Go beyond the basics of ASP.NET by learning how to leverage the hottest web development technologies from Microsoft. These 3 sessions will jump start your learning with practical advice and clear code examples, and give you pointers to tons of resources to continue your journey. LEARN MORE >

Topic 1: Introduction to ASP.NET AJAX
Topic 2: Introduction to Silverlight 2
Topic 3: Servers and Services for Web Developers

Join us for the latest tips, tools and technical information you need to build powerful applications and engaging user experiences. We’ll show you how SQL Server 2008 delivers new development capabilities, including support for Spatial Data types, a fresh storage mechanism and more. You’ll also learn how to leverage the Silverlight platform to build next generation applications for consumers and business, and how Visual Studio Tools for the Microsoft Office System (VSTO) addresses some of the toughest challenges facing today’s Office solution developers. Don’t miss these free, live sessions near you. LEARN MORE >

Topic 1: What’s New in SQL Server 2008 for Developers
Topic 2: Power up your Office applications with VSTO
Topic 3: Build next generation applications with Silverlight 2

The evolution of the web has seen many changes in patterns and standards for working with services. In a world of AJAX and other lightweight clients, not all services need to be implemented with the bells and whistles that SOAP and its many specifications allow for. And not all services need to be “transport-neutral”. An alternative architectural approach known as REST is well suited for many web-based scenarios. You can implement a RESTful architecture using a variety of current and future Microsoft technologies. But how do you decide which ones are the best choices for your scenarios? This afternoon of technical deep dives helps to answer that question. LEARN MORE >

Topic 1: Implementing RESTful services with WCF 3.5
Topic 2: Exploring ADO.NET Data Services
Topic 3: Introduction to ASP.NET MVC

Join us for a series of demonstrations and technical discussions about virtualization and enterprise search. We’ll explore the powerful new Windows Server 2008 virtualization platform and data center management solutions, while covering the benefits of Microsoft’s integrated Hyper-V and System Center product families. We’ll also look at how to help information workers find, use and share the critical data they need to boost productivity and success. You’ll see how Microsoft’s robust platform of business-ready search solutions can quickly, securely and seamlessly connect people with the information they need – when they need it. LEARN MORE >

Topic 1: Virtualization
Topic 2: Enterprise Search

Get the latest tips and tools from Microsoft that will make your life as an IT Professional a lot easier. First, we'll dispel some Windows Vista myths and address the top deployment blockers that have been reported. Then, we'll show how you can automate system administration tasks and increase your productivity using Windows PowerShell™. Finally, you'll get the inside track on Group Policy preferences, a new feature in Microsoft Windows Server® 2008 that will help you better deploy and manage Windows Vista and application settings. LEARN MORE >

Topic 1: Why Windows Vista with SP1?
Topic 2: Managing Windows Vista with Windows PowerShell
Topic 3: Group Policy Preferences, Templates and Scripting

Learn more about SQL Server2008 and its new features and capabilities the new enhanced capabilities of the product. We’ll be exploring security and database management, how to best manage your data, and what’s new in business intelligence with SQL Server 2008. Don’t miss this half day event that will give you a better understanding of what SQL 2008 has to offer and how you can best put it to use at your company. LEARN MORE >

Topic 1: Database Management and Security
Topic 2: Data Warehousing
Topic 3: Integrated Business Intelligence