Features Archive
From the issues of Redmond Developer News and the Redmond Media Group.
Silverlight 2: Olympic Trial
August 2008 | by Kathleen Richards
If Silverlight 2 wins the gold in Beijing, will it be ready to light up your rich Internet apps?
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The OOXML Appeals: What Next? [ONLINE ONLY]
July 2008 | by Michael Desmond
In-depth Q&A analyzes what developers can expect after the appeal's expected defeat.
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Data Dilemma
July 2008 | by Roger Jennings
Mapping a strategy for Microsoft's new data-programming models.
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SharePoint: Platform Rising
July 2008 | by Michael Desmond
Enterprise SharePoint adoption is exploding and development managers are learning some hard lessons in the process.
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Decoding Bill
June 2008 | by William F. Zachmann
As the mantle of leadership at Microsoft shifts, what is Gates' legacy as a developer?
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SharePoint Readies Firm for SOX
June 2008 | by Michael Desmond
Collaborative infrastructure ties together large user base. The collaboration winner in the RDN Innovator Awards 2008.
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SOA Keeps the Water Flowing
June 2008 | by Jeffrey Schwartz
Mainframe migration facilitates construction of wells in southwest Florida. The SOA winner in the RDN Innovator Awards.
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Ticket Master
June 2008 | by Jeffrey Schwartz
Wireless ticketing system tightly integrates cops and courts. The Mobile Development winner in the RDN Innovator Awards.
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Concrete Results on XP
June 2008 | by Kathleen Richards
GivenHansco helps customers make cement with Windows-only system. The Pure Windows winner in the RDN Innovator Awards.
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Innovator Awards 2008
June 2008 | by Staff of Redmond Developer News
RDN honors outstanding effort in Windows-based development.
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Windows 7 Lockdown
May 2008 | by Mary Jo Foley
Why has Microsoft clammed up about dev projects in the Windows and Windows Live groups, and what does it mean for developers?
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In Search of Trust
May 2008 | by John K. Waters
Microsoft's end-to-end trust initiative is long on vision, but short on developer details.
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SPLA: A New Way To License Software
April 2008 | by Michael Domingo
In the era of Software+Services, Microsoft takes a different approach to software licensing than Web hosting companies and managed service providers. Microsoft's Michael van Dijken explains in the Q&A.
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Open XML: Format Fight
April 2008 | by Michael Desmond
Microsoft finally wins fast-track approval for its Open XML specification. What does it means for future standards efforts?
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Microsoft's Open Course
April 2008 | by Michael Desmond
Redmond is making bold promises about interoperability and standards, but is the company serious about changing the way it does business?
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Microsoft's Office Transformation
March 2008 | by John K. Waters
Developers explore opportunities on Redmond's new platform.
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VSLive! San Francisco Preview: LINQ to SQL Q&A with Perry Birch [ONLINE ONLY]
March 2008 | by Becky Nagel
Perry shares his take on the best LINQ to SQL features, walks you through the biggest changes from ObjectSpaces and more.
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Build to Order
March 2008 | by Peter Varhol
Are your software builds slowing you down? Powerful solutions streamline build and branch management.
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Preview: The Big Launch
February 2008 | by Staff of Redmond Developer News
Microsoft rolls out 2008 versions of Visual Studio, Windows Server and SQL Server.
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Alternatives in the Cloud
February 2008 | by Barbara Darrow
Amazon.com, Google, Salesforce.com and others challenge Microsoft with Web-based dev platforms.
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Developing for IO
February 2008 | by Doug Barney
How will Microsoft's Infrastructure Optimization model change the way your team thinks about app dev, support and delivery?
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Building a Project Dashboard
January 2008 | by David Christiansen
Use Windows SharePoint Services to create a project-tracking portal for your developers.
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Vista: One Year Later
January 2008 | by Michael Desmond
After a rough start, will things finally align for Microsoft's flagship OS?
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Peering into the Future
January 2008 | by Michael Desmond
Experts predict what developers should expect in 2008.
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Making Waves: Windows Mobile vs. BlackBerry
December 2007 | by Jeffrey Schwartz
Windows Mobile takes on BlackBerry as wireless spectrum shows signs of opening up.
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Contested Code
December 2007 | by Peter Varhol
How TopCoder uses a contest format to build high-quality software for clients.
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Best Defense?
December 2007 | by John K. Waters
Despite managed execution frameworks, developers aren't sandboxing their application code.
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Hire Learning
November 2007 | by Kathleen Richards
With a huge drop in computer science grads, what will the future workforce look like?
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.NET Toolbox Picks: Part II
November 2007 | by Leonard Lobel and Brian Schmitt
Seven alternative tools and widgets for .NET programmers.
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The Facebook Economy
November 2007 | by Chris Kanaracus
Microsoft gains a stake in the cloud of social network -- should you?
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Live from VSLive!: 5 Questions with Paul Sheriff on Architecting ASP.NET [ONLINE ONLY]
October 2007 | by Becky Nagel
.NET author and consultant Paul Sheriff discusses the challenges and opportunities in architecting ASP.NET.
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.NET Toolbox Picks
October 2007 | by Leonard Lobel and Brian Schmitt
Five utilities and widgets distributed by Microsoft for .NET programmers.
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The X Factor
October 2007 | by Michael Desmond
As the industry battles over XML file formats, what should dev managers focus on?
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The Mobile Dilemma
October 2007 | by Thomas Caywood
Will development shops surrender to the demand for mobile business apps?
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Turning on Silverlight
October 2007 | by Kathleen Richards
Developers start building rich applications with Silverlight 1.1.
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Database Modeling
September 2007 | by Josh Jones
Careful preparation and design can help improve the health and performance of databases.
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Tale of Two Protocols
September 2007 | by Rich Karpinski
Microsoft ruffled a lot of feathers when it split from the Atom Publishing Protocol. What might the emergence of Web3S mean for dev shops?
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.NET Survival Guide
September 2007 | by Chris Kanaracus with RDN Staff
Eight essential skills and technologies for Windows developers.
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.NET in the Fast Lane
August 2007 | by Jeffrey Schwartz
Developers find ways to open Windows to business-critical applications.
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Process of Exploration
August 2007 | by David Christiansen
Exploratory testing can uncover critical issues that scripted routines miss.
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Development Disasters
August 2007 | by Alex Papadimoulis
Prevent your next software project from becoming a train wreck.
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Second Life, Second Chance for CodeGear
July 2007 | by Kathleen Richards
Can Delphi thrive now that it's free from corporate parent Borland?
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Game Theory
July 2007 | by Michael Desmond
Can the practices of leading game developers help you write better software?
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Expanding the Team
July 2007 | by Chris Kanaracus
Microsoft's roadmap for Visual Studio Team System promises richer collaborative development.
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Banking on .NET
June 2007 | by Jeffrey Schwartz
Wachovia hopes to fuel business growth through disciplined .NET development.
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Your Code in the Crosshairs
June 2007 | by Thomas Caywood
Microsoft fortified the Vista desktop OS, but are your apps still sitting ducks for frustrated attackers?
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Building the New Server
June 2007 | by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft's Windows Server 2008 has been radically redesigned. Here's how it was done.
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Building a Virtual Bullpen with Microsoft SharePoint
May 2007 | by David Christiansen
SharePoint puts an end to inefficient project management and helps Agile dev teams stay light on their feet.
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In and Out of Orcas
May 2007 | by Kathleen Richards
Will Visual Studio catch up to the .NET stack?
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Retired!
May 2007 | by Michael Desmond
From Visual FoxPro to VB6, developers are coping with the demise of key programming languages.
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Cleaning Up
May 2007 | by Jeffrey Schwartz
More developers are switching to AJAX development for rich Internet apps.
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Enterprising Mind
April 2007 | by Chris Kanaracus
What does the defection of former IBM Chief Software Architect Don Ferguson mean for Microsoft's platform ambitions?
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Crossing the Divide
April 2007 | by Kathleen Richards
Open source interoperability tools extend .NET applications to other platforms.
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Looking to LINQ
April 2007 | by Jeffrey Schwartz and Michael Desmond
Will Microsoft's Language Integrated Query transform programmatic data access?
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Charting Microsoft
March 2007 | by Michael Desmond
A developer's guide to getting better support, access and deals from the software giant.
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WPF Beyond the Bling
February 2007 | by Kathleen Richards
Windows Presentation Foundation is already changing the face of software development.
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Visual Studio: Developers Speak Up
January 2007 | by Doug Barney
Readers tell us what they love, and, well, don't love about Visual Studio, all so we can tell Microsoft how to make the next round of products better.
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The Science of Software
December 2006 | by Doug Barney
Microsoft and the scientific community work together to transform the world of computing.
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Working the New Framework
November 2006 | by Mary Jo Foley
What early adopters are saying about the new development technologies for Windows.
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The 800-Pound Code Gorilla
July 2006 | by Joanne Cummings
Visual Studio 2005 is packed with features, but is it too much?
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Tour de SQL Finale, Part IV: Replication
July 2006 | by Eric Johnson
Our final sprint to the finish line stretches over replication: its limitations, high availability and the many improvements since the last version.
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Tour de SQL Part III: Performance Tuning
June 2006 | by Eric Johnson
SQL Server 2005 gives you new tools to help your database performance stay ahead of the pack.
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SQL Server 2005 Is the One to Beat
May 2006 | by Joanne Cummings
Super-fast performance, robust toolset and better security options make Microsoft's latest database management system a must for most shops.
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Tour de SQL Part II: Administrative Features
May 2006 | by Eric Johnson
Every year, the Tour de France is won or lost in the mountains. In this stage of our tour of SQL Server 2005, we look at the critical administrative features that make or break the new database.
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Tour de SQL Part I: Versions
April 2006 | by Eric Johnson
Join us on a journey through the lush fields and tricky backroads of SQL Server 2005.
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Cover Story: The 800-Pound Gorilla
March 2006 | by Doug Barney
Can anything threaten the Microsoft desktop empire?
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SQL 2005: The Integrated Stack Is Back
December 2005 | by Scott Bekker
Is all this integration among Microsoft components good for customers?
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Get Set for SQL Server 2005
November 2005 | by Joel Shore
With improvements in business intelligence and development tools, on top of greatly enhanced performance, Microsoft's long-awaited database should present ample partner opportunity.
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Software Crusades
November 2005 | by Becky Nagel
When platform zealots attack, it can threaten everything from productivity to profits.
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Test Drive a Better Browser
October 2005 | by Don Jones
These alternatives to Microsoft's Internet Explorer can add Web-browsing
muscle, but they're not
without potential problems.
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SA Exposed
April 2005 | by Doug Barney
Customers have few kind words for Microsoft's Software Assurance, and even fewer good choices for upgrades.
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Users Latch on to SQL Reporting Tool
January 2005 | by Stephen Swoyer
SQL Server Reporting Services earns solid if not stellar marks from early adopters—and you can't beat the price.
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Hacking SQL Server
December 2002 | by Ted Malone
SQL Injection is a fairly new method of hacking your database. Learn how it’s done—and how to protect yourself.
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SQL Server 2000 Security Secrets
September 2001 | by Chip Andrews
What you need to know that you didn't find on Books Online.
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SQL Server 2000: All Charged Up!
November 2000 | by Mike Gunderloy
Microsoft's made its relational database management system fully Web-enabled, scalable, reliable, and faster for development. What justifies putting it into a qualifying heat in your organization?
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