Microsoft Developer Evangelist
Archive for December, 2009
Entity Framework Recipes
Dec 28th
Our own local Entity Framework smart guy Zeeshan Hirani spoke recently in Fort Worth about his book Entity Framework Recipes. Shawn Weisfeld captured it all on video for us so that we could jam it into our brains over and over again until we become EF experts:
Zeeshan Hirani (http://weblogs.asp.net/zeeshanhirani) is working on a new book of Entity Framework Recipes for Apress (http://amzn.com/1430227036). In this talk he gives us a preview of some of the things that he will be covering in his book. Entity Framework Recipes provides an exhaustive collection of ready-to-use code solutions for Microsoft�s Entity Framework, Microsoft�s vision for the future of data access. Entity Framework is a model-centric data access platform with an ocean of new concepts and patterns for developers to learn. With this book, you will learn the core concepts of Entity Framework through a broad range of clear and concise solutions to everyday data access tasks. Armed with this experience, you will be ready to dive deep into Entity Framework, experiment with new approaches, and develop ways to solve even the most difficult data access challenges. If you are a developer who likes to learn by example, then this is the right book for you.
- Gives ready-to-use, real-world recipes to help you with everyday tasks
- Provides guideposts for learning core concepts
- Maps out key landmarks for experimenting with your own solutions
What you�ll learn
- Solve the most common data access problems using Entity Framework.
- Implement basic data access design patterns using Entity Framework.
- Seamlessly model your solutions across both code and data.
- Improve data access performance.
- Use data binding to simplify and reduce your code.
- Leverage the recipes to empower your own exploration of Entity Framework.
Who is this book for?
This book is for anyone learning Microsoft�s Entity Framework�Microsoft�s new and primary data access platform. If you have ever struggled to learn a new technology, programming model, or way of doing something, you know how helpful simple, real-world examples can be. For the beginning developer, this book provides concrete examples for common data access tasks. For developers with experience with previous Microsoft access platforms, this book provides a task-by-task mapping between previous approaches and the patterns used in Entity Framework.
For the full series, visit Shawn�s Ineta Live post: Entity Framework by Zeeshan Hirani on 12/19/2009
Nice job Z! I feel smarter already…
DFW IT Professionals January 7th User Group Meeting
Dec 10th
Speech Title: Introduction to Windows Server 2008 R2
Come learn about the great new features in Windows Server 2008 R2 with a focus on the benefits for IT Administrators. This session will cover many new features included in Windows Server 2008 R2 that improve the cost of ownership and IT administrator improvements. This overview session will cover the improvements to Active Directory, Windows PowerShell, Power Management, Group Policy enhancements, Scalability, Server Core enhancements, Windows Server Web application platform, and new Remote Desktop Services features and capabilities. You will also learn about Direct Access and Branch Cache- features enabled by using Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 together.
Location
Microsoft’s Las Colinas Office
LC1 Building (Right Tower)
7000 State Highway 161, Irving, TX
Speaker: Kevin Saye is a Senior Technical Product Specialist at Microsoft. His focus is on Windows Server and he covers enterprise customers in Microsoft�s South Central District, which includes: Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.
Prior to joining Microsoft, Kevin has had a long career as an Enterprise Architect. He has experience architecting and implementing many infrastructure technologies including: UNIX, AS/400, Oracle, Netware and Active Directory. He is versed in many development technologies, including both Microsoft (.Net, C++, VB) and Java.
Kevin�s passion is around enabling IT organizations to realize the full potential with Microsoft and non-Microsoft technologies.
Cost: Free but please RSVP to help predict the amount of food needed.
RSVP: http://events.linkedin.com/DFW-Pro-Jan-Meeting-Introduction-Windows/pub/181691
Agenda:
6-6:30: Dinner and Networking
6:30-7:00: Announcements, and Business meeting
7 to 8:30: Presentation and wrap up
Give a ways: Books, Software, Shirts and more
Website: www.dfwitprofessionals.com
Ask the Microsoft Experts at the MTC
Dec 10th
Exclusive Invitation from Microsoft Services: �Ask the Experts� at the Microsoft Irving Office
In this tough economy, you need to do more with less, work smarter, and plan better. �Ask the Experts� is designed to give you an opportunity to engage directly with Microsoft Architects and Technical Support Engineers on a wide variety of technologies and solutions.
This event is designed to allow free unstructured flow of questions and answers between attendees and experts in an casual setting. Subject Matter Experts are ready to discuss:
- Lower Cost Computing and Green IT
- Enabling Your Business for Growth Through End User Empowerment
- Connecting More Directly with Your Customers
- The Cloud: What Should You Be Considering Now
- Enterprise Architecture and Long Term Supportability
Microsoft Architects will be available to discuss your technical issues, potential solutions, and answer development and architectural questions. In addition, you will have the opportunity to tour the Irving Microsoft Technology Center, network and interact with your peers.
Who should attend?
- Technical Decision Makers
- IT Executives/Directors
- IT Business Executives
Why should you attend?
Have you ever wanted to ask a Microsoft expert anything at no cost to you?
- Are you looking for a solution and technology strategy to support where your company is headed 3 to 5 years down the road?
- Are you doing everything you can do to lower your costs and at the same time lower your impact on the environment?
- Are you taking full advantage of your investment in technology and capabilities by truly empowering end users through collaboration and business intelligence?
- What is your Cloud strategy and how will leverage current and future capabilities to the your best advantage?
- Are you looking for additional ways to connect with and enable your customers?
- Are you equipped with the strategy, knowledge, and experience to take full advantage of the capabilities enabled through the Microsoft platform?
These are just a few of the potential questions and topics that �Ask the Experts� can discuss with you.
Come meet the Microsoft team and take advantage of this unique opportunity to interact one on one with today�s industry leading experts in Microsoft technologies. In just a few hours, you will have the ability to arm yourself with some of the knowledge necessary to LEAD your organization in technology and processes for years to come.
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Ask the Experts
Date: Thursday, January 28th,2009 Time: 4:00pm � 8:00pm Location: Microsoft Irving Office All attendees will be eligible to participate in a ZUNE raffle!
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Elite Web Optimization Event
Dec 1st
Are you a Web Professional�
- Interested in free software and support to grow your web development business?
- Who needs help getting your customers� websites to the top of the search rankings?
- Looking for tips and tricks to design and develop next generation web experiences?
- Looking to make your web development business more profitable?
- Looking to streamline the way you design, build and deploy websites?
- Looking to mix the best of Open Source with the best of Microsoft in your customer�s websites?
If so, then you need to attend the Elite Web Optimization event!
Microsoft & SoftLayer Present the Elite Web Optimization Event
Microsoft Las Colinas office
7000 N. State Hwy 161
Irving, TX 75039
December 15th 2009 9:00AM � 6:00PM
Come spend a day with us to explore the Microsoft Windows Web Platform and the many hosting services provided by SoftLayer!
During this event, we�ll review what�s new in the Microsoft Web Platform and tools, the interoperability improvements in the Microsoft Web platform and the value that Softlayer can add to your project/business, including:
- MS Web Platform � IIS management Console, Hyper � V and the Dynamic Data Center, SQL Server 2008 Web Edition, IISMedia Services3.0
- MS Interoperability � PHP on Windows, Web-PI, PHP Drivers in MS SQL Server 2008
- MS Web Tools � Visual Studio, Expression, Silverlight
- SoftLayer services and value add
- WebsiteSpark Program
- The Great PHP on Windows Contest
- Microsoft Partner Evangelism Initiative
All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win one of the following:
- HP Netbook with Win7
- Xbox360 Elite
- ZuneHD
- 8GB Zune
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Click to register: http://microsoftandsoftlayer.eventbrite.com/ |
