Steven Smith talk with Carl and Mark Dunn about changing careers from software developer to small business owner. All three have made the jump and share their experiences. Microsoft Download Link…
VOLT training video
This step-by-step tutorial will help you learn more about the Microsoft Visual OpenType Layout Tool (VOLT) Microsoft Download Link…
IE7 dependency update for Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs
Software update to correct autocomplete failure in IE7 running on WinFLP Microsoft Download Link…
Internet Explorer Application Compatibility
The Internet Explorer Application Compatibility article describes in detail the application compatibility events that are logged by Windows Internet Explorer 8 and Internet Explorer 7. Microsoft Download Link…
HPCS Overview Datasheet
Learn more about Windows HPC Server 2008, and how it brings the power of high-performance computing (HPC) to mainstream while enhancing end users’ and cluster administrators’ productivity. Microsoft Download Link…
ASP.NET Hosting Deployment Guide
The ASP.NET Deployment Guide is a reference for web hosters who are interested in adding ASP.NET 3.5 to their existing Windows hosting service. Microsoft Download Link…
.NET Rocks! – Eric Swedin Looks Back in Time
Mark Dunn joins Carl for this fun look back at the history of computers with Eric Swedin, author of Computers: The Life Story of a Technology. Microsoft Download Link…
.NET Rocks! – Udi Dahan Scales Web Applications!
Udi Dahan is back to talk to the guys about scaling web applications. This is an area of expertise for Richard as well as Udi, so you know you’ll get your money’s worth out of this one! Microsoft Download Link…
Mix it up (Build it up) Experience the new web: Developing Next Generation Websites with Microsoft Tools
This website is a site for customers to download the past events resources e.g. powerpoints and view video. For each series of mix it up, there will be posting of speaker powerpoint slides for customers to download. Microsoft Download Link…
Security Watch: Revisiting the 10 Immutable Laws of Security, Part 1
October 2008It’s been about 8 years since “The 10 Immutable Laws of Security” were first published, and a lot has changed since then. This month, Jesper Johansson kicks off a three-part series in which he analyzes the laws from today’s perspective to s…
Windows Confidential: Work Harder, Not Smarter
October 2008Raymond Chen looks at the skewed relationship bugs have to errors, and explains why it’s important that programmers suffer as well as give results.
Field Notes: High-Capacity Color Bar Code
October 2008Gavin Jancke has developed a new bar code, using colors and triangles, that has much higher data capacity than traditional black and white bar codes. Take a closer look at these high-capacity color barcodes.
Letters: Readers Speak Out
October 2008Letters: Readers Speak Out
The Desktop Files: Customizing Windows Deployment Services
October 2008Wes Miller delves into Windows Deployment Services, showing you how you can customize and configure WDS to meet the needs of your organization.
From the Editor: It’s a Virtual(ized) World
October 2008From the Editor: It’s a Virtual(ized) World
Windows PowerShell: The Power of Profiles
October 2008Ever wish Windows PowerShell would launch with a work environment tailored to your needs? Don Jones demonstrates how you can use profiles to customize the Windows PowerShell shell.
SQL Q&A: Large Transaction Logs, When to Use Repair, and More
October 2008In this installment, Paul Randal answers questions about backing up and restoring, looks at the differences between log shipping and database mirroring, and explains why the Repair function should only be used as a last resort.
Virtualization: Backup and Disaster Recovery for Server Virtualization
October 2008Virtualization brings significant changes to disaster recovery. Here’s an introduction to how the Microsoft virtualization platform factors into your disaster recovery plan, as well as a deeper look into backup and restore options and con…
Virtualization: An Introduction to Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008
October 2008The introduction of Hyper-V makes virtualization an even more compelling solution for IT environments. Get an overview of today’s virtualization market and see how Hyper-V improves the manageability, reliability, and security of virtualiz…
Virtualization: Achieving High Availability for Hyper-V
October 2008Consolidating servers onto fewer physical machines has many advantages, but it is extremely important that you plan for your systems to be highly available. Here’s a guide to using Windows Server 2008 Failover Clustering to bring high ava…