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Tuesday Mar 9, 2010
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MSDN: U.S. Local Highlights

  • MSDN Simulcast Event: Take Your Applications Sky-High with Cloud Computing and the Windows Azure Platform
    Join your local MSDN Events team as we take a deep dive into Microsoft Windows Azure. We'll start with a developer-focused overview of this brave new platform and the cloud computing services that can be used to build amazing applications. As the day unfolds, we'll explore data storage, Microsoft SQL Azure, and the basics of deployment with Windows Azure.

  • Implementing the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) at a Large Insurance Company
    Find out how Cigital, an SDL Pro Network member, assisted a large insurance company adopt the Microsoft SDL. The case study describes both the business drivers leading up to the company's recognizing the need for incorporating the SDL within their development process as well as the initial roll out of the SDL.

  • You're Hearing All About Windows Phone 7 Series - Now Learn All About It at MIX10
    Everything you could ever want to know about Windows Phone 7 Series is at MIX10 on March 15-17 in Las Vegas. You'll preview the new development platform, see how to work with the Windows Phone 7 Series development tools, and get a tour of the Windows Phone Marketplace. MIX10 attendees will receive access to the Windows Phone 7 Series development tools and have access to a dedicated track on the Windows Phone 7 Series platform that runs throughout the event. As a MIX10 attendee, you'll also receive exclusive free developer support for the Windows Phone 7 Series development tools. Don't miss this unique opportunity.

  • Learn to Create Fun Games in Blend Using Behaviors
    Create a fun game in Blend and gain valuable experience using Behaviors by watching this 10-video series with downloadable guide and files.

  • MSDN Webcast: BenkoTips Live and On Demand: Getting Started with Team Foundation Server 2010
    From simplified setup to tracking tasks and tests, learn how to take advantage of the great features of Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2010. BenkoTips Live and On Demand brings events to you - this webcast series is dedicated to helping developers explore the possible.

  • Sony Corporation Adopts the Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL)
    Learn how Security Innovation, an SDL Pro Network member, helped Sony Corporation improve its SDL security level from basic to standardized.

  • Support Your Career Goals with Targeted Developer Training
    Find learning paths and guidance for some of the top developer career paths in the industry, then get started with special discounts on e-learning, e-reference libraries, and classroom training.

  • End-of-Support Dates for Windows Vista RTM, Windows XP SP2, and Windows 2000
    As announced in 2008, support for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows 2000 will end on July 13, 2010. Support for Windows Vista Release to Manufacturing (RTM) will end on April 13, 2010. To help ensure your Windows Vista PCs stay secure and up to date, make sure they are running Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) or SP2. If you are running Windows XP, stay more secure by moving to Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) or migrating to Windows 7. If you are running Windows 2000, we recommend that you move to Windows 7 as no additional support or updates will be offered for the Windows 2000 operating system. Visit the End of Support Center for more details.

  • Black Hat Webcast Series: Security Starts at the Beginning
    Register for the Black Hat and SDL webcast "Security Starts at the Beginning," on Thursday February 25th at 10:00 A.M. Pacific Time. Hear our new SDL Pro Network members talk about secure development practices.

  • Register for Software Engineering 101: a Free One-Day Online Workshop
    This workshop will help you understand how to build software that is better designed, more maintainable, and more testable. The morning comprises presentations on SOLID and other important object-oriented programming skills. The afternoon is just one big pair-programming session to work and learn hands-on how to use the principles discussed in the morning. While we will be using mostly .NET and Visual Studio, these practices work for any language or platform. Register now to join this free one-day workshop for learning core skills for modern developers.

  • MSDN Webcast: Microsoft Bing Maps Server (Part 1 of 3): When the Internet Isn't an Option
    Get introduced to the Microsoft Bing Maps Server - the on-premises, offline, or secure intranet version of the Microsoft Bing Maps Internet mapping platform. Learn how it's designed for customers who need a Web browser-based mapping solution that's not connected via the Internet.

  • Download the Simplified Implementation of the Microsoft SDL
    Understand the core concepts of the Microsoft SDL and learn how to implement it in your organization. The Simplified Implementation of the Microsoft SDL will help you identify which software development security activities you need to perform in order to be SDL compliant.

  • How Do I: Use Windows Azure Storage with My Application?
    In this video Scott Golightly will walk through a sample application that will take advantage of Windows Azure Storage to communicate between different application roles and complete a business task.

  • Get a Second Chance to Pass Your Microsoft Certification Exam
    The Second Shot program allows a free retake if you do not pass an IT professional or developer Microsoft Certification exam the first time. You must take both the first and (if necessary) the retake exam before June 30, 2010.

  • Download the MSF-Agile+SDL Process Template for VSTS
    Embed security in your Agile Development project with the MSF-Agile+SDL Process Template. It's a TFS process template that integrates the policy, process, and tools of the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) for Agile process guidance into the MSF Agile development framework.

  • How Do I: Get Started with SQL Azure?
    Based on Microsoft's flagship SQL Server product, SQL Azure represents Microsoft's relational storage offering for the cloud. In this video, Hilton Giesenow, host of the MOSS Show SharePoint podcast, takes us through getting started with signing up and configuring our first SQL Azure database.

  • Learn from the Best in Web Design and Development at MIX10
    MIX10 favorites Scott Guthrie and Bill Buxton have been announced as keynote speakers. Come hear these experts and others speak on UX, design, Windows phone, and much more. Register by February 21st to take advantage of the US$200 discount on your pass.

  • U.S. MSDN Premium Subscribers: Test and Develop at No Cost on Windows Azure
    As an MSDN Premium Subscriber, you can leverage your MSDN subscription to obtain over 700 hours of compute time on Windows Azure to test and develop your latest cloud applications. U.S. developers can also benefit from no-cost phone and e-mail technical support to help fast-track your cloud application development by using Front Runner for Windows Azure.

  • $50,000 PhizzPop Design Challenge
    Web design agencies and partners called to submit a redesign strategy incorporating Microsoft Web Technologies for bgca.org, the Web site for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Deadline for entries is February 19, 2010.

  • Join a Live Webcast on Detecting and Mitigating Security Issues Using the CAT.NET Tool
    In this live Security Talk webcast, discover how CAT.NET includes a set of FxCop security rules that help you identify security flaws in a managed-code (C#, Visual Basic .NET, Visual J#) application you are developing.

  • How Do I: Run Java Applications in Windows Azure?
    Windows Azure in an open platform. This means you can run applications written in .NET, PHP, or Java. In this video Scott Golightly will show how to create and run a Java application in Windows Azure.

  • SDL Quick Security Reference: Cross-Site Scripting and SQL Injection Attacks
    With the SDL Quick Security Reference (QSR), the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) team introduces a series of basic guidance papers designed to address common vulnerabilities from the perspective of multiple business roles - business decision maker, architect, developer, and tester/QA. These papers are intended to help you address a critical business problem now while moving you toward SDL adoption in the future.

  • MSDN Webcast: SharePoint Server 2010 (Part 2 of 8): Developing Rich Solutions in Silverlight
    Discover how to bring Microsoft Silverlight and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 together to build and deploy Web parts and field controls, access and update SharePoint content from Silverlight, handle large data sets, and build client-side connections between Silverlight Web parts.

  • Learn from the Best in Web Design and Development at MIX10
    MIX10 favorites Scott Guthrie and Bill Buxton have been announced as keynote speakers at this year's conference. Don't miss the opportunity to hear from these experts and others on UX, design, Windows phone, and much more. Register by February 7th to take advantage of the US$400 discount!

  • Extended Offer: 30% Off All Microsoft Expression Design Software Until January 31
    Receive 30% off all Microsoft Expression version 3 design software (both full and upgrade versions) through the Microsoft Online Store when you buy before January 31st. (Promotion applies to U.S. only.)

  • MSDN Webcast: Visual Basic 6 Simplicity and Intensive AJAX Richness for the Web and Cloud
    Why are Web development tasks so complex? Discover the right combination between the greatest Web benefits and the most mature development paradigms during this webcast.

  • Apply the Critical MS10-002 Security Updates for the IE Vulnerability
    This update will address a potential remote code execution vulnerability.

  • Learn About Cloud Computing at a Free Local MSDN Event
    MSDN events are free, interactive sessions that deliver hands-on technical content on data storage, SQL Azure, and deploying apps on Windows Azure with lots of time to ask questions. Chat with your peers and get the skills that can help you get ahead. Find one near you and register now at msdnevents.com.

  • BenkoTips Live and On Demand Webcast: What's New in Visual Studio 2010
    Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 takes great strides toward making your development environment faster, easier, and more intuitive. From project types to the start page to the toolboxes, we'll explore how you can use the new integrated development environment (IDE) to build great software.

  • Podcast: Using the Web Protection Library (WPL) - CTP Version
    Anil Revuru (RV), from Microsoft Information Security, provides guidance on the expansion of what used to be the Anti-XSS Library. This enhanced version of the library will introduce mitigation to other attacks, including SQL injection, cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and setting enforcement like SSL & HTTP_ONLY cookies.


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