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Social Media Dashboard Sample

The Social Media Dashboard sample (for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8) consumes various social feeds and displays them in your app. It is driven from a JSON configuration file so it is very easy to adapt this sample to your needs and have this as a starting point for your application. This sample also illustrates a number of key concepts such as Search, Share, dynamic UI, animations, sharing code between Windows 8 and Windows Phone.

Building the Sample

Make sure you have the basics installed. That includes:

Download the sample and double-click on the solution. The solution consists of three projects:

  • SocialMediaDashboard.PCL, which is the Portable Class Library that contains code that is used in both the Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 projects. To learn more about Portable Class Libraries, click here.
  • SocialMediaDashboard.W8, which contains the code for the Windows 8 version of the app.
  • SocialMediaDashboard.WP, which contains the code for the Windows Phone 8 version of the app.

There are dependencies on a number of external libraries, these are:

  • Microsoft.Bcl.Async, which gives you access to async and await keywords in a Portable Class Library.
    • NuGet: Install-Package Microsoft.Bcl.Async –Pre
  • NewtonSoft.JSON, which is the standard library for parsing JSON objects.
    • NuGet: Install-Package Newtonsoft.Json
  • HtmlAgilityPack, for parsing and changing HTML documents.
    • NuGet: Install-Package HtmlAgilityPack
  • Microsoft Player Framework, which is a framework for displaying video. No NuGet package exists, the code can be found here. A .VSIX file as included in the Project as well, for convenience.

Now, set your startup project to either Windows 8 or Windows Phone and press F5 to run the app. The sample app gives you information about Windows Phone development. I’m guessing you might be interested in something else, in that case you can look up The Config.json in the Assets folder. This is the definition of the content for this app. Play around with it. A later post will detail the format of this configuration file.

Description

This application demonstrates how to build a complete, configuration-driven application both for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. It illustrates many key concepts as Share, Search, Live Tiles, extended splash screen, showing video in a MediaElement and so forth.  

When you get the source, make sure you read Dependences section above (as being, me I didn't and fixed up the references manually... sigh, must remember to RTFP, Read The Fine Post... Wink

Anyway, here's some snaps of it running on my system;

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Here's a snap of the Solution. As you can see the common work is handled by the PCL (Portable Class Library) and the platform specific work done in the platform projects.

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What's nice is that you can take this sample and easily configure it for your social world. Just edit the config.json files in the platform projects and go...

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So how easy is this to tweak to make it yours?

Hacking the config.json file for about 3 minutes, I created a simple Coding4Fun app... Smiley

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How cool is that! Smiley

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/blog/Windows-8-Windows-Phone-8-some-PCL-and-your-social-world--Social-Media-Dashboard-Sample Speaking of building Windows 8 app's, here's the template of the week. Imagine you Social Media Dashboard SampleThe Social Media Dashboard sample (for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8) consumes various social feeds and displays them in your app. It is driven from a JSON configuration file so it is very easy to adapt this sample to your needs and have this as a starting point for your application. This sample also illustrates a number of key concepts such as Search, Share, dynamic UI, animations, sharing code between Windows 8 and Windows Phone. Building the SampleMake sure you have the basics installed. That includes: Windows 8. Visual Studio 2012. Windows Phone SDK. Download the sample and double-click on the solution. The solution consists of three projects: SocialMediaDashboard.PCL, which is the Portable Class Library that contains code that is used in both the Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 projects. To learn more about Portable Class Libraries, click here. SocialMediaDashboard.W8, which contains the code for the Windows 8 version of the app. SocialMediaDashboard.WP, which contains the code for the Windows Phone 8 version of the app. There are dependencies on a number of external libraries, these are: Microsoft.Bcl.Async, which gives you access to async and await keywords in a Portable Class Library. NuGet: Install-Package Microsoft.Bcl.Async –Pre NewtonSoft.JSON, which is the standard library for parsing JSON objects. NuGet: Install-Package Newtonsoft.Json HtmlAgilityPack, for parsing and changing HTML documents. NuGet: Install-Package HtmlAgilityPack Microsoft Player Framework, which is a framework for displaying video. No NuGet package exists, the code can be found here. A .VSIX file as included in the Project as well, for convenience. Now, set your startup project to either Windows 8 or Windows Phone and press F5 to run the app. The sample app gives you information about Windows Phone development. I’m guessing you might be interested in something else, in that c http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/blog/Windows-8-Windows-Phone-8-some-PCL-and-your-social-world--Social-Media-Dashboard-Sample Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/blog/Windows-8-Windows-Phone-8-some-PCL-and-your-social-world--Social-Media-Dashboard-Sample Greg Duncan Greg Duncan 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/blog/Windows-8-Windows-Phone-8-some-PCL-and-your-social-world--Social-Media-Dashboard-Sample/RSS Coding4Fun Social Media TechNet Radio: Delivering Results - How Microsoft.com Scales Using Windows Server 2012 Tommy Patterson welcomes Sr. Service Engineering Manager, George Holman to the show as he shares with us how his team used Windows Server 2012 to help scale and improve the performance of Microsoft.com. Tune in as he describes the noticeable difference between Server 2012 vs. previous versions of Windows Server, as well as outlines how his team planned for and deployed it in their environment.

  • [1:28] What was the situation? Describe some of the challenges surrounding Microsoft.com and their need to scale
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]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-Delivering-Results-How-Microsoftcom-Scales-Using-Windows-Server-2012 Tommy Patterson welcomes Sr. Service Engineering Manager, George Holman to the show as he shares with us how his team used Windows Server 2012 to help scale and improve the performance of Microsoft.com. Tune in as he describes the noticeable difference between Server 2012 vs. previous versions of Windows Server, as well as outlines how his team planned for and deployed it in their environment. [1:28] What was the situation? Describe some of the challenges surrounding Microsoft.com and their need to scale [3:28] How did MSIT deploy Windows Server 2012 for MSCOM? [11:39] What were the results? [13:21] Can you share with us some deployment best practices? __________________________ Experience Microsoft's latest products with these FREE downloads! Build Your Lab! Download  Windows Server 2012,  System Center 2012 SP1 and  Hyper-V Server 2012 and get the best virtualization platform and private cloud management solution on the market. Try it FREE now! Don’t Have a Lab? Build Your Lab in the Cloud with Windows Azure Virtual Machines. Try Windows Azure for free with no cost or obligations, and use any OS, language, database or tool. FREE Download __________________________If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Articles: Tommy Patterson’s blog Microsoft IT Showcase Virtual Labs: TechNet Virtual Labs: System Center 2012 Follow @technetradio Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftTechNetRadio Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS   976 http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-Delivering-Results-How-Microsoftcom-Scales-Using-Windows-Server-2012 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:27 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-Delivering-Results-How-Microsoftcom-Scales-Using-Windows-Server-2012 ChrisCaldwell, TechNet Radio, Tommy Patterson ChrisCaldwell, TechNet Radio, Tommy Patterson 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-Delivering-Results-How-Microsoftcom-Scales-Using-Windows-Server-2012/RSS Scalability scalablity Private Cloud Windows Server 2012 Stay Connected with the Ch9 Events App No matter what device you're bringing to TechEd this year, be sure to bring the Ch9 Events app with you!

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]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/TechEd/Stay-Connected-with-the-Ch9-Events-App No matter what device you're bringing to TechEd this year, be sure to bring the Ch9 Events app with you! Browse all the content of the conference, follow your schedule, and stay connected throughout the event. Download Ch9 Events for Windows 8 | Windows Phone | iOS | Android After creating your account in the app, link it to your Channel 9 account to enable synchronization of your personalized schedule. http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/TechEd/Stay-Connected-with-the-Ch9-Events-App Tue, 21 May 2013 19:14:27 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/TechEd/Stay-Connected-with-the-Ch9-Events-App Mark DeFalco Mark DeFalco 9 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/TechEd/Stay-Connected-with-the-Ch9-Events-App/RSS Tech.Ed teched europe What’s in Store at the TechExpo: Partner Solutions and Microsoft Solutions Experience The TechExpo at TechEd 2013 will bring together Microsoft Product Teams, Partner Solutions, and Community Resources to provide a one-stop resource for TechEd delegates. Make time on your calendar to spend in the TechExpo and explore this tremendous resource.

Microsoft Solutions Experience (MSE): Bring your challenges, ideas, and questions and meet face-to-face with the Microsoft experts who built the products you use every day, and learn about the latest Microsoft technologies and solutions. Areas in the MSE cover Server-Cloud-Tools, Unified Communications, Microsoft Office, Windows Client, and Windows Phone.

Partner Solutions: The TechExpo brings together Microsoft Partners to showcase the latest technologies and solutions and provides a chance to talk directly with product experts about their offerings.  Explore the hall and meet with the TechEd Sponsors and Exhibitors—and don't miss the TechExpo Welcome Reception on Monday evening, a great networking opportunity.

Community Resource Zone: Meet some of the technical community's most noted influencers and active participants in the CRZ. Learn about available resources and how you can get involved in the Community.

Digital Wall: Find out about the latest event updates, meet and network with other attendees and learn what's happening at TechEd each day.

The TechExpo is a hub of activity at TechEd, with many opportunities to network, learn, and share information with your peers and industry experts. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mark your calendars for the Welcome Reception held in the TechExpo:

  • Monday, June 3 6:00-8:00 PM in Halls CDEF at TechEd North America
  • Tuesday, 25 June 18:00-20:30 in Hall 8 at TechEd Europe

Find out what's in store at the TechExpo at both TechEd North America and TechEd Europe.

 

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/TechEd/Whats-in-Store-at-the-TechExpo-Partner-Solutions-and-Microsoft-Solutions-Experience The TechExpo at TechEd 2013 will bring together Microsoft Product Teams, Partner Solutions, and Community Resources to provide a one-stop resource for TechEd delegates. Make time on your calendar to spend in the TechExpo and explore this tremendous resource. Microsoft Solutions Experience (MSE): Bring your challenges, ideas, and questions and meet face-to-face with the Microsoft experts who built the products you use every day, and learn about the latest Microsoft technologies and solutions. Areas in the MSE cover Server-Cloud-Tools, Unified Communications, Microsoft Office, Windows Client, and Windows Phone. Partner Solutions: The TechExpo brings together Microsoft Partners to showcase the latest technologies and solutions and provides a chance to talk directly with product experts about their offerings.  Explore the hall and meet with the TechEd Sponsors and Exhibitors—and don't miss the TechExpo Welcome Reception on Monday evening, a great networking opportunity. Community Resource Zone: Meet some of the technical community's most noted influencers and active participants in the CRZ. Learn about available resources and how you can get involved in the Community. Digital Wall: Find out about the latest event updates, meet and network with other attendees and learn what's happening at TechEd each day. The TechExpo is a hub of activity at TechEd, with many opportunities to network, learn, and share information with your peers and industry experts. We look forward to seeing you there! Mark your calendars for the Welcome Reception held in the TechExpo: Monday, June 3 6:00-8:00 PM in Halls CDEF at TechEd North America Tuesday, 25 June 18:00-20:30 in Hall 8 at TechEd Europe Find out what's in store at the TechExpo at both TechEd North America and TechEd Europe.   http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/TechEd/Whats-in-Store-at-the-TechExpo-Partner-Solutions-and-Microsoft-Solutions-Experience Tue, 21 May 2013 17:30:47 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/TechEd/Whats-in-Store-at-the-TechExpo-Partner-Solutions-and-Microsoft-Solutions-Experience D. Begley D. Begley 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/TechEd/Whats-in-Store-at-the-TechExpo-Partner-Solutions-and-Microsoft-Solutions-Experience/RSS Tech.Ed teched europe The soul of Kinect For Windows Interactions from Soul Solutions Today is is like a six for one deal day where we highlight a series of articles from Soul Solutions about our favorite hardware device (and how you can start building with it faster)

Kinect For Windows Interactions Gallery

As the Kinect For Windows SDK has started to evolve, the team has been adding some nice little controls which are quite useful and also controls everyone was writing in one way or another to solve the same issues. I think it’s a really good step so we’re not all spending a bunch of time writing similar controls plus it means there should be some consistency going forward if people use the supplied controls. This will help users with the learning curve with many of the applications.

When you first look through the interactions gallery it’s a bit overwhelming as there’s a bunch of controls and the interaction stream to deal with all at once. For this reason I wanted to do a set of posts so we can concentrate on them one at a time.

Project Information URL: http://www.soulsolutions.com.au/Blog/tabid/73/EntryId/851/Kinect-For-Windows-Interactions-Gallery.aspx

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]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/kinect/The-soul-of-Kinect-For-Windows-Interactions-from-Soul-Solutions Today is is like a six for one deal day where we highlight a series of articles from Soul Solutions about our favorite hardware device (and how you can start building with it faster) Kinect For Windows Interactions GalleryAs the Kinect For Windows SDK has started to evolve, the team has been adding some nice little controls which are quite useful and also controls everyone was writing in one way or another to solve the same issues. I think it’s a really good step so we’re not all spending a bunch of time writing similar controls plus it means there should be some consistency going forward if people use the supplied controls. This will help users with the learning curve with many of the applications. When you first look through the interactions gallery it’s a bit overwhelming as there’s a bunch of controls and the interaction stream to deal with all at once. For this reason I wanted to do a set of posts so we can concentrate on them one at a time. KinectSensorUI KinectRegion KinectUserViewer KinectTileButton KinectCirceButton KinectScrollViewer InteractionStream Project Information URL: http://www.soulsolutions.com.au/Blog/tabid/73/EntryId/851/Kinect-For-Windows-Interactions-Gallery.aspx Contact Information: Blog: http://www.soulsolutions.com.au/Blog/ http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/kinect/The-soul-of-Kinect-For-Windows-Interactions-from-Soul-Solutions Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/kinect/The-soul-of-Kinect-For-Windows-Interactions-from-Soul-Solutions Greg Duncan Greg Duncan 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/kinect/The-soul-of-Kinect-For-Windows-Interactions-from-Soul-Solutions/RSS Coding4Fun Kinect Kinect SDK Creating the Virtual Experiment Laboratory app with the Visual Studio 3D Starter Kit While many people think of 3D applications as primarily being games, 3D graphics also bring educational apps to life.  Roberto Sonnino, developer of the Visual Studio 3D Starter Kit, interviews Gokhan Sengun of Netas Telekomunikasyon A.S., who created the Virtual Experiment Laboratory (Sanal Deney Laboratuvarı) app using the Visual Studio 3D Starter Kit.

Gokhan discusses how he used the Starter Kit as a base for learning about DirectX programming, and demonstrates how he used the Visual Studio Shader Designer to create some of the effects in his app.

  • [00:00] - Gokhan and Roberto talk about the app and Gokhan's experiences with DirectX and the Starter Kit
  • [10:56] - Gokhan demos the Virtual Experiment Laboratory app
  • [14:32] - Behind the scenes - making a dynamic sprite with the Visual Studio Shader Designer
  • [18:37] - Behind the scenes - making an animated flame with the Visual Studio Shader Designer

Come watch the Starter Kit and the Visual Studio graphics tools in action to create rich 3D user interfaces for your app.

For more information, you can find Gokhan on Twitter: @gokhansengun.

Roberto is also on Twitter: @robertos_br. Please let us know if you have an app on the Store that uses the VS 3D Starter Kit!

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Creating-the-Virtual-Experiment-Laboratory-app-with-the-Visual-Studio-3D-Starter-Kit While many people think of 3D applications as primarily being games, 3D graphics also bring educational apps to life.  Roberto Sonnino, developer of the Visual Studio 3D Starter Kit, interviews Gokhan Sengun of Netas Telekomunikasyon A.S., who created the Virtual Experiment Laboratory (Sanal Deney Laboratuvarı) app using the Visual Studio 3D Starter Kit. Gokhan discusses how he used the Starter Kit as a base for learning about DirectX programming, and demonstrates how he used the Visual Studio Shader Designer to create some of the effects in his app. [00:00] - Gokhan and Roberto talk about the app and Gokhan's experiences with DirectX and the Starter Kit [10:56] - Gokhan demos the Virtual Experiment Laboratory app [14:32] - Behind the scenes - making a dynamic sprite with the Visual Studio Shader Designer [18:37] - Behind the scenes - making an animated flame with the Visual Studio Shader Designer Come watch the Starter Kit and the Visual Studio graphics tools in action to create rich 3D user interfaces for your app. For more information, you can find Gokhan on Twitter: @gokhansengun. Roberto is also on Twitter: @robertos_br. Please let us know if you have an app on the Store that uses the VS 3D Starter Kit! 1455 http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Creating-the-Virtual-Experiment-Laboratory-app-with-the-Visual-Studio-3D-Starter-Kit Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Creating-the-Virtual-Experiment-Laboratory-app-with-the-Visual-Studio-3D-Starter-Kit Roberto Sonnino - MSFT Roberto Sonnino - MSFT 2 http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Creating-the-Virtual-Experiment-Laboratory-app-with-the-Visual-Studio-3D-Starter-Kit/rss 3D Modeling C++ Direct 3D DirectX Graphics Interview Programming XAML Windows 8 Windows Store App TechNet Radio: IT Time - (Part 1) Upgrading from Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2012 – Overview Its IT Time and in today’s episode Blain Barton walks us through the necessary steps and considerations you should think about when upgrading from Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2012. Tune in as he lays out the necessary hardware and disk requirements, which Windows Clients and Servers are supported as well as what Functional Levels, Operations Master Roles and Active Directory changes you need to be made aware of.

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]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-IT-Time-Part-1-Upgrading-from-Windows-Server-2008-to-Windows-Server-2012--Overview Its IT Time and in today’s episode Blain Barton walks us through the necessary steps and considerations you should think about when upgrading from Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2012. Tune in as he lays out the necessary hardware and disk requirements, which Windows Clients and Servers are supported as well as what Functional Levels, Operations Master Roles and Active Directory changes you need to be made aware of. __________________________ Experience Microsoft's latest products with these FREE downloads! Build Your Lab! Download  Windows Server 2012,  System Center 2012 SP1 and  Hyper-V Server 2012 and get the best virtualization platform and private cloud management solution on the market. Try it FREE now! Don’t Have a Lab? Build Your Lab in the Cloud with Windows Azure Virtual Machines. Try Windows Azure for free with no cost or obligations, and use any OS, language, database or tool. FREE Download __________________________Become an "Early Expert" at IT Pros ROCK! The Windows Server 2012 "Early Experts" Challenge provides a FREE online study group with certification exam preparation materials for quickly learning about the latest version of Windows Server! The Challenge involves a series of Knowledge Quests - starting with the Apprentice Quest below - and each Quest ends with a special completion certificate for you to promote your new knowledge! To make it easy to participate, each Quest is developed in a modular format that you can complete based on your own schedule and availability. If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Blain Barton’s Blog Videos: TechNet Radio: IT Time - The Scripting Guy’s Top 5 PowerShell 3.0 Tips and Tricks TechNet Radio: IT Time - PowerShell 3.0 Step-by-Step with the Scripting Guy TechNet Radio: IT Time – Get Your Script on! Check out PowerShell Satur 1567 http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-IT-Time-Part-1-Upgrading-from-Windows-Server-2008-to-Windows-Server-2012--Overview Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:48 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-IT-Time-Part-1-Upgrading-from-Windows-Server-2008-to-Windows-Server-2012--Overview ChrisCaldwell, TechNet Radio, Blain Barton ChrisCaldwell, TechNet Radio, Blain Barton 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-IT-Time-Part-1-Upgrading-from-Windows-Server-2008-to-Windows-Server-2012--Overview/RSS Active Directory HyperV Hyper-V Virtualization Windows Server Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 R2 Private Cloud Windows Server 2012 Ping 178: Xbox points, Microsoft Tattoos, Star Trek lands The good times just don't stop and this week was an absolute blast. Watch Paul and Laura bring you the news and please chime in with your comments on these stories and more:

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Microsoft tramp stamp!  [11:24]

Star Trek and Microsoft  [17:07]

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/PingShow/Ping-178-Facebook--Microsoft-make-it-official-Xbox-points-Microsoft-Tattoos-Star-Trek-lands The good times just don't stop and this week was an absolute blast. Watch Paul and Laura bring you the news and please chime in with your comments on these stories and more: Xbox points for dollars  [04:57] Microsoft tramp stamp!  [11:24] Star Trek and Microsoft  [17:07] 1078 http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/PingShow/Ping-178-Facebook--Microsoft-make-it-official-Xbox-points-Microsoft-Tattoos-Star-Trek-lands Tue, 21 May 2013 04:17:57 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/PingShow/Ping-178-Facebook--Microsoft-make-it-official-Xbox-points-Microsoft-Tattoos-Star-Trek-lands Laura Foy Laura Foy 4 http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/PingShow/Ping-178-Facebook--Microsoft-make-it-official-Xbox-points-Microsoft-Tattoos-Star-Trek-lands/RSS India PingShow Windows Phone Xbox 360 Star Trek Tattoo (Episode 17) Windows 8 Tips: Security and Privacy In part 5 of their Windows 8 Tips and Tricks series, Kevin Remde and Principal Technical Account Manager Lex Thomas  briefly introduce you to some of the new security-centric improvements in Windows 8.

  • [2:04] Demo: Control Your App Privacy
  • [6:12] Demo: SmartScreen
  • [11:33] Demo: Automatic Updates
  • [17:31] Demo: Turn on BitLocker


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]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagining-Windows-An-In-Depth-Look-at-Windows-8-for-the-Enterprise/Episode-17-Windows-8-Tips-Security-and-Privacy In part 5 of their Windows 8 Tips and Tricks series, Kevin Remde and Principal Technical Account Manager Lex Thomas  briefly introduce you to some of the new security-centric improvements in Windows 8. [2:04] Demo: Control Your App Privacy [6:12] Demo: SmartScreen [11:33] Demo: Automatic Updates [17:31] Demo: Turn on BitLocker There’s never been a better time to build for Windows!  Join the App Builder Program and learn about the Windows ecosystem opportunity, design and monetization tips and partner development frameworks. Resources: Download the Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation Windows 8 Enterprise Windows 8 Licensing The Springboard Series Blog Windows 8 Resources for IT Pros on Springboard Resources for Developers to Build Windows 8 Apps Windows 8 resources for partners on Microsoft Partner Network 1413 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagining-Windows-An-In-Depth-Look-at-Windows-8-for-the-Enterprise/Episode-17-Windows-8-Tips-Security-and-Privacy Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:08 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagining-Windows-An-In-Depth-Look-at-Windows-8-for-the-Enterprise/Episode-17-Windows-8-Tips-Security-and-Privacy ChrisCaldwell, Kevin Remde, Lex Thomas ChrisCaldwell, Kevin Remde, Lex Thomas 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagining-Windows-An-In-Depth-Look-at-Windows-8-for-the-Enterprise/Episode-17-Windows-8-Tips-Security-and-Privacy/RSS Security Tips Tips tricks Windows 8 WindowsContent Best Things to See, Do and Eat in New Orleans While you're in New Orleans for TechEd North America 2013, take advantage of the opportunity to experience the one-of-a-kind, historic Crescent City. The New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau has created a site exclusively for TechEd attendees—a great place to start at www.neworleanscvb.com/teched, where you'll find everything you need to know about the city, what to do and see, dining, hotel information, and transportation. Plus, download the MeNetwork App, and get discount coupons for more than 50 different attractions, tours and restaurants. International attendees will find helpful hints to make your stay easier as well.

Since we can't resist giving our advice, here are some essential New Orleans highlights you won't want to miss:

Must-eat foods and where to get them:

It's all about the food, right?  First of all, you have to have a Po-Boy, but it may be hard to choose between the shrimp, oyster, or endless other varieties. Why not try a half-and-half? For history on the iconic Po-Boy sandwich and a list of local sources: http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/cuisine/traditionalfoods/poboys.html  (We also hear Crabby Jack's is good: http://crabbyjacksnola.com/)

Beyond the Po-Boy, try these favorites:

Nightlife and music:

You've heard of Pat O'Brien's and the House of Blues (where we hope you'll join the TechEd Jam Session on Tuesday night). But, maybe you're looking for an after-hours hangout with live music, fried pickles, and... bowling? Mid City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl is a local institution: http://www.rocknbowl.com/

If bowling is not your thing, try:

  • Live local Jazz (no food and standing room only, but a mandatory stop in the French Quarter) at Preservation Hall: http://preservationhall.com  
  • Jazz and dinner at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro (highly recommended): http://snugjazz.com/site/
  • Check http://www.neworleanscvb.com/nola-micro/nightlife/ for more hot spots around town

Culture and Activities:

If you're planning to extend your stay in NOLA, you'll find plenty to do. The Crescent City is teaming with museums, historical sites, activities, and tours. There are far too many to list, so check out www.neworleanscvb.com/teched for details and special offers for TechEd attendees!

Some of the most popular:

Finally, if you brought your family, New Orleans offers activities galore, including Audubon Aquarium and Audubon Zoo, City Park, and the Louisiana Children's Museum: http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/family/

Be sure to check www.neworleanscvb.com/teched for more ideas, and download discount coupons!

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/TechEd/Best-Things-to-See-Do-and-Eat-in-New-Orleans While you're in New Orleans for TechEd North America 2013, take advantage of the opportunity to experience the one-of-a-kind, historic Crescent City. The New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau has created a site exclusively for TechEd attendees—a great place to start at www.neworleanscvb.com/teched, where you'll find everything you need to know about the city, what to do and see, dining, hotel information, and transportation. Plus, download the MeNetwork App, and get discount coupons for more than 50 different attractions, tours and restaurants. International attendees will find helpful hints to make your stay easier as well. Since we can't resist giving our advice, here are some essential New Orleans highlights you won't want to miss: Must-eat foods and where to get them: It's all about the food, right?  First of all, you have to have a Po-Boy, but it may be hard to choose between the shrimp, oyster, or endless other varieties. Why not try a half-and-half? For history on the iconic Po-Boy sandwich and a list of local sources: http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/cuisine/traditionalfoods/poboys.html  (We also hear Crabby Jack's is good: http://crabbyjacksnola.com/) Beyond the Po-Boy, try these favorites: Cajun food, live music and dancing at Mulate's (right by the convention center): http://www.mulates.com/ Muffuletta sandwiches at Napoleon House (come on... get a whole one!) http://napoleonhouse.com/ Oysters from Pascal's Manale: http://www.neworleansrestaurants.com/pascalsmanale/ Crab au Gratin and maybe a little Bread Pudding at Bon Ton Café: http://www.thebontoncafe.com/ Beignets and café au lait at Café du Monde: http://cafedumonde.com/ BBQ Shrimp or a Crawfish Boil – from anywhere and everywhere! Nightlife and music: You've heard of Pat O'Brien's and the House of Blues (where we hope you'll join the TechEd Jam Session on Tuesday night). But, maybe you're looking for an after-hours hangout with live music, fried pickles, and... bowling? http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/TechEd/Best-Things-to-See-Do-and-Eat-in-New-Orleans Mon, 20 May 2013 20:51:54 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/TechEd/Best-Things-to-See-Do-and-Eat-in-New-Orleans D. Begley D. Begley 1 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/TechEd/Best-Things-to-See-Do-and-Eat-in-New-Orleans/RSS Tech.Ed Reimagine SharePoint Development: A better way to customize SharePoint Join Senior Product Marketing Manager, Keenan Newton, and special guest Partner Director of Apps Program Management, Robert Lefferts, as we kick off our new site centered around migrating SharePoint solutions to apps. We will discuss the history of SharePoint customizations and where the SharePoint development platform is going. We will also highlight the benefits of the cloud app model and answer any questions that you may have.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development-A-better-way-to-customize-SharePoint Join Senior Product Marketing Manager, Keenan Newton, and special guest Partner Director of Apps Program Management, Robert Lefferts, as we kick off our new site centered around migrating SharePoint solutions to apps. We will discuss the history of SharePoint customizations and where the SharePoint development platform is going. We will also highlight the benefits of the cloud app model and answer any questions that you may have. 2877 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development-A-better-way-to-customize-SharePoint Mon, 20 May 2013 20:25:20 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development-A-better-way-to-customize-SharePoint Keenan Newton Keenan Newton 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development-A-better-way-to-customize-SharePoint/RSS Migrating a SharePoint Event Receiver to a Remote Event Receiver Being able to create custom functionality when events occur in SharePoint is a powerful feature.  In this video, you will learn how to migrate an event receiver to the new remote event receiver architecture that was introduced in SharePoint 2013 and Office365

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development/Migrating-a-SharePoint-Event-Receiver-to-a-Remote-Event-Receiver Being able to create custom functionality when events occur in SharePoint is a powerful feature.  In this video, you will learn how to migrate an event receiver to the new remote event receiver architecture that was introduced in SharePoint 2013 and Office365 744 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development/Migrating-a-SharePoint-Event-Receiver-to-a-Remote-Event-Receiver Mon, 20 May 2013 19:56:29 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development/Migrating-a-SharePoint-Event-Receiver-to-a-Remote-Event-Receiver Issam Rashid, Keenan Newton Issam Rashid, Keenan Newton 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development/Migrating-a-SharePoint-Event-Receiver-to-a-Remote-Event-Receiver/RSS Office 365 Understanding the differences between Server-Side Object Model and the Client-Side Object Model The SharePoint Server Object Model (SSOM) has been the popular API set to writing SharePoint solutions for some time now.  With SharePoint 2013, the Client Object Model (CSOM) which was introduced in SharePoint 2010 has become a viable option for supporting many of the SSOM scenarios. In this video, you will discover the similarities and differences between the SharePoint Server Object model versus the Client Object Model.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development/Understanding-the-differences-between-Server-Side-Object-Model-and-the-Client-Side-Object-Model The SharePoint Server Object Model (SSOM) has been the popular API set to writing SharePoint solutions for some time now.  With SharePoint 2013, the Client Object Model (CSOM) which was introduced in SharePoint 2010 has become a viable option for supporting many of the SSOM scenarios. In this video, you will discover the similarities and differences between the SharePoint Server Object model versus the Client Object Model. 1000 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development/Understanding-the-differences-between-Server-Side-Object-Model-and-the-Client-Side-Object-Model Mon, 20 May 2013 19:31:54 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development/Understanding-the-differences-between-Server-Side-Object-Model-and-the-Client-Side-Object-Model Issam Rashid, Keenan Newton Issam Rashid, Keenan Newton 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development/Understanding-the-differences-between-Server-Side-Object-Model-and-the-Client-Side-Object-Model/RSS Migrating a SharePoint Web Part to an app for SharePoint app part Web Parts are the staple user interface component of SharePoint. The recently introduced cloud app model now introduces new ways for creating robust user experiences in SharePoint. One of these user experience types is called an app part which has many similarities to Web Parts and is a natural migration from legacy Web Parts. Learn about how you can migrate your existing SharePoint Web Parts to the app parts with the cloud app model.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development/Migrating-a-SharePoint-Web-Part-to-an-app-for-SharePoint-app-part Web Parts are the staple user interface component of SharePoint. The recently introduced cloud app model now introduces new ways for creating robust user experiences in SharePoint. One of these user experience types is called an app part which has many similarities to Web Parts and is a natural migration from legacy Web Parts. Learn about how you can migrate your existing SharePoint Web Parts to the app parts with the cloud app model. 762 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development/Migrating-a-SharePoint-Web-Part-to-an-app-for-SharePoint-app-part Mon, 20 May 2013 19:31:12 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development/Migrating-a-SharePoint-Web-Part-to-an-app-for-SharePoint-app-part Issam Rashid, Keenan Newton Issam Rashid, Keenan Newton 6 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagine-SharePoint-Development/Migrating-a-SharePoint-Web-Part-to-an-app-for-SharePoint-app-part/RSS Microsoft DevRadio: Spring Azure Update Review - IaaS, Web Sites, Licensing and more! static_120x90Like what you heard? Try Windows Azure for FREE and enjoy the freedom to use your preferred OS, language, database or tool. Windows Azure can help you deploy sites to a highly scalable environment, deploy and run virtual machines, and create highly scalable application in a rich PaaS environment. Give it a try!

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]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-Taste-of-Premier-Multi-Forest-Directory-Consolidation-with-Office-365-DITAR Lex Thomas welcomes Rabih Andari and George Bryan from the Microsoft Consulting Services team as they discuss a tool they developed that helps migrate large organizations to Office 365. Tune in as they share with us an interesting case study on how this tool helped automate the process in which they consolidated a very complex multi-forest, multi-domain environment without any interruption of service while saving the company millions of dollars. [3:56] What was the situation? How did Microsoft Consulting Services help? [8:22] What was the customer experience like? [12:15] How is this migration tool different from other tools / services in the market? [17:50] How does the migration process actually work? [20:05] How does this all work from a technical standpoint? [36:20] How can customers interested in this service contact you? Click here to send your comments or questions to the “Taste of Premier” Podcast show! __________________________ Experience Microsoft's latest products with these FREE downloads! Build Your Lab! Download  Windows Server 2012,  System Center 2012 SP1 and  Hyper-V Server 2012 and get the best virtualization platform and private cloud management solution on the market. Try it FREE now! Don’t Have a Lab? Build Your Lab in the Cloud with Windows Azure Virtual Machines. Try Windows Azure for free with no cost or obligations, and use any OS, language, database or tool. FREE Download __________________________ If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Microsoft Services Premier Support Videos: TechNet Radio: Taste of Premier – How to Enable Hyper-V on Windows 8 TechNet Radio: Taste of Premier - How Windows To Go for Windows 8 can Work for You TechNet Radio: Taste of Premier - Premier Support for Developers & “Surface! Surface! Surface!” TechNet Radio: Taste of Premier - What’s New in Windows 2287 http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-Taste-of-Premier-Multi-Forest-Directory-Consolidation-with-Office-365-DITAR Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:41 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-Taste-of-Premier-Multi-Forest-Directory-Consolidation-with-Office-365-DITAR ChrisCaldwell, TechNet Radio, Lex Thomas ChrisCaldwell, TechNet Radio, Lex Thomas 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-Taste-of-Premier-Multi-Forest-Directory-Consolidation-with-Office-365-DITAR/RSS Active Directory ActiveDirectory Office 365 Defrag Tools: #41 - WPT - Command Line In this episode of Defrag Tools, Andrew Richards, Chad Beeder and Larry Larsen continue walking you through the Windows Performance Toolkit (WPT).

Resources:
Defrag Tools: #23 - Windows 8 SDK
Defrag Tools: #29 - WinDbg - ETW Logging
Windows Performance Analysis Developer Center
Windows Performance Toolkit
Channel 9 Videos
NTDebugging Blog Article
PFE Blog Series

Timeline:
[00:00] - UI vs. Command Line
[02:15] - wpr.exe -profiles
[02:48] - wpr.exe -profiledetails <profile>
[05:30] - wpr.exe -start <profile>
[06:06] - wpr.exe -stop result.etl
[09:25] - xperf.exe -help
[09:30] - xperf.exe -providers kg
[12:18] - xperf.exe -providers kf
[16:47] - xperf.exe -on <FLAG+FLAG+...>
[18:17] - xperf.exe -stop -d result.etl
[21:42] - xperf.exe ... -BufferSize <Size in KB>
[25:55] - xperf.exe ... -MinBuffers <Number> -MaxBuffers <Number>
[27:08] - xperf.exe ... -MaxFile <Size in KB>
[27:44] - xperf.exe ... -FileMode Circular
[30:42] - xperf.exe -merge <in-file1> <in-file2> <out-file>
[32:28] - Andrew's Scripts on SkyDrive [link]
[33:15] - xperf.exe -help stackwalk
[35:10] - xperf.exe ... -stackwalk <Stack+Stack+...>

Examples:
wpr.exe -start GeneralProfile
pause
wpr.exe -stop result.etl

xperf.exe -on Base -stackwalk Profile -BufferSize 1024 -MinBuffers 256 -MaxBuffes 256 -MaxFile 256 -FileMode Circular
pause
xperf.exe -stop -d result.etl

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/Defrag-Tools/Defrag-Tools-41-WPT-Command-Line In this episode of Defrag Tools, Andrew Richards, Chad Beeder and Larry Larsen continue walking you through the Windows Performance Toolkit (WPT). Resources:Defrag Tools: #23 - Windows 8 SDKDefrag Tools: #29 - WinDbg - ETW LoggingWindows Performance Analysis Developer CenterWindows Performance ToolkitChannel 9 VideosNTDebugging Blog ArticlePFE Blog Series Timeline:[00:00] - UI vs. Command Line[02:15] - wpr.exe -profiles[02:48] - wpr.exe -profiledetails &lt;profile&gt;[05:30] - wpr.exe -start &lt;profile&gt;[06:06] - wpr.exe -stop result.etl[09:25] - xperf.exe -help[09:30] - xperf.exe -providers kg[12:18] - xperf.exe -providers kf[16:47] - xperf.exe -on &lt;FLAG&#43;FLAG&#43;...&gt;[18:17] - xperf.exe -stop -d result.etl[21:42] - xperf.exe ... -BufferSize &lt;Size in KB&gt;[25:55] - xperf.exe ... -MinBuffers &lt;Number&gt; -MaxBuffers &lt;Number&gt;[27:08] - xperf.exe ... -MaxFile &lt;Size in KB&gt;[27:44] - xperf.exe ... -FileMode Circular[30:42] - xperf.exe -merge &lt;in-file1&gt; &lt;in-file2&gt; &lt;out-file&gt;[32:28] - Andrew's Scripts on SkyDrive [link][33:15] - xperf.exe -help stackwalk[35:10] - xperf.exe ... -stackwalk &lt;Stack&#43;Stack&#43;...&gt; Examples:wpr.exe -start GeneralProfilepausewpr.exe&nbsp;-stop result.etl xperf.exe -on Base -stackwalk Profile -BufferSize 1024 -MinBuffers 256 -MaxBuffes 256 -MaxFile 256 -FileMode Circularpausexperf.exe -stop -d result.etl 2263 http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/Defrag-Tools/Defrag-Tools-41-WPT-Command-Line Mon, 20 May 2013 14:24:52 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/Defrag-Tools/Defrag-Tools-41-WPT-Command-Line Larry Larsen, Andrew Richards, Chad Beeder Larry Larsen, Andrew Richards, Chad Beeder 1 http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/Defrag-Tools/Defrag-Tools-41-WPT-Command-Line/RSS Debugging Performance Troubleshooting Andy and Okra is your Windows 8 App Store MVVM app building supercharger... Today's Modern Monday project by Andrew Wilkinson is one of those kinds of projects that makes me love developers.

Imagine this...

Building Windows 8 MVVM app... Gaa, don't like the available templates, but good enough to start with. hack, hack, hack.

Building second app. Ahh, templates again... hack, hack, hack...

Third app. Project templates... Oh this is silly, enough! Creating own darn project templates. And while I'm at it, Item templates too!

That took a bit, but now, wow, building app's is faster, with much less hacking.

App four, five, six... This is nice! You know, having gotten so much from the community, it would be cool to gave back. Bet there are others who could use these templates! ...

Windows Store MVVM Templates for Visual Studio

If you have ever tried to create a Windows Store application using the MVVM pattern then you will probably have found that the Visual Studio project and item templates are a bit cumbersome. I often find myself adding a new page to my projects using one of the default templates, only to need to rewrite it to follow the MVVM pattern before I can even start adding application specific logic. What if there was a way to take advantage of the selection of project and page templates provided by Visual Studio, but have them produce fully MVVM compliant code?

Well today I’d like to announce the release of a free extension for Visual Studio 2012 (including the Express editions for Windows 8) that provides just that. It is based upon the open source Okra App Framework, and provides almost all of the Visual Studio Windows Store templates in an MVVM friendly manner.

Installing the Extension

The “Windows Store MVVM Templates for the Okra App Framework” ...

What Templates are Provided?

There are two types of template included, project templates and item templates. The project templates are designed to get you started with a new application and provide exactly the same behaviour as the default Visual Studio templates (but written following the MVVM pattern).

  • Okra Basic App - A single-page Okra App Framework project with no predefined controls or layout.
  • Okra Grid App - A three-page Okra App Framework project that navigates among grouped items arranged in a grid. Dedicated pages display group and item details.
  • Okra Split App - A two-page Okra App Framework project that navigates among grouped items. The first page allows group selection while the second displays an item list alongside details for the selected item.

image

...

Also included are a number of item templates that allow you to add new pages to any existing Okra App Framework based application, whether created using the project templates or not.

  • Basic Page (MVVM)
  • Split Page (MVVM)
  • Items Page (MVVM)
  • Item Detail Page (MVVM)
  • Grouped Items Page (MVVM)
  • Group Detail Page (MVVM)
  • Search Contract (MVVM)
  • Share Target Contract (MVVM)
  • Settings Pane (MVVM)

...

What do the MVVM Pages Look Like?

All the page templates (and each of the pages in the project templates) include the following files,

...

If you're building Modern UI MVVM app's, looks like this should really help speed up your delivery and help you focus on what will make your app great...

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/blog/Andy-and-Okra-is-your-Windows-8-App-Store-MVVM-app-building-supercharger Today's Modern Monday project by Andrew Wilkinson is one of those kinds of projects that makes me love developers. Imagine this... Building Windows 8 MVVM app... Gaa, don't like the available templates, but good enough to start with. hack, hack, hack. Building second app. Ahh, templates again... hack, hack, hack... Third app. Project templates... Oh this is silly, enough! Creating own darn project templates. And while I'm at it, Item templates too! That took a bit, but now, wow, building app's is faster, with much less hacking. App four, five, six... This is nice! You know, having gotten so much from the community, it would be cool to gave back. Bet there are others who could use these templates! ... Windows Store MVVM Templates for Visual StudioIf you have ever tried to create a Windows Store application using the MVVM pattern then you will probably have found that the Visual Studio project and item templates are a bit cumbersome. I often find myself adding a new page to my projects using one of the default templates, only to need to rewrite it to follow the MVVM pattern before I can even start adding application specific logic. What if there was a way to take advantage of the selection of project and page templates provided by Visual Studio, but have them produce fully MVVM compliant code? Well today I’d like to announce the release of a free extension for Visual Studio 2012 (including the Express editions for Windows 8) that provides just that. It is based upon the open source Okra App Framework, and provides almost all of the Visual Studio Windows Store templates in an MVVM friendly manner. Installing the ExtensionThe “Windows Store MVVM Templates for the Okra App Framework” ... What Templates are Provided?There are two types of template included, project templates and item templates. The project templates are designed to get you started with a new application and provide exactly the same behaviour as the default Visual Studio templates (but written following th http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/blog/Andy-and-Okra-is-your-Windows-8-App-Store-MVVM-app-building-supercharger Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/blog/Andy-and-Okra-is-your-Windows-8-App-Store-MVVM-app-building-supercharger Greg Duncan Greg Duncan 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/blog/Andy-and-Okra-is-your-Windows-8-App-Store-MVVM-app-building-supercharger/RSS C# Coding4Fun MVVM XAML Windows Store App Episode 107 - Service Bus updates in Windows Azure SDK 2.0 In this episode Nick Harris and Nathan Totten are joined by Abhishek Lal – Senior Program Manager on Windows Azure – who demonstrates what's new for Service Bus in the Windows Azure SDK 2.0 update including OnMessage receiver, Message Browse and SAS.

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]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/Cloud+Cover/Episode-107-Service-Bus-updates-in-Windows-Azure-SDK-20 In this episode Nick Harris&nbsp;and Nathan Totten are joined by Abhishek Lal –&nbsp;Senior Program&nbsp;Manager on Windows&nbsp;Azure&nbsp;– who&nbsp;demonstrates what's new&nbsp;for Service Bus in the Windows Azure SDK 2.0 update including OnMessage receiver, Message Browse and SAS. Links to deck, demo source code and update shown on the show follow: Slides presented&nbsp; What's new in Service Bus for SDK 2.0 release Code samples: OnMessage, Message Browse, SAS Like Cloud Cover on Facebook! Follow @CloudCoverShowFollow @cloudnick Follow @ntotten Follow @abhishekrlal 2497 http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/Cloud+Cover/Episode-107-Service-Bus-updates-in-Windows-Azure-SDK-20 Fri, 17 May 2013 22:32:22 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/Cloud+Cover/Episode-107-Service-Bus-updates-in-Windows-Azure-SDK-20 Nathan Totten, Nick Harris, Abhishek Lal Nathan Totten, Nick Harris, Abhishek Lal 2 http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/Cloud+Cover/Episode-107-Service-Bus-updates-in-Windows-Azure-SDK-20/RSS Cloud Computing Service Bus Windows Azure TWC9: New Win Dev Center, Charles Petzold, ALM Rangers and more This week on Channel 9, Mark and Dan discuss the week's top developer news, including;

Picks of the Week!

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/This+Week+On+Channel+9/TWC9-May-17-2013 This week on Channel 9, Mark and Dan discuss the week's top developer news, including; [01:07] Introducing a new Windows Dev Center experience, Windows Dev Center [02:25] Windows 8.1 at //build (Windows Keeps Getting Better) (Brandon LeBlanc) [03:25] Channel 9 Highlight: Programming Windows with Charles Petzold (Charles Petzold, Jaime Rodriguez) [04:44] MissionControl - A Flexible API for Remote Device Control (Clint Rutkas, Den Delimarsky) [06:08] Visual Studio ALM Ranger Solutions Catalog (Willy-P. Schaub) [07:30] Testing with Visual Studio 2012 Agile TMap The QUALITY A-Z Roadshow (Clemens Reijnen) [08:20] Channel 9 Highlight: Getting started with Cinder for Windows Store Apps (Rick Barraza) [09:30] Solving Mazes with AI Pathfinding Techniques: A* vs Tremaux (Kory Becker) Picks of the Week! Mark's Pick of the Week:[12:04] Farticus (Sayed Hashimi, Mads Kristensen) Dan's Pick of the Week:[13:27] Blue Screen of Death: Who designed the original Windows Blue Screen of Death? (John Vert) 892 http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/This+Week+On+Channel+9/TWC9-May-17-2013 Fri, 17 May 2013 22:01:54 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/This+Week+On+Channel+9/TWC9-May-17-2013 Dan Fernandez, Greg Duncan, Mark DeFalco Dan Fernandez, Greg Duncan, Mark DeFalco 2 http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/This+Week+On+Channel+9/TWC9-May-17-2013/RSS ALM C# Visual Studio Windows 8 Visual Studio 2012 Episode 7: Microsoft Workloads & Microsoft Platforms In episode 7, Brad discusses Wednesday's "Better Together' post in greater detail.  He looks at the performance benefits of running Microsoft workloads (Exchange, SharePoint, etc.) on Microsoft platforms (Windows, Windows Server, Hyper-V, System Center, etc.), and how IT teams can combine these tools to maximize the speed, compute, and performance of enterprise workloads.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Episode-7-Microsoft-Workloads--Microsoft-Platforms In episode 7, Brad discusses Wednesday's &quot;Better Together' post in greater detail.&nbsp; He looks at the performance benefits of running Microsoft workloads (Exchange, SharePoint, etc.) on Microsoft platforms (Windows, Windows Server, Hyper-V, System Center, etc.), and how IT teams can combine these tools to maximize the speed, compute, and performance of enterprise workloads. 1226 http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Episode-7-Microsoft-Workloads--Microsoft-Platforms Fri, 17 May 2013 18:18:36 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Episode-7-Microsoft-Workloads--Microsoft-Platforms BenHa BenHa 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Episode-7-Microsoft-Workloads--Microsoft-Platforms/rss Episode 5: Hybrid Cloud Management In this episode Brad talks about Hybrid Cloud Management and CRN's recent piece entitled "Microsoft Leaps Ahead of VMware in Hybrid Cloud Management."  You can read Brad's post on this same topic here.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Episode-5-Hybrid-Cloud-Management In this episode Brad talks about Hybrid Cloud Management and CRN's recent piece entitled &quot;Microsoft Leaps Ahead of VMware in Hybrid Cloud Management.&quot;&nbsp; You can read Brad's post on this same topic here. 938 http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Episode-5-Hybrid-Cloud-Management Fri, 17 May 2013 16:53:40 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Episode-5-Hybrid-Cloud-Management BenHa BenHa 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Episode-5-Hybrid-Cloud-Management/rss Developer Diaries: Jing Chan gets over 1 Million Facebook "likes" Jing Chan talks about his personal history as a developer and his experience creating CamWow.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Developer-Diaries/Developer-DIaries-Jing-Chan-gets-over-1-Million-Facebook-likes Jing Chan talks about his personal history as a developer and his experience creating CamWow. 875 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Developer-Diaries/Developer-DIaries-Jing-Chan-gets-over-1-Million-Facebook-likes Fri, 17 May 2013 16:53:34 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Developer-Diaries/Developer-DIaries-Jing-Chan-gets-over-1-Million-Facebook-likes Laura Foy Laura Foy 4 http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Developer-Diaries/Developer-DIaries-Jing-Chan-gets-over-1-Million-Facebook-likes/RSS Developer Community Windows Phone Apps Windows 8 Episode 4: Hybrid IT Getting beyond the buzzwords and talking about public, private, hosted clouds, and on-premise deployments.

To get a head start, check out one of Brad's previous blog posts on the topic:  http://blogs.technet.com/b/in_the_cloud/archive/2013/03/25/transforming-the-data-center-and-hybrid-it.aspx

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Episode-4-Hybrid-IT Getting beyond the buzzwords and talking about public, private, hosted clouds, and on-premise deployments. To get a head start, check out one of Brad's previous blog posts on the topic:&nbsp; http://blogs.technet.com/b/in_the_cloud/archive/2013/03/25/transforming-the-data-center-and-hybrid-it.aspx 967 http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Episode-4-Hybrid-IT Fri, 17 May 2013 16:53:27 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Episode-4-Hybrid-IT BenHa BenHa 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Episode-4-Hybrid-IT/rss Episode 3: Enabling the Modern Workforce In this episode Brad examines how IT can enable and support the modern workforce, and how the Consumerization of IT across different device form factors plays a major role in this support.

To learn more check out Brad's post about corporate computing trends:  http://blogs.technet.com/b/in_the_cloud/archive/2013/04/04/three-big-trends-for-corporate-computing-and-what-to-do-about-them.aspx

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Episode-3-Enabling-the-Modern-Workforce In this episode Brad examines how IT can enable and support&nbsp;the modern workforce, and how the Consumerization of IT across different device form factors plays a major role in this support. To learn more check out Brad's post about corporate computing trends:&nbsp; http://blogs.technet.com/b/in_the_cloud/archive/2013/04/04/three-big-trends-for-corporate-computing-and-what-to-do-about-them.aspx 1112 http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Episode-3-Enabling-the-Modern-Workforce Fri, 17 May 2013 16:52:54 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Episode-3-Enabling-the-Modern-Workforce BenHa BenHa 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Episode-3-Enabling-the-Modern-Workforce/rss