate Linux Clients with Active Directory

December 2008Many IT shops are divided into two camps—the Windows team and the Linux team—but we all have the same ultimate goal of providing high-quality and cost-effective IT services. One way you can do this is by sharing core software infrastru…