ASP.NET MVC 2 RC is released today

Release Candidate of ASP.NET MVC 2 is released today.

Brief Description

ASP.NET MVC 2 is a framework for developing highly testable and maintainable Web applications by leveraging the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern. The framework encourages developers to maintain a clear separation of concerns among the responsibilities of the application – the UI logic using the view, user-input handling using the controller, and the domain logic using the model. ASP.NET MVC applications are easily testable using techniques such as test-driven development (TDD).

The installation package includes templates and tools for Visual Studio 2008 SP 1 to increase productivity when writing ASP.NET MVC applications. For example, the Add View dialog box takes advantage of customizable code generation (T4) templates to generate a view based on a model object. The default project template allows the developer to automatically hook up a unit-test project that is associated with the ASP.NET MVC application.
 

Because the ASP.NET MVC framework is built on ASP.NET 3.5 SP 1, developers can take advantage of existing ASP.NET features like authentication and authorization, profile settings, localization, and so on.

Installation Notes

The ASP.NET MVC 2 Release Candidate for Visual Studio 2008 SP1 can be downloaded from the following page: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=157071

ASP.NET MVC 2 can be installed and can run side-by-side with ASP.NET MVC 1.0.

Note:  Because Visual Studio 2008 and Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 share a component of ASP.NET MVC 2, installing the ASP.NET MVC 2 Release Candidate release on a computer where Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 is also installed is not supported.

Documentation

Documentation for ASP.NET MVC 2, which includes tutorials, technology overviews, code samples, and API reference, is available on the MSDN Web site. A good starting point is the ASP.NET Model View Controller (MVC) topic (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=159758).

Tutorials and other information about ASP.NET MVC are also available on the ASP.NET Web sitehttp://www.asp.net/mvc/.

What’s Next?

RTM of course! The RTM release of ASP.NET MVC will be included in the RTM release of Visual Studio 2010, which is slated for some time in March. The VS2008 version of ASP.NET MVC 2 might release earlier than that. We’re still working out those details.

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Microsoft Day @ Dhaka – 20June 2009

Microsoft Day @ Dhaka

Microsoft Community in Bangladesh proudly presents Microsoft Day @ Dhaka. This is a special day dedicated to all Microsoft technology professionals and students in Bangladesh. We will be having the best Microsoft community technologists from Bangladesh - Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) delivering sessions at the event. This technology marathon is a great opportunity to learn from the best and network with each other.

Both Microsoft developers and networking professionals would find the event worth attending.

The event will also feature a demo bonanza with Windows 7 and an extensive Question and Answer panel with the Bangladesh MVPs to answer your queries.

Microsoft Day @ Dhaka

Venue: IDB Auditorium, E/8-A Rokeya Sharani, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon, Dhaka 1207

AUDITORIUM – Developer Track

9:00	9:30	Opening Speech	Feroz Mahmood & Abhishek Kant
9:30	10:30	Development in ASP.NET	Tanzim Saqib
10:30	11:15	My First ASP.NET MVC App	Mehfuz HossainMVP
11:15	11:45	Unit Testing in MVC and Deo of dotnetshoutouts.com	Kazi Manzur RashidMVP
11:45	12:30	Developing in Silverlight	Faisal Hossain Khan
12:30	1:30	Lunch
1:30	2:00	Introduction to MS Sharepoint Server	MJ Ferdous
2:00	2:45	Production Challenges of ASP.NET Websites	Omar Al ZabirMVP
2:45	3:15	Windows Azure	Ashic Mahtab
3:15	3:45	Tea Break
3:45	4:30	Overview of Visual Studio Team System 2010	Mohammad Ashraful AlamMVP
4:30	5:00	Features of Windows 71	Omi AzadMVP
5:00	5:30	IE8 and Windows Live Features1	Irtija A. Akhter

Meeting Room 2 – IT Professional Track

9:30	10:30	Session on MS Project & EPM	M. Manzurur Rahman
10:30	11:30	Talking Windows Server 2008 and R2	Anwar Hossain
11:30	12:30	Q & A with Microsoft	Anwar Hossain
12:30	1:30	Lunch
1:30	2:00	Network with MVPs
3:15	4:00	Exchange 2010 – Via LiveMeeting	Ismail MohammedMVP
3:00	3:30	Tea Break
3:30	4:30	Introduction to SQL Server 2008 – Via LiveMeeting	Amit BansalMVP

This session is common for Developer Track and IT Pro Track

For more details, visit: Microsoft Developer Network Bangladesh

Microsoft F# PowerPack for .NET 4.0 Beta1 is available for download

Microsoft F# PowerPack for .NET 4.0 Beta1 is now available for download

Brief Description

The F# PowerPack contains useful additional libraries and tools for building F# applications.

Quick Details

File Name: FSharp-PowerPack-4.0-Beta1.zip
Version: 3.9.9.995
Date Published: 6/3/2009
Language: English
Download Size: 1.4 MB

Overview

The F# PowerPack contains useful additional libraries and tools for building F# applications. This release enables developing applications using the F# PowerPack using .NET 4.0 Beta1 and Visual Studio 2010 Beta1.

The F# PowerPack includes:

• FsLex and FsYacc tools for generating F# lexers and parsers
• F# LINQ bridge
• F# CodeDOM implementation
• F# metadata reader API
• OCaml Compatibility Helpers
• Simple F# Math Libraries
• Simple F# Charting

System Requirements

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP
• Required software: Visual Studio 2010 Beta1 and .NET 4.0 Beta1

Instructions

Unzip the included FSharp-PowerPack-4.0-Beta1.zip to the local machine. The included assemblies can be referenced directly in .NET 4.0 projects and in Visual Studio 2010 F# applications.
Note: By installing, copying, or otherwise using this software, you agree to be bound by the terms of its license.

.NET Framework 4 Beta 1 is now available for MSDN Subscribers

.NET Framework 4 Beta 1 is now available for MSDN Subscribers

.NET Framework version 4 Beta 1 is an integral Windows component that supports building and running the next generation of applications and Web services. The key components of the .NET Framework are the common language runtime (CLR) and the .NET Framework class library, which includes ADO.NET, ASP.NET, Windows Forms, and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). The .NET Framework provides a managed execution environment, simplified development and deployment, and integration with a wide variety of programming languages.

For an introduction to the architecture and key features of the .NET Framework, see Overview of the .NET Framework.


Downloads Details:

.NET Framework 4 Beta 1 (ia64) - (English)
Size: 145.95 (MB)

.NET Framework 4 Beta 1 (x86 and x64) - (English)
Size: 157.84 (MB)

.NET Framework 4 Beta 1 (x86) - (English)
Size: 76.70 (MB)


MSDN Subscribers download link:
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/securedownloads/default.aspx

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Visual Studio 2010 Beta 1 products are now available for MSDN Subscribers

Visual Studio 2010 Beta 1 products are now available for MSDN Subscribers



Visual Studio 2010 is a complete suite of tools for building both desktop and team-based enterprise Web applications. In addition to building high-performing desktop applications, you can use Visual Studio's powerful component-based development tools and other technologies to simplify team-based design, development, and deployment of enterprise solutions.

For information about key enhancements in Visual Studio 2010 Beta 1, see Visual Studio 2010 Product Highlights.

Downloads Details:

Visual Studio 2010 Professional Beta 1 (x86) - DVD (English)
Size: 1,164.30 (MB)

Visual Studio 2010 Remote Debugger Beta 1 (x64) - (English)
Size: 8.27 (MB)

Visual Studio 2010 Remote Debugger Beta 1 (x86) - (English)
Size: 4.05 (MB)

Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010 Beta 1 (x86 and x64) - DVD (English)
Size: 2,272.80 (MB)

Visual Studio Team System 2010 Team Suite Beta 1 (x86) - DVD (English)
Size: 1,258.76 (MB)

Visual Studio Team System 2010 Test Load Agent Beta 1 (x86) - (English)
Size: 181.59 (MB)

Visual Studio Team System 2010 Test Load Controller Beta 1 (x86) - (English)
Size: 584.97 (MB)


MSDN Subscribers download link:
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/securedownloads/default.aspx

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Windows 7 RC – Installation Screen Shots

Windows 7 RC – Installation Screen Shots

 

 

More Windows 7 RC – Installation Screen Shots will be posted later…

I’ll post more images later. Now I’ll be installing Windows 7 RC on my laptop…

Windows 7 Ultimate RC is Available for MSDN and TechNet Subscribers

Windows 7 Ultimate RC is now available for MSDN and TechNet Subscribers

Windows 7 Ultimate RC (x86) - DVD (English)                 04-30-2009           2,413.73 (MB)

Includes: Release Candidate;

File Name: en_windows_7_ultimate_arc_x86_dvd_349010.iso

Date Posted (UTC): 4/30/2009 6:00:41 AM

Windows 7 Ultimate RC (x64) - DVD (English)                 04-30-2009           3,119.30 (MB)

Includes: Release Candidate;

File Name: en_windows_7_ultimate_arc_x64_dvd_347803.iso

Date Posted (UTC): 4/30/2009 6:00:41 AM

Download Windows 7 Ultimate RC now, if you have MSDN or TechNet Subscription.

Windows 7 Beta is Available for MSDN and TechNet Subscribers

Windows 7 Beta is Available for MSDN and TechNet Subscribers

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full cumulative update that contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to the .NET Framework 2.0 and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents.

Overview
.NET Framework version 3.5 Service Pack 1 provides the following new features and improvements:

• ASP.NET Dynamic Data, which provides a rich scaffolding framework that enables rapid data driven development without writing code, and a new addition to ASP.NET AJAX that provides support for managing browser history (back button support). For more information, see What’s New in ASP.NET and Web Development.
• Core improvements to the CLR (common language runtime) that include better layout of .NET Framework native images, opting out of strong-name verification for fully trusted assemblies, improved application startup performance, better generated code that improves end-to-end application execution time, and opting managed code to run in ASLR (Address Space Layout Randomization) mode if supported by the operating system. Additionally, managed applications that are opened from network shares have the same behavior as native applications by running with full trust.
• Performance improvements to WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation), including a faster startup time and improved performance for Bitmap effects. Additional functionality for WPF includes better support for line of business applications, native splash screen support, DirectX pixel shader support, and the new WebBrowser control.
• ClickOnce application publishers can decide to opt out of signing and hashing as appropriate for their scenarios, developers can programmatically install ClickOnce applications that display a customized branding, and ClickOnce error dialog boxes support links to application-specific support sites on the Web.
• The Entity Framework is an evolution of the existing suite of ADO.NET data access technologies. The Entity Framework enables developers to program against relational databases in according to application-specific domain models instead of the underlying database models. For more information, see Getting Started with the Entity Framework. The Entity Framework introduces some additional features, including support for new SQL Server 2008 types, default graph serialization of Entities, and the Entity Data Source. This release of the Entity Framework supports the new date and file stream capabilities in SQL Server 2008. The graph serialization work helps developers who want to build Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) services that model full graphs as data contracts. The Entity Data Source provides a traditional data source experience for ASP.NET Web application builders who want to work with the Entity Framework.
• LINQ to SQL includes new support for the new date and file stream capabilities in SQL Server 2008.
• The ADO.NET Data Services Framework consists of a combination of patterns and libraries, which enable data to be exposed as a flexible REST (Representational State Transfer)-based data service that can be consumed by Web clients in a corporate network or across the Internet. The ADO.NET Data Services Framework makes data service creation over any data source. A conceptual view model of the underlying storage schema can easily be exposed through rich integration with the ADO.NET Entity Framework. Services created by using the ADO.NET Data Services Framework, and also compatible Windows Live (dev.live.com) services, can be easily accessed from any platform. For client applications that are running on Microsoft platforms, a set of client libraries are provided to make interaction with data services simple. For example, .NET Framework-based clients can use LINQ to query data services and a simple .NET Framework object layer to update data in the service.
• Windows Communication Foundation now makes the DataContract Serializer easier to use by providing improved interoperability support, enhancing the debugging experience in partial trust scenarios, and extending syndication protocol support for wider usage in Web 2.0 applications.
• The .NET Framework Data Provider for SQL Server (SqlClient) adds new support for file stream and sparse column capabilities in SQL Server 2008.

File Name: dotnetfx35setup.exe
Version: SP1
Date Published: 8/11/2008
Language: English
Download Size: 231.0 MB

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MSDN Library for Visual Studio 2008 SP1

The MSDN® Library is an essential resource of information for developers using Microsoft® tools, products, and technologies.

Overview:

MSDN Library provides access to essential programming information, including technical reference documentations, white papers, software development kits and code samples necessary to develop web services and applications. This is an updated version of the MSDN Library for Visual Studio 2008 and this library contains Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 documentation.

Updated content sets in MSDN Library for Visual Studio 2008 SP1 include:

• Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 documentation
• Visual Studio 2008 general documentation updates
• Windows Developer documentation updates
• Microsoft Knowledge Base
• And More...

System Requirements:

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2; Windows Server 2008; Windows Vista; Windows XP Service Pack 2
• Minimum: 1.6GHz CPU, 384MB RAM, 800x600 Display, 4200 RPM HD
• Recommended: 2.2GHZ CPU, 1024MB RAM, 1280x1024 Display, 7200 RPM HD
• Running on Windows Vista: 2.4GHz CPU, 768 MB RAM
• 1.6 GB of available hard-disk space on installation drive for Minimum install type
• 2.5 GB available hard-disk space on installation drive for Full install type

Notes:

• MSDN Library is integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Help by default and is integrated into the F1 Help function. However, the MSDN Library can also be installed and viewed as a stand-alone reference, and does not require Visual Studio 2008.
• Concurrent installations of the Visual Studio Express Library and the MSDN Library for Visual Studio 2008 SP1 on the same computer will cause content redundancy, including duplicate search hits. If the Visual Studio Express Library has already been installed on your computer, please uninstall it before beginning installation of the MSDN Library for Visual Studio 2008 SP1.

File Name: VS2008SP1MSDNENUX1506188.iso
Version: VS2008SP1
Date Published: 8/11/2008
Language: English
Download Size: 2205.9 MB

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Microsoft Silverlight Tools Beta 2 for Visual Studio 2008

Add-on for Visual Studio 2008 for developing applications for Silverlight 2 Beta 2

Silverlight Tools Beta 2 has been updated to support Visual Studio 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 SP1. Visual Studio 2008 SP1 Beta is no longer supported.

WARNING: Before Installing Silverlight Tools Beta 2 it's critical that you manually uninstall KB949325 (this was installed by Silverlight Tools Beta 1)
For Windows Vista:

• Open Uninstall a Program from the Control Panel
• Click 'View installed updates' in the task bar on the left
• Remove KB949325 (it will be listed under your version of Visual Studio 2008)

For Windows XP:

• Open the Add/Remove Programs dialog from the Control Panel
• Click 'Show updates' at the top of the window
• Remove KB949325 (it will be listed under your version of Visual Studio 2008)

Important: Please have Visual Studio installation media available. The uninstallation of KB949325 may prompt for Visual Studio installation media!
This package is an add-on to provide tooling for Microsoft Silverlight 2 Beta 2. It can be installed either on top of Visual Studio 2008 RTM or Visual Studio 2008 SP1, and it provides a Silverlight project system for developing Silverlight applications using C# or Visual Basic.
This download will install the following:

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• Silverlight 2 Beta 2
• Silverlight 2 SDK Beta 2
• KB950630 for Visual Studio 2008 RTM or KB955214 for Visual Studio 2008 SP1
• Silverlight Tools Beta 2 for Visual Studio 2008

Silverlight Tools Beta 2 for Visual Studio 2008 includes:

• Visual Basic and C# Project templates
• Intellisense and code generators for XAML
• Debugging of Silverlight applications
• Web reference support
• WCF Templates
• Team Build and command line build support
• Integration with Expression Blend
• Enhanced Setup with upgrade support

File Name: silverlight_chainer.exe
Version: 2.0
Date Published: 8/11/2008
Language: English
Download Size: 84.4 MB
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