The January 2006 Language Integrated Query (LINQ) preview for the next ("Orcas") version of Visual Basic enables automating SQL Server object-relational mapping for DLinq and enhances XLinq syntax for literal XML and late binding.
- By Roger Jennings
- 04/01/2006
This session introduces you to the possibilities of data mining and predictive analytics. Learn about the data mining process, what you need to know to mine your data, and the specific mining capabilities offered in SQL Server 2005.
- By HariharanJamie MacLennan
- 02/20/2006
Learn about new technologies that allow for more powerful, more efficient data access.
- By Steve Lasker
- 02/20/2006
Upgrade your existing SQL Server systems painlessly with expert help from Jennifer Perret.
- By Jennifer Perret
- 02/20/2006
Take a look at the latest VS.NET add-ins, including a component that helps you present, select, and manage dates and times.
- By Editors Visual Studio Magazine
- 01/01/2006
Browser-based applications suck, one reader puts it simply. A properly architected and developed Win Forms application (or other smart client) can do anything a BBA can, and more.
- By Readers of Visual Studio Magazine
- 12/01/2005
EDITOR'S NOTE: THESE VIDEOS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
S. ''Soma'' Somasegar, corporate VP of Microsoft''s Developer Division, talks about the different skews available to Visual Studio 2005 developers. Read Part 1 of this interview.
- By Patrick Meader
- 11/07/2005
Check out the latset add-ins to Visual Studio, including a product that helps you convert C# code to C++ at the project, folder, file, and snippet levels.
- By Editors Visual Studio Magazine
- 11/01/2005
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer hosts rocking launch of Visual Studio 2005, SQL Server 2005, and BizTalk Server 2006.
- By Jeff Hadfield
- 11/01/2005
Walt Ritscher takes you on a tour of the new drag-and-drop data-binding features in Visual Studio, the new and enhanced data controls, and the changes in SQLClient.
- By Walt Ritscher
- 10/01/2005
Discover the new extensions that Microsoft has added to ADO.NET 2.0. You''ll benefit from better performance, a provider-independent programming model, and other new features.
- By Jennifer Perret
- 10/01/2005
T-SQL isn't dead yet. See how the new enhancements in T-SQL can make you more efficient.
- By Stephen Forte
- 10/01/2005
SQL Live! speaker Bill Vaughn guides you through the maze of issues you''ll face as you connect to, manage, and monitor SQL Server instances.
SourceGear Vault 3.0 takes advantage of SQL Server's support for transactions, referential integrity, security, and more to protect your code. Plus a look at Wise Package Studio Professional 5.6
Take a look at the newest VS.NET add-ins, including a product that you lets you profile your .NET and ASP.NET applications and identify performance bottlenecks quickly and accurately.
- By Editors Visual Studio Magazine
- 10/01/2005
Bill Vaughn''s session focuses on some best practices to help you optimize performance when working with stored procedures.
Learn to track changes in your SharePoint team sites and document libraries.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 09/01/2005
System Center Data Protection Manager 2006 (DPM) lets you go beyond the Volume Shadow Copy Service to the next level of backup capability. Learn how you can use DPM to better protect your data.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 08/02/2005
SQL Server 2005's engine-based data encryption functions protect confidential information from unauthorized access and disclosure, and offer native key management as a bonus.
- By Roger Jennings
- 08/01/2005