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Microsoft eLearning Resources - BI and 2008 R2

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:27:18 GMT

From here - there are many directions in which you can go. For SQL Server 2008 R2 (which is primarily a BI release - but, there are a few other topics on which to focus), you can check out these FREE eLearning classes: .Clinic 10331: Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Master Data Services .Clinic 10336: Introduction to SQL Server 2008 R2 Application and Multi-Server Management Read more: http://www.sqlskills.com/BLOGS/KIMBERLY/post/Microsoft-eLearning-Resources-BI-and-2008-R2.aspx#ixzz0mTo42QpY

SQL SERVER - GUID vs INT - Your Opinion

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:15:52 GMT

Take your side. State your case. Learn the reality.

Automating Web Deployment using Windows Installer XML (WIX)

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:00:52 GMT

Deployment of web sites is usually done by copying the compiled ASP.NET web site files into the target virtual directory using Copy Web Site or Publish web site features in Visual Studio and manually creating and configuring the Web Site in IIS. Though this method is simple, it involves lot of manual effort in verifying the Pre Requisites, Creating/Modifying or Configuring the Web sites in IIS. We can automate this whole process by building a simple Windows Installer Package using WIX.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Express Database Size Limit Increased to 10GB!

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:30:52 GMT

So what is so exciting about the SQL Server 2008 R2 Release? Well, along with plenty of BI features and enhancements, there is a tiny cute feature that I am sure all of us will appreciate a lot. The product team has increased the Database Size limit for SQL Server 2008 R2 Express from 4 GB to 10 GB. So if you have got a growing SQL Server Express database that is close to the 4 GB Limit, hurry, upgrade to R2 Express.

No-SQL - MongoDB - From introduction to high level usage in C#

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:45:52 GMT

A good introduction to using MongoDB from C#

Exploring how to use List Binding in MVC2

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:27:49 GMT

Exploring how create an editable Lists of data in MVC 2. We will show you how to create this list by using the enhanced binding features which are part of MVC 2. Having the ability to easily bind your model to your view will provide great flexibility and convince.

Deep Fried Bytes 52: Learning Dark Arts of Debugging from Scott Walker

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:04:26 GMT

Have you always wanted to learn more about debugging your software? Or just really want to know what your software is doing especially when it has bugs? We have a treat for you. In this episode, Keith and Woody sat down with Scott Walker to get some tips and tricks for setting up a debugging environment first and then how to use the tools properly to fix those nasty errors your customers and users keep having.

Unit Testing Modal Dialogs in MVVM and Silverlight 4

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:30:52 GMT

As feedback to my recent post on Modal Dialogs in MVVM and Silverlight 4 I have received comments that the solution is not easy to Unit Test so i decided to create small blog posts on this subject just to show how simple and clean it is to do this...

Handle JSON Exceptions Gracefully in ASP.NET MVC 2

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:15:52 GMT

The following article demonstrates how to handle exceptions gracefully when calling Ajax methods using ASP.NET MVC 2.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Released - Download it or try the Hosted Version

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:15:04 GMT

SQL Server 2008 R2 is officially released. See this post for a number of resources to help you to get started with SQL Server 2008 R2.

Create Primary Key with Specific Name when Creating Table

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:00:52 GMT

Does your PK has big long not readable name? Well this is quick post to save the day!

List of Undocumented Stored Procedures in SQL Server

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:30:00 GMT

I have been searching for a list of Undocumented Stored Procedures in SQL Server for quite a while. Here is a list collected from forums and other sites for your reference

Windows Phone 7 and Silverlight

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:15:03 GMT

If you are going to do any serious Windows Phone 7 development then you NEED to get familiar with Silverlight. Tim Heuer, Microsoft's Silverlight Program Manager and Developer evangelist has

SELECT INTO is faster than CREATE and INSERT

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:30:00 GMT

This article explain Why SELECT.. INTO is faster than CREATE &amp; INSERT...

Visual Studio 2010 Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:00:00 GMT

You can now download the reference cards (available as print ready pdf's) for the default keybindings in Visual Studio 2010 for Visual Basic, Visual C#, Visual C++ and Visual F# over here

Mythbusting SharePoint 2010 - Think you know SharePoint? Think again!

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:45:03 GMT

When someone mentions SharePoint to you, what do you do? Do you think of a Document Management System? Do you think Content Management? Do you think Collaboration? Do you find somebody else to talk to? For many people SharePoint is still somewhat of a mystery, they've heard of it, but don't really know what it is. For others it is a painful memory from a few years ago, when the promise of easy web development was not fulfilled. Yet for some, it is the hottest thing in the Microsoft armoury at present. Dave McMahon explains why.

Silverlight 4 Up and Running

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:00:06 GMT

Rene Schulte describes how to get started with the new final Silverlight 4 RTW build and announces that he updated his samples and open source projects. He also shares what he wishes for the next Silverlight version.

Microsoft TechNet Code Downloads

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:57:43 GMT

Microsoft TechNet Code Downloads. http://www.ArtDuane.com