The story behind the Microsoft Super Bowl 2015 commercials
Microsoft ran two inspiring commercials in the SuperBowl, in this post you can watch the ads and find out more about the amazing stories behind them“The real question that needs to be asked as well as...
View ArticleMonitoring Window 2012 AD - Multiple Monitoring Scripts Failing (or Why I...
I recently worked a case where a client was getting irregular, but frequent alerts across all Windows 2012 Domain Controllers. The alerts included:AD Replication Monitoring : encountered a runtime...
View ArticleCustomizing item enumeration with IShellItem, the old-fashioned way
If you are targeting Windows 8 or higher, you can use (STR_ENUM_ITEMS_FLAGS to customize how shell items are enumerated. But what if you need to run on older systems, too? In that case, you will need...
View ArticleA fantastic lesson from Super Bowl XLIX
If you watched the big game yesterday, you saw an incredible back and forth battle between two teams that went all the way down to the wire before the outcome was determined. What you also saw in the...
View ArticleNew Task APIs in .NET 4.6
There are several nice API-level enhancements to the Task Parallel Library in .NET 4.6, which you can grab a preview of as part of the Visual Studio 2015 CTP.Task.From*.NET 4.5 had a Task.FromResult...
View ArticleAX Content: Help Server update for AX2012 R3 is available, easier to find and...
We’ve got new content for your Help Server, and now it’s easier to find! Help Server content for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 in many languages is now available. We’ve also published four new...
View ArticleUsing AAD Credentials with Azure PowerShell Cmdlets
The Azure Service Management REST API (ASM) provides an extensive set of RESTful operations that can be used to manage almost all Azure services. This API has been used since Azure went GA in 2010,...
View ArticleMore CloudFests Coming your Way!
Learn Azure hands-on!The cloud has moved way beyond novelty—more and more of us live and work there every day. That's why we’ve put together CloudFest, a set of Hands-On Labs (HOL) that will be...
View ArticleSurvey: Tell us about your first experience with the Tools for Apache Cordova
Even though we recently released an update to the Visual Studio Tools for Apache Cordova, we are already busy working on the next series of improvements to help you more easily build Android, iOS, and...
View ArticleIndex Rebuild Enhancements with Newer SQL Versions
Wow! It has been a long time since I have blogged. Microsoft is firing on all cylinders lately and keeping us Premier Field Engineers very busy. I am going to try very hard to get back to some regular...
View ArticleeBook Deal of the Week: Training Kit (Exam 70-461) Querying Microsoft SQL...
List price: $55.99 Sale price: $27.99You save 50% Learn moreBuyAce your preparation for Microsoft® Certification Exam 70-461 with this 2-in-1 Training Kit from Microsoft Press®. Work at your own pace...
View ArticleAzure batch services and Blender
Azure Batch services for rendering via Blender...(read more)
View ArticleUsing user mark to analyze performance of your JavaScript code
When working on some advanced JavaScript code like a 3d engine, you may ask yourself what you can optimize and how many time do you spend in some specific pieces of code.Feel free to ping me on Twitter...
View ArticleUsing the EmailMessage.Normalize method in a transport agent causes issues...
I received a report that if you have an existing transport agent and use the method Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Transport.Email.EmailMessage.Normalize(), the transport agent won't work correctly on...
View ArticleMicrosoft HoloLens
One of the coolest new technologies enabled by Windows 10 is Microsoft HoloLens, the world’s most advanced holographic computing platform. There will be more shared about Microsoft HoloLens at...
View ArticleA beginner’s guide to Minecraft: Pocket Edition
One topic that we have seen a lot of audience activity around recently, both online via social media and in person at BETT last month, is the role of Minecraft in education. While there has always been...
View ArticleA beginner’s guide to Minecraft: Pocket Edition
One topic that we have seen a lot of audience activity around recently, both online via social media and in person at BETT last month, is the role of Minecraft in education. While there has always been...
View ArticleAdd text recognition capabilities to Windows Store apps
Some scenarios in a mobile app might require a text recognition mechanism, for example scanning a car plate or passport and transferring the input to data. Microsoft has built the library that you need...
View ArticleCall for speakers is open at the 2015 Philly.NET code camp
Code Camp 2015.1 Interested? Apply here. Some History 21st Code Camp over 9 years Run by a dedicated staff that includes several Microsoft MVPs Serving the Delaware Valley and greater Mid-Atlantic...
View ArticleListe des sessions Techdays 2015 accessibles aux sourds et malentendants
Cette année, je ne suis pas peu fier d’avoir réussir à aider à la mise en place de la vélotypie. Je remercie l’équipe organisatrice des Techdays d’avoir joué le jeu.Bon, par contre, comme c’est la 1ère...
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