Canadian Solution Developers' Blog
The Microsoft Cloud Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
By now, you’ve heard a lot about the “Microsoft Cloud”. We’ve talked a lot about what is Windows...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 07/27/2011
By The Way There Is No Documentation…
Have you ever been asked to make changes or fixes to someone else’s code? Do any of these scenarios...
Author: Susan Ibach Date: 07/14/2011
SQL Azure Essentials for the Database Developer
I admit it, I am a SQL geek. I really appreciate a well designed database. I believe a good...
Author: Susan Ibach Date: 07/11/2011
How to Get Consensus in a Meeting with the “Fist of Five”
Have you ever been in a meeting and asked “Is everyone okay with this plan?” only to be answered...
Author: Susan Ibach Date: 07/08/2011
Free Training on .NET Framework 4 and Visual Studio 2010 on YOUR schedule
The Visual Studio Team has released a new Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Training Course....
Author: Susan Ibach Date: 07/04/2011
The Basics of Securing Applications: Part 5 – Incident Response Management Using Team Foundation Server
In this post, we’re continuing our One on One with Visual Studio conversation from May 26 with...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 06/30/2011
Weekly Events Calendar June 27–July 23
Your Microsoft Canada team is always looking into opportunities to bring you training that would...
Author: Susan Ibach Date: 06/27/2011
Where do you get your “In Person” fix?
My team is in the midst of our planning cycle right now and a question came up that has us...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 06/23/2011
Why You Should Never Use DATETIME Again!
Dates, we store them everywhere, DateOrdered, DateEntered, DateHired, DateShipped, DateUpdated, and...
Author: Susan Ibach Date: 06/22/2011
The Basics of Securing Applications: Part 4 - Secure Architecture
In this post, we’re continuing our One on One with Visual Studio conversation from May 26...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 06/16/2011
Improving the SharePoint User Experience with Custom Web Part Editors
Today’s blog comes courtesy of Christopher Harrison (@GeekTrainer), a Microsoft Certified Trainer...
Author: Susan Ibach Date: 06/14/2011
Why do IT Projects Fail?
I read an interesting article in this morning’s Ottawa Citizen. It says the auditor general has...
Author: Susan Ibach Date: 06/10/2011
The Basics of Securing Applications: Part 3 - Secure Design and Analysis in Visual Studio 2010 and Other Tools
In this post, we’re continuing our One on One with Visual Studio conversation from May 26...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 06/09/2011
Maybe You Do Support IE9 and No-One Told You
I got an interesting email from a developer the other day who had attended one of the Internet...
Author: Susan Ibach Date: 06/07/2011
Why Employers Should Pay for Training and Certification
As you know, I had the chance to sit down with Canadian MVP Mitch Garvis (@MGarvis) recently to talk...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 06/03/2011
The Basics of Securing Applications: Vulnerabilities
In this post, we’re continuing our One on One with Visual Studio conversation from May 26 with...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 06/02/2011
Another Meeting! Who Really Needs to Attend?
Have you ever been to a meeting where part way through you thought to yourself “I do not need to be...
Author: Susan Ibach Date: 05/27/2011
The Basics of Securing Applications
In this next One on One with Visual Studio conversation, we’re joined by Steve Syfuhs...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 05/26/2011
Do You Really Need that Web Part? SharePoint 2010 Business Connectivity Services, long name, AWESOME FEATURE!
Business Connectivity Services is a feature I have heard about, but never had a chance to try. In...
Author: Susan Ibach Date: 05/24/2011
Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Testers Using Visual Studio 2010: Part 13 of 13 - Look Boss, No Hands
In this post, we’re continuing our One on One with Visual Studio conversation from March 13 with...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 05/19/2011
Weekly Events Calendar Update: May 15 - 21
Your Microsoft Canada team is always looking into opportunities to bring you training that would...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 05/15/2011
Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Testers Using Visual Studio 2010: Part 12 of 13 - Validating UI Automation
In this post, we’re continuing our One on One with Visual Studio conversation from March 13 with...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 05/14/2011
Not Studying for a Certification Exam
Recently, I saw a tweet from Mitch Garvis (@MGarvis) about having completed three certification...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 05/13/2011
Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Testers Using Visual Studio 2010: Part 11 of 13 - UI Automation
In this post, we’re continuing our One on One with Visual Studio conversation from March 13 with...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 05/12/2011
Table Valued Parameters Save Code and Traffic
Do you use Stored Procedures? I hope so, they are great for performance and security. But, on early...
Author: Susan Ibach Date: 05/09/2011
Events Calendar Update: May 15 - 21
Your Microsoft Canada team is always looking into opportunities to bring you training that would...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 05/07/2011
Is Certification Worth It?
Yes it is! The usual argument I hear against certification is “When I apply for a job, they don’t...
Author: Susan Ibach Date: 05/04/2011
Gamers Can Teach Us All a Few Things
Whether you are developing a website, a windows application, a windows phone application, or a game,...
Author: Susan Ibach Date: 05/02/2011
How to Make Your Code Demos Rock!
Do you have to explain your code at team meetings? Do you present at user groups, or conferences (if...
Author: Susan Ibach Date: 04/28/2011
AzureFest Makes A Surprise Visit to Calgary This Weekend
AzureFest is making a surprise visit to Calgary this weekend! If you haven’t yet heard of AzureFest,...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 04/26/2011
A Career in IT Requires more than Code, Prove you have the Skills for Free!
The traditional view of the developer or system administrator is that of a nerd. A complete geek...
Author: Susan Ibach Date: 04/24/2011
AzureFest Meets the East Coast
East Coast, after many hours of logistics discussions and preparations, AzureFest is coming your...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 04/17/2011
Azure At the Movies: Get In The Cloud
When was the last time you had a chance to go to the movie theatre during the day? More importantly,...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 04/15/2011
Moving Your Solution to the Cloud
When considering Windows Azure and the Cloud, architects and developers are often...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 04/14/2011
Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Testers Using Visual Studio 2010: Part 10 of 13 - Testing in the Lab
In this post, we’re continuing our One on One with Visual Studio conversation from March 13...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 03/28/2011
Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Testers Using Visual Studio 2010: Part 9 of 13 - Multi-Environment Testing
In this post, we’re continuing our One on One with Visual Studio conversation from March 13...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 03/28/2011
Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Testers Using Visual Studio 2010: Part 8 of 13 - Let’s Get Back On Track
In this post, we’re continuing our One on One with Visual Studio conversation from March 13...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 03/24/2011
Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Testers Using Visual Studio 2010: Part 7 of 13 - Stop, We Have A Problem!
In this post, we’re continuing our One on One with Visual Studio conversation from March 13...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 03/24/2011
AzureFest: Cloud Development Crash Course
Finding the time to learn about the Cloud and how to extend your skills to build solutions for the...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 03/22/2011
Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Testers Using Visual Studio 2010: Part 6 of 13 - Bridging the Gap
In this post, we’re continuing our One on One with Visual Studio conversation from March 13...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 03/21/2011
Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Testers Using Visual Studio 2010: Part 5 of 13 - Tester at Work
In this post, we’re continuing our One on One with Visual Studio conversation from March 13...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 03/21/2011
Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Testers Using Visual Studio 2010: Part 4 of 13 - Adding a Tester to the Team
In this post, we’re continuing our One on One with Visual Studio conversation from March 13...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 03/20/2011
Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Testers Using Visual Studio 2010: Part 3 of 12 - Where’s Our Backlog?
In this post, we’re continuing our One on One with Visual Studio conversation from March 13...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 03/18/2011