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Monday, July 31, 2006 6:06 AM

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Deployment Guide

This article describes how to deploy Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 applications with Dotnetfx3.exe, the .NET Framework 3.0 redistributable package. Read it here .
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Saturday, July 29, 2006 5:00 AM

patterns & practices Guidance Explorer

Guidance Explorer is a tool to find and use relevant patterns & practices guidance. Guidance Explorer installs with a guidance library including performance and security topics for .NET and ASP.NET applications. The guidance library contains checklists
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Friday, July 28, 2006 6:57 AM

Deploying Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.0

The Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 (formerly known as WinFX), is the new managed-code programming model for Windows. Applications written for the .NET Framework 3.0 require the .NET Framework 3.0 to be installed on the computer where the application runs.
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Thursday, July 27, 2006 9:39 AM

Office 12 Roadmap

Wanna hear on which direction Office is moving, catch this post from the Excel Team's blog .
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Thursday, July 27, 2006 8:53 AM

Joe Celko's Blog

I still am wondering how I missed on this. Even though some of the answers are different ... I have always loved the clarity and the reasoning that comes after them ... So go ahead and make your bookmark :). Lastly there will always be something to learn
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Wednesday, July 26, 2006 9:32 AM

MySQL® Connector/Net

MySQL Connector/Net enables developers to easily create .NET applications that require secure, high-performance data connectivity with MySQL. It implements the required ADO.NET interfaces and integrates into ADO.NET aware tools. Developers can build applications
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Tuesday, July 25, 2006 9:30 AM

VMware Server - Free too :)

So after MS announcement of Virtual Server free it is turn from VMware. Get the details here .
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Monday, July 24, 2006 9:27 AM

ODF Add-in for Word 2007

The goal for this project is to provide an Add-in to Microsoft Word 2007 to allow opening and saving OpenDocument format (ODF) files. The converter is based on XSL transformations between two XML formats, along with some pre- and post-processing to manage
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Sunday, July 23, 2006 9:24 AM

xSQL Object 2

xSQL Object provides for comparing, generating scripts and synchronizing SQL Server databases. Version 2 of xSQL Object is built on top of xSQL SDK 2 - a robust framework that has been completely redesigned for high performance and scalability, and thoroughly
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Saturday, July 22, 2006 9:18 AM

Discover SQL Reporting Services perfmon counters

Interesting post from Russell over some of the interesting counters for RS. Read the blog entry here .
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Friday, July 21, 2006 9:11 AM

Concurrency and the CLR

A good read from Larry over the MSNDN blogs on this topic. Take a look here ...
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Thursday, July 20, 2006 7:24 AM

Virtaul PC 2004 - SP1

Virtual PC 2004 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is a powerful software virtualization solution that allows you to run multiple PC-based operating systems simultaneously on one workstation, providing a safety net to maintain compatibility with legacy applications
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Wednesday, July 19, 2006 7:19 AM

Multi-Tenant Data Architecture

There is a number of factors blocking the adoption of software as a service (SaaS). To earn this trust, one of the highest priorities for a prospective SaaS architect is creating a SaaS data architecture that is both robust and secure enough to satisfy
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Tuesday, July 18, 2006 7:18 AM

RFID: An Introduction

This white paper provides a general introduction to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, and discusses the benefits and challenges of this technology for organizations that are involved in the production, movement, or sale of retail goods.
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Monday, July 17, 2006 7:15 AM

Data Access Tracing in SQL Server 2005

Bob and others write over the MSDN on how to apply the new tracing functionality in Microsoft data access technologies such as ADO.NET 2.0, MDAC 2.82, SQL Server Native Client, and the JDBC driver; and in the SQL Server network protocols and the Microsoft
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Saturday, July 15, 2006 8:52 AM

SharpBITS.NET

SharpBITS.NET is just a UI for the BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Service) which is included in Win2000/XP. Some really neat work ... Check out here .
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Friday, July 14, 2006 8:50 AM

BI-Documentor

Tool for documenting Microsoft SQL Server & Analysis Services metadata in either HTML or help file format. Trial download is here . BTW, also supports SQL 2005 with highlighting capability.
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Thursday, July 13, 2006 8:47 AM

SQL-CAT Team into blogging

Very good site to bookmark. Some really good read online ... BTW, CAT - Customer Advisory Team :)
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Wednesday, July 12, 2006 8:43 AM

Understanding Storage inside-out

Working with TempDB Physical Database Storage Wonderful paper for downloads ...
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Monday, July 10, 2006 4:30 AM

SQL Server 2005 Everywhere Edition

SQL Server 2005 Everywhere Edition is the followup to SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition (SQL Mobile). Everywhere Edition adds to the great data replication and synchronization capabilities available in SQL Mobile. Read about this next edition during its
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Sunday, July 09, 2006 5:00 AM

MSDN TV: Building SSIS Packages

Learn how easy it is to build and debug your first SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Package by the one and only Donal Farmer from the SSIS Group :) ... Download this starter from the MSDN Downloads.
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Saturday, July 08, 2006 5:19 AM

.NET Rocks: On SQL Server though for Kim :)

Catch the chat from Kimberly Tripp on SQL Server 2005 SP1 and more on the .NET Rocks show ...
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Friday, July 07, 2006 5:15 AM

Patterns & Practices going Mobile

Catch the CTP of: Mobile Client Software Factory on the P&P Site. The Mobile Client Software Factory provides an integrated set of guidance to help architects and developers create line-of-business Windows Mobile applications that interact with back-end
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Thursday, July 06, 2006 1:00 AM

Report Controls in SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services

John Papa at his best during his data points segment of MSDN Mag. Read the article here .
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Wednesday, July 05, 2006 3:36 PM

Advanced Security features in SQL 2005

Good article on MSDN Mag on some neat security features available in SQL Server 2005. Read the same here .
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Wednesday, July 05, 2006 4:28 AM

Latest on ExtremeExperts

Here is the latest article on ExtremeExperts that I published today. Understanding - DBCC SHOW_STATISTICS Feel free to pass your comments.
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Monday, July 03, 2006 6:26 AM

TechEd 2006: My session PPT's

Hmmm ... Lots of people have been bouncing me with request for the PPT's for the sessions I did. So here you go. 64 bit and SQL Server - An Introduction SQL Server Monitoring Tools The Key to Running 24x7 SQL Deployments SQL Mobile 2005 - Performance
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