Tag: Developer

Windows 8 Office Hours at the Mall of America Microsoft Store

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmThis is going to be fun!  My two other local (Minneapolis/Saint Paul area) Technology Evangelists and I are holding office hours at the Microsoft Store at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN.  Jeff Brand, Adam Grocholski, and I will be making ourselves available to chat with you about Windows 8 from 1-3PM on Mondays, … Continue reading Windows 8 Office Hours at the Mall of America Microsoft Store

BREAKING NEWS: While I was away, the Windows 8 bits hit TechNet and MSDN!

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmGee.. you go out to the gym for a couple of hours and come back and lo-and-behold the Windows 8 released (RTM) bits become available for download for TechNet and MSDN subscribers!  So if you subscribe, go to the site and get ‘em while they’re hot!“What about other folks?  When can I buy it?”If you’re … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: While I was away, the Windows 8 bits hit TechNet and MSDN!

Why .NET 3.5? (So many questions. So little time. Part 39)

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Good question, Todd.  And unfortunately I don’t know the details enough to give you a precise answer.  But I will say that no matter what Windows Server 2012 has in it, it isn’t a supported platform for the current RTM (Release to Manufacturing) version of System Center 2012.  “Why not?” ‘cause it’s in beta – … Continue reading Why .NET 3.5? (So many questions. So little time. Part 39)

What does AVIcode do? (So many questions. So little time. Part 20.)

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In Saint Louis at our TechNet Event several weeks ago now, Chuck S. asked about AVIcode… “App Insight - performance data?  Component timing?  Event Logs?  Database events?  (what is tracked in AVIcode?)” That is a very good question.  For those of you not already aware of what AVIcode is; it is a product that enables … Continue reading What does AVIcode do? (So many questions. So little time. Part 20.)

A Great Opportunity to Learn Windows Azure Development

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“Oh here you go again, Kevin… Talking about development topics in an IT Pro blog…” Hey.. I thought we had established the fact that many IT pros are also software engineers and developers.  Or perhaps their friends are.  So whether you’re a developer, and aspiring developer, or an IT Pro with friends (?), I wanted … Continue reading A Great Opportunity to Learn Windows Azure Development

Building Cloudy Apps (“Cloudy April” – Part 24)

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 Are you a developer?“No.”Well, perhaps you’re not.. but someone reading this blog is.  And they may have seen my articles about Windows Azure or the Windows Azure Appliance and may be wondering how exactly they’re going to get started building applications for it.  “Okay.. for the sake of argument, let’s say I am a developer.  … Continue reading Building Cloudy Apps (“Cloudy April” – Part 24)

FREE Boot-Camp for Windows Phone 7 Developer Wannabe’s

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…and if you’re a developer, you definitely wannabe.Microsoft is holding some free “boot camp” style events soon for developers interested in learning Windows Phone 7 development .  “Boot camp?  What’s that?”It’s a full day of intense introductory training; in this case training on how to get started building applications for Windows Phone 7.  Here is … Continue reading FREE Boot-Camp for Windows Phone 7 Developer Wannabe’s

Kevin’s TechNet Event Resources: April-June 2010 (Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 Launch!)

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TechNet Event Slides and Additional Resources http://www.technetevents.com/resources 25%-OFF Special TechNet Plus Subscription Promotion – Yes, save nearly $100 off of a new TechNet Plus Direct Subscription!Use Promotion Code TNITQ404 (that’s 4-ZERO-4) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/subscription E-mail Technical Questions: Kevin Remde – Kevin.Remde@microsoft.comFeedback e-mail to my boss: Brian Moore – BriMoore@microsoft.com Follow Kevin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinRemdeConnect with Kevin on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinremde "WAG" … Continue reading Kevin’s TechNet Event Resources: April-June 2010 (Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 Launch!)