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SSAS: Clearing the MDX Script for a session in SSMS 0 0 0 MDX Analysis Services Another excellent week in my life at Solidsoft! BizTalk Visionary, February 1, 2013 One of the joys of my working life is the variety and contrasting nature of each day. This is in part due to the very nature of working at Solidsoft and of course with the cutting edge technology I work ... Another excellent week in my life at Solidsoft! 0 0 0 Tips of the Week for Microsoft Products Jialiang, February 2, 2013 Tip of the Day for Microsoft Products Learn an amazingly useful tip about Windows, Office, Windows Phone, Surface, Xbox, Visual Studio, and any other Microsoft products every 24 hours! Windows Tip: Dock ... Tips of the Week for Microsoft Products 0 0 0 Chicago Code Camp 2013–Speakers And Registration Tim Murphy, February 1, 2013 Chicago Code Camp The time is fast approaching for Chicago area developers to get their geek on. 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At last it is finished. I give you a Windows Store DirectX C++ Sample Base. ... Windows Store DirectX C++ Sample Base 0 0 4 C++ directx BlackBerry 10: 5 cool new features should know before you buy! KunaalKapoor, January 31, 2013 BlackBerry BB Z10 Q10 BB launched the new BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 and it's new OS 'BlackBerry 10'. The platform will be available on both its new phones Z10 & Q10.Z10 The Z10 model features a 4.2-inch touchscreen with 356ppi ... BlackBerry 10: 5 cool new features should know before you buy! 0 0 0 BlackBerry BB Z10 Q10 Page: 2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19|20|21
Leveraging Generation App Tim Murphy, February 9, 2013 Windows Phone Windows 8 Development Generation App is the place for developers to get started building solutions on the latest Microsoft technologies. I originally understood it to be for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 development, but you ... Leveraging Generation App 0 0 0 Windows Phone Windows 8 Development
Applying development discipline with Nuget! BizTalk Visionary, February 8, 2013 For more years than I can remember we have talked about ensuring re-use of code from projects. We’ve achieved some but not with an overhead and a lot of re-work.Typically developers have pulled in code ... Applying development discipline with Nuget! 0 0 0
MonoGame’s Cross-Platform Content Pipeline Michael Cummings, February 8, 2013 .Net 4.0 MonoGame In my last post, I discussed how to use the XNA GS 4.0 Content Pipeline project along side the MonoGame Game projects. Since the release of MonoGame 3.0, the MonoGame team has been hard at work in implementing ... MonoGame’s Cross-Platform Content Pipeline 0 0 1 .Net 4.0 MonoGame
Ready for .NET Code Camp in South Florida? Herve Roggero, February 8, 2013 Azure South Florida Here we go again! South Florida Code Camp is about to start tomorrow, Saturday Feb 9 2013, at NOVA University in Fort Lauderdale. I have seen this event grow every year; over 900 people were registered ... Ready for .NET Code Camp in South Florida? 0 0 0 Azure South Florida
Internal.Job.Filename.Directory in Kettle Rahul Anand, February 8, 2013 ETL PDI Pentaho Data Integration kettle pentaho Datawarehouse From last few days I was wondering why this internal variable (Internal.Job.Filename.Dire... is always empty in my development environment. The documentation at http://wiki.pentaho.com/dis... ... Internal.Job.Filename.Directory in Kettle 0 0 0 ETL PDI Pentaho Data Integration kettle pentaho Datawarehouse
Pentaho Data Integration (Kettle)–Continuous processing by implementing a loop Rahul Anand, February 8, 2013 ETL pentaho kettle PDI Datawarehouse Pentaho Data Integration Many articles on implementing a loop in PDI suggest to put a ‘Wait For’ step and join the output hop back to a previous step. Something as suggested by below screen shot: But I would like to warn about ... Pentaho Data Integration (Kettle)–Continuous processing by implementing a loop 0 0 0 ETL pentaho kettle PDI Datawarehouse Pentaho Data Integration
C#/.NET Little Wonders: Explicit Interface Implementation James Michael Hare, February 7, 2013 Once again, in this series of posts I look at the parts of the .NET Framework that may seem trivial, but can help improve your code by making it easier to write and maintain. The index of all my past little ... C#/.NET Little Wonders: Explicit Interface Implementation 0 0 8
ProudMonkey SiteNavigationTrail Control is now in CodePlex! Vincent Maverick Durano, February 8, 2013 Just released my second open-source control in CodePlex. You can check and download the controls here: http://proudmonkeysitenav.c... Abstract: Navigation trails a.k.a "BreadCrumbs" provide links ... ProudMonkey SiteNavigationTrail Control is now in CodePlex! 0 0 0
Binding to a UI Element From a Background Thread in Windows Store Apps Chris Gardner, February 7, 2013 .NET C# XNA Win8 WinRT This post should be considered part two of the series of posts called "Recreating XNA in Windows Store Apps." I'm basically creating a DrawableGameComponent. However, let's face it, I've discovered that ... Binding to a UI Element From a Background Thread in Windows Store Apps 0 0 0 .NET C# XNA Win8 WinRT
get old plugin worked in latest version of Firefox. anirudha, February 7, 2013 Firefox not make their user able to use Outdated plugin. Try this plugin it's will help you to run outdated plugin with new version of Firefox ... get old plugin worked in latest version of Firefox. 0 0 0
Why You Shouldn’t Build An App In 1 Page Tim Murphy, February 6, 2013 Design I have seen a number of people boast that they have a 1 page web application design. Congratulations. Now ask yourself why you did that and what the impact that design has. There are reasons that we modularize ... Why You Shouldn’t Build An App In 1 Page 0 0 5 Design
WPC HIPAA Database Toolkit for BizTalk Walter Michel, February 6, 2013 I created a post on the WPC HIPAA DB Toolkit for Microsoft BizTalk. The post provides an introduction to the basic capabilities of the toolkit; a description of how to install the toolkit and I go through ... WPC HIPAA Database Toolkit for BizTalk 0 0 0
How to get the current Build version in a Windows 8 Store Application Mike Benkovich, February 6, 2013 Sometimes you spend a lot of time searching online for an answer, but the truth is that it’s a lot easier just to open up the debugger, spend a few minutes, and find it yourself. In the context of today’s ... How to get the current Build version in a Windows 8 Store Application 0 0 1
Use "Add as link" to unit test SharePoint Norgean, February 6, 2013 Unit testing SharePoint is difficult for a number of reasons.One of the better known ones is perhaps that of the GAC; the .net loader ("Fusion") will use assemblies from the GAC even if you specify the ... Use "Add as link" to unit test SharePoint 0 0 0
My introduction to Pentaho Data Integration – Kettle (ETL Tool) Rahul Anand, February 6, 2013 ETL pentaho kettle PDI Data Loading Datawarehouse Metadata Injection Pentaho Data Integration Context: Recently I got a chance to get introduced to Kettle, due to a new project which requires ingesting huge and dynamic data files using PDI in a data warehouse. I have a good experience working with ... My introduction to Pentaho Data Integration – Kettle (ETL Tool) 0 0 0 ETL pentaho kettle PDI Data Loading Datawarehouse Metadata Injection Pentaho Data Integration
Powershell: Find driveletter of mounted VHD marc dekeyser, February 6, 2013 Not my own script, I found it on Richards powershell blog and am keeping it for future reference. Yes I look online if a script already exists before I go and find the code myself… http://richardspowershellbl... ... Powershell: Find driveletter of mounted VHD 0 0 0
Powershell Script: Deploying Virtual Machines marc dekeyser, February 6, 2013 Deployment Powershell I’m a lazy bastard and am constantly looking for ways to deploy my lab machines faster and with less effort. I’m interested in learning and testing as much as I can but I just don’t want to be installing ... Powershell Script: Deploying Virtual Machines 0 0 1 Deployment Powershell
Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation Iso Sha-1 Alex Moore, February 6, 2013 Since I couldn't easily find this information on Google, here's the checksum info for the Windows 8 Enterprise Edition x86 Evaluation iso from Microsoft (http://msdn.microsoft.com/... ... Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation Iso Sha-1 0 0 2
PowerShell Script to Create a Large SharePoint List with Random Data Brian T. Jackett, February 5, 2013 PowerShell <Updated 2013-02-06> Recently a fellow SQL PFE Lisa Gardner asked me for a PowerShell script that would create a SharePoint list with numerous (100+) columns. She was doing some research for an upcoming ... PowerShell Script to Create a Large SharePoint List with Random Data 0 0 1 PowerShell
AppFx.ServiceBus – One Way Error Handling Michael Stephenson, February 5, 2013 In this article we will revisit the first sample about one way messaging and look at how the AppFx.ServiceBus framework implements error handling and retries. In this article we want to achieve the following: ... AppFx.ServiceBus – One Way Error Handling 0 0 0
Caching Set and Get Expressions Jon Canning, February 5, 2013 public static class ExpressionCache { static readonly ConcurrentDictionary<str... Action<object, object>> Setters = new ConcurrentDictionary<str... Action<object, object>>(); ... Caching Set and Get Expressions 0 0 1
AppFx.ServiceBus – RPC Sample Error Handling Michael Stephenson, February 4, 2013 In this article I will discuss extending the RPC sample from the previous article to include some error handling incase the server could not process your message. In this scenario we want to achieve the ... AppFx.ServiceBus – RPC Sample Error Handling 0 0 2
Microsoft: A Brave New World BizTalk Visionary, February 4, 2013 9th of February will be the start of the ‘Brave New World’ for Microsoft punctuated by the launch of Surface Pro and the re-launch of Windows 8. After the launch of the disappointing Surface RT we now ... Microsoft: A Brave New World 0 0 2
Passed the 70-480 Exam, Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 JuansAndZeros, February 4, 2013 This morning I took the 70-480 Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 exam and passed with a 900. I figured since there was a free voucher for the exam I might as well try. Go to http://www.microsoft.com/le... ... Passed the 70-480 Exam, Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 0 0 3
Azure Deployment Error: requested resources are too large for the specified vm size charlie.mott, February 4, 2013 Azure source: http://geekswithblogs.net/c... I am using the Windows Azure PowerShell CmdLets to perform deployments of Cloud Services. This was all working well until I started to receive the error “total ... Azure Deployment Error: requested resources are too large for the specified vm size 0 0 0 Azure
TFS Build Custom Activity : TODO Counter charlie.mott, February 4, 2013 TFS WF Article Source: http://geekswithblogs.net/c... Tracking the count of TODO’s in your solution can be used for the following: Use as an additional measure of code quality. Predict estimated completion ... TFS Build Custom Activity : TODO Counter 0 0 0 TFS WF
Tip of the Day–Set ReadOnly for AutoGenerate Columns in GridView Vincent Maverick Durano, February 4, 2013 This question was asked from the forums.asp.net and thought I’d blog about it for future reference. The question is “how do we set ReadOnly for autogenerated columns in gridview when it’s on edit mode?”. ... Tip of the Day–Set ReadOnly for AutoGenerate Columns in GridView 0 0 0
West Palm Beach Meeting with Wayne Filin-Matthews 1/29/2013 Sam Abraham, February 3, 2013 Wayne Filin-Matthews, Microsoft’s Architect Role Owner, was our special guest speaker for the West Palm Beach Developers’ Group January meeting. Wayne shared with us his vision for the future and what ... West Palm Beach Meeting with Wayne Filin-Matthews 1/29/2013 0 0 0
AppFx.ServiceBus – RPC Sample Michael Stephenson, February 3, 2013 In this article I will discuss implementing the RPC pattern using the AppFx.ServiceBus framework. In this scenario we want to achieve the following: Setup Windows Azure Service Bus to support this sample ... AppFx.ServiceBus – RPC Sample 0 0 0
TFS - Get List Of Software Installed On Build Agent Tarun Arora [Microsoft MVP], February 3, 2013 ALM Tfs2012 TFS2010 TfsService Introduction It is common for your code projects to reference Microsoft or Non Microsoft SDKs, this requires that the build agents has the SDK’s installed. It is also natural that some of your projects ... TFS - Get List Of Software Installed On Build Agent 0 0 2 ALM Tfs2012 TFS2010 TfsService
AppFx.ServiceBus - Hello World Michael Stephenson, February 3, 2013 In this article we will introduce a very simple messaging scenario which we will implement using the AppFx.ServiceBus framework to show how easy it can be to get up and running with Windows Azure Service ... AppFx.ServiceBus - Hello World 0 0 0
Mobile Detection Script Jim Becher - Untangle the Web, February 3, 2013 mobile development mobile If you are in need of a great way to detect if a mobile or tablet is viewing your site I suggest looking at the MobileESP project. SITE Link - MobileESPYou can read more about how I used this at http://jimiz.net/2013/02/mo... ... Mobile Detection Script 0 0 0 mobile development mobile
Follow me thin client Waclaw Chrabaszcz, February 3, 2013 XenApp XenDesktop In smartphone era it is obvious that for "fast tasks" e.g. reboot the server or logoff a user you don't need your laptop to connect XenApp farm. But try to work for 8 hours using mobile or tablet J. For ... Follow me thin client 0 0 5 XenApp XenDesktop
Modern.IE–were using it! BizTalk Visionary, February 2, 2013 Yesterday, Microsoft launched modern.IE, a new set of tools and resources to help developers test their sites for the over 50% of users who run various versions of Internet Explorer. modern.IE includes ... Modern.IE–were using it! 0 0 1
The Office 365 conundrum BizTalk Visionary, February 2, 2013 At long last we have the Office 365 we deserve or do we? The concept of Office as a service is exciting and means for the average user both business and consumer access at a sensible price to the full ... The Office 365 conundrum 0 0 0
SSAS: Clearing the MDX Script for a session in SSMS Darren Gosbell, February 2, 2013 MDX Analysis Services Sometimes when troubleshooting performance issues you may want to comment out the MDX Script in your cube in order to quickly isolate whether the MDX Script is a significant contributor to the issue. So ... SSAS: Clearing the MDX Script for a session in SSMS 0 0 0 MDX Analysis Services
Another excellent week in my life at Solidsoft! BizTalk Visionary, February 1, 2013 One of the joys of my working life is the variety and contrasting nature of each day. This is in part due to the very nature of working at Solidsoft and of course with the cutting edge technology I work ... Another excellent week in my life at Solidsoft! 0 0 0
Tips of the Week for Microsoft Products Jialiang, February 2, 2013 Tip of the Day for Microsoft Products Learn an amazingly useful tip about Windows, Office, Windows Phone, Surface, Xbox, Visual Studio, and any other Microsoft products every 24 hours! Windows Tip: Dock ... Tips of the Week for Microsoft Products 0 0 0
Chicago Code Camp 2013–Speakers And Registration Tim Murphy, February 1, 2013 Chicago Code Camp The time is fast approaching for Chicago area developers to get their geek on. The Chicago Code Camp is accepting both registrations to attend and speaking proposals. The Chicago area has some great thought ... Chicago Code Camp 2013–Speakers And Registration 0 0 0 Chicago Code Camp
Scratch–Programming For Kids Or Going Old School Tim Murphy, February 1, 2013 Development Misc I was watching the TED session on Scratch after seeing it linked to in the DZone newsletter. I was interested to find out what it was and see if my kids might be interested in playing with it. Of course ... Scratch–Programming For Kids Or Going Old School 0 0 0 Development Misc
Feed Reader For Windows Phone 8 Has Me Reading Blogs Again Tim Murphy, February 1, 2013 Windows Phone While I post on a regular basis, Twitter has become my pointer to any blogs that I read. I haven’t logged into a RSS app or Google Reader in a long time. When Feed Reader was featured on a web site recently ... Feed Reader For Windows Phone 8 Has Me Reading Blogs Again 0 0 1 Windows Phone
HttpContext with mock IPrincipal Jon Canning, February 1, 2013 public static class HttpContextBuilder { public static HttpContext Build(string userName = null, string url = null) { var httpContext = new HttpContext(new HttpRequest("", url ?? "http://test", ""), new ... HttpContext with mock IPrincipal 0 0 0
Why you Should be Using SQL Prompt! Nick Harrison, February 1, 2013 Code Generation SQL Tricks Red Gate You have probably seen this ad floating around the Internet. Probably see it on this very blog. If you are already familiar with this wonderful tool, the ad makes perfect sense to you. SQL Prompt is to ... Why you Should be Using SQL Prompt! 0 0 2 Code Generation SQL Tricks Red Gate
A Blog Feature Vincent Maverick Durano, February 1, 2013 Vishal Ranjan invited me to have a short interview about myself. The details of the interview was featured in his blog here: Interview with Vincent Maverick Durano Technorati Tags: Community,General,Asp.NET ... A Blog Feature 0 0 0
Windows Tip: Print PDF in Windows 8 Reader Tim Robinson, January 31, 2013 Tip of the Day for Microsoft Products Learn an amazingly useful tip about Windows, Office, Windows Phone, Surface, Xbox, Visual Studio, and any other Microsoft products every 24 hours! Offered by Scott ... Windows Tip: Print PDF in Windows 8 Reader 0 0 0
Bing Tip: Set your Flavor of Bing Homepage Images Tim Robinson, January 31, 2013 http://www.scottge.com/bing... The Bing homepage images do differ in disparate markets. You can set the flavor of Bing you’d like to see onhttp://www.bing.com/accou... ... Bing Tip: Set your Flavor of Bing Homepage Images 0 0 0
How to Update to Windows Phone 7.8 Nikita Polyakov, January 31, 2013 If you want to find out how to check/update your Windows Phone 7.x to Windows Phone 7.8 check this out: Software Update for Nokia Lumia with Windows Phone 7.8 http://www.nokia.com/global... ... How to Update to Windows Phone 7.8 0 0 0
Creating an XNA GameComponent in Windows Store Apps Chris Gardner, January 31, 2013 .NET C# Interfaces XNA Win8 WinRT It was unofficially announced yesterday that XNA has officially hit the end of its life. Fortunately, as mentioned in the last post, I'm working on porting everything out of XNA. However, there is stall ... Creating an XNA GameComponent in Windows Store Apps 0 0 0 .NET C# Interfaces XNA Win8 WinRT
Windows Store DirectX C++ Sample Base Michael B. McLaughlin, January 31, 2013 C++ directx I’ve been working on this on and off for over a year now (having essentially restarted entirely in the latter half of 2012). At last it is finished. I give you a Windows Store DirectX C++ Sample Base. ... Windows Store DirectX C++ Sample Base 0 0 4 C++ directx
BlackBerry 10: 5 cool new features should know before you buy! KunaalKapoor, January 31, 2013 BlackBerry BB Z10 Q10 BB launched the new BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 and it's new OS 'BlackBerry 10'. The platform will be available on both its new phones Z10 & Q10.Z10 The Z10 model features a 4.2-inch touchscreen with 356ppi ... BlackBerry 10: 5 cool new features should know before you buy! 0 0 0 BlackBerry BB Z10 Q10