Learning Resources
Web Development – ASP.NET / ASP.NET AJAX
Community Sites/ Learning Centers
Software and Download Centers
· Visual Web Developer Express 2008 Beta 2 – Web Edition
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/hi-in/express/future/bb421473.aspx
· Visual Web Developer Express 2005
· .NET Framework 3.5 Beta 2
https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=d2f74873-c796-4e60-91c8-f0ef809b09ee
· .NET Framework 3.0
· .NET Framework 2.0
· ASP.NET AJAX
https://www.asp.net/ajax/downloads/
· ASP.NET AJAX Control Toolkit
https://www.codeplex.com/AtlasControlToolkit/Release/ProjectReleases.aspx?ReleaseId=4923
· ASP.NET “Futures”
Tutorials
· ASP.NET AJAX Tutorials https://asp.net/ajax/documentation/live/
· ASP.NET Tutorials https://quickstarts.asp.net/QuickStartv20/aspnet/Default.aspx
Videos
· ASP.NET AJAX Videos https://asp.net/learn/ajax-videos/
· ASP.NET Videos https://asp.net/learn/videos/
Webcasts
· What is new in Visual Studio 2008 for Web Developers
· ASP.NET “Futures” – a peep into what is coming up in vNext
· AJAX Enabling your ASP.NET 2.0 Applications Tips and Tricks
· ASP.NET 2.0 Deployment - Tips and Tricks
· ASP.NET AJAX Control Toolkit
· Exploring ASP.NET AJAX – Part II
Virtual Classrooms
· Chapter 1: Introduction to ASP.NET AJAX https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/Register.aspx?culture=en-IN&EventID=1032342447&CountryCode=IN&IsRedirect=false
· Chapter 2: Microsoft AJAX Library
· Chapter 3: ASP.NET AJAX Extensions
· Chapter 4: ASP.NET AJAX Extensibility
· Chapter 5: AJAX Control Toolkit
Technical Support/Blogs
· https://www.asp.net/community/
· https://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu
· https://blogs.msdn.com/webdevtools/
· https://geekswithblogs.net/ranganh
Samples/SDK
· https://quickstarts.asp.net/QuickStartv20/default.aspx
· https://www.asp.net/get-started/
Silverlight and Expression
Webcasts
Websites
· Silverlight on Microsoft.com: www.microsoft.com/silverlight
· Silverlight Community Site: www.silverlight.net
· Silverlight MSDN Developer Center: https://msdn.microsoft.com/silverlight
· Microsoft Expression: https://www.microsoft.com/expression
Silverlight Tutorials
· https://silverlightrocks.com/community/blogs/silverlight_games_101/default.aspx
· https://www.nibblestutorials.net
· https://adoguy.com/silverlight/
· https://weblogs.asp.net/mschwarz/archive/2007/06/06/silverlight-tutorials.aspx
· https://www.wynapse.com/Silverlight_Tutorials.aspx
· https://aspalliance.com/articles/LearnSilverlight.aspx
Silverlight and Blend Videos
· https://silverlight.net/learn/learnvideos.aspx
· https://channel9.msdn.com/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=38&TagID=209
· https://channel9.msdn.com/tags/Expression
· https://channel9.msdn.com/tags/Silverlight
Blogs
· Silverlight.net Aggregated Blog: https://silverlight.net/blogs/microsoft/rss.aspx
· Silverlight News: https://silverlight.net/blogs/microsoft/rss.aspx
· Scott Guthrie – https://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu
· Mike Harsh – https://blogs.msdn.com/mharsh
· Tim Sneath – https://blogs.msdn.com/tims
· Nick Kramer – https://blogs.msdn.com/nickkramer
· Ashish Shetty – https://nerddawg.blogspot.com
· Vivek Dalvi – https://vivekdalvi.wordpress.com
· Joe Stegman – https://blogs.msdn.com/jstegman
· Janakiram MSV – https://www.janakiramm.net/blog
· Pandurang Nayak – https://www.thinkingMS.com/pandurang
Newsgroups and Forums
· Silverlight.net Forums www.silverlight.net/forums
· Silverlight MSDN Forums https://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/default.aspx?ForumGroupID=318&SiteID=1
· Learn Expression Forums
https://forums.learnexpression.com/
· Expression Newsgroup
· Expression Blend Newsgroup
· Expression Design Newsgroup
· Expression Media Newsgroup
· Expression Encoder Newsgroup
· Expression Web Newsgroup
Database Development - SQL Server
WebCasts
· 8-Part series of Webcasts over SQL Server Express Edition
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/hi-in/express/aa718391.aspx
· Using Service Broker in SQL Server 2005 Express Edition for Reliable Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Implementations (Level 300)
· Introducing SQL Server 2005 Express Edition: Your Smart Client Data Store (Level 200)
· TechNet Webcast: SQL Server 2005 Express Edition (Level 200)
Internet Articles and Resources
· Downloading SQL Server Express Edition
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/hi-in/express/bb410792.aspx
· View SQL Server Express Edition Case Studies
· Upgrading from SQL Server 2005 Express Edition to Workgroup or Standard Editions
· Installing SQL Server Express Edition
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143441.aspx
· Managing SQL Server Express Edition with Management Studio Express
https://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sql/2005/mgsqlexpwssmse.mspx
· Building and shipping applications using SQL Server Express 2005? Register for SQL Server Express Edition Redistribution Rights
https://www.microsoft.com/sql/editions/express/redistregister.mspx
· SQL Server Express Developer Center
https://msdn.microsoft.com/sql/express
· SQL Server 2005 Express Edition User Instances
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb264564.aspx
· SQL Server Express Edition Comparison
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/hi-in/express/aa718379.aspx
· SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Overview
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms345154.aspx
· Installation Requirements for SQL Server Express
· Using the sqlcmd Utility (SQL Server Express)
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms165702.aspx
· How to manage the SQL Server Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) or SQL Server 2005 Express Edition by using the osql utility
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/325003
· Distributing SQL Server Express
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms165639.aspx
· Reporting Services in SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced Services
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms365166.aspx
· How to: Attach a Database File to SQL Server Express
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms165673.aspx
· Walkthrough: Creating an Application by Using SQL Server Express and Visual Web Developer 2005 Express
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms165732.aspx
· Replication in SQL Server Express
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms165700.aspx
· Embedding SQL Server Express into Custom Applications
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/Bb264562.aspx
· SQL Server Express Developer Infocenter
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms165726.aspx
Videos and Starter Kits
· Videos on SQL Server Express Edition (~20 Videos)
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms165612.aspx
· SQL Server Express - 6 Starter Kits
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/hi-in/express/aa718396.aspx
· SQL Server Express - Sample Applications
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/hi-in/express/bb403187.aspx
Forums and Blogs
· SQL Server Express - MSDN Forums
https://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=385&SiteID=1
· Hardware and Software Requirements (SQL Server Express)
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143680.aspx
· Blogs: SQL Server Express WebLog
https://blogs.msdn.com/sqlexpress
Support Articles
· How to verify and change the system administrator password in MSDE or SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/322336
· How SQL Server 2005 Express Edition determines the CPU count and uses the CPUs during processing
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/914278
· How to connect to an instance of SQL Server Desktop Edition or of SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/319930
· How to detect the status of the SQL Server Express service or start the SQL Server Express service by using Visual Basic or Visual C#
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/912426
· How to perform full-text search related tasks in SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced Services
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/916784
· How to configure SQL Server Agent to send job status notifications and alert notifications in SQL Server 2005 64-bit editions
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/908360
Web Server – IIS7.0
Internet Resources and Blogs
· IIS – Homebase
· ScottGu on IIS 7.0
https://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/archive/2007/04/02/iis-7-0.aspx
· Blog: The new Configuration System in IIS 7
https://blogs.msdn.com/carlosag/archive/2006/04/25/IIS7ConfigurationSystem.aspx
· Bill's Blog - PM
· .NET Show: IIS 7.0
https://msdn.microsoft.com/theshow/episode.aspx?xml=theshow/en/episode056/manifest.xml
· IIS 7.0 Feature Reference
· IIS 7.0 FAQ
https://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/iis/iis7faq.mspx
· IIS 7.0 - Operations Guide
Webcasts
· Webcast: Exploring the Future of Web Development and Management with Internet Information Services 7.0
· IIS 7.0 End-to-End Overview of the New Web Application Server: https://www.iis.net/default.aspx?tabid=2&subtabid=23&i=1141
· Inside IIS 7.0 features
https://www.iis.net/default.aspx?tabid=2&subtabid=26&i=1415
· Getting started with IIS 7.0
https://www.iis.net/default.aspx?tabid=2&subtabid=26&i=1407
SDK’s and Hands on Labs
· IIS 7.0 – SDK
· Virtual Labs – IIS
Internet Articles
· Root TechCenter for IIS 7.0
https://www.iis.net/default.aspx?tabid=2
· Installing IIS 7.0 on Vista
· Logging UI for IIS 7.0 on Windows Vista
https://www.iis.net/downloads/default.aspx?tabid=34&g=6&i=1328
· FrontPage Server Extensions for IIS7
https://www.iis.net/downloads/default.aspx?tabid=34&g=6&i=1460
· FTP7 Server Beta (x86)
https://www.iis.net/downloads/default.aspx?tabid=34&g=6&i=1454
· FastCGI for IIS 5.1\6.0
https://www.iis.net/downloads/default.aspx?tabid=34&g=6&i=1300
· An Introduction to Windows PowerShell and IIS7
· Overview of MWA & MWM for IIS7
· Your Web Platform Security
https://www.iis.net/articles/view.aspx/IIS7/Explore-IIS7/Getting-Started/Your-Web-Platform-Security
· Changes between IIS6 and IIS7 Security
· Using Encryption to Protect Passwords
· Forms Authentication in IIS7
· An End-to-End Extensibility Example for IIS7 Developers
· Deciphering the Tools of trade: A review of IIS Stress Testing Toolsets
https://www.iis.net/default.aspx?tabid=2&subtabid=26&i=5
· Overview of Runtime Status and Control Data and Objects (RSCA)
· Writing PowerShell Command-lets for IIS7
· How to Add Tracing to IIS7 Managed Modules
· How to Take Advantage of the IIS7 Integrated Pipeline
· Build a Custom IIS7 Server
· How to Use Locking in IIS7 Configuration
· Deep Dive into IIS7 Configuration
· IIS - WMI Provider Reference
https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa347459.aspx
· Maximizing IIS Performance
· Serving the Web: Nine Tips to Enhance IIS Security
https://www.microsoft.com/technet/technetmag/issues/2006/05/ServingTheWeb/default.aspx
· Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft.com
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb735210.aspx
· Kerberos authentication for load balanced web sites
https://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/technologies/security/kerbnlb.mspx
Videos
· Video - HTTP.sys: Inside and Out
https://www.iis.net/default.aspx?tabid=2&subtabid=26&i=7
· Video - Using Granular Compression in IIS 6.0
https://www.iis.net/default.aspx?tabid=2&subtabid=26&i=8
· IIS 7.0 on Channel9
https://channel9.msdn.com/tags/IIS
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