August 2008
Do NOT install SQL Server 2008 RTM if ...
Do NOT install SQL Server 2008 RTM if you do not have the room on your C drive for all of VSTS 2008 and SP1.
If the software I depend on to build software can not be built to be installed correctly, there is something wrong. SQL Server was months late, of course that is 99% a marketing issue Microsoft has, but that should not become our problem.
They recall food with bacteria, they should recall this mess...........
From Microsoft dll Hell to Microsoft Installation Hell
Regretfully I have been sitting on getting started with project until SQL Server 2008 came out. Part of that project includes SSRS and I need BIDS to create the reports. Over all this has been a pathetic installation process.
I will post any resolutions back to this blog entry.........
September 2007
patterns & practices Practices Checker for ASP.NET Applications
patterns & practices Practices Checker is a tool that helps you verify your applications against the patterns & practices performance recommendations for ASP.NET applications.
Repository Factory Guidance Package Code Walkthrough Screencast Available
A new Repository Factory Guidance Package Code Walkthrough Screencast is available.
July 2007
New Virtual PC Download: Visual Studio 2005 Team Suite Preconfigured on a Windows Vista Environment
Microsoft has put up a new download. It comes as a pre-configured VHD. The download enables you evaluate Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team Suite in a Windows Vista environment.
June 2007
Visual Studio 2005 Guided Tour
This site is a really great way to get familiar with Visual Studio 2005 features and capabilities. The site offers a tour of Visual Studio Professional and Visual Web Developer.
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