Known Issue: Configuration Manager Management Points collocated with clients...
We’ve been getting a few support calls regarding an issue with System Center 2012 Configuration Manager and the recently released Windows Management Framework 3.0 update KB2506143 . Management points...
View ArticleSharePoint 2013 Snippet: Content Search Web Part
The Content Search Web Part is a new web part in SharePoint 2013 that lets you bring together data from across SharePoint into a single view. For example, you might have a page on your intranet for...
View ArticleWhere has all my Physical RAM gone?
Hello AskPerf! Ranajoy here from the Windows Performance Team. One of our highest call generators here in support surrounds low Available Memory shown in Windows Task Manager. Today we are going to...
View ArticleTeam Explorer Everywhere Update 1
I recently posted about the Team Foundation Server Update 1 release alongside Visual Studio Update 1, but I also wanted to take some time to call out that we also shipped Update 1 of Team Explorer...
View ArticleDisk and File Layout for SQL Server
Guest blog post by Paul Galjan, Microsoft Applications specialist, EMC Corporation. To learn more from Paul and other EMC experts, please visit – www.windowtotheprivatecloud.com and join our Everything...
View ArticleThe Unsung Hero: Windows 8 Security
We’ve shared a lot on this blog about the business features and value of Windows 8, including stories from some of the early adopters who are taking advantage of Windows 8 in a lot of ways, from...
View ArticleEnhancing LightSwitch Controls with jQuery Mobile (Michael Zlatkovsky)
One of my favorite things about the LightSwitch HTML Client is how easy it is to create forms over data the “LightSwitch way”, and then jump straight into HTML for a bit of custom tweaking. Because...
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View ArticleMVC Single Page Application Template Update for ASP.NET and Web Tools 2012.2 RC
We added a C# MVC Single Page Application (SPA) template in ASP.NET Fall 2012 Update BUILD Preview. John Papa had written a detailed blog about the preview version. With help of John Papa’s detailed...
View ArticleNeed funding for a great app idea? AppCampus is here to help
Does down time during the holidays have you thinking about creating the next great app for Windows Phone? If so, we have a program that might help make the season bright. Through a joint project with...
View ArticleXbox cuts prices on popular Windows Phone games to 99 cents
Xbox is celebrating the New Year by slashing prices on several popular Windows Phone games to just 99 cents. Here’s the list—and there isn’t a dud among them. My kids love iStunt2 and if you’ve never...
View ArticleMigrating to Microsoft's Windows Server 2012
Hi, I’m Joel Sider, Senior Marketing Manager, Server and Tools Business at Microsoft. Following the Windows Server 2012 launch this past fall, we’re seeing great interest from many people who are...
View ArticleYou always want to know another shortcut (video)
Shortcuts are like jokes in a comedy club: they’re great when you hear them, but can’t remember them the next day. So, let’s try to refresh your memory—or give you some new memories—of 3 nifty...
View ArticleApplications are now open for the Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure - 2013
In October, I introduced the finalists for the Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure, powered by TechStars. Over the past couple of months, these startups have been mentored by business and...
View ArticleUnique Holiday Gift Ideas for the DBA
Ring in the cheer, the New Year is near! As the holidays approach and the shopping days grow short, we think we’ve got a one-stop shopping list to help you find the perfect gift for the extra special...
View ArticleLights! Music! Animation! A holiday e-card from a pro
WARNING: This year's holiday e-card Microsoft MVP Sandra Johnson is mesmerizing. You will not be able to multi-task, so take a break and watch this animated, musical, holiday e-card....(read more)
View ArticleOutlook 2013 deprecated features and components
As much as we love adding new features to Outlook, for the maintainability of our product we sometimes need to remove those that are out of date and aren't utilized by a large number of users. This...
View ArticleSimulation Dashboard for Windows Phone Apps
Hi folks, I’m Jonathan, the PM Lead for the Windows Phone Tools and SDK team. A wise man once said “your code’s as good as your people, and your people are as good as their tools.” We believe that...
View ArticleJuiced. Pickled. Canned. Use Word templates to label your holiday goodies
My handwriting is about as legible as a doctor's. And this year my Italian plum trees pumped out fruit like a post-recession factory, producing enough for three different kinds of chutney, and yes,...
View ArticleCross-Post: Applications are now open for the Microsoft Accelerator for...
Over the past couple of months, the startups in the Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure have been mentored by business and technology leaders, met with investors, learned from each other, and, most...
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