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[Default] Spotlight on: Windows Vista

[Default] Microsoft Across America Launch Event The release of Windows Vista operating system ushers in a new age of application platform development. Join us at the developer track, hosted by MSDN Events, as we explore the new capabilities and features that will let you create applications to help users communicate, collaborate, and present information in more powerful ways than ever before. Attend a Microsoft Across America Launch Event in a city near you.
Windows Vista: Build More Secure Applications Learn how you can create user-experience breakthroughs that improve usability and enable greater relevance to the work users do. In this series of free webcasts, we cover Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows CardSpace, and XAML.
ISV Web Seminar Deep Dive Series: Windows Vista January 22 - 26, 1:00 P.M. Pacific time
Microsoft ASP.NET Connections/ Visual Studio Connections / SQL Server Magazine Connections / SharePoint Connections March 25 - 28, Orlando, FL Come learn about ASP.NET 2.0 and Atlas, Windows Vista and .NET 3.0 development, Visual Studio 2005, SQL Server 2005, and more.
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[Default] Spotlight on: the 2007 Microsoft Office System

Microsoft Across America Launch Event The release of the 2007 Microsoft Office system ushers in a new age of application platform development. Join us at the developer track, hosted by MSDN Events, as we explore the new capabilities and features that will let you create applications to help users communicate, collaborate, and present information in more powerful ways than ever before. Attend a Microsoft Across America Launch Event in a city near you.
ISV Web Seminar Deep Dive Series: 2007 Microsoft Office System January 29 - February 2, 1:00 P.M. Pacific
Seven Development Projects with the 2007 Microsoft Office System and Windows SharePoint Services 2007 (PDF) This guide highlights architectural underpinnings, the latest enhancements for developers, and code samples for building custom applications and solutions. Download the guide to help get you started now.
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Web Resources

[Default] 5th Annual Microsoft Financial Services Developer Conference 2007 April 25 - 26, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Park Avenue at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY This leading event for developers and architects in financial services will give insight into Microsoft's latest and upcoming technologies.
[Default] The Back Room - Exclusively for System Builders Building boxes is a different kind of business. We provide a place to find relevant information and help you maintain and grow your business.

Security for Developers

[Default] Online Security Sessions from Tech·Ed IT Forum Available
• [Default] Knowing the Enemy - A Lightning Demonstration on How Hackers Attack NetworksMarcus Murray, Senior Security Architect, Truesec
• [Default] Advanced Malware CleaningMark Russinovich, Technical Fellow, Platform and Services Division, Microsoft
• [Windows Vista] Windows Vista User Account Control InternalsMark Russinovich, Technical Fellow, Platform and Services Division, Microsoft
• [Default] Defending Layer 8: How to Recognize and Combat Social EngineeringSteve Riley, Senior Program Manager, Security Business and Technology, Microsoft Corporation
• [Windows Vista] Windows Vista Kernel ChangesMark Russinovich, Technical Fellow, Platform and Services Division, Microsoft
• [Windows Vista] Windows Vista Firewall and IPSec EnhancementsSteve Riley, Senior Program Manager, Security Business and Technology Unit, Microsoft Corporation

Case Studies, KB Articles, & How-tos

[Team Development, Source Control, and Testing] [Visual Studio 2005] Global IT Firm Improves Teamwork, Lowers Risk with Distributed-Server Development With just 5 developers and in just 4 months, EDS implemented a distributed system to serve its worldwide developer teams and attained new levels of extensibility by using Visual Studio 2005 Team System.
[Visual Studio 2005] Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 release notes
Expression Interactive Designer and Visual Studio Designer for Windows Presentation Foundation lighten the workload and speed development for Wells Fargo designers and developers. Windows Presentation Foundation allows Wells Fargo to create a rich, ground-breaking user experience for its customers.
Using Visual Studio 2005, Epicor is moving its ERP, CRM, and SCM applications to the .NET Framework 2.0 and SQL Server 2005. Epicor developers expect to realize faster time-to-market, easier integration, increased performance, and broader and easier-to-use customization and business intelligence capabilities.
 
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Training

[Visual Studio 2005] Double Your Chances: Visual Studio 2005 Certification Exam Insurance Give yourself a free second chance to pass your certification exam, or 25% off your next exam if you pass on the first try.
Take the Developing Enhanced Web Experience with Microsoft ASP.NET for AJAX course, and get select free and discounted related courses.
Learn how to develop, deploy and maintain Windows Mobile 5.0 applications using Visual Studio 2005. Topics include user interface design, accessing Microsoft SQL Server data from a mobile device, and interoperability and platform functionality.
See the functionality and architecture of Windows Workflow Foundation, and learn how to build workflow-enabled applications, free from Microsoft Learning.
This free clinic from Microsoft E-Learning covers platform features and how to build, extend, and assemble solutions using Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.
Find discounts on training and exams for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certifications.
Attend the Virtualization 1-day summit and learn how to leverage the Microsoft Virtualization new offering to enhance your technology investments and business. Have your developer team attend the and implement the knowledge.
Get hands-on experience and learn new Visual Studio 2005 skills from a Microsoft Certified Trainer with real-world experience.
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Explore the latest Microsoft software and platforms in a no-fuss environment. There's no cost and nothing to install or format. With several Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, and Business Intelligence Upgrade lab modules, you will learn how to make the most of these innovative technologies.

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International Events

[Embedded Development] [Mobile Development] Microsoft OEM Technical Seminars Through May 2007, worldwide See how Microsoft Windows Embedded products are revolutionizing the way that people work and live. Attend a free OEM Technical Seminar and find out how Microsoft Windows Embedded can help you quickly configure, build, and ship your next device.
[Windows Server System] Microsoft Virtualization Summit January - March, worldwide
[Windows Server System] Microsoft Virtualization Developer Labs January - April, worldwide Virtualization experts will teach you how to take advantage of Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2.