A bit late, but nevertheless, I wanted to let you know that there's an update you should all be aware of ... the samples and sample databases! 
- SqlServerSamples.msi -- 19,092 KB
- AdventureWorksDB.msi -- 27,992 KB
- AdventureWorksDBCI.msi -- 29,116 KB
- AdventureWorksBI.msi -- 7,592 KB
- AdventureWorksBICI.msi -- 8,814 KB
Hat-Tip to Korby Parnell and James Newkirk, and the rest of the CodePlex crew. The beta is online, and you can read about it here and try it here.
What is it, you ask?
CodePlex is an online software development environment for open and shared source developers to create, host and manage projects throughout the project lifecycle. It has been written from the ground up in C# using .NET 2.0 technology with Team Foundation Server on the back end. CodePlex is open to the public free of charge.
Addison-Wesley has just released Sam Guckenheimer's book "Software Engineering with Microsoft Visual Studio Team System". Sam is a member of the Visual Studio Team System product team. I'm very interested in reading
Given Sam's extensive background in the industry, I'm really looking foward to reading this book!
Congratulations, Sam!
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Microsoft® Visual Studio Team System Training
Brought to you by the Federal Developer Evangelism Team.
May 24th-25th 2006
This exclusive 2 day technical training seminar is for customers and partners who want to take a closer look at implementing and using Visual Studio Team System. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the product from experts in the field as well as get experience of using the various features of the platform.
This training is for Customers and Partners who are involved in .NET development (Web or Windows) and are planning on using Visual Studio 2005.
Agenda
Day 1 (VSTS End-to-End) - 200 level
• Introducing Visual Studio 2005 Team System
• VSTS End-to-End: Project Managers
• VSTS End-to-End: Architects
• VSTS End-to-End: Developers
• VSTS End-to-End: Testers
Day 2 (VSTS Deep Dive) - 300-400 level
• Overview of Team Foundation Server
• Customizing process templates
• Migrating from Visual SourceSafe
• Building custom check-in policies
• Team Build & Continuous Integration
Speaker: Richard Hundhausen, Microsoft Regional Director, VS Team System MVP and author of “Working with Visual Studio 2005 Team System”.
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Course VSTSAW: Two days; Instructor-Led Course |
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05/24/2006 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
05/25/2006 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Microsoft Conference Center - Reston
12012 Sunset Hills Rd Suite 100
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If you are a federal government employee or Partner/SI that do work for the federal government, then you are welcome to attend. To register for this event, please click the link below:
http://www.microsofttraining.com/devonsites/ and enter course code: 304517 or click on http://www.microsofttraining.com/content/invitationcode.asp?txtInvitationCode=304517
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Join me in Minneapolis Thursday at the Microsoft Launch event of Team Foundation Server. It should be fun.
Here are the details.
My old company (DataNOW, formerly ICS) in Twin Falls is holding its annual gathering in Las Vegas on May 1-4. This conference is for its suite of software packages.
If you are using SQL Server 2005, then you will want to download this service pack. There are 32 and 64-bit versions available on the page.
Here is a list of bugs fixed and features added to SP1. Here is a link to SQL Server 2005 Express SP1.
Check out this Wiki-Based C# Editor I just found out about. It features resources, including articles, code snippets, forums, study guides, and tutorials.
http://wiki.csharp-online.net
And then plan some more, write up some requirements, create some UML diagrams, and then finally visit their site to register http://waterfall2006.com
Microsoft just put the 180–day Trial Edition of Team Foundation Server (English) up at the Microsoft Downloads site. It used to be on MSDN downloads, but they have made it more accessible for the rest of the world.
Get it here.
So, I just checked in to this cool, swank hotel in Athens called Semiramis. Aside from the bright pink glass doors, see-through bathroom walls, and symbol-coded rooms (no room numbers), they really get the WiFi thing. You know how hotels can be ... "yes, we have Internet access." ... "Wired or Wireless?" ... "Wireless" ... "Ok then, please put me in a room that gets a strong signal" ... "sir, it's available in ALL rooms" ... "(sigh)".
Anyway, check out Semiramis' approach ...
Can you tell which part of the hotel my room is in?
Looking for BizTalk goodness, straight from the team? Look no further.
Here's a new blog that's owned & operated by the product management team themselves. That's right, Mike Woods, Kris Horrocks, Steve Sloan, and Mark Berman will be contributing quality content every week!
Keep your RSS feeds pointed to it, because it'll be bringing you great BizTalk Server 2006 information, and beyond!
If so, then you might be interested in downloading my Team System presentation and/or my SQL Server 2005 script for developers.
Yesterday's 'camp rocked! We had over 130 people attend, and ran several successful sessions throughout the day.
Code Camp Attendees
A few of the presenters (Steven Borg, Cory Isakson, Richard Hundhausen, Jason Mauer)
Not only is it Saint Patrick's Day.
Not only does Team Foundation Server RTM today, but tomorrow is the Boise Code Code camp:
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Boise Code Camp is this Saturday!
March 18th – 8:30am to 6pm
Sign-in from 8:30am to 9am
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Just a quick reminder about Boise Code Camp v1.0. Come and join over 180 Boise developers who are already registered for the event. What about your developer buddies, coworkers, etc? Spread the word and have them register before it’s too late! Free to attend, free food, a wide array of content, over 150 giveaways… don’t let any developer miss out.
Schedule
The final schedule is now available online. Check out when your favorite sessions are and start planning your day at Code Camp!
See you at Code Camp!
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On April 27th (Thursday) from 8:30am to 5:00pm at the Overland Park Cinema the Boise .NET User Group will be hosting Scott Bellware. Scott will be delivering his Test Driven Development workshop. Here's a link to the syllabus from a previously-run workshop in Houston. This event will be free to the public, but you must register.
Check back to the NETDUG home page for registration details.
Wow, I wish more readers felt like Paul Lockwood. Read his glowing review of my Working with Visual Studio 2005 Team System book here.
I just got word that the Scrum for Team System: Beta 3 is now available. This build targets Team Foundation Server (Release Candidate). To download the installer, visit the Announcements section of the forum (by visiting http://scrum-master.com/vsts and clicking on the Forum link once signed in).
The BoF sessions submission and voting is now live. Visit their page to submit a hot topic (or vote on one).
Spread the word!
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