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Register for Cloud Computing Bootcamp: Free Technical Training on Developing for Windows Azure
This two-day workshop will help you prepare to deliver solutions on the Windows Azure Platform. We've worked to bring the region's best Azure experts together to teach you how to work in the cloud. Each day will be filled with training, discussion, reviewing real scenarios, and hands-on labs. It's more than just a training class, it's also an event-in-a box. If you don't see a class near you, then throw your own.

MSDN Webcast: Security Talk - Protecting Your Data from the Application to the Database
Securing a database is a difficult task. Learn about areas that application developers and database administrators should consider to help increase data security. Hear about topics ranging from securing the network channel to using proper authentication to new authorization features introduced in Microsoft SQL Server 2005.

MSDN Simulcast Event: Take Your Applications Sky-High with Cloud Computing and the Windows Azure Platform
Join your local MSDN Events team as we take a deep dive into Microsoft Windows Azure. We'll start with a developer-focused overview of this brave new platform and the cloud computing services that can be used to build amazing applications. As the day unfolds, we'll explore data storage, Microsoft SQL Azure, and the basics of deployment with Windows Azure.

Implementing the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) at a Large Insurance Company
Find out how Cigital, an SDL Pro Network member, assisted a large insurance company adopt the Microsoft SDL. The case study describes both the business drivers leading up to the company's recognizing the need for incorporating the SDL within their development process as well as the initial roll out of the SDL.

You're Hearing All About Windows Phone 7 Series - Now Learn All About It at MIX10
Everything you could ever want to know about Windows Phone 7 Series is at MIX10 on March 15-17 in Las Vegas. You'll preview the new development platform, see how to work with the Windows Phone 7 Series development tools, and get a tour of the Windows Phone Marketplace. MIX10 attendees will receive access to the Windows Phone 7 Series development tools and have access to a dedicated track on the Windows Phone 7 Series platform that runs throughout the event. As a MIX10 attendee, you'll also receive exclusive free developer support for the Windows Phone 7 Series development tools. Don't miss this unique opportunity.

Learn to Create Fun Games in Blend Using Behaviors
Create a fun game in Blend and gain valuable experience using Behaviors by watching this 10-video series with downloadable guide and files.

MSDN Webcast: BenkoTips Live and On Demand: Getting Started with Team Foundation Server 2010
From simplified setup to tracking tasks and tests, learn how to take advantage of the great features of Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2010. BenkoTips Live and On Demand brings events to you - this webcast series is dedicated to helping developers explore the possible.

Sony Corporation Adopts the Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL)
Learn how Security Innovation, an SDL Pro Network member, helped Sony Corporation improve its SDL security level from basic to standardized.

End-of-Support Dates for Windows Vista RTM, Windows XP SP2, and Windows 2000
As announced in 2008, support for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows 2000 will end on July 13, 2010. Support for Windows Vista Release to Manufacturing (RTM) will end on April 13, 2010. To help ensure your Windows Vista PCs stay secure and up to date, make sure they are running Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) or SP2. If you are running Windows XP, stay more secure by moving to Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) or migrating to Windows 7. If you are running Windows 2000, we recommend that you move to Windows 7 as no additional support or updates will be offered for the Windows 2000 operating system. Visit the End of Support Center for more details.

Support Your Career Goals with Targeted Developer Training
Find learning paths and guidance for some of the top developer career paths in the industry, then get started with special discounts on e-learning, e-reference libraries, and classroom training.

Register for Software Engineering 101: a Free One-Day Online Workshop
This workshop will help you understand how to build software that is better designed, more maintainable, and more testable. The morning comprises presentations on SOLID and other important object-oriented programming skills. The afternoon is just one big pair-programming session to work and learn hands-on how to use the principles discussed in the morning. While we will be using mostly .NET and Visual Studio, these practices work for any language or platform. Register now to join this free one-day workshop for learning core skills for modern developers.

Black Hat Webcast Series: Security Starts at the Beginning
Register for the Black Hat and SDL webcast "Security Starts at the Beginning," on Thursday February 25th at 10:00 A.M. Pacific Time. Hear our new SDL Pro Network members talk about secure development practices.

Download the Simplified Implementation of the Microsoft SDL
Understand the core concepts of the Microsoft SDL and learn how to implement it in your organization. The Simplified Implementation of the Microsoft SDL will help you identify which software development security activities you need to perform in order to be SDL compliant.

MSDN Webcast: Microsoft Bing Maps Server (Part 1 of 3): When the Internet Isn't an Option
Get introduced to the Microsoft Bing Maps Server - the on-premises, offline, or secure intranet version of the Microsoft Bing Maps Internet mapping platform. Learn how it's designed for customers who need a Web browser-based mapping solution that's not connected via the Internet.

Get a Second Chance to Pass Your Microsoft Certification Exam
The Second Shot program allows a free retake if you do not pass an IT professional or developer Microsoft Certification exam the first time. You must take both the first and (if necessary) the retake exam before June 30, 2010.

How Do I: Use Windows Azure Storage with My Application?
In this video Scott Golightly will walk through a sample application that will take advantage of Windows Azure Storage to communicate between different application roles and complete a business task.

Download the MSF-Agile+SDL Process Template for VSTS
Embed security in your Agile Development project with the MSF-Agile+SDL Process Template. It's a TFS process template that integrates the policy, process, and tools of the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) for Agile process guidance into the MSF Agile development framework.

How Do I: Get Started with SQL Azure?
Based on Microsoft's flagship SQL Server product, SQL Azure represents Microsoft's relational storage offering for the cloud. In this video, Hilton Giesenow, host of the MOSS Show SharePoint podcast, takes us through getting started with signing up and configuring our first SQL Azure database.

Learn from the Best in Web Design and Development at MIX10
MIX10 favorites Scott Guthrie and Bill Buxton have been announced as keynote speakers. Come hear these experts and others speak on UX, design, Windows phone, and much more. Register by February 21st to take advantage of the US$200 discount on your pass.

U.S. MSDN Premium Subscribers: Test and Develop at No Cost on Windows Azure
As an MSDN Premium Subscriber, you can leverage your MSDN subscription to obtain over 700 hours of compute time on Windows Azure to test and develop your latest cloud applications. U.S. developers can also benefit from no-cost phone and e-mail technical support to help fast-track your cloud application development by using Front Runner for Windows Azure.

$50,000 PhizzPop Design Challenge
Web design agencies and partners called to submit a redesign strategy incorporating Microsoft Web Technologies for bgca.org, the Web site for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Deadline for entries is February 19, 2010.

Join a Live Webcast on Detecting and Mitigating Security Issues Using the CAT.NET Tool
In this live Security Talk webcast, discover how CAT.NET includes a set of FxCop security rules that help you identify security flaws in a managed-code (C#, Visual Basic .NET, Visual J#) application you are developing.

SDL Quick Security Reference: Cross-Site Scripting and SQL Injection Attacks
With the SDL Quick Security Reference (QSR), the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) team introduces a series of basic guidance papers designed to address common vulnerabilities from the perspective of multiple business roles - business decision maker, architect, developer, and tester/QA. These papers are intended to help you address a critical business problem now while moving you toward SDL adoption in the future.

How Do I: Run Java Applications in Windows Azure?
Windows Azure in an open platform. This means you can run applications written in .NET, PHP, or Java. In this video Scott Golightly will show how to create and run a Java application in Windows Azure.

Learn from the Best in Web Design and Development at MIX10
MIX10 favorites Scott Guthrie and Bill Buxton have been announced as keynote speakers at this year's conference. Don't miss the opportunity to hear from these experts and others on UX, design, Windows phone, and much more. Register by February 7th to take advantage of the US$400 discount!

MSDN Webcast: SharePoint Server 2010 (Part 2 of 8): Developing Rich Solutions in Silverlight
Discover how to bring Microsoft Silverlight and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 together to build and deploy Web parts and field controls, access and update SharePoint content from Silverlight, handle large data sets, and build client-side connections between Silverlight Web parts.

Extended Offer: 30% Off All Microsoft Expression Design Software Until January 31
Receive 30% off all Microsoft Expression version 3 design software (both full and upgrade versions) through the Microsoft Online Store when you buy before January 31st. (Promotion applies to U.S. only.)

MSDN Webcast: Visual Basic 6 Simplicity and Intensive AJAX Richness for the Web and Cloud
Why are Web development tasks so complex? Discover the right combination between the greatest Web benefits and the most mature development paradigms during this webcast.

Apply the Critical MS10-002 Security Updates for the IE Vulnerability
This update will address a potential remote code execution vulnerability.

Learn About Cloud Computing at a Free Local MSDN Event
MSDN events are free, interactive sessions that deliver hands-on technical content on data storage, SQL Azure, and deploying apps on Windows Azure with lots of time to ask questions. Chat with your peers and get the skills that can help you get ahead. Find one near you and register now at msdnevents.com.

BenkoTips Live and On Demand Webcast: What's New in Visual Studio 2010
Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 takes great strides toward making your development environment faster, easier, and more intuitive. From project types to the start page to the toolboxes, we'll explore how you can use the new integrated development environment (IDE) to build great software.

Podcast: Using the Web Protection Library (WPL) - CTP Version
Anil Revuru (RV), from Microsoft Information Security, provides guidance on the expansion of what used to be the Anti-XSS Library. This enhanced version of the library will introduce mitigation to other attacks, including SQL injection, cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and setting enforcement like SSL & HTTP_ONLY cookies.

Microsoft Expression: Bring Your Designs to Life
Stream or download on-demand webcasts and videos and learn about the new features and enhancements in Microsoft Expression 3. Learn how to add a Microsoft Silverlight video to your pages, customize the player, and encode the video using Microsoft Expression Encoder. Dive into this content today and hear about DeepZoom, Dynamic Web Templates, and SuperPreview. Discover how these professional design tools can give you the flexibility and freedom to bring your vision to reality - whether you are designing standards-based Web sites, rich user experiences on the desktop, or managing digital assets and content.

Windows HPC Server 2008 ISVs, OSS and Tools - Status, Resources, the Future
In this webcast, learn how to integrate and deliver complete Windows HPC Server solutions to your customers, covering tools, ISV applications, and open source applications.

Explore Cloud Computing and the Windows Azure Platform
MSDN Events always deliver the latest technical content and hands-on skills for developers. Sign up now for these free, live learning sessions in your local area.

Podcast: Technical Preview for CAT.NET 2.0
Maqbool Malik and Anil Revuru (RV), from Microsoft Information Security, talk about the newly designed version of CAT.NET, which will be part of the Assessment & Protection (A&P) suite. CAT.NET is a static analysis tool for Visual Studio that helps find vulnerabilities in managed code, including SQL injection, CSRF, XSS, and more.

Back by Popular Demand: 30% Off All Microsoft Expression Design Software
Receive 30% off all Microsoft Expression version 3 design software (both full and upgrade versions) through the Microsoft Online Store through January 8. (Promotion applies to U.S. only.)

How Do I: Use the Web Protection Library a.k.a Anti-XSS Library?
This video shows the additions to the Anti-XSS Library, as the new Web Protection Library (WPL) tool provides protection beyond just XSS vulnerabilities.

Windows Azure Platform Training Course
Learn how to build applications that use Windows Azure and SQL Azure in this self-paced course of videos, samples and hands-on labs.

Tutorial: Expression Web and WordPress – a Match Made in Coding Heaven
Web designers are faced with two major challenges: to create a great-looking and highly functional Web site and to fill that site with useful content so that people visit. Learn how WordPress represents a perfect separation of style and content, leaving you to use the powerful coding and styling features of Expression Web to the fullest to realize your vision on the Web.

Messing Around with Blend
Wondering what a Mac-centric design team might make of Expression Blend and Silverlight? Read on.

Windows HPC Server 2008 Training Course
Created for software developers as well as IT professionals, this training course includes videos, white papers, datasheets, presentations, and webcasts—all designed to help give you a thorough understanding of the productive, cost-effective, and high-performance computing solution that Windows HPC Server 2008 and other Microsoft technologies provide.

Register for Tech·Ed 2010 Early to Save US$300
Give the gift of technical education, and save US$300 on the full Tech·Ed conference fee.

Holiday Discount: 30% off All Expression Design Software
Receive 30% off all Microsoft Expression version 3 design software (both full and upgrade versions) through Microsoft Online Store when you buy before December 28. (Promotion applies to U.S. only.)

Watch the Minifuzz File Fuzzer Video and Get To Know How To Detect More Code Vulnerabilities Easily
This 8-minute video will give you a brief overview of the MiniFuzz File Fuzzer and will walk you through how to configure and use MiniFuzz to perform fuzz testing - a required activity in the verification phase of the Microsoft SDL - on an application. The walkthrough launches MiniFuzz as an add-on to Visual Studio and demonstrates integration with TFS, showing automatic creation of work items from detected crashes.

Windows HPC Server 2008 Training Course
Created for software developers as well as IT professionals, this training course includes videos, white papers, datasheets, presentations, and webcasts - all designed to help give you a thorough understanding of the productive, cost-effective and high-performance computing solution that Windows HPC Server 2008 and other Microsoft technologies provide.

Discover Claims-Based Identity
Identity has never been so easy. Whether you develop ASP.NET Web sites or WCF Web services, this self-paced training course will show you how you can take advantage of Windows Identity Foundation, the newest addition to the .NET Framework family, to handle identity and access for your .NET applications in simple and interoperable fashion. The hands-on labs assume no prior knowledge of the subject, covering the most common task first, while more advanced scenarios allow the developers who chose so to explore the topic in more depth.

Are you passionate about the Web?
Join us for MIX10, a 3 day event full of inspiration, content, and networking. MIX10 is a 72-hour conversation to learn about Microsoft's Web platform and tools such as Windows Mobile, Silverlight, Expression, and ASP.NET. Register by January 15th and save US$600 on your pass and US$196 towards a free night at Mandalay Bay.

New - Preventing Security Development Errors: Lessons Learned at Windows Live by Using ASP.NET MVC
Learn how the Windows Live team applied the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) while developing new Windows Live services with ASP.NET MVC.

Windows 7: Build Innovative Applications
Discover new developer features in the Windows 7 operating system with these online resources. Attend a live webcast and learn about using Jump Lists, how to improve robustness and performance, or how the Windows PowerShell–based platform lets you easily monitor multiple data sources. Step into a virtual lab and explore Shell Libraries, Windows Taskbar, and Windows Ribbon, among other features. Watch videos that demonstrate the Windows Touch and handwriting recognition capabilities. Dive into this content today to start learning about Windows 7.

Learn More About Bing Maps Silverlight Control SDK 1.0
Learn key features of the Bing Maps Silverlight control, which include data binding, support for multiple languages, Expression Blend, and more.

Get the Resources You Need to Tackle the Recession Head-on – and Come Out on Top
Visit Thrive today for career advice, training programs, job postings, event listings, and a wide range of tools that can help you stand out and get ahead.

Explore How to Build Solutions on SharePoint 2010
See how SharePoint 2010 is a major step forward as a development platform. Learn how SharePoint 2010 provides the business collaboration platform for developers to rapidly build solutions using familiar tools such as Visual Studio 2010 through this self-paced course.

New - Microsoft Silverlight 1.0: An SDL Implementation Story
Learn how the Microsoft Silverlight team met and exceeded the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) requirements for every phase of the Silverlight 1.0 release.

Windows 7 Sensor and Location Platform Overview
Join Dan Polivy, Gavin Gear, product team PMs, and Yochay Kiriaty, Technical Evangelist, as they explain the Windows 7 Sensor and Location platform, the underlying architecture, and how developers can take advantage of this new and exciting platform.

Dive into Office 2010 Beta Workshop
Discover how Office 2010 Beta is a broadly extensible platform for building information worker productivity solutions and see how developing for Office with Visual Studio 2010 makes this easy. See online presentations with demos to introduce you to the core concepts and tools.

Windows Media Foundation Team Launches New Blog
The Media Foundation Team at Microsoft has launched a new blog to provide in-depth information about Media Foundation programming, to help get you started with Media Foundation in your own applications, and to get feedback from the developer community.

Download Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Beta
SharePoint Server 2010 Beta provides an extensible platform to rapidly build solutions using familiar tools such as Visual Studio 2010 and SharePoint Designer 2010.

Anti-XSS Library v3.1: Find, Fix, and Verify Errors
Anil Revuru (RV), Senior Software Developer from Microsoft Information Security, demonstrates the new features of the Anti-XSS Library v3.1. These include HTML Sanitization, which provides new methods to the Anti-XSS class to strip malicious characters or scripts from HTML and returns safe HTML.

Registration Open: Attend SANS AppSec 2010 Training
Attend SANS AppSec 2010 training with 7 different courses in San Francisco, January 29 through February 3, including "Developer 320: Introduction to the Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL)." SANS is an SDL Pro Network member.

Get the SQL Server 2008 R2 November CTP
SQL Server 2008 R2 delivers several breakthrough capabilities that will enable your organization to scale database operations with confidence, improve IT and developer efficiency, and enable highly scalable and well-managed business intelligence on a self-service basis for your users. MSDN and TechNet subscribers can download the SQL Server 2008 R2 November CTP today.

Learn: Windows 7 Multi-Touch Overview
Watch Reed Townsend and Yochay Kiriaty as they explore multi-touch in Windows 7. They will cover basic out-of-the-box support for legacy applications, as well as for applications optimized for multi-touch, and explain the "Good, Better, and Best" programming model.

Explore: Windows 7 Libraries - the User Experience
David Washington and Paul Gusmorino demonstrate the key enhancements in Windows 7 for finding and organizing your files. David and Paul show off the ways that the team has simplified the Windows Explorer, the new Libraries feature, which is a virtual collection of your music, photos, and video, wherever they may be, including on multiple machines. You'll also see how to use the Library pane to easily find and filter your data.

Watch PDC09 Keynotes Live This Tuesday and Wednesday
Watch the PDC09 keynotes streaming live in Silverlight! Keynoters Ray Ozzie and Bob Muglia kick things off on November 17, and Scott Guthrie and Kurt DelBene will keynote on November 18. Keynotes start at 8:30 A.M. Pacific Time on both days. Don't miss this opportunity to hear about the future of the Microsoft developer platform directly from these technical leaders. As always, the PDC team has a few secret announcements up their sleeve, so tune in online and be among the first to get the news!

See How Windows Server 2008 R2 Is "Not Your Average R2!"
Explore this significant release via a self-paced training course of videos and hands-on labs with a focus on performance, Web, virtualization, and other server solution scenarios. Learn how to develop applications for many-core scale, enable trigger-started services, automate your services with Windows Powershell, and create new integrated solutions with the File Classification Infrastructure.

New! Build More-Secure Applications with the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) for Agile
Embrace lightweight software security practices with the Security Development Lifecycle for Agile Development, a streamlined approach that melds Agile methods and security.

Explore: Windows 7 Taskbar Overview
Join Yochay Kiriaty, Windows 7 Technical Evangelist, and Taskbar product team members Chaitanya Sareen, Trish Miner, and Stephan Hoefnagels as they present the new Windows 7 Taskbar functionality and motivations. This video shows what is new in the Windows 7 desktop and taskbar, and the common user tasks and scenarios.

MSDN Video: Top 10 Security Pet Peeves
Michael Howard and Adam Shostack, experts in eecurity engineering at Microsoft, chat about their top 10 security pet peeves.

Microsoft Silverlight: Light Up the Web
Discover the latest releases of Microsoft Silverlight and Expression 3 during these on-demand videos and audio podcasts. Learn from industry experts as they explain how to use Sketchflow, apply XAML power toys, and create rich Internet applications (RIA).

Develop Windows 7 Applications
Learn how to take advantage of new features to make your applications built with Visual Studio light up on Windows 7.

Getting Started with Silverlight Development
This video explains the concepts and tools needed to get started with Silverlight development from a developer's perspective.

Visit the MSDN Windows Client Software Development Forums
For community advice, tips, and best practices, participate in the Software Development for Windows Client forums.

New! Download the SDL Developer Starter Kit
Educate yourself and your organization on how to build more secure applications. The SDL Developer Starter Kit offers content, labs, and training to help you establish a standardized approach to rolling out the Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) in your organization.

Explore the Most Comprehensive Windows 7 Developer Training Online on Channel 9
These videos, hands-on labs, and real-world samples are the quickest way to ramp up on the new developer features in Windows 7. Our new online offerings allow you to learn at your own pace and download only those modules that interest you. Go ahead and jumpstart your Windows 7 developer skills now!

Take a Look at the Windows API Code Pack for the Microsoft .NET Framework
The Windows API Code Pack for the Microsoft .NET Framework provides a source code library that can be used to access some new Windows 7 features (and some existing features of older versions of the Windows operating system) from managed code. These Windows features are not available to developers today in the .NET Framework.

Windows 7 Training Kit for Developers
The Windows 7 Training Kit for Developers includes presentations, hands-on labs, and demos designed to help you learn how to build applications that are compatible with and shine on Windows 7.

Watch Live: Microsoft's "The New Efficiency" Launch Event in San Diego this Monday
View and download 18 IT professional and developer-focused live sessions from San Diego starting at 9:00 A.M. Pacific Time on October 26th. Focusing on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Exchange Server 2010, you can listen to Microsoft experts, download valuable resources, and explore the live launch event virtually.

Explore Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2
The developer evangelists who bring you the 10-4 Show on Channel 9 are providing videos and labs for you to get familiar with .NET Framework 4 and Visual Studio 2010. This exclusive opportunity lets developers access courseware online for a self-paced learning experience.

Discover: Build Innovative Applications with the Windows 7 Developer Guide
Download the Windows 7 Developer Guide to learn how Windows 7 makes it easy for developers to create engaging, user-friendly applications by providing familiar tools and rich development features that allow them to take advantage of the latest PC capabilities.

Find Out More About the MSDN Redesign
Check out Microsoft Group Manager Chris Dahl's forum post about the recent MSDN redesign.

Announcing WebsiteSpark for Web Pros and Web PI 2.0 RTM
Announcing WebsiteSpark, our new program for Web professionals, and the RTM of the Web PI 2.0 and the Windows Web Application Gallery.

See the Future of Developer Technology at PDC09
Jumpstart your product and technology planning with four days of deep technical content delivered by Microsoft leaders and technical experts. November 17 – 19, 2009

Connected Information Security Framework: Core Components
Watch Marius Grigoriu and Vineet Batta, both from Microsoft Information Security, in this short Channel 9 video. They talk about the technical components for the first version of the Connected Information Security Framework (CISF), a software development framework comprising APIs and reusable components that is designed to create bespoke or custom information security and risk management solutions such as Risk Tracker. They explain the core pieces CISF that help build information security applications cheaper, faster, and better.

Get the Resources You Need to Tackle the Recession Head-on - and Come Out on Top
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MSDN Webcast: BenkoTips Live & on Demand: Diving Deeper into Windows 7 for Developers (Level 200)
In this webcast, we look at some new developer features in Windows 7 while discussing programming with the Scenic Ribbon and Windows Web Services, and we examine the new features of Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), including the Data Grid, which makes it easy to build a rich user experience.

Intro to the Visual Studio Tools for Office (VSTO) Power Tools 1.0
In this short 14-minute video from Channel 9, learn about how the recently released VSTO Power Tools provides some great capabilities for Office developers, saving you hours of work.

Windows Embedded Enterprise: Introducing Windows 7 for Embedded Systems
In this webcast, learn about how the same technologies and features that are in the Windows 7 desktop operating systems are available for embedded OEMs to deliver a wide variety of reliable, high performance, market-differentiated products that meet the demands of an interconnected world.

PDC09: Attend the Free Windows 7 Developers Boot Camp
Jump-start your Windows 7 experience the day before the conference begins. This free boot camp can get you from zero to hero in less than eight hours. Register for this free boot camp to attend. Space is limited.

Seadragon Ajax Control - Quick Start Guide
The new Seadragon Ajax Control was recently launched as part of the Ajax Control Toolkit. Watch this 11-minute screencast to go through the process of creating a Deep Zoom Composer project.

PDC09: $300 Discount Ends Tuesday October 13th
Don't miss your last opportunity to save $300 on your PDC09 conference pass! Learn about the future of developer technology with keynotes, sessions, hands-on labs, and more. Also check out new sessions announced this week.

Scott Guthrie: Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0
Check out the latest from Scott Guthrie as he gives a presentation with lots of demos of our new development environment, Visual Studio 2010 with our new .NET Framework 4.

How Do I: Improve My Check-In Process?
In this 9-minute screencast video we will introduce you to the SDL Process Template check-in policies and then show you how to enable the check-in policies for yourself and your team.

Internet Explorer 8 Developer Series Overview
In this video, Matt Hester describes the main topics covered in the video series, including CSS 2.1 and 3.0 features, HTML 5, native JSON, selectors, AJAX navigation and developer tools.

Silverlight 2 Security Interview with Microsoft InfoSec
Maqbool Malik, from Microsoft Information Security, describes some key features added in the second version of Silverlight to enhance security.

Ends Saturday: Enter Code 7 to Win a Trip to PDC09
Get in it to win it! The Code 7 contest recognizes and rewards applications built on the Windows 7 platform that are innovative, cool, and showcase the new features in Windows 7. Learn more at Code7Contest.com. Contest ends October 10, 2009!

Free: Introducing WebsiteSpark and Web Platform Installer v2 RTM
Introducing WebsiteSpark, a new program that invests in small Web dev companies by giving them free software, free support and free marketing. To explain what this means exactly, VP of .NET Platform and Web Technologies, Scott Guthrie, joins Channel 9 for an insightful conversation. Why are we doing this, anyway? What's the story? What's next?

Attend the Visual Studio Extensibility Ecosystem Summit in October
Are you interested in learning to extend Visual Studio 2010? Attend Extensibility Days at the upcoming Dev Tools Ecosystem Summit, October 19 - 23, to develop the skills you need.

ARCast.TV: Perspective and Architectural Insight
Tune in to a recent episode of ARCast.TV to learn more about the next software boom or to watch a video about building line-of-business (LOB) applications in Microsoft Silverlight and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). This weekly interview series with influential architects provides perspective and professional insight. From cloud computing to security, ARCast.TV features architects discussing the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Check Out Survival Strategies from Thrive for Developers
Learn from industry leaders and community developers who are sharing their top recession-survival strategies. These seasoned coders are tackling the economy head-on - and coming out on top. Thrive for Developers is a one-stop community hub that delivers the resources you need to succeed in today's tough economy. Go to Thrive for Developers today.

Virtual Lab: Windows Forms Security
This lab is intended to show experienced .NET Windows Forms developers how to secure Windows Forms applications. In this lab, you will work with cryptography, implement custom authentication and authorization, work with permissions and code access security, and partially secure a middle-tier hosted in a Web service.

MSDN Webcast: Internet Explorer 8 for Developers (Level 200)
In this webcast, we cover many of the new aspects of Internet Explorer 8 from a developer's perspective.

Doloto: Download Time Optimizer for AJAX Applications
Doloto is a performance optimization tool for AJAX applications. It works by rewriting an application to load its JavaScript code on demand, thereby reducing startup time and making the application more responsive.

PDC09 Technical Leaders Sessions: Meet the Big Brains
For the first time ever, participate in a perfect storm of brilliance, insight, experience, and vision as we bring together Microsoft's Technical Fellows for the Technical Leaders series. Register today.

Get the Resources You Need to Tackle the Recession Head-on
Visit Thrive today for career advice, training programs, job postings, event listings, and a wide range of tools that can help you stand out and get ahead.

How Do I: Get Started Developing on Windows Azure?
If you're a developer and you're new to Windows Azure, start here! You'll see what you need to download and install, and how to create a simple "Hello World" Windows Azure application.

Register for the Silverlight Training Event to Ignite Your Skills
Heat up your skills with the all-new Firestarter event series. Each day tackles a single Microsoft technology, including free sessions presented live by Microsoft developer evangelists and technology specialists - with special appearances from community luminaries. You can attend in person, via live meeting, or download the webcast at your convenience to start learning about applying the latest advances in Silverlight and Expression 3.

Virtual Lab: Configuring Exchange Server 2010 Unified Messaging
After completing this lab, you will be able to configure Exchange Server 2010 (Beta) Unified Messaging and experience the features of Unified Messaging.

Get Started with Expression 3: Watch Videos and Tutorials
Learn how to get started using Expression Studio 3 by watching these free videos and tutorials that cover Expression Web, Expression Blend, Expression Design, and Expression Encoder.

Video: Visual Studio Team System 2010
See how the newest version of Visual Studio works seamlessly on team build projects.

geekSpeak: Join a Discussion Like No Other
Learn about the latest technologies from industry experts during this "talk-radio" show. Hear about the new caching capabilities in the Microsoft .NET Framework version 4 or composite application development in Microsoft Silverlight and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).

Visit Thrive for Developers to Get the Skills, Advice and Resources You Need
Thrive is an all-in-one resource center for developers to get the latest tools avaliable to be on the cutting edge.

How Do I: Sync Between Devices and the Cloud with FeedSync?
Syncing the cloud and a growing world of devices is a fundamental need in today's world. In this video, you will learn how to use FeedSync feeds to synchronize Live Framework data between a device and the cloud.

New: Security Developer Starter Kit
The Microsoft SDL - Developer Starter Kit offers 14 modules of content, labs, and training to help you establish a standardized approach to rolling out security development policies and industry best practices into your organization.

Updated: !exploitable Crash Analyzer Tool
View more information on the Windows debugging extension (Windbg) that provides automated crash analysis and security risk assessment.

Built-in Developer Tools Featured in IE8
In this video, Matt Hester gives a 5-minute tour of Internet Explorer 8's built-in developer tools.

Running Linux on Hyper-V
This webcast will cover the benefits and challenges of virtualizing Linux on Hyper-V - Microsoft's hypervisor included in Windows Server 2008.

Enter "Code 7" to Win a Trip to PDC09
Get in it to win it! The Code 7 Contest recognizes and rewards applications built on the Windows 7 platform which are innovative, cool and showcase the new features in Windows 7.

How Do I: Use the SDL Process Template Documentation and Reporting?
This 5-minute video will help you learn how to use the new SDL Process Template's document templates and security metrics reporting. The built-in SDL document templates will help you jump start your use of the Microsoft SDL.

Build the Newest Silverlight 3 Applications with Expression
Silverlight 3 and Expression Studio 3 help you create and deploy Web sites and rich Internet applications more easily than ever. Download Silverlight 3 and the Expression Studio 3 60-day trial today.

Jumpstart Your Product Planning at PDC09 This November
Check out our sessions list to get a view into products, technologies, and developer tools that will shape the future of your business. Register by September 15 to save US$500 on your conference pass.

Windows 7 Direct Access
Watch this webcast to see how Direct Access in Windows 7 provides secure access to the network from any location, making management easier and reducing IT costs.

WPF Control Verifier Tool Version 0.1 Released
WPF Control Verifier is a tool that verifies the correctness of WPF controls. This tool is geared towards WPF control developers with the goal of providing a set of verifications that all controls can run and consume.

Windows 7 Training Kit for Developers Now Available
Download the new Windows 7 Training Kit for Developers. The kit includes code, videos, and labs for both native Win32 C++ developers and .NET developers covering the new features available in Windows 7.

Get Your Community's School Up to Date With Technology
Get Live@edu which provides schools with all the Microsoft technology needed to stay on the technology edge with a low fee.

How Do I: Leverage Concurrency in Windows Azure Table Storage?
Windows Azure table storage is designed to support many users at the same time. In this session, you'll learn how Windows Azure table storage supports concurrency, and you'll learn a few strategies to help you deal with any concurrency violations.

Ray Ozzie and Bob Muglia to Keynote at PDC09
Microsoft Chief Software Architect, Ray Ozzie, and President of Server and Tools, Bob Muglia, will set the stage for the next-generation software services platform at PDC09. Register before September 15th and save US$500 on your conference pass.

How Do I: Change Default Work Items in the SDL Process Template?
Watch this 4-minute screencast video to see how to modify the default work items that are included in the SDL Process Template.

Reminder: Microsoft Unified Communications Virtual User Group Meeting
Register for the August 20th UCVUG quarterly meeting webcast event for virtual communications.

Get the SQL Server 2008 R2 August Community Technology Preview
Building on SQL Server 2008, R2 provides an even more scalable data platform with comprehensive tools for managing your databases and applications, improving the quality of your data, and empowering your users to build rich analyses and reports using tools they are already familiar with.

See the Future of Technology at PDC09: November 17 - 19, 2009
Join the mailing list to receive monthly emails on announcements and special offers for PDC09.

Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Beta 1 Are Here
Check out Visual Studio 2010 and the .NET Framework 4 Beta 1 for the next generation of developer tools from Microsoft.

Released: August 2009 Security Bulletin
Get the new security updates and guidance from the August advisories to help your organization stay protected.

Windows OS 2009 Time Zone Update
Get the latest information on the Time Zone Updates for Windows operating systems that begin in August.

Registration Is Now Open for PDC09
Register before September 15th and save US$500 on your Professional Developers Conference 2009 pass.

Learn New Skills for a Tough Job Market
Join Thrive, a one-stop community hub that delivers career advice, training programs, peer insights, and job postings to give you a leg up on the competition.

Ramp Up with New ASP.NET Track: Move from PHP to ASP.NET
This course is designed to help PHP developers learn the nuances of building Web applications with ASP.NET, without presuming existing knowledge of earlier versions of the technology. Syntax in ASP.NET is compared to its use in PHP, to guide the developer through similar concepts in ASP.NET.

Channel 9 Video and Resources: Inside the ATL Security Update
Damien Watkins from the VC++ team and Damian Hasse and Jonathan Ness from MSRC Engineering review the steps to identify and address vulnerable controls and components in this 35-minute video. Also provided is a summary of comprehensive links to help developers walk away with the goal of understanding the exact issues with this VS vulnerability.

Out-of-Band Security Bulletin for Visual Studio
Download security updates, register for the security webcasts, and access two new out-of-band security bulletins to find out more information on how it affects Visual Studio and certain types of applications.

Security Update for Active Template Library Developers
Read about how to address the recently announced ATL security issue.

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Released to Manufacturing
Windows 7 release to manufacturing (RTM) means that it's time for our OEM partners to get their PCs ready, for software development partners to test their new applications, and for hardware vendors to ready their hardware. Find out what it means for you as an IT professional - and learn how and when you can get the final bits.

Top 5 Web App Security Bugs in Custom Code
View the top 5 demonstrations on the most common Web application vulnerabilities from Virtual TechDays 2009.

How Do I: Set Up the SDL Process Template?
Check out this 9-minute video on how to install the SDL Process Template and how to begin using it in your next project.

Ramp Up with New ASP.NET Track: Moving from ASP to ASP.NET
This course is designed to help ASP developers learn the nuances of building Web applications with ASP.NET.

How to Use Data Templates in WPF
Watch this video to learn how to bind data to WPF controls in data templates. We will use the Binding markup extension to describe which class members are bound to which control properties. We'll also see how these data templates can be reused for multiple controls.

Windows Embedded: Deliver Reliable and Intelligent Devices for Customers
Watch an on-demand webcast or join a virtual lab to get an overview of the Windows Embedded technologies that are available to support your development efforts.

MSDN Webcast: Windows XP Embedded Overview and Applications (Level 200)
Watch this webcast to get an overview of Windows XP Embedded, a powerful embedded operating system solution used in a variety of applications such as thin clients, test equipment, car computers, industrial controls, and gaming machines, and find out more about the development tools used to build custom operating system images.

Ramp Up with New ASP.NET Track: Web Development with ASP.NET
This track requires no previous knowledge, and should enable you to quickly learn some basic skills with ASP.NET, and provide foundational knowledge to get started down the path of building Web applications with Visual Studio.

Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2 On-Demand Series
Windows Server 2008 R2 expands on existing technology and adds a host of new features. In this series of on-demand webcasts, you'll get to know Windows Server 2008 R2, learn about what's changed, and get a jump-start on developing for this new platform.

MSDN Webcast: Implement the Complete Model View Controller Pattern (MVC) Pattern for the Web with Visual WebGui (Level 300)
How does Visual WebGui solve the complexity of using the model view controller pattern (MVC) pattern in Web development in a light, simple, and productive way? Watch this webcast to find out.

Writing Secure Code just got a lot easier with the SDL Process Template for VSTS
The SDL Process Template for VSTS integrates the policy, process and tools of the SDL v4.1 into Visual Studio Team Systems 2008. The SDL Process Template eases adoption of the SDL, enables auditable security requirements and status, and demonstrates security return on investment.

MSDN Webcast: Implement the Complete Model View Controller Pattern (MVC) Pattern for the Web with Visual WebGui (Level 300)
How does Visual WebGui solve the complexity of utilizing the model view controller pattern (MVC) pattern in Web development in a light, simple, and productive way? Watch this webcast to find out.

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How to Consume a Data Service in WPF
Watch this video to earn how to consume an ADO.NET Data Service from within a WPF application. ADO.NET Data Services provide a way to query and extract data from a data store. We will see how LINQ gets translated into the required RESTful service request to return a subset of data.

Check Out the Latest Videos and Webcasts on Windows Azure
Take advantage of this resource that includes a full listing of the latest webcasts and how-to videos covering the technologies included in the Azure Services Platform: Windows Azure, .NET Services, SQL Data Services, and Live Services.

Tackle the tough economy head-on, get the resources you need at Thrive for Developers
Industry leaders and community developers share their top recession survival strategies. You’ll also find career advice, job postings, training resources, and more.

New: Video Interview with Jeremy Dallman About the SDL Process Template
Channel 9 interviews SDL's Jeremy Dallman to learn about the latest free security tool. The SDL Process Template automates the creation of SDL requirements and enables development teams to begin adopting the SDL process without having to be fully trained on the SDL.

Privacy Guidelines for Developing Software Products and Services
This document will help you set data privacy guidelines for developing your software products and services based on Microsoft's internal guidelines and experience with incorporating privacy into the development process.

MSDN Webcast: Windows Embedded CE and Handheld Solutions (Level 100)
Watch Dion Hutchings explain what you need to know when you build a handheld Windows Embedded CE-powered device. Learn more about Windows Embedded CE, the ideal handheld platform with hardware support and software components to satisfy all the requirements of the next generation of connected, service-oriented handheld devices.

Learn More About the Open-Source Security Tool: !exploitable Crash Analyzer
Learn about the makings of the !exploitable Crash Analyzer tool. It's the only tool of its kind that increases efficiency, reduces cost, and improves security by providing automated crash analysis and security risk assessment.

Tell Your Web Developer Friends About "Will Code for Green"
Develop a green application using the Bing API with any tech platform or language, win US$10,000 + be featured at Gnomedex!

Watch a "How Do I Video?" on Getting Started with .NET Services
.NET Services are a set of highly scalable building blocks for programming in the cloud. In this brief screencast, you'll learn about the registration process, the SDK and the built-in samples - everything you need to know in order to get started.

Windows 7 Release Candidate Now Available
The Windows 7 Release Candidate is now available. Download, install, and actively test the Windows 7 RC code to help get your software and hardware solutions ready.

Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2 On-Demand Series
Windows Server 2008 R2 release expands on existing technology and adds a host of new features. In this series of on-demand webcasts, you'll get to know Windows Server 2008 R2, learn about what's changed, and get a jump start on developing for this new platform.

Privacy Guidelines for Developing Software Products and Services
Download this document to help set data privacy guidelines for developing your software products and services, based on Microsoft's internal guidelines and experience with incorporating privacy into the development process.

Windows 7 Release Candidate Now Available
The Windows 7 release candidate is now available. Download, install, and actively test the Windows 7 RC code to help get your software and hardware solutions ready.

Get a Windows 7 Graphics Architecture Overview (Video, Part 3)
In the last of a three-part series of videos on Windows 7 rraphics architecture, David Blythe, Senior Architect in the Desktop and Graphics team, and Yochay Kiriaty, Technical Evangelist, discuss many new updates and improvements on Windows 7 architecture and how this improves the user experience.

Windows 7 General Availability on October 22
Windows 7 will be available in stores beginning October 22. An important milestone on the path to general availability (GA), the release to manufacturing (RTM) code for Windows 7 will be available to Microsoft partners at the end of July, as will the RTM code for Windows Server 2008 R2.

"How Do I?" Video: Learn More About Encryption
Learn more about the basics behind encryption algorithms and practices used to create cryptographic schemes, symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms, the SHA256 hash encryption algorithms, and how to implement them in a simple application.

Free Visual Studio E-Books Offer from Microsoft Press
Download chapters from three great books on Visual Studio 2008: Programming Microsoft LINQ, Introducing Microsoft Silverlight 2, Second Edition, and Programming Microsoft ASP.NET 3.5.

Bytes by MSDN
Listen or watch 16 influential community and Microsoft developers, interviewed at Tech·Ed, talk about their recommended must-have resources for the summer. Check back weekly for the next installment in the series or subscribe and take it with you.

New "How Do I?" Videos for Internet Explorer 8
Find videos designed to help Web developers and designers of all skill levels experience the power of the Web using Internet Explorer 8. Check back often, as new videos are added regularly.

Get a Windows 7 Graphics Architecture Overview (Video, Part 2)
In the second of three overview videos, David Blythe, Senior Architect in the Desktop and Graphics team, and Yochay Kiriaty, Technical Evangelist, discuss what's new in Windows 7 graphics and how developers can tap into the new APIs.

Write Secure Code Using the Security Development Lifecycle Process Template for VSTS
The SDL Process Template for VSTS integrates the policy, process, and tools of the SDL v4 into Visual Studio Team Systems 2008, and eases adoption of the SDL, enables auditable security requirements and status, and demonstrates security return on investment.

Mark Your Calendar for July 1, 2009 - Windows 7 Beta Expiration
Heads up! The Windows 7 Beta will expire on August 1, 2009, so be prepared and plan to rebuild your PC with either the release candidate (RC) or another valid version of Windows before July 1, 2009. You will receive a warning two weeks prior to July 1; after this date, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours.

Read a New Customer Case Study on Windows Server Platform Strategy
In this case study, YOURasp had been hosting WAEC's sites on Linux, and decided to run the new PHP-based Web site on the Windows Server 2008 Datacenter operating system. In less than one week, the company deployed a virtual failover cluster that handled up to 10K service requests per minute during the election.

Mark Your Calendar: Windows 7 General Availability on October 22
Windows 7 will be available in stores beginning October 22nd. An important milestone on the path to general availability (GA), the release to manufacturing (RTM) code for Windows 7 will be available to Microsoft partners at the end of July, as well as the RTM code for Windows Server 2008 R2.

Download the Azure Services Training Kit
The Azure Services Training Kit includes a comprehensive set of technical content including hands-on labs, presentations, and demos that are designed to help you learn how to use the Azure Services Platform.

Watch a Video: Windows 7 Graphics Architecture Overview, Part 1
In the first of three overview videos, David Blythe, Senior Architect in the Desktop and Graphics team, and Yochay Kiriaty, Technical Evangelist, give you a quick tour of Windows 7 Graphics architecture, its different components, and how they affect and improve the user experience in Windows 7.

Watch a Video on How to Use Styles in WPF
This video will show you several ways to create and apply reusable styles in WPF (in the control, in a resource section elsewhere in the window markup, and in the app.xaml file) and how styles cascade and can be overridden.

Download the Internet Explorer 8 Readiness Toolkit
Check out the Windows Internet Explorer 8 Readiness Toolkit, the first place to look when you are ready to optimize Web sites and applications for Internet Explorer 8.

Two New Companies Join the Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) Pro Network
SAIC, a security consulting company, and the SANS Institute, a security training company, have recently joined the Microsoft SDL Pro Network to support Microsoft's commitment to make the SDL more accessible to every developer. These companies will guide and support you in implementing the SDL into your environment to better protect your customers.

Learn More About Microsoft Live Services
Live Services is a set of building blocks within the Azure Services platform for handling user data and application resources. Click here to explore the Live Framework, and explore all the documentation, SDKs, libraries, code snippets, and much, much more.

Add Security to Applications by Digitally Signing XML Documents
In this lab, you will learn how to digitally sign XML documents by using the System.Security.Cryptography library and how to use TFS to track bugs.

MSDN Webcast: Windows XP Embedded Overview and Applications (Level 200)
Watch this webcast to get an overview of Windows XP Embedded and find out more about the development tools used to build custom operating system images.

Writing Secure Code Just Got a Lot Easier with the SDL Process Template for VSTS
The SDL Process Template for VSTS integrates the policy, process, and tools of the SDL v4 into Visual Studio Team Systems 2008. It eases adoption of the SDL, enables auditable security requirements and status, and demonstrates security return on investment.

Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Beta 1 Are Here
Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 mark the next generation of developer tools from Microsoft. Check it out!

Windows Internet Explorer 8: Build Robust Web Applications
Find out how Web development can be faster and easier with Windows Internet Explorer 8 Developer Tools, and learn more about developer tools to use in exposing how the browser interprets a Web page. In these webcasts, podcasts, and virtual labs, we explore the built-in Internet Explorer 8 features that can help developers build standards-based Web applications.

VS Debugger: Create a Breakpoint Using Conditions
Watch this video in which Todd Miranda explains how a breakpoint is triggered by default and demonstrates how to use advanced breakpoints to only trigger when certain hit count conditions are met.

ServerQuest II Has Arrived... Are You Geek Enough to Play?
Play this new game and experience a day in a geek's life. Only the server can save you!

MSDN Webcast: Implement the Complete Model View Controller (MVC) Pattern for the Web with Visual WebGui (Level 300)
How does Visual WebGui solve the complexity of using the model view controller (MVC) pattern in Web development in a light, simple, and productive way? Watch this webcast to find out.

Don't Miss Tech·Ed Online This Week
View video interviews with industry experts, on-demand sessions and keynotes, and Tech·Ed blog posts from around the world.

Download the Security Development Lifecycle Optimization Model
Self-assess your current state of security in development and create a strategy and roadmap to progressively attain measurable security improvements with the Security Development Lifecycle Optimization Model.

Watch the Newest "How Do I?" Videos about Internet Explorer 8
Find videos designed to help Web developers and designers of all skill levels experience the power of the Web using Internet Explorer 8. Check back often, as new videos are added regularly.

Don't Miss Tech·Ed Online This Week
View video interviews with industry experts, on-demand sessions and keynotes, and Tech·Ed blog posts from around the world.

Explore the Windows Azure SDK
Download the Windows Azure SDK that includes APIs, tools, documentation, and samples needed to develop Internet-scale applications to run on Windows Azure.

Download the Security Development Lifecycle Threat Modeling Tool
Reduce your cost of development by identifying and mitigating potential security vulnerabilities in the design phase of the SDL, when they are relatively easy and cost-effective to resolve.

ServerQuest II Has Arrived... Are You Geek Enough to Play?
Play this new game and experience a day in a geek's life. Only the server can save you!

Video: How to Create a User Control in WPF
Learn how to create a timer User Control in WPF and see how to handle common problems in its development.

Download the Free !exploitable Crash Analyzer
!exploitable Crash Analyzer is a Windows debugger extension that provides automated crash analysis and security risk assessment in a tool that every developer and tester can use.

MSDN Webcast: Windows Embedded CE and Handheld Solutions (Level 100)
Dion Hutchings discusses Windows Embedded CE, the ideal handheld platform with hardware support and software components to satisfy the requirements of connected, service-oriented handheld devices.

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