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Now that VS2008 is released, one of its accompanying features is the ability to debug and step-into the actual source code used in .Net Framework 3.5. They will begin by offering the source code for the following Base Class Libraries System, System.IO, System.Collections, System.Configuration, System.Threading, System.Net, System.Security, System.Runtime, System.Text System.Web (ASP.Net) System.Windows.Forms (Windows Forms) System.Data (ADO.NET) System.Xml (XML) System.Windows (WPF) The source code will be released under the Microsoft Reference License (MS-RL). The final release of VS 2008 will support the ability to configure the debugger to dynamically download the .NET Framework debugger symbols (and corresponding source code) from a web server hosted by Microsoft. You'll be able to configure the .NET Framework symbols to be downloaded all in one shot, or manually retrieved on demand. Although this capability is not yet available, it soon will be. Microsoft developers have had ...

The MOSS MCTS track consists of 4 exams, each providing a level of certification: Exam 70-630: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Configuration Exam 70-631: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Configuration Exam 70-541: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Application Development Exam 70-542: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 ― Application Development More information on Microsoft MCTS exams can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcts/default.mspx . For those wishing to pursue any of the abover certifcations, listed below are a few resources to help achieve your goal. Transcender Practice Exams - Transcender has long been a reputable source for providing accurate exams in Microsoft certification. The tradition continues as they offer practice exams for 70-630 and 70-631 (released earlier today). With each question, it offers an explanation of why that choice is correct and why the others are wrong. It also offers references to help expand your knowledge in that ...

Listed below is a summary of the .Net events scheduled for this month. Attend a few and increase your .Net knowledge! Dec 11th: ONSQL User Group Meeting - This will be a "No content" meeting intended to celebrate the holiday season via high tech entertainment. Dec 13th: TechNet Event - Windows Deployment Services, VoIP MSDN Event - VS2008, Web Based Data Services, Silverlight .Net User Group Meeting - This will be a "No content" meeting intended to celebrate the holiday season via high tech entertainment Dec 18th: C#/VB.Net User Group Meeting - "Visual Studio 2008" by Mark Harr, MCSD

Adding a user to a MOSS Site Before a user can be added in a SharePoint site, he/she must first exist in a directory service (i.e. Active Directory, Local server user). If not, that user cannot be given access to a SharePoint site. From the main page, click “Site Actions” Click “Site Settings” Click “People and Groups” Click “New” Click “Add User”. This will navigate you to the following page. All users entered must be validated against the directory service (i.e. Active Directory, Local Server), as indicated by the “Check Names” and “Browse” icons located below the “Users/Groups” entry box. At this point, you can either enter a known user name and validate them by clicking the “Check Names” icon, or clicking the “Browse” icon to search for the desired user. Clicking the “Browse” icon will produce the following pop-up window. After the correct user is selected, select the desired persmissions and click “OK”. The new user can now login into the SharePoint site. To view all permissions a...

Microsoft is offering a free Second Shot on certification exams through Prometric . To register for a free second shot, go to http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/offers/secondshot/default.mspx . After registering, you will receive an e-mail with a link providing a voucher #. Please note this link will produce a unique voucher # every time it's clicked. This offer is valid through January 30, 2008.

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