Archive for May, 2009

By this time next year I want to get my Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) from Microsoft.
My target technologies are:
•MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Communication Foundation Applications
•MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications
•MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Applications
•MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications Maybe
Each exam track requires 2 exams but they all share 1 common [...]

May 27th, 2009

The Simple Dollar » The One Hour Project

Comments Off, Tips, by jay.

The One Hour Project is a series of thirty small projects – each requiring roughly an hour of your time – that can help you get your finances on a better path, either by reducing your expenses, reorganizing your debts, or improving your chances at greater wealth. 

The Simple Dollar » The One Hour Project
 
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As an MCPD: Enterprise Application Developer 3.5, you’ll have the skills required to build rich distributed solutions that focus on ASP .NET and Windows Forms rich-client experiences using Visual Studio 2008 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. Choose from MeasureUp’s preparation tools available for your exam to get ready:
 
Required Exams (3 required)
70-505CS TS: Microsoft .NET [...]

May 27th, 2009

Preparation Guide for Exam 70-503

Comments Off, .NET, Programming, by jay.

 
TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation Application Development
Candidates for Exam 70-503: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation Application Development work on a team in a development environment that uses Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 to build distributed applications. Candidates should have at least one year [...]

This learning plan is intended to help application developers gain the knowledge and skills required to build and configure a Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) solution by using Visual Studio 2008 and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. Developers can also use this learning plan to prepare for Microsoft exam 70-503.

 
http://learning.microsoft.com/manager/LearningPlanV2.aspx?resourceId=%7b0e600b8b-4260-4f18-b21c-c3beaeebe21a%7d&clang=en-US
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Develop Mobile Applications with Visual Studio 2008
Mobile development is growing fast, and Windows Mobile is at the forefront with over 18 million phones shipped last year and many more cutting-edge devices on the way. Visual Studio developers have tremendous opportunities in this space. Why? Developing for a Windows Mobile phone leverages [...]

May 24th, 2009

Microsoft Sync Framework Resources

Comments Off, Programming, by jay.

I am currently working on Windows Mobile Application that will need to work in both online and offline modes which will be using WCF and SQL 2005 Database on the Server side.
I found the Sync Framework a few weeks ago and I have gathered some useful links to articles and downloads.
MSDN Web Cast: http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032413045&CountryCode=US
Sync Framework [...]