Developer Readiness for Windows Server 2008

Anthony Borton just sent me this (I notice it's also on his blog - and Chuck's)

Windows Server 2008 Developer Essentials

This two-day technical readiness event is designed to introduce developers to many of the new features of Windows Server 2008.  As Microsoft prepares to release the most advanced version of their server platform ever, now is the time to start learning how to use many of the great enhancements in the applications you write and deploy. Learn how Windows Server 2008 provides a compelling application foundation and makes huge leaps forward in the area of Microsoft’s DSI (Distributed Systems Initiative) and DFO (Design for Operations).

Topics:

During this 2 day course, developers will cover get hands on experience in the following areas;

· Introduction to the Windows Server 2008 Application Platform

· How to leverage the many new features and improvements in Internet Information Server 7.0

· Developing custom modules and handlers for Internet Information Server 7.0

· How to use Microsoft Management Console 3.0 to create standard administrative interfaces for your application

· How to use the new Transactional NTFS capabilities in your application

· Creating custom cmdlets for PowerShell

· Improving your application’s reliability

· Windows Eventing 6.0 & Performance Counters

· Windows Communication Foundation

· Windows Workflow Foundation

· Windows CardSpace

Venues/Dates

Sydney 10-11 Sep 2007

Melbourne 13-14 Sep 2007

Brisbane 08 -09 Oct 2007

For more information visit https://www.local.microsoft.com.au/australia/events/register/home.aspx?levent=188499&linvitation

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This event is being held at the following venues:

Saxons - SydneyLevel 1010 Barrack StSydneyNew South Wales 2000Australia

 Windows Server 2008 Developer Essentials10 Sep 2007, 8:30 AM to 11 Sep 2007, 5:00 PM AEST

Saxons - Melbourne500 Collins StMelbourneVictoria 3000Australia

 Windows Server 2008 Developer Essentials13 Sep 2007, 8:30 AM to 14 Sep 2007, 5:00 PM AEST

Cliftons - Brisbane288 Edward StBrisbaneQueensland 4000Australia

 Windows Server 2008 Developer Essentials08 Oct 2007, 8:30 AM to 09 Oct 2007, 5:00 PM AEST