After 4 years and nearly a 1,000 posts I’ve decided to move my blog -
You can now find me at http://westworth.co.uk/blog/
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Hopefully see you there .. .. ..
Programming for Unified Communications with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Step-by-step programming scenarios show you how to deliver high-quality VoIP, presence, click-to-communicate, and contextual collaboration across the enterprise and across time zones.
Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Resource Kit
Get the definitive resource for deploying, configuring, and supporting Office Communications Server 2007—now fully updated.
Offer expires on the 24th June so be quick .. .. ..
AKA Integrating SharePoint Lists and SQL Databases without needing the Business Data Catalogue.
Thanks to one of my customers for pointing this out to me -
Integration Services package developers often ask about the best way to get data out of or into a SharePoint list. The SharePoint List Source and Destination Sample available on the Microsoft SQL Server Community Samples: Integration Services page on Codeplex provides an optimized solution with an easy-to-use interface. The sample also includes an API for accomplishing these tasks efficiently outside of Integration Services.
For more information go to Extracting and Loading SharePoint Data in SQL Server Integration Services
Documentation
Windows 7 Training Guidance - Client
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/windows-7/default.mspx - Learning portal
List of books, eLearning, etc…
Windows 7 Technical Library - all the online document to date
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd349342(WS.10).aspx
Deployment Image Servicing and Management
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd349337(WS.10).aspx - This is the full set of Deployment documentation
User State Migration Tool 4.0
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd560796(WS.10).aspx - How to use USMT
Application Compatibility
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/aa905066.aspx
http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/Windows7AppQuality
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9659775 - Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5
BranchCache
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd637762(WS.10).aspx - BranchCache Early Adopters Guide
DirectAccess
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd637836(WS.10).aspx - Designing a DirectAccess Solution
VPN Connect
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd637783(WS.10).aspx - Deploying Remote Access with VPN Connect
Windows Troubleshooting Platform
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/dd572173.aspx -
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd349347(WS.10).aspx - Windows 7: Troubleshooting and Support - Troubleshooting Events and Errors - the full list of Error messages through Windows
http://edge.technet.com/Media/Windows-7-Screencast-Problem-Steps-Recorder-PSR/ - Screencast - Problem Steps Recorder
Windows PowerShell 2.0
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd367858.aspx - What's New in Windows PowerShell
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc196356.aspx - Windows PowerShell (2.0) Users Guide
BitLocker and BitLocker to Go
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd875547(WS.10).aspx - Bitlocker Drive Encryption Deployment Guide
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd835565(WS.10).aspx - Bitlocker (and Bitlocker To Go) Drive Encryption Step By Step guide
User Account Control
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd835548(WS.10).aspx - How UAC Works
AppLocker
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd723686(WS.10).aspx - AppLocker Step-by-Step Deployment Guide
Federated Search
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c709a596-a9e9-49e7-bcd4-319664929317&DisplayLang=en - Implementer's Guide
Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Windows 7 Feature Overview (Level 200)
Discover Windows 7 platform capabilities that provide enhanced security and control, secure anywhere access that can make users more productive, and seamless desktop management that can make it easier for IT professionals and users to manage the des ...
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032416245&culture=en-US
TechNet Webcast: Windows 7 Deployment Enhancements (Level 200)
Discover the enhanced deployment capabilities available in the Windows 7 operating system. In this webcast, we explore virtual hard disk (VHD) image management and deployment, dynamic driver provisioning, and multicast multiple stream transfer funct ...
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032416264&culture=en-US
TechNet Webcast: Windows 7 Manageability Solutions (Level 300)
Windows 7 operating system manageability features can provide more flexible administrative control, increase automation of administrative tasks, and reduce help desk calls. In this webcast, we explore how Windows PowerShell 2.0 automates desktop adm ...
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032416267&culture=en-US
TechNet Webcast: Automating Windows 7 Deployments Using System Center Configuration Manager (Level 300)
We focus on automating Windows 7 operating system deployments using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager in this webcast. First, we cover how to automate hardware and software inventory using Asset Intelligence to determine what application ...
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032416867&culture=en-US
TechNet Webcast: Windows 7 Seamless Network Access (Level 300)
Discover how networking capabilities in Windows 7 can reduce IT costs, improve productivity, and make it easier to manage than other operating systems. Join us for this webcast as we discuss the challenges of managing a network and how Windows 7 net ...
7/1/2009 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/1/2009 11:00 AM | Duration:60 Minutes
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032416269&culture=en-US
TechNet Webcast: Windows 7 Enhanced Security and Control (Level 300)
Core platform security improvements in the Windows 7 operating system help you secure anywhere access, protect data, and protect desktop users. In this webcast, we explain how Windows 7 security features provide the foundation for a secure and relia ...
7/15/2009 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/15/2009 11:00 AM | Duration:60 Minutes
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032416718&culture=en-US
TechNet Webcast: Windows 7 Planning and Deployment Tools (Level 300)
Discover the tools that can help you customize Windows 7 operating system packages and automate Windows 7 deployment planning and network deployments seamlessly. In this webcast, we explore using the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit t ...
7/22/2009 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/22/2009 11:00 AM | Duration:60 Minutes
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032416568&culture=en-US
TechNet Webcast: Protecting Your Data with Windows 7 BitLocker and BitLocker To Go (Level 300)
Learn how to protect your data on systems running the Windows 7 operating system using BitLocker and BitLocker To Go. In this webcast, we examine BitLocker enhancements and capabilities, we set up and configure Trusted Module Management personal ide ...
7/29/2009 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 7/29/2009 11:00 AM | Duration:60 Minutes
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032416861&culture=en-US
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The Windows SharePoint Services Developer Center on MSDN has been completely redesigned and updated.
Go take a look and then let us know what you think
I recently bumped into a colleague of mine who reminded me of the Microsoft Partner Advantage (MSPA) development offer provided by Microsoft Services. Essentially, it offers an extensive range of services designed to help Microsoft Partner ISVs more effectively develop, deploy and support solutions using Microsoft technologies.
The paid for service is delivered by an assigned ADC (Application Development Consultant), who helps address a Partner’s development challenges through architecture roundtables, code reviews, proof of concepts, reactive developer support, scalability and performance labs, and much more. Their ultimate aim is to is help Partners accelerate their software development process and save money by developing great applications.
If any Microsoft Partners are interested in gaining this Advantage, contact Chris Taylor (ctaylor@microsoft.com), or visit their blog at http://blogs.msdn.com/ukadc.
Just in case you hadn’t seen these .. .. ..
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