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VS2010 and .NET4 are released today, go to a launch event!

12. April 2010 09:42 By Brian H. Prince 0 In Events | VS2010

Yes, today is finally the day that we release VS2010 and .NET4. I have been looking forward to this day for a long time. I think this is a phenomenal release, with a lot of great new features that help you build better systems, write better code, and be a more productive developer.

We are holding a series of launch events over the US over the next few months. Instead of trying to re-word the invite text, I am just going to paste it here. Hurry and register, it is likely that these will fill up very soon.

Join us for a free, in-person event you won’t want to miss
Join a select group of developers for an event near you and get hands-on experience with Microsoft^® Visual Studio^® 2010.
Learn about the rich application platforms that Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 supports, including Windows^® 7, the Web, SharePoint^® 2010, Windows Azure^™, and Windows Phone 7 Series. Visual Studio 2010 is packed with new and enhanced features that simplify the entire development process from design to deployment. From all new multi monitor support to SharePoint and Silverlight tools out of the box, there’s a lot to love in 2010.
Attend presentations, demos, and training from Microsoft engineers, evangelists and partners and see for yourself the power of Visual Studio 2010:

Learn how Visual Studio 2010 helps drive tighter team collaboration across the entire software development lifecycle.
See how quickly you can build rich websites with ASP.NET MVC 2 and Dynamic Data.
Learn about the powerful capabilities of the new Windows Phone 7 Series application platform and the familiar tools experience that Visual Studio 2010 provides for developers.
Find out how easy it is to leverage your existing code and move to the cloud with Windows Azure.

CITY	DATE
Chicago, IL	Thursday, April 29
Dallas, TX	Tuesday, May 18
Houston, TX	Thursday, May 20
Detroit, MI	Tuesday, May 25
Minneapolis, MN	Thursday, May 27

Get session details >>

Can’t make this date? Check out our half-day, in-person events featuring Launch 2010 Highlights in a city near you. Seats are limited – Reserve yours today!

CITY	DATE
Nashville, TN	Tuesday, May 4
Tulsa, OK	Tuesday, May 4
St. Louis, MO	Wednesday, May 5
Cincinnati, OH	Thursday, May 6
Waukesha, WI	Wednesday, May 12
Indianapolis, IN	Thursday, May 13
Omaha, NE	Thursday, May 13
Cleveland, OH	Thursday, June 3
Kansas City, KS	Thursday, June 3
Austin, TX	Thursday, June 3
Columbus, OH	Wednesday, June 16

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Kentucky Briefings

12. April 2010 09:03 By Brian H. Prince 0 In Events | Speaking

I will be presenting on Federated Identity and Cloud Computing/Azure at the upcoming Kentucky Briefings. This is an open two day event geared for briefing you (from developers up to managers) on the Microsoft platform trends and directions.

You will need to register for each day separately. Some speakers are from Microsoft, and others are local experts and MVPs. I hope you can come out. Sorry for the craptacular tables below, but they are a listing of the agenda.

April 15th : Registration Link, registration code: CEWUG415

April 22nd: Registration Link, registration code: CEWUG422

Agenda for April 15, 2010 - Thursday
· Registration Link, registration code: CEWUG415 · Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts · 100 Millcreek Park · Frankfort, KY 40601

Time	· Bldg 8, Technology Services Conference Room · Room Capacity: 48	· Bldg 12, Large Conference Room · Room Capacity: 150
9 to 9:10: Keynote. Opening keynote is the same in both rooms	Danilo Casino, MS	Skip Shaw, MS
9:10 to 10:10	Sketchflow, From Concept to Production: Ryan Cromwell, SDS	Forefront Suite Overview, emphasis on TMG and UAG. Formerly ISA Server and IAG: Troy Arwine, MS
10 minute break
10:20 to 11: 40	Preparing your SharePoint Farm for SharePoint 2010, Justin Kobel, Kizan	Windows Phone 7, Windows Mobile & Mobile device management, Gordon Bennett, MS
Noon to 1:00 PM	Break for Lunch · There will be no catered lunch, many restaurants nearby on SR 60
1:00 to 2:00 PM	Silverlight Overview: Jeff Blankenburg, MS	SQL 08 overview and roadmap: Skip Shaw, MS
10 minute break
2:10 to 3:20	Internet Explorer 8, SuperPreview, and the Web Platform Installer: Jeff Blankenburg, MS	Business Intelligence Overview -Performance Point Services, Brad Killion of SIS
3:20 to 4:30	Open Spaces: One on One discussions with the speakers

Agenda for April 22, 2010 - Thursday:
· Registration Link, registration code: CEWUG422 · Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts · 100 Millcreek Park · Frankfort, KY 40601

Time	· Bldg 8, Technology Services Conference Room · Room Capacity: 48	· Bldg 12, Large Conference Room · Room Capacity: 150
9:00 to 9:10: Keynote. Opening keynote is the same in both rooms	Joe Michelotti, Tim Cornett, MS	Danni Ortman, John Morris, MS
9:10 to 10:10	AD Federation Services 2.0: Brian Prince, MS	SharePoint Document Image and Capture, Mike Miller of KnowledgeLake
10 minute break
10:20 to 11: 40	Azure Overview: Brian Prince, MS	SharePoint 2010 Overview, Steve Caravajal
Noon to 1:00	Break for Lunch
1:00 to 2:00 PM	BPOS Overview: Matt Hicks, MS	Integrate Geospatial Mapping with SharePoint: Jim Keenan, IDV
10 minute break
2:10 to 3:20	BizTalk 09 Overview and Roadmap: Ross Sponholtz, MS	SharePoint Governance discussion: Steve Caravajal, MS
3:20 to 4:30	Open Spaces: One on One discussions with the speakers

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Azure Boot Camp

9. February 2010 15:22 By Brian H. Prince 31 In Events | Azure

We have been really busy lately getting the last details put together for the Azure Boot Camp event series. We will be visiting more than 15 cities. Some city dates have been announced. We are working hard on locking down the rest.You can get all of the details including cities, dates, and what to bring at www.AzureBootCamp.com.

What is an Azure Boot Camp?

Azure Boot Camp is a two day deep dive class to get you up to speed on developing for Windows Azure. The class includes a trainer with deep real world experience with Azure, as well as a series of labs so you can practice what you just learned. ABC is more than just a class, it is also an event in a box. If you don't see a class near you, then throw you own. We provide all of the materials and training you need to host your own class. This can be for your company, your customers, your friends, or even your family. Please let us know so we can give you all of the details.

Awesome. How much does it cost?

Thanks to all of our fantabulous sponsors, this two day training event is FREE! We will provide drinks and snacks, but you will be on your own for lunch on both days. This is a training class after all.

How do I attend one?

Just find a city and date on the schedule that works for you. Click through to see the details for that class, and then register. Keep in mind you will most likely need to bring your own laptop to do the labs.

What do I need to bring?

For most boot camps, you will need to bring your own laptop, and have it preloaded with the software listed here. An extension cord would help as well.