Toolshed

Toolshed: Episode 5 - Its All About The Tools TV Show

Russell Fustino — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:17:00 GMT

Episode 5 has killer content on Deep Zoom, Expression Web 3, a codeplex project on a Snippet Editor for Visual Studio, LINQ Tool Samples, LINQ Pad, Link To Twitter, and a more comprehensive list at www.thinqlinq.com/Post.aspx/Title/linq-tools. Expression Blend 3 Importing Adobe assets, and an incredible codeplex project must see on a solid Silverlight website starter kit using best practices! This is Russ's Tool Shed's best effort yet! Grab a beer and hope you enjoy this most educational, enlightening and entertaining instant classic video!

Producer: Russ Fustino
Audio and Video Editing: Russ Fustino
Many thanks to the many volunteers, live studio audience and presenters. This was an all volunteer effort!

It is well worth it to view this in its entirety, with great content and 4 MVP speakers who are awesome!

My Email: Russ Fustino
My Web Site: http://www.russtoolshed.net
Please feel free to contact me.
Russell Fustino

Developer Challenges this episode solves...

How can you quickly display and navigate a large, detailed image or a panorama of images on the web, and not be extremely slow to view?

What can you use to build a website that supports ASP.NET, Deep Zoom Composer images, AJAX, and Silverlight videos? … and do it quickly?

Do you wish you could find that perfect piece of code that you know you’ve written before?

You know how to write a query in SQL but how do you do it in LINQ? What tools are there to help you understand LINQ and what it is doing behind the scenes?

You have the source art from your design group, but how do you convert that into WPF or Silverlight?

You need to create a website for your group, and you would like to have a solid codebase as a starting point and get your feet wet in a real world Silverlight application.

Timeline:
00:00 - Theme Song, Intro of speakers and content
08:02 - Deep Zoom Composer by Russ Fustino
15:40 - Expression Web 3 by Russ Fustino
32:11 - Snippet Editor for VS by MVP Stan Schultes
44:35 - LINQ Tools by MVP Jim Wooley
58:34 - Expression Blend 3 - Importing ADOBE Assets by MVP Christopher Bennage
01:16:33 - Silverlight Web Starter Kit by MVP David Silverlight
01:31:27 - Community Update by Russ Fustino and David Silverlight
01:39:32 - Credits and Photos (please view for special dedication to the Developer Community and song)

Thank you Channel9.
Russ Fustino rfustino@hotmail.com

Tool Shed Tooltip #27 - Expression Blend 3 - Behaviors

Russell Fustino — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:30:00 GMT

Are you tired of writing wire up code, based on events in WPF or Silverlight, like storyboard1.Begin() on a mouse click event? Join Bill Reiss, Microsoft Silverlight MVP as he dazzles you in the new drag and drop functionalty of Silverlight behaviors in Expression Blend 3. This should save quite a bit of time and provide a great re-usable model for event handlers in WPF or Silverlight development.

What is it? Behaviors allow you to attach functionality to visual elements to make them behave a certain way, such as drag and drop or physics.

Download Site: http://www.microsoft.com/expression/try-it/

Example Problem(s) it solves
adds extra functionality to xaml elements
easily attach behaviors to elements with no code
Installation Notes: Behaviors require free Blend 3 SDK for Silverlight and WPF, installed with Blend 3, is available separately.

Usage Notes: Expression Community Home: http://expression.microsoft.com

This is the sixth and final of Tool Shed Tooltips clips released from Episode 4 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

Tool Shed Tooltip #26 - Mobility and the Mobility Market Place

Russell Fustino — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:18:00 GMT

I don’t physically have test devices, how do I develop for so many different screen sizes on mobile devices? How do I make money selling my application for a mobile device? Can I develop for Windows Mobile 6.5 now?
Lean the answers to these questions and more and join Nikita Polyakov, Microsoft MVP Device Application Development.

Introducing Windows Mobile Marketplace

Mobile application to browse, purchase and download applications directly to the mobile devices this fall.

Pre-Installed on Windows Mobile 6.5
Free download for Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1

Submissions have started, read more:
http://developer.windowsmobile.com/Marketplace.aspx

What is it?
Visual Studio tools for Mobile Development allow you to program for Microsoft Windows devices. It provides a familiar development environment, the Compact Framework based on .NET Framework as well as Device Emulators & Setup Package Tools.

Download Site: Included in Visual Studio Pro (2005 and 2008) and additional SDK’s and DTK’s providing the latest Frameworks, Emulator Images, Cellular Emulator & Sample Projects can be found at: http://msdn.microsoft.com/windowsmobile

Example Problem(s) it solves:
Your “one stop shop” for Windows Mobile development
Test your Application for multiple Device formats at no cost.

Installation Notes:
Requires Visual Studio 2005 Professional or 2008 Professional

This is the fifth of Tool Shed Tooltips clips released from Episode 4 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

Tool Shed Tooltip #25 - Live Writer ... more than a blogging tool

Russell Fustino — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:26:00 GMT

My browser-based blog posting tools are clunky and difficult to use - there's got to be an easier way! Also, Live Writer is more than a blogging tool. Learn how to post content to a portal!

Download Site: http://download.live.com/writer

Example Problem(s) it solves:

Easily include images (cut & paste) from capture tools like SnagIt and Windows Snipping Tool
Compatible with a wide range of blog and content engines through the metaWeblog API
You can use WLW as a content provider for your own app thru SDK

Installation Notes:

Web installer always gets you the latest version, auto-updates
Choice of other Live tool installs: Messenger, Mail, and Photo Gallery

Usage Notes: Save draft and publish options

This is the fourth of Tool Shed Tooltips clips released from Episode 4 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

Tool Shed Tooltip #24 - Expression Encoder 3 - Part 2 (of 2) - Editing, Presets, Silverlight 3 players

Russell Fustino — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:21:00 GMT

So many encoding options to learn? One word, makes this much easier, PRESETS. How do you insert videos on the time line and do audio and video overlays? Want your video to play smooth without buffering outages and delays? What about viewing Silverlight offine? Learn the answers to these and more by watching this video on Expression Encoder 3. Also, see part 1 (of 2) of this Encoder 3 demo that has an overview and the new screen capture feature.

What is it?
Expression Encoder 3 provides the power of industry leading encoding, in a simple approachable interface to make it easy to prepare video for use in a variety of ways, including Silverlight on the Web.

Download Site: http://www.microsoft.com/expression/try-it/

Example Problem(s) it solves:

Video in a wide range of formats can be imported
Inserting a video in between two other videos on the timeline
Simple edits made and graphic overlays added before a simple set of controls allow you to choose the right setting for your needs.
The resulting encoded video can then be housed in a range of customizable player skins ready for instant deployment to the Web or a range of devices

Usage Notes: Expression Community Home: http://expression.microsoft.com

This is the third of Tool Shed Tooltips clips released from Episode 4 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

Tool Shed Tooltip #23 - Expression Encoder 3 (Part 1 of 2) - Overview and Screen Capture

Russell Fustino — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:13:00 GMT

Looking to learn more about encoding videos for the internet and several other potential deployments using Expression Encoder 3? Looking for a screen capture utility? Do you have a HD WMV file, but it does not play properly when streamed over the internet? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this tooltip.

Expression® Encoder 3 – Part 1 of 2 Screen Capture
What is it?
Expression Encoder 3 provides the power of industry leading encoding, in a simple approachable interface to make it easy to prepare video for use in a variety of ways, including Silverlight on the Web.

Download Site: http://www.microsoft.com/expression/try-it/

Example Problem(s) it solves:
Encoder has a screen capture application to record from your screen with webcam and microphone support to produce demo and training materials

Usage Notes: Expression Community Home: http://expression.microsoft.com

This is the second of Tool Shed Tooltips clips released from Episode 4 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

ToolShed Tooltip #22 - Channel9 and the Tool Shed ... A Treasure Chest of Resources

Russell Fustino — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:49:00 GMT

This Tool Shed Tooltip is about a very valuable resource for all developers... Channel9. Do you know there are other Microsoft communities linked to Channel9 for ASP.NET, Silverlight, IIS, Mix, TechNet Edge and more? Do you know... not every video posted to the channel9 site makes it to the home page? How do you find all of the videos? Do you know you can download a video in many different formats from Zune to High Def for offline viewing? Do you know about the upcoming enhancements to Channel 9? Do you know you can rate videos and provide much wanted feedback? Did you know there is a channel9 toolshed site with links to all of the resources covered in the TV Shows as well as a toolshed code site? Watch this video to learn answers to these questions and many other tips and tricks to optimize your resource experience.

This clip was originally filmed as part of Episode 4 of It's All About The Tools, but it is not included in the final version. So, this is never seen before footage! This was presented in front of a live audience. And even though it was a roomful of Niners... each person I talked to after the event, still walked away learning something. Hopefully you will too!

The show is hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

ToolShed Tooltip #21 - Developer Community Update By MVP Keith Kabza

Russell Fustino — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:28:00 GMT

How do you find out about developer events? Find out by watching this clip. Save the dates for the PDC and mark your calendar for many SQL Saturdays, Code Camps, MSDN Events, WinMoDevCamps, and more coming your way. Not only is it important to know tools, but it is perhaps even more challenging just keeping up with tool availability and many other developer resources such as thrivedev, bizspark, and Bytes by MSDN . Join Microsoft MVP Keith Kabza as he reviews this very important topic that all developers should be aware of.

This is the first of Tool Shed Tooltips released from Episode 4 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

Tool Shed: Episode #4 - It's All About The Tools

Russell Fustino — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:27:00 GMT

All right... I'll just come right out and say it... This Episode 4 is truly a great episode! Expression Encoder 3, Live Writer, Mobility programming, Windows Mobile Marketplace, and Expression Blend 3 Behaviors and a star studded cast including, 4 MVPs! This show is smoking!!!!

Try something different tonight and take a 75 minute break from coding. You know you deserve it. Grab your favorite beverage and pizza and enjoy this entertaining, enlightening and educational Episode 4. If not, you can wait for the Tool Shed Tooltips of clips from the show over the next few weeks. Either way ... tune in. All content is on cutting edge technology. It will feel like you are at a live event, but in the comfort of your home or office.

In this video, you will find tools to help solve these common developer challenges…

· I've got an HD WMV file, but it does not play properly when streamed over the internet.

· My browser-based blog posting tools are clunky and difficult to use - there's got to be an easier way!

· I don’t physically have test devices, how do I develop for so many different screen sizes on mobile devices?

· Are you tired of writing wire up code, based on events in WPF or Silverlight, like storyboard1.Begin() on a mouse click event?

Show line up...

· Tool Shed Theme Song and Introduction of speakers and content

· Demo 1 - Expression Encoder 3 (Part 1) - Overview and Screen capture. By Microsoft Developer Evangelist Russ Fustino

· Demo 2 - Expression Encoder 3 (Part 2) - Editing, Silverlight 3 Templates, and Presets. By Microsoft Developer Evangelist Russ Fustino

· Demo 3 - Live Writer - Not just for blogging anymore! By Microsoft MVP Stan Schultes

· Demo 4 - Mobility Programming - Windows Mobile Marketplace, SDK's and more!
By Microsoft MVP Nikita Polyakov

· Demo 5 - Expression Blend 3 Behaviors, Apply event handler functionality with no code! By Microsoft MVP, Bill Reiss

· Developer Community Update by Microsoft MVP, Keith Kabza
. Credits are followed with a behind the scenes photo story of the night.

You will love our guest speakers, Microsoft MVPs, Nikita Polyakov, Bill Reiss, and Keith Kabza. Nikita amazes us on developing apps on Windows Mobile 6.1 and 6.5 for devices that are not even on the market yet. Speaking of a the market, he unveils the new Windows Mobility Marketplace and provides information on new and potentially lucrative opportunities for developers on over 30 Million Windows Mobile devices. Bill Reiss dazzles us on using Behaviors in Expression Blend 3. Designers and developers alike will love this! Check out his upcoming book 'Hello Silverlight 3' Finally Keith shows us his site on Unified Communications and does and incredible job with the latest happenings in Developer Community.

Check out all of the Tool Shed Tooltips and Episode 1, Episode 2 , and Episode 3 for more great tool demos! Feel free to comment or email Russ Fustino on what tools you use and love and would like to see on future episodes.

Also, please note all of the resources on right of the page at: http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed including a link to all Episode PowerPoint’s, demo code and demo scripts! Yes, demos scripts, how often do you see that? So if you are a teacher or student or want to do presentations to co-workers, or at seminars, or just use them as labs to learn, check out this resource at http://code.msdn.com/toolshed . Each release corresponds to an Episode.

Stan and I are planning on filming a live studio audience Episode 5 at the Jacksonville Code Camp on Saturday August 29, 2009 at 1pm along with Guest Speakers Jim Wooley, Christopher Bennage, and David Silverlight (signed release form required) If you are attending, I can use some volunteers, like camera operators, a sound engineer and door control. I'll teach you at the event, everything to run the camera or sound. Drop me an email if interested at rfustino@microsoft.com

Note: For those of you new to channel9 viewing, many different formats are available for download besides viewing in the default player; everything from Zune to WMV High Quality. Simply locate the dropdown menu below the embedded player on this page for your desired download selection. If the default view stops to buffer often, then I recommend trying to download WMV High Quality. You can clearly see code, all video and PowerPoint’s in High Def (HD) at full screen. It only takes about 15 to 20 minutes to download this episode at average home speed connections. The high def WMV file is a little over 315 Meg.

Remember, you have to know the code to get into the shed. KNOW THE CODE. Get some popcorn and enjoy the show! Russ

ToolShed Tooltip #20 - SSIS Data Profiling saves your eyeballs

Russell Fustino — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:38:00 GMT

Have you ever eyeballed your data to find an abnormality? Talk about an instant headache! See Guest speaker MVP Jessica Moss show developer tools are now integrated in Visual Studio as part of the SQL Server Client tools install...among them SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Data Profiling. This is a must see for anyone working with data.

What is it?
SQL Server Integration Services object and application that allows you to interrogate, analyze, and discover information about existing data

Download Site: Included with SQL Server 2008 at http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008

Example Problem(s) it solves:

Prevent your data warehouse load from failing due to nulls by finding them before the load
Identify new validation rules needed for a customer user interface
Discover inconsistent or inaccurate code mapping values in your transactional system

Installation Notes:
Install SQL Server 2008 Integration Services client tools

Usage Notes:
Must connect to data in SQL Server 2000 or later

This is the seventh of Tool Shed Tooltips released from Episode 3 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

ToolShed Tooltip #19 - IE 8 Developer Tools, saves the day (and time)

Russell Fustino — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:05:00 GMT

Have you looked at IE8 lately? A wealth of developer tools are now included just by pressing F12. This includes a script debugger, profiler, page alignment and Section 508 compliance.

What is it?
Built-in web page structure analysis, debugging, and profiling

Download Site: no download required! Add-ons at: http://www.ieaddons.com

Example Problem(s) it solves:

Page source analysis
Styles, CSS, and attribute tracing
JavaScript debug and profiling

Installation Notes:

Built-into IE, press F12 to start/stop IE8 Developer Tools

Usage Notes:
Pin/unpin the window (Ctrl-P), Select Element by Click (Ctrl-B). See the IE Blog for tutorials: http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/default.aspx

This is the sixth of Tool Shed Tooltips released from Episode 3 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

ToolShed Tooltip #18 - Using Live ID in your Application

Russell Fustino — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:14:00 GMT

Why not take advantage of the millions of Live ID's already on the internet? Watch this video to learn how to incorporate Live ID into your application for authentication.

What is it?
The Windows Live™ ID Web Authentication 1.0 and Client software development kit s(SDK) gives you a platform-neutral way to bring the power of the Windows Live ID authentication service to your own Web site.

Download Site: http://dev.live.com/services

Example Problem(s) it solves:

The ability to use Windows Live to incorporate authenticated Windows Live services into your site.
An HTTP-based, platform-neutral interface for implementing Windows Live ID authentication in your existing site, even if it is hosted by a third-party.
Freedom from the technical details of authentication! The Windows Live ID authentication service handles this for you.
A huge user base: any of the millions of users who have a Windows Live ID can become a user of your site.

Installation Notes: Install the sample to learn it

Usage Notes: must register your application

This is the fifth of Tool Shed Tooltips released from Episode 3 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

Toolshed Tooltip #17 - Expression Blend 3 SketchFlow - The game has changed

Russell Fustino — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:40:00 GMT

The Expression Blend 3.0 SketchFlow feature changes the game when it comes to both developers and designers becoming integrated on the development and design process. Prototype WPF and Silverlight Applications with amazing speed. Provide review, feedback and documentation with ease.

What is it?
It’s a new set of features specifically targeted at making it easier and faster to design, communicate, and review prototypes for interactive applications and interactive content.

Download Site *: http://expression.microsoft.com/en-us/cc507094.aspx

Example Problem(s) it solves:

Provides a ‘white board’ approach to an application diagram for interactive flow
Similar to Powerpoint prototype:
but is non-linear
No upper limits – can use scribbles, draw UI elements or use standard UI elements
It’s a real Silverlight or WPF application
You can design screens from other screens
Reviewers can annotate prototypes while they are running

Installation Notes:
SketchFlow feature is not available yet (ETA sometime soon)

* Usage Notes: 3.0 is not out yet (however an Expression Blend 3 Preview is available without SketchFlow)

This is the fourthof Tool Shed Tooltips released from Episode 3 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

Toolshed Tooltip #16 - Expression Blend 2 Video, Animation and VS Integration Basics

Russell Fustino — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:20:00 GMT

See how Expression Blend 2 makes like easier as a developer and a designer for Silverlight and WPF applications by building XAML in a WSYIWIG editor. We will cover the basics of creating Silverlight 2 project with a web page displaying a video and animating it. Finally, we will show how Visual Studio is integrated for code behind event handlers.

What is it?
Mix design elements such as video, vector art, high quality text, animation, pixel images, and 3D content with a full toolbox of advanced controls and containers to create engaging, cinematic user interfaces.

Download Site: www.microsoft.com/expression

Example Problem(s) it solves:
XAML code generation

Installation Notes:
Install Expression Blend 2 SP1 in addition to Visual Studio 2008 SP1 for Silverlight 2.0 support.

This is the third of Tool Shed Tooltips released from Episode 3 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

Toolshed Tooltip #15 - Intro from Episode 3, meet MVP's Stan Schultes, Don Demsak and Jessica Moss.

Russell Fustino — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:33:00 GMT

Get a feel of the local culture and scenery at Pensacola Beach, FL and SQL Saturday the site of the filming of Episode 3. Enjoy Russ and Stan's favorite demo stories. Meet co-host Stan Schultes and the guest speakers Microsoft MVP's Dom Demsak and Jessica Moss and a little about them. Find out what developer challenges this episode will help solve in upcoming Tool Shed Tooltips due out tomorrow and in the coming weeks.

This is the second of Tool Shed Tooltips released from Epsode 3 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

Toolshed Tooltip #14 - Developer Community Update by MVP Don (XML) Demsak from Episode 3

Russell Fustino — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:07:00 GMT

How do you find out about developer events? Find out by watching this clip. Save the dates for the PDC and mark your calendar for many SQL Saturdays and Code Camps coming your way. Not only is it important to know tools, but it is perhaps even more challenging just keeping up with tool availability and many other developer resources. Join Microsoft MVP Don Demsak as he reviews this very important topic that all developers should be aware of. Don also highlights of some of the other series on Channel9.

This is the first of Tool Shed Tooltips released from Epsode 3 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

Show: Episode #3 It's All About The Tools TV Show

Russell Fustino — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:35:00 GMT

Got popcorn? Expression Blend 3 SketchFlow and a ton of “GOT TO KNOW ABOUT IT” content is all packed in just 1 hour of Episode 3. Try something different tonight and take an hour break from coding. You know you deserve it. Grab your favorite beverage and pizza and enjoy this entertaining, enlightening and educational Episode 3. If not, you can wait for the Tool Shed Tooltips of clips from the show over the next few days and weeks. Either way ... tune in. All content is current along with sneak peeks at future tools. It will feel like you are at a live event, but in the comfort of your home or office.

In this video, you will find tools to help solve these common developer challenges…

Finding a XAML Editor for your web page
Prototyping tool for great design of your web site
Need authentication on the web?
Some of the pages on my web site load really slowly - how do I figure out what's going on?
Have you ever eyeballed every record in your table to find an abnormality?

Tool Shed Theme Song
Introduction
Demo 1 - Expression Blend 2 , video and animation intro
Demo 2 - Expression Blend 3 SketchFlow ProtoTyping
Demo 3 - Live Services - Live ID
Demo 4 - IE 8 Developer Tools
Demo 5 - SSIS Data profiling by Guest Speaker Microsoft MVP, Jessica Moss
Developer Community Update by Microsoft MVP, Don Demsak

You will love our guest speakers, Microsoft MVP Jessica Moss and Don Demsak ... Jessica amazes us on Data profiling and Don does and incredible job with the latest happenings in Developer Community.

Special thanks to co-host Stan Schultes, recent co-author on his book on DotNetNuke 5, Jessica Moss, Don Demsak, Carl Franklin, Pensacola Junior College, Main Campus, and the SQL Saturday Pensacola 2009 Team, especially Karla Remail, the live studio audience, and the many volunteers who made this show a reality!

I have reposted all of the Tool Shed Tooltips and Episode One and Episode Two with Hi Def default views, so the code and PowerPoint slides are crystal clear. Feel free to comment or email Russ Fustino on what tools you use and love and would like to see on future episodes.

Here are some of useful links from the speakers we have had on the shows and more:
Russ Fustino: www.russtoolshed.net
Stan Schultes: www.vbnetexpert.com
Joe Healy: www.devfish.net
Brian Johnson: http://bufferoverrun.net
Jeff Barnes: http://blogs.msdn.com/jbarnes/
Don Demsak: http://donxml.com
Jessica Moss: http://www.jessicammoss.com
Sayed Ibrahim Hashimi: http://www.sedodream.com/
Jason Beres:  http://blogs.infragistics.com/blogs/jason_beres/default.aspx

Stan and I are planning on are filming a live studio audience Episode 4 at the Tampa .NET User group  (signed release form required) on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at the Tampa Microsoft Office at 6:15PM along with guest speaker Microsoft MVP, Bill Reiss. If you are attending, I can use some volunteers, like camera operators, a sound engineer and door control. I'll teach you at the event, everything to run the camera or sound, if you don't have much experience. Drop me an email if interested at rfustino@microsoft.com Stay tuned.

Note: For those of you new to channel9 viewing, many different formats are available for download besides viewing in the default player; everything from Zune to WMV High Quality. Simply locate the dropdown menu below the embedded player on this page for your desired download selection. If the default view stops to buffer often, then I recommend trying to download WMV High Quality. You can clearly see code, all video and PowerPoint’s in High Def (HD) at full screen. It only takes about 15 to 20 minutes to download this episode at average home speed connections. The high def WMV file is a little over 200 Meg.

Remember, you have to know the code to get into the shed. KNOW THE CODE. Get some popcorn and enjoy the show! Russ

Toolshed Tooltip #13 - MSBuild talks to Twitter from Episode 2

Russell Fustino — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:31:00 GMT

There is more to building an application than pressing F5. MSBuild comes with the .NET Framework and is extensible. See how Microsoft MVP Sayed Ibrahim Hashimi extends the build process programmatically, by talking to Twitter upon a successful build. This is an incredible demo. Consistency is a good thing.

What is it? MSBuild Extensibility... this example keeps everyone updated on the status of the build via MSBuild and Twitter!

Download Site: MSBuild is included with the .NET Framework and can be installed from http://www.microsoft.com/web/

Example Problem(s) it solves:
MSBuild allows developers and build masters to completely customize their build process.

Installation Notes: Use the Web Application Installer: www.microsoft.com/web

This is the sixth of Tool Shed Tooltips released from Epsode 2 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

Toolshed Tooltip #12 - Virtual PC from Episode 2

Russell Fustino — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:50:00 GMT

Virtual PC (VPC) is truly a developer's and tester's best friend. Do you want to run a PC in a Window? Imagine having a virtual image for any product in Beta that does not impact your host machine. For those that are familiar with VPC, you might find some of the settings of interest and how to create and use a dif file. If you are a presenter or teacher, you will love the automatic reset capability (undo). You will want to check this tool out, it is one that Stan and I both use every day.

What is it? Create and run one or more virtual machines on a single computer, each with its own operating system. Switch easily between them like switching applications.

Download Site: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/default.aspx

Example Problem(s) it solves:
Save time and money as Virtual PC allows you to maintain the compatibility of legacy and custom applications during migration to new operating systems and increases the efficiency of support, development, and training staffs.
Great for isolating Beta Software from your host machine, matching customer configurations, eliminate redundant hardware.

Installation Notes: Undo changes is not the default when setting up a VPC, apply Virtual PC 2007 SP1.

Usage Notes: When starting with a base image, consider making a dif file to keep the master pristine. Run as Admin on Vista.

This is the fifth of Tool Shed Tooltips released from Episode 2 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

Toolshed Tooltip #11 - DotNetNuke and Web Installer from Episode 2

Russell Fustino — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:54:00 GMT

Do you want to create a website from scratch, maybe just knowing a little HTML? Or have a website you can update yourself without programming skills. Or modify a site by writing custom modules and skins? You will want to check out history in the making on the phenomenon of DotNetNuke which is ASP.NET based.

What is it? A free open source, ASP.NET web portal application, DNN is the most popular open source project on the Microsoft platform.

Download Site: http://www.dotnetnuke.com/ (registration req’d)
Example Problem(s) it solves:
Easily create dynamic web content without having to be a web developer.
Create many portals from the same installation of DotNetNuke.
Rich application development platform with a provider architecture.
It is easily extensible with plug-in modules, skins, languages, providers, etc.

Installation Notes: Use the Web Application Installer: www.microsoft.com/web

Usage Notes: Supported by most ASP.NET hosting providers, requires an instance of Microsoft SQL Server on your hosted account.

This is the fourth of Tool Shed Tooltips released from Epsode 2 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

Toolshed Tooltip #10 - SQL Reporting Services from Episode 2

Russell Fustino — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:05:00 GMT

Do you have another, yet another, reporting assignment? Is an output requirement PDF format, or Excel, or Word? Do you need built-in printer functions like print preview? See the answers and much more in the Tool Shed Tooltip clip.

What is it?
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services (SSRS) provides a full range of ready-to-use tools and services to help you create, deploy, and manage reports for your organization, as well as programming features that enable you to extend and customize your reporting functionality.

Download Site: http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/default.aspx

Example Problem(s) it solves:
Reporting Services includes a complete set of tools for you to create, manage, and deliver reports
APIs that enable developers to integrate or extend data and report processing in custom applications.
Reporting Services tools work within the Microsoft Visual Studio environment

Installation Notes: VS integration is installed with SQL Server Client Tools

Usage Notes: 180 day trial available

This is the third of Tool Shed Tooltips released from Epsode 2 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

Toolshed Tooltip #9 - VSTS DB Pro from Episode 2

Russell Fustino — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:21:00 GMT

Did you ever wonder how to maintain the truth of your data while updating schema definitions on a production database? How about wondering what will be impact by a rename of something in your database? How do I easily generate Test Data? DB Pros have had many headaches over answering these DB Developer and DBA concerns. Watch this Tool Shed Tooltip to learn the anwers and more with Visual Studio Team System DB Professional Edition (VSTS DB Pro).

What is it?
Incorporate the database professionals into the software life cycle and provide them with a foundation for change management and process integration.

Download Site: http://msdn.microsoft.com/teamsystem

Example Problem(s) it solves:
Refactor item name changes
Create test data
Create unit tests
Isolated environment – keeps the truth in your data

Installation Notes: Install 2008 SQL Database edition.
Uninstall the DB power tools if they’re installed on your machine.
Install VS 2008 SP1.
Install the DB edition GDR.

Usage Notes: trial available, with VSTS Developer SKU you now get DBPro for free.

This is the second of Tool Shed Tooltips released from Epsode 2 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

Toolshed Tooltip #8 - Developer Community Update from Episode 2

Russell Fustino — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Not only is it important to know tools, but it is perhaps even more challenging just keeping up with tool availability and many other developer resources. For example, Microsoft has free software initiatives for startup companies and students. We also have national developer events (both free and pay) to put on your calendar and much more in the community. Join Developer Envangelist Brian Johnson as he reviews this very important topic that all developers should be aware of. Brian also highlights of some of the other series on Channel9.

This is the first of Tool Shed Tooltips released from Epsode 2 of the TV Show Russ Tool Shed presents... "It's All About The Tools" hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

Tool Shed Tooltip #7: VSTO from Episode 1

Russell Fustino — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:59:00 GMT

It makes sense if users in your organization are using Office 2007 or 2003 to consider building your application on top of one of the many office products. Learn how in this video.

What is it?
Visual Studio Tools for Office is the premiere development tool for building Office Business Applications.

Download Site: included with VS 2008 Pro at msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio

Example Problem(s) it solves:
You want to automate a task in Excel for budget info that stores info to a DB and creates an email or Power Point from it automatically
Enhance Word s ribbon with your own companies customized set of tools.

Installation Notes: You need to have office 2007 installed on your development machine. Trial is available.

This clip is Russ' Tool Shed Tooltip #7, the seventh and final of the clips from Episode One of the TV Show, Russ' Tool Shed presents... It's All About The Tools hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast

Tool Shed Tooltip #6: WPF Styling from Episode 1

Russell Fustino — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:19:00 GMT

Check this one out. WPF Application Styling (without any code!). Yikes! See the World premier demo of this great third party tool from Infrgistics. In my opinion, this was the coolest demo in Episode 1. See Microsoft MVP Jason Beres in action as the guest presenter for this awesome demo!

What is it?
No-code, no-visual designer way to style WPF applications.

Download Site:
Styling CTP: http://www.infragistics.com/wpfstyling
Free WPF Datagrid: http://www.infragistics.com/downloads/

Example Problem(s) it solves:
Brings hi-fidelity, professional styling to WPF applications for teams that do not have visual designers on staff
Makes your WPF applications sizzle!

Installation Notes:
Download and install NetAdvantage Win Client: http://www.infragistics.com/downloads/default.aspx

Download CTP from early adopter website: http://www.infragistics.com/wpfstyling

Usage Notes: Currently in CTP.

This clip is Russ' Tool Shed Tooltip #6, the sixth of the clips from Episode One of the TV Show, Russ' Tool Shed presents... It's All About The Tools hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast