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Experience The New Efficiency Microsoft Launch Event Live from San Diego October 26th Virtually!
www.thenewefficiency.com/live
Some of my Microsoft colleagues will be delivering the Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 launch live from San Diego starting at 9am PDT October 26th. Now, you can view and download these 18 IT Professional and Developer focused sessions without ever leaving the house. Focusing on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Exchange Server 2010, you can listen to Microsoft experts, download valuable resources and explore the live launch event “virtually”.
Each month through June 2010, we’ll bring you a 90-minute Architect focused Webcast to educate on the latest trends/topics and how new technologies can align with your business needs.
October 27, 2009 at 11:00am – 12:30pm PST
Title: An Architect’s perspective on Silverlight 3
Presenter: Tim Heuer
Abstract: Many .NET developers are becoming more and more interested in the Rich Internet Application development space, and in particular Silverlight. In this session we will step back from a detailed implementation technology and take a higher level look at Silverlight from the architect’s perspective. We will discuss the types of applications where Silverlight makes sense and some scenarios where Silverlight may not be the appropriate technology. We will also delve into some of the architectural decisions that the architect must consider when writing applications for this platform and where some of the tradeoffs may lie.
Event ID: 1032427862
Link to Register: An Architect’s perspective on Silverlight 3
October 28, 2009 at 11:00am – 12:30pm PST
Title: Deploying Windows 7 from an Infrastructure Architect’s Perspective
Presenter: Doug Klokow
Abstract:
We’ll discuss 5 key areas centered on deploying Windows 7: Developing business justification – Evaluate the capabilities provided by Windows 7 and develop a plan for how to realize business value from these solutions; Where are you today – Explore the differences of preparing for Windows 7 based on your current desktop operating system; Application readiness – Explore the tools and resources available to gain insight into your readiness to deploy Windows 7, Internet Explorer 8, and/or Office 2007/2010; Deployment readiness – Explore the tools and resources available to create a design and deployment solution for your enterprise; Training your employees – Discuss available resources for training your IT Staff and End Users.
Event ID: 1032427863
Link to Register: Deploying Windows 7 from an Infrastructure Architect’s Perspective
SPEAKER BIOS
Tim Heuer
I currently work for Microsoft as a program manager for Microsoft Silverlight, a web technology aimed at delivering rich internet experiences to users. Before this current role, I was a developer evangelist for Microsoft serving the Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Montana and Utah areas aiming to strengthen and support communities and software developers in these geographies.
Doug Klokow
Part of Microsoft Consulting Services for 9 years focused on client desktop deployment solutions. He is part of the Virtual Deployment Practice that is focused on driving early customer deployment on Microsoft client technologies and is also supporting Microsoft’s Desktop Virtualization capabilities and service offerings.
The upcoming new release of Windows – Windows 7 is packed with a lot of great new features. I have been using the beta for about a month, and I have noticed a significant improvement in performance, fast resume/sleep and shutdown/startup. Also, some great new features like an improved taskbar, jump lists, and a lot more.
One of really new, innovative ways to work with Windows is via Touch. I have not used Windows Touch since I don’t have a Touch monitor / PC. However, you will see devices as we get near the launch of Windows 7.
Here is a brief video demonstrating some touch gestures in Windows 7:
Windows 7 Touch Gestures
A great resource to keep up with Windows 7 is the the Windows 7 Engineering Blog.
Another resource is the Windows 7 home page at Microsoft.com.
The nature of software development is radically changing… Are you ready?
Microsoft is bringing the PDC (Professional Developers Conference held in Los Angeles in this last October) to you! For just $99, you’ll get the best of the PDC in your own backyard and hear all of the exciting announcements around the Azure Services Platform and Windows 7. Attend the event in San Francisco on 2/19!
Sessions include the latest developments in .NET, Silverlight, Surface, Parallel Programming, Live Mesh, and more. You can find more about the sessions here.
Register today so you can stay current in an ever-competitive job market, enhance your engineering skills and gain access to the next generation of tools and technology. The cost to attend is just $99. And, did we mention that attendees will get some cool giveaways?
Don’t miss this premier developer event. Visit www.MSDNDevCon.com to learn more and register today!
If you did not have the opportunity to attend the PDC, then the MDC is the place for you!
At CES a little over a week ago, Steve Ballmer keynote included an announcement that Windows 7 Beta would be available for for everyone to try!
Its been getting very good reviews and positive press. I have listed some blogs and resources below.
Some of the “What’s New” includes:
- Improved taskbar
- Jump Lists
- Better device management
- Faster, more responsive performance
- Windows Touch
- and much more…
Here are some good resources/ blogs / links:
Microsoft TechNet – Beta Download
Denny Boynton’s Blog Post on Windows 7
Gizmodo – How to Get, Install, and Play with Windows 7, Pain Free
Ars Technica – Deep inside the Windows 7 Public Beta: an in-depth tour
Windows 7 is the next major client operating system release (after Vista). It looks like the Windows 7 team is going to start giving us some insights. If you want to keep up with Steven Sinofsky and Jon DeVaan (Sr. VPs running the Windows Engineering teams now) and their respective new blog posts, you can find it at Engineering Windows 7.
