In this "Hello Azure Part 2" episode of How DO I series, let's package and deploy our Hello Azure application.Key Points:You need Windows Azure SDK for .NET and Visual Studio Tools for Windows Azure (download from here) Run Visual Studio as Administrator to be able to use Windows…
In this "Hello Azure Part 1" episode of How DO I series let's create a simple Windows Azure application (say Hello Azure), debug it and run it locally. In Part 2, let's package it and deploy it to Windows Azure.Key Points:You need Windows Azure SDK for .NET and Visual Studio Tools for…
In this "Free Trial Acount" episode of How DO I series let's see how to sign up a free 3-months trial account of Windows Azure.Key Points:Free for 3-months Does require a Credit Card but comes with a default spending limit of $0 Monthly allocation includes 750 Small Compute…
Larry Osterman is a legend and one of Channel 9's favorite personalities - it's been too long since you've been on C9, Larry! Now, what would happen if C9 hero Erik Meijer interviewed Larry? Well, you'd get the latest episode of Checking In and one heck of a conversation. Oh…
The Parallel Patterns Library (PPL) provides a task-based asynchrony model that can make working with asynchronous APIs much easier for C++ programmers. Asynchronous APIs are pervasive in the "Windows 8" Windows Runtime (WinRT). Potentially long-running operations—like file and…
It's a bit of a Catch-22 – deploying a new operating system can be an expensive proposition, but not using up to date technology can cost a business worker productivity, recruitment of top talent, and integration with customers and partners. For development shops, making sure your application runs…
Laura and Paul scour the interwebs and their inboxes to find out what 'Softies are talking about- here's a taste of the flavor this week:The Dilbert ChallengeMango Apps now being acceptedSmarter file copying in Windows 8Social Networks & Microsoft in China
At the heart of every computer, every operating system, every problem, is an engineer. An engineer may not live the glorious rock-star life of your favorite musician, but it is through their efforts that the complex systems, that are more and more significant in our lives, are able to…
Gov Maharaj is a developer on the Windows Compatibility team. You know Gov from the popular C9 show, Defrag. He spends most of his time solving problems reported by customers over the phone, in email, or via automated telemetry data. Gov is one of those people who makes…
Check outt his video highlighting Windows Intune customers! Friendship Heights Rehabilitation Center talks about deploying Windows Intune to manage their PCs and standardize on Windows 7. Friendship Heights Rehabilitation Center's executive director, Therese Rodda, appreciates having…