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In the next release of Windows Server, the Server Core installation option will support a subset of .NET and ASP.NET allowing your managed applications and web servers to take advantage of the reduced management and maintenance that Server Core provides. Learn about writing new code for-and how to…

Live Services building blocks expose a platform-independent, language neutral, protocol-based programming model. The framework is designed from the get-go to not be bound to any platform-specific technology (Microsoft's or otherwise) or implementation. Dive into how to exercise this programming…

Windows 7 will support more than 64 logical processors with improved kernel scheduler mechanisms that enable efficient scaling. Learn how to use new system software affinity APIs to aid application scalability beyond 64 logical processors through the use of "Kernel Groups." Kernel Groups…

Learn what application developers and DBAs should consider to help secure data. Topics discussed include authentication, authorization, execution contexts, and encryption with focus given to the new security features introduced in SQL Server 2008. Il-Sung Lee Il-Sung Lee is a Program Manager…

The combination of FAST ESP and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 allows for the development of powerful search-driven portals. Learn about the architecture and functionality of FAST ESP, and see how FAST ESP can complement and extend existing search features in MOSS 2007. Watch a…

Live Mesh Services provide the infrastructure for devices to share and listen: communicating status, accepting remote management, and synchronizing and sharing files and applications. See how the combination of software running on devices, services running in the cloud, and open protocols and APIs…

Learn how the new Live Framework allows applications to pass, persist, and surface data across devices, users and applications. Hear how to leverage peer-to-peer, relay, subscriptions, notifications, news, activities, and more in applications and services. John Macintyre John is a Group…

Learn how to use the Dynamics Online Commerce and Payment API to extend business processes from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to the cloud. This session will show three key scenarios: using ERP data to build e-commerce solutions over the Internet; accepting credit card transactions…

Learn how the next version of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM data model can be manipulated through meta data. See how to add custom business logic, including plug-ins and custom messages for Microsoft Dynamics CRM entities. Andrew Bybee Andrew is currently a Principal Program Manager responsible…

Learn about FeedSync and how Live Mesh uses it to synchronize data across devices and to the cloud. Understand how to use FeedSync and the new Live Framework to integrate your existing web and client data with Live Mesh. Steven Lees