May 24, 2012 |
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Get up to speed on the extensive changes to the newest release of Microsoft SQL Server
The 2012 release of Microsoft SQL Server changes how you develop applications for SQL Server. With this comprehensive resource, SQL Server authority Robert Vieira presents the fundamentals of database design and SQL concepts, and then shows you how to apply these concepts using the updated SQL Server. Publishing time and date with the 2012 release, Beginning Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Programming begins with a quick overview of database design basics and the SQL query language and then quickly proceeds to show you how to implement the fundamental concepts of Microsoft SQL Server 2012.
You’ll explore the key additions and changes to this newest version, including conditional action constructs, enhanced controls for results paging, application integration with SharePoint and Excel, and development of BI applications.
- Covers new features such as SQL Azure for cloud computing, client-connectivity enhancements, security and compliance, data replication, and data warehouse performance improvements
- Addresses essential topics including managing keys, writing scripts, and working with store procedures
- Shares helpful techniques for creating and changing tables, programming with XML, and using SQL Server Reporting and Integration Services
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May 23, 2012 |
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Book Description
A detailed look at a diverse set of Cloud topics, particularly Azure and Office 365
More and more companies are realizing the power and potential of Cloud computing as a viable way to save energy and money. This valuable book offers an in-depth look at a wide range of Cloud topics unlike any other book on the market. Examining how Cloud services allows users to pay as they go for exactly what they use, this guide explains how companies can easily scale their Cloud use up and down to fit their business requirements. After an introduction to Cloud computing, you’ll discover how to prepare your environment for the Cloud and learn all about Office 365 and Azure.
- Examines a diverse range of Cloud topics, with special emphasis placed on how Cloud computing can save businesses energy and money
- Shows you how to prepare your environment for the Cloud
- Addresses Office 365, including infrastructure services, SharePoint 2010 online, SharePoint online development, Exchange online development, and Lync online development
- Discusses working with Azure, including setting it up, leveraging Blob storage, building Azure applications, programming, and debugging
- Offers advice for deciding when to use Azure and when to use Office 365 and looks at hybrid solutions between Azure and Office 365 Download Now »
May 15, 2012 |
1,886 views |
Book Description
In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you’ll learn how to drive powerful business results with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011! Using this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach, you’ll learn how to orchestrate successful CRM projects, automate processes, create more efficient workflows, optimize sales and marketing campaigns, and integrate with your other systems to do even more. One step at a time, you’ll master new features ranging from the new Ribbon interface to SharePoint integration. Each lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, helping you get the job done fast–and get it done right!
Step-by-step instructions walk you through common tasks.
Quizzes and exercises at the end of each chapter test your knowledge.
By the Way notes present information related to the discussion.
Did You Know? tips offer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks.
Watch Out! cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them.
Learn how to…
May 11, 2012 |
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Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Windows Phone 7 photos so that you can see exactly what to do
Help when you run into Windows Phone 7 problems or limitations
Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Windows Phone 7 device
Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Windows Phone 7 working just the way you want. Learn how to:
- Get started fast! Covers Windows Phone 7.5 Mango release.
- Master Windows Phone 7’s elegant interface and powerful shortcuts
- Quickly set up ringtones, voicemail, Airplane Mode, wallpaper, accessibility, and more
- Connect to the Internet, Wi-Fi networks, and Bluetooth devices
- Get and send messages easily via Outlook, Windows Live, and Google accounts
- Find almost anything with content search, contact search, and Bing web search
- Work seamlessly with OneNote, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint documents
- Use Zune and Marketplace to import media content and download applications
- Discover your phone’s built-in apps, and easily pin them to your Start screen
- Store content in the cloud, with Microsoft SkyDrive
- Reach your destination faster with Maps, GPS, and turn-by-turn voice directions
- Use Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn social networking via the People Hub Download Now »
May 07, 2012 |
1,642 views |
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This book is for every SharePoint developer who wants to build state-of-the-art solutions with Silverlight—within the enterprise, for consulting clients, or for commercial sale.
Developers increasingly want to build rich applications that run in the SharePoint 2010 browser user interface while offering a far more compelling and engaging experience than conventional web pages. One proven technology gives them all the tools and resources they need to achieve these goals: Silverlight®. Using Silverlight and SharePoint together, developers can create state-of-the-art applications that utilize Silverlight’s outstanding user experience, and fully leverage the vast collections of business data already stored in corporate SharePoint deployments. In SharePoint 2010 Development with Silverlight, two SharePoint gurus collaborate to teach all the concepts and techniques needed to create robust Silverlight solutions for delivery through SharePoint 2010, and present fully documented code that demonstrates superior design and programming.
Bob German and Paul Stubbs draw on their extensive experience developing custom SharePoint business solutions with Silverlight and presenting on these technologies at leading Microsoft developer events. Writing for both experienced and new SharePoint developers, they quickly review the fundamentals of both SharePoint and Silverlight development, and then demonstrate how to use both platforms together to build uniquely powerful solutions. These include:
Apr 30, 2012 |
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Book Description
Pro SharePoint with jQuery is all about how to work seamlessly with the two popular technologies to create rich and interactive web parts, application pages, and more. In this book, author Phill Duffy provides complete, meaningful and realistic examples to really help you understand the key concepts and their integration points. Inside, you’ll find all the tools and resources you need to use jQuery to provide the next level of SharePoint functionality.
Learn what it takes to get ready to use jQuery, how to create rich, responsive, and highly functional user interfaces, how to call the SharePoint web services and work with HTML elements, and much more with Pro SharePoint with jQuery.
- Takes you through the different ways of integrating jQuery into your SharePoint environment
- Provides various levels of projects to show off the extensive capabilities of jQuery within SharePoint
- Teaches you how to provide rich, fluent and interactive jQuery-enabled user interfaces
What you’ll learn
- The basics of jQuery effects, including styling elements, generating HTML markup on the fly, and creating modal dialogs
- How to debug your jQuery
- How to create a task management application page that allows users to easily create, edit and move tasks across statuses Download Now »
