http://www.dzone.com/links/queue/tag/microsoft.html DZone: fresh links for developers en-us Copyright (c) 2006 DZone, Inc. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:38:10 GMT The DZone community 2008-08-08T00:38:10Z en-us Copyright (c) 2006 DZone, Inc. http://www.dzone.com/links/feed/queue/microsoft/rss.xml http://www.dzone.com/images/std/dzone.com_258x55.gif http://www.dzone.com/links/ http://www.dzone.com/links/rss/3d_simulated_terrain_tutorials_for_silverlight_ga.html My next set of blogs will be about creating realistic terrain for games that have a birds eye perspective on the world. .net games microsoft ria Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:00:54 GMT http://www.dzone.com/links/101810.html AlvinAshcraft 2008-08-07T20:00:54Z My next set of blogs will be about creating realistic terrain for games that have a birds eye perspective on the world.]]> 101810 2008-08-07T20:00:54Z 1 0 3 0 http://www.dzone.com/links/images/thumbs/120x90/101810.jpg alashcraft http://www.dzone.com/links/images/avatars/285573.gif http://www.dzone.com/links/rss/msdn_forums_offline_reader_now_available_ctp.html Yes, after many months of discussions, testing and so on, the Team with which I had the pleasure to interact with during my internship in Seattle has finally released the MSDN Forum Client (July 08 CTP) ! .net announcement microsoft tools Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:50:46 GMT http://www.dzone.com/links/101775.html AlvinAshcraft 2008-08-07T16:50:46Z Yes, after many months of discussions, testing and so on, the Team with which I had the pleasure to interact with during my internship in Seattle has finally released the MSDN Forum Client (July 08 CTP) !]]> 101775 2008-08-07T16:50:46Z 1 0 3 0 http://www.dzone.com/links/images/thumbs/120x90/101775.jpg alashcraft http://www.dzone.com/links/images/avatars/285573.gif http://www.dzone.com/links/rss/visual_studio_net_platform_target_explained.html The Platform Target is an often overlooked option in the build configuration for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008 projects. For C# projects, you will find this option on the Project Properties dialog under the build tab. For VB.net projects, the setting is found on the Advanced Compiler Settings dialog which is made available via the Advanced Compile Options button on the Compile tab of the Project Properties. frameworks microsoft reviews Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:53:37 GMT http://www.dzone.com/links/101727.html mswatcher 2008-08-07T14:53:37Z The Platform Target is an often overlooked option in the build configuration for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008 projects. For C# projects, you will find this option on the Project Properties dialog under the build tab. For VB.net projects, the setting is found on the Advanced Compiler Settings dialog which is made available via the Advanced Compile Options button on the Compile tab of the Project Properties.]]> 101727 2008-08-07T14:53:37Z 1 0 3 0 http://www.dzone.com/links/images/thumbs/120x90/101727.jpg mswatcher http://www.dzone.com/links/images/avatars/225256.gif http://www.dzone.com/links/rss/aspnet_mvc_tip_30_create_custom_route_constraints.html In this tip, I show how you can create custom route constraints that prevent you from accessing a URL unless you are local and authenticated. I show you how you can create a LocalConstraint and an AuthenticatedConstraint. I also demonstrate how you can test your custom constraints. .net how-to microsoft trends Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:42:32 GMT http://www.dzone.com/links/101682.html AlvinAshcraft 2008-08-07T11:42:32Z In this tip, I show how you can create custom route constraints that prevent you from accessing a URL unless you are local and authenticated. I show you how you can create a LocalConstraint and an AuthenticatedConstraint. I also demonstrate how you can test your custom constraints.]]> 101682 2008-08-07T11:42:32Z 3 0 1 0 http://www.dzone.com/links/images/thumbs/120x90/101682.jpg alashcraft http://www.dzone.com/links/images/avatars/285573.gif http://www.dzone.com/links/rss/sql_server_2008_rtm.html SQL Server 2008 was launched as part of the Heroes Happen {Here} event, but it wasn’t yet “released”. Today, I am happy to report that Microsoft has finally released SQL Server 2008. (This was originally announced at TechEd South Africa) . It is available now for download from TechNet and MSDN and will be available tomorrow (August 7th) for evaluation download. You should expect to be able to purchase it within a couple of weeks. announcement database microsoft tools Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:40:43 GMT http://www.dzone.com/links/101680.html AlvinAshcraft 2008-08-07T11:40:43Z SQL Server 2008 was launched as part of the Heroes Happen {Here} event, but it wasn’t yet “released”. Today, I am happy to report that Microsoft has finally released SQL Server 2008. (This was originally announced at TechEd South Africa) . It is available now for download from TechNet and MSDN and will be available tomorrow (August 7th) for evaluation download. You should expect to be able to purchase it within a couple of weeks.]]> 101680 2008-08-07T11:40:43Z 2 0 3 0 http://www.dzone.com/links/images/thumbs/120x90/101680.jpg alashcraft http://www.dzone.com/links/images/avatars/285573.gif http://www.dzone.com/links/rss/expression_blend_helping_designers_and_developers.html As a developer, I focus on creating an application that meets the functional expectations of the customer. Creating an application that looks "cool" is a luxury and usually not achievable within the time constraints. Building fancy custom controls or purchasing third-party controls are not always viable options. microsoft opinion ria tools Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:36:02 GMT http://www.dzone.com/links/101678.html AlvinAshcraft 2008-08-07T11:36:02Z As a developer, I focus on creating an application that meets the functional expectations of the customer. Creating an application that looks "cool" is a luxury and usually not achievable within the time constraints. Building fancy custom controls or purchasing third-party controls are not always viable options.]]> 101678 2008-08-07T11:36:02Z 2 0 1 0 http://www.dzone.com/links/images/thumbs/120x90/101678.jpg alashcraft http://www.dzone.com/links/images/avatars/285573.gif http://www.dzone.com/links/rss/a_customizable_silverlight_star_selector_control.html I thought I would post the source code for a control that I typically demonstrate at my Silverlight presentations. I usually show this control at the end of my presentation, so I never really get to talk about the control as much as I like. gui microsoft Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:38:47 GMT http://www.dzone.com/links/101608.html mswatcher 2008-08-07T05:38:47Z I thought I would post the source code for a control that I typically demonstrate at my Silverlight presentations. I usually show this control at the end of my presentation, so I never really get to talk about the control as much as I like.]]> 101608 2008-08-07T05:38:47Z 1 0 2 0 http://www.dzone.com/links/images/thumbs/120x90/101608.jpg mswatcher http://www.dzone.com/links/images/avatars/225256.gif http://www.dzone.com/links/rss/microsoft_releases_sql_server_2008.html 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 advanced reporting and analysis services. SQL Server 2008 provides the trusted, productive and intelligent platform necessary for business-critical applications. database microsoft news Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:57:44 GMT http://www.dzone.com/links/101593.html mswatcher 2008-08-07T04:57:44Z 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 advanced reporting and analysis services. SQL Server 2008 provides the trusted, productive and intelligent platform necessary for business-critical applications.]]> 101593 2008-08-07T04:57:44Z 2 0 12 0 http://www.dzone.com/links/images/thumbs/120x90/101593.jpg mswatcher http://www.dzone.com/links/images/avatars/225256.gif http://www.dzone.com/links/rss/microsoft_certifications_and_its_requirements.html This is my first post on my blog and wanted to start with Certifications and its requirements. I have noticed many of us having a lot of questions on certifications and what is available but most of us cannot find the answers the easy way. Here you will find answers to most of your questions. microsoft reviews usability Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:05:28 GMT http://www.dzone.com/links/101471.html mswatcher 2008-08-06T16:05:28Z This is my first post on my blog and wanted to start with Certifications and its requirements. I have noticed many of us having a lot of questions on certifications and what is available but most of us cannot find the answers the easy way. Here you will find answers to most of your questions.]]> 101471 2008-08-06T16:05:28Z 2 0 13 0 http://www.dzone.com/links/images/thumbs/120x90/101471.jpg mswatcher http://www.dzone.com/links/images/avatars/225256.gif http://www.dzone.com/links/rss/introducing_alfresco_labs_3.html John Newton, Alfresco's co-founder and CTO, talks about Alfresco Labs 3. Alfresco is the open source alternative for Enterprise Content Management and this week announced support for the Microsoft Office SharePoint protocol. microsoft news open source web 2.0 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:01:49 GMT http://www.dzone.com/links/101285.html nancygarrity 2008-08-05T20:01:49Z John Newton, Alfresco's co-founder and CTO, talks about Alfresco Labs 3. Alfresco is the open source alternative for Enterprise Content Management and this week announced support for the Microsoft Office SharePoint protocol.]]> 101285 2008-08-05T20:01:49Z 3 0 23 0 http://www.dzone.com/links/images/thumbs/120x90/101285.jpg nancygarrity http://www.dzone.com/links/images/avatars/322569.gif