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November 2006
MSDN Webcasts
Microsoft Expression: Bring Your Designs to Life
See how Microsoft Expression professional design tools give you the power to create sophisticated applications and content. Expression Web, Expression Interactive Designer, and Expression Graphic Designer enable you to develop cutting-edge Web sites and richer interfaces for your Windows- or Web-based applications. Tune in to these free live and on-demand webcasts today.
Windows Vista: Build More Secure Applications
Learn how Windows Vista makes it easier than ever to build applications that are more secure, reliable, and manageable. Tune in and see how you can create user-experience breakthroughs that improve usability and enable greater relevance to the work users do. In this series of free webcasts, we cover Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows CardSpace, and XAML.
MSDN Webcast: Overview of Visual Studio 2005 Team Edition for Software Testers (Level 200)
Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Sonal Pardeshi, Technical Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313749&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Developing Applications for Windows Vista with Transactional NTFS (TxF) (Level 200)
Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time
Dana Groff, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313125&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Introduction to Microsoft .NET Language Integrated Query, Code-Named the “LINQ” Project (Level 200)
Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Anand Iyer, MSDN Developer Community Champion, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313132&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Windows Presentation Foundation Fundamentals (Level 200)
Friday, November 03, 2006 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Adam Calderon, Principal Engineer, Interknowlogy
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313138&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Visual C# Soup to Nuts (Part 01 of 22): Introduction to C# (Level 200)
Monday, November 06, 2006 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
William Steele, MSDN Developer Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313758&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services Management and Security (Level 200)
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Lukasz Pawlowski, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313163&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Creating AJAX-Style Applications Using ASP.NET 2.0 Code-Named “Atlas” (Level 200)
Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Susan Wisowaty, MSDN Developer Community Champion, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313807&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: MSDN geekSpeak: SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence with Bret Updegraff (Level 200)
Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Jacob Cynamon, MSDN Developer Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313833&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Developing Professional Microsoft ASP.NET Applications: Exception Handling (Level 200)
Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Rob Bagby, MSDN Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313811&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Digital Certificate Enhancements in Windows Vista and Windows Server Code-Named “Longhorn” (Level 200)
Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Oded Ye Shekel, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032310726&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Working with Layout Panels and Controls in Windows Presentation Foundation (Level 200)
Friday, November 10, 2006 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Adam Calderon, Principal Engineer, Interknowlogy
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313140&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Visual C# Soup to Nuts (Part 02 of 22): Visual C# Express (Level 200)
Monday, November 13, 2006 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
William Steele, MSDN Developer Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313762&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: SQL Server MasterClass: Tuning Your SQL Server 2005 Database (Level 200)
Monday, November 13, 2006 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Mike Benkovich, MSDN Developer Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313835&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: New Data Access Features in ASP.NET 2.0 (Level 200)
Monday, November 13, 2006 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Susan Wisowaty, MSDN Developer Community Champion, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313820&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Unit testing with Visual Studio Team System (Level 200)
Monday, November 13, 2006 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time
Naysawn Naderi, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313752&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Planning for Enterprise Scalability and Performance with SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services (Level 200)
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time
T. K. Anand, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Cristian Petculescu, Architect, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313165&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: An In-Depth Look at Collaboration Features in Windows Vista (Level 200)
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time
Todd Manion, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032310730&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Building Peer-to-Peer Applications (Level 200)
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Ravi Rao, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032310733&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Developing Professional ASP.NET Applications: Designing the Data Tier (Level 200)
Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Rob Bagby, MSDN Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313822&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Introduction to Microsoft .NET Language Integrated Query to Structured Query Language (LINQ to SQL) (Level 200)
Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Anand Iyer, MSDN Developer Community Champion, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313144&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Data Binding in Windows Presentation Foundation (Level 200)
Friday, November 17, 2006 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Adam Calderon, Principal Engineer, Interknowlogy
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313157&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: SharePoint Server 2007 Web Content Management for Developers and Designers (Level 200)
Friday, November 17, 2006 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Andrew Connell, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Mindsharp
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032307699&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Visual C# Soup to Nuts (Part 03 of 22): Class Libraries (Level 200)
Monday, November 20, 2006 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
William Steele, MSDN Developer Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313765&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Introduction to Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team Edition for Database (Level 200)
Monday, November 20, 2006 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Anand Iyer, MSDN Developer Community Champion, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313754&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Developing Professional ASP.NET Applications: Securing Your ASP.NET Application (Level 200)
Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Rob Bagby, MSDN Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313825&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Windows 64-Bit Software Development (Level 200)
Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Saptak Sen, Developer Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032311914&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Using Styles, Content Templates, and Resources in Windows Presentation Foundation (Part 1 of 2) (Level 200)
Friday, November 24, 2006 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Adam Calderon, Principal Engineer, Interknowlogy
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313160&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Visual C# Soup to Nuts (Part 04 of 22): Visual C# Program Structure (Level 200)
Monday, November 27, 2006 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
William Steele, MSDN Developer Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313770&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: Reusing Office Forms Technology in Your Applications: Hosting the InfoPath 2007 Form Control (Level 200)
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Alnur Ali, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032306992&Culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: MSDN geekSpeak: ASP.NET Security with Jeff Prosise (Level 200)
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Glen Gordon, MSDN Developer Community Champion, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313828&Culture=en-US
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MSDN Virtual Labs
NEW LABS: Expression
Microsoft Expression takes the many sides of your creative personality to all new levels. Professional design tools give you greater flexibility to create sophisticated applications and content. Innovative technologies enable faster and richer interface development for Microsoft Windows applications or the Web. All three Expression tools are currently CTP releases.
.NET Framework 3.0
.NET Framework version 3.0 is Microsoft’s managed-code programming model for developing software on the Windows platform. It builds on .NET Framework 2.0, combining the power of the existing Framework 2.0 application programming interfaces with new technologies for building applications that provide visually stunning user experiences, seamless interoperable communications, and the ability to model a range of business processes. .NET Framework 3.0 includes Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, and Windows CardSpace technologies. It provides a consistent and familiar development experience, bringing new technology to the millions of developers programming in managed code today.
BizTalk
Building on Microsoft Windows Server System and the Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 delivers an integrated, interoperable, modularized, extensible, and security-enhanced e-business solution that enables companies to connect information, systems, people, and processes. The labs in this series build upon each other to give a "top to bottom" experience of Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004. Though we suggest taking the full course of labs to get the broadest possible knowledge of the material, they can be taken in any order. If you find some of the more advanced material using concepts you are unfamiliar with, please try one of the earlier labs.
Visual Studio Team System
Visual Studio Team System integrates process guidance, prescriptive architectures, and life-cycle tools for successfully deploying solutions on the Windows platform. Team System includes proven process guidance, prescriptive architectural guidance, and solution accelerators that assist organizations in improving the predictability and reliability of delivering mission-critical solutions. Visual Studio Team System provides tools to support the entire software development team.
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Technet Webcasts
Learn Windows PowerShell with the Scripting Guys
Tune in as the Microsoft Scripting Guys walk you through the future of Windows Automation November 6-10, 2006. Windows PowerShell, a new command line shell and task-based scripting technology, enables you to automate Microsoft Exchange 2007 and system administration tasks. Watch these five webcasts and see everything from downloading and installing the application, to using Cmdlets and writing scripts. It’s Windows PowerShell as only the Scripting Guys can present it.
Exchange Server in Depth: Master Concepts and Optimize Your Server Environment
See some of the new features that can help Microsoft Exchange Server administrators improve operational efficiency. Tune in for a sneak peek at what Exchange 2007 has in store, from basic administration tasks to monitoring and reporting, and even the new scripting environment.
Security Learning Paths
Featured in November: Unifying Malware Protection for Better Desktop Defense
Ensuring end-user security can be an administrator’s biggest challenge. Use these resources to find malware protection solutions. Unify your network resources to help guard against emerging threats like spyware and rootkits, as well as against traditional threats, such as viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Plus, go in-depth to learn how Microsoft’s Forefront Client Security can help centralize management and provide critical visibility into threats and vulnerabilities.
Tech·Ed 2006 Webcasts: Power to the Pros
Tech·Ed 2006 may be over in the United States, but that does not mean the experience has to stop. Explore our library of more than 190 Tech·Ed-related webcasts, including 20 videos recently made available.
In the face of diverse and ever-evolving threats, you need multiple layers of protection to protect your business and stop attacks before they can compromise your network. Multiple layers decrease the likelihood that any single threat can hobble your network. Use these resources to learn about a broad range of Microsoft security solutions to protect your messaging environment.
Windows Vista: Improve Your Desktop and Security Strategy
Tune in and see how Windows Vista advancements in security and reliability, along with its operational efficiencies, give you and your users confidence in your organization's PCs. During these free webcasts, we introduce you to key Windows Vista product features and explore deployment, security, management, and productivity. Live webcasts also include a question and answer session.
TechNet Podcasts
Listen to Microsoft webcast and media content whenever and wherever you want. You can stream or download these audio podcasts on your favorite podcast software or mobile device, and quickly and easily access content with RSS feeds. Microsoft podcasts are free and do not require registration—just click and listen. Podcasts cover Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Office System, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Active Directory, and scripting.
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TechNet Webcast: An In-Depth Look at Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and Office SharePoint Server 2007 (Level 200)
Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific Time
Keith Combs, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032312690&Culture=en-US
TechNet Webcast: Deploying and Managing Wireless Networks with Windows Vista (Level 200)
Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
Drew Baron, Lead Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032309812&Culture=en-US
TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Unified Communications Overview (Level 100)
Friday, November 03, 2006 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
Joe Schurman, Trainer, Connected Innovation LLC
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313385&Culture=en-US
TechNet Webcast: Security Features in Windows Vista (Level 200)
Monday, November 06, 2006 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Shawn Travers, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032312728&Culture=en-US
TechNet Webcast: High Availability and Clustering in Exchange Server 2007 (Level 300)
Monday, November 06, 2006 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
Kevin Remde, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
Michael Murphy, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313387&Culture=en-US
TechNet Webcast: And Now for Something Completely Different: Introducing Windows PowerShell (Level 200)
Monday, November 06, 2006 - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Greg Stemp, Scripting Guy, Microsoft Corporation
Jean Ross, Scripting Guy, Microsoft Corporation
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032313495&Culture=en-US
TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Designs Its 64-bit Exchange Server 2007 Infrastructure (Level 300)
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
Konstantin Ryvkin, Group Manager, Microsoft IT, Microsoft Corporation