Visual Studio 2008 RTM now available
For all the developer-types out there, Visual Studio 2008 (formerly code-named "Orcas"), has been released and is now available for download. You can download a trial version on the Try Visual Studio...
View ArticleFree Microsoft Learning Courses
If you’re not already familiar with the Microsoft Learning web site, you might be missing out on many different training courses and resources. The site provides access to hundreds of resources,...
View ArticleVisual Studio 2008 & Business Intelligence Development Studio (Troubleshooting)
I recently installed Visual Studio 2008 on my main development computer and have been very happy with it overall. However, before starting the installation, I decided to remove all of the Visual...
View ArticleSQL Server 2008 Final Release Available
After what seems like an eternity in development, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 has finally been released. That’s right – this latest version is not a beta version, a CTP, an RC, or anything of the sort....
View ArticleSQL Server 2008 RTM Requires Visual Studio 2008 SP1
While SQL Server 2008 has reached the release (RTM) stage, there’s a potential gotcha that’s going to prevent many of us from upgrading right away. The issue is that the SQL Server 2008 installer...
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Austin Code Camp 2009 Presentations
Code Camps are free events that are held by and for developers. They focus on real, practical technical information that is presented through demonstrations. Many user groups hold these sessions on...
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Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 Available for Download
Microsoft’s Visual Studio 2010 development environment is a complete overhaul of the popular IDE. It will continue to support all current Microsoft development languages and technologies, but it also...
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Office 2010 Beta Now Available to MSDN / TechNet Subscribers
While I spend a lot of time writing and speaking about enterprise technology (such as server virtualization), like most techies, I do it using Microsoft Office. I’m a big fan of Microsoft Office 2007,...
View Article.NET Developer Stories
Perhaps one of the best and most enjoyable ways to learn about technology is through examples of how it’s being applied. Many organizations offer case studies and other details of their...
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Connection errors when migrating from Visual SourceSafe (VSS) to Team...
If you haven’t yet heard, the Release Candidate (RC) version of Visual Studio 2010 is now available to MSDN Subscribers. Personally, I was waiting for this release to move my primary development...
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SQL Saturday in Dallas: May 22, 2010
SQL Saturday is a series of free single-day conferences that’s being held throughout the United States. Here’s some basic information about the conference from the web site: We started SQLSaturday in...
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SQL Server 2008 R2 Report Builder 3.0 (RTM)
By far, the most popular posting on this site is Visual Studio 2008 & Business Intelligence Development Studio (Troubleshooting). The post currently has over 60 comments. It seems that here’s a...
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Windows 8 Developer Preview: Virtualization Options (VMware Workstation)
For those of us developers that are itching to get our hands (and fingers) on the recently release Windows 8 Developer Preview, you might hit an unexpected snag. If you’re like me, the first thing you...
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Microsoft Virtual Labs
Evaluating and learning about complex server-side software can be quite a challenge for the busy IT pro. Often, you’re just trying to work with a feature or two for evaluation purposes, but you find...
View ArticleAustin Code Camp 2012
The Austin .NET User Group (ADNUG) is again holding it’s annual Austin Code Camp 2012 event. The date is Saturday, June 9th, 2012 at the St. Edward’s Professional Education Center (PEC) (the same...
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Visual Studio 2012 Release Candidate Now Available
Today’s release of the Windows 8 / Server 2012 downloads isn’t the only news for techie-types that want to live on the bleeding edge. Microsoft has also released the Release Candidate versions of...
View ArticleAustin Code Camp 2013 SQL Server Presentations
If you’re in the Austin area and are interested in a free all-day conference on .NET development-focused topics, be sure to check out the Austin .NET User Group’s annual Austin Code Camp. It takes...
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Central Texas GiveCamp: Oct. 18–20
Does your idea of a perfect weekend involve writing code, eating pizza, and working with other local-area IT professionals? Well, if you’re a developer, designer, DBA, etc. and you enjoy at least one...
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The Imagine Cup Competition
After a couple of decades of working in IT in a wide variety of different capacities, I still fondly recall my first computer: The Commodore 64. Apart from playing tons of games, interacting on BBS’s,...
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SQL Server Optimization for Developers Presentation in Austin, TX
On April 14th, 2014, I’ll be presenting a session titled, “SQL Server Optimization for Developers” to the Austin .NET User Group. The free event will opportunities for networking, food and drinks, and...
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