From VB4, C++ and Java to working on .Net Since Beta, 1.0.
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Improving partner satisfaction and accelerating Microsoft platform adoption for managed ISVs.
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Is your application compatible with Windows Vista? Make sure today by taking our self-test. Just follow the five steps of the Works with Windows Vista program so that you and your customers can be confident in your solution’s compatibility. Read More
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NXT: Migration
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What Is NXT?
For software companies that want to migrate or cross-platform their primary solutions to the Microsoft platform, NXT is the logical next step. NXT is a new, end-to-end initiative from Microsoft that helps to make the process of adopting Microsoft technologies faster, easier, and less expensive. Read more about NXT:
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Web Seminars
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When making a database management system decision, many organizations focus on key attributes, such as support and partner ecosystem, performance and scalability, security and total cost of ownership (TCO). This one hour technical webcast will discuss how SQL Server 2008 compares to MySQL in these areas.
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Join us for this web seminar that breaks down the process of migrating from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2008. Key challenge areas will be high-lighted.
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This seminar compares Windows® to Linux as a solution for small, mid and enterprise businesses. When making a platform decision, many organizations focus on key attributes, such as total cost of ownership (TCO), reliability, performance and support. Put these key criteria into perspective as the advantages and disadvantages of each are compared. For attendees considering a move away from SCO UNIX, this seminar is a perfect opportunity to weigh the alternatives. It also looks at specific case studies which help give some perspective of the recent marketplace.
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Features/Whitepapers
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(07-31-08)
Don't dismiss Microsoft's SQL Server 2008 Express so quickly, simply because it's free. In the right circumstances it could be the no-cost answer to your database needs.
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(06-19-08)
There are many who say software-as-a-service (SAAS) is the future of CRM. It sounds so good; just let the application provider take care of all the messy details of hosting, deployment, and upgrades. The service will be there 100 percent of the time when you need it, and your data will be stored reliably and securely on their big database in the "cloud".
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(04-11-08)
High-Performance Computing (HPC) has long exceeded the reach of the masses. In fact, I bet the mere mention of HPC conjures images in your mind of the Cray Supercomputer or HAL-9000. These supercomputers, along with their super-cost, have historically been play things for governments and academics. But Microsoft is bridging this divide and bringing HPC into the mainstream marketplace with their Windows Computer Cluster Server 2003. This article describes how you can easily and affordably take advantage of clustering technology from Microsoft to build a "super computer" of your own.
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(03-11-08)
Many developers aren't aware that Microsoft offers an impressive assortment of tools and languages for open-source developers and has become an increasingly popular platform for open-source development projects. If you're part of that group, read this overview of what Microsoft has to offer.
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(02-19-08)
Trialware, shareware and crippleware are all schemes by software publishers to get you into a "try then buy" mode. But with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express, most developers can now experience the "try," but equally as important, they can use it every day—and at no cost!
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(09-27-07)
When choosing a development platform for your product, it's time to look beyond the typical desktop deployment. Because of tight stack integration, the Microsoft® platform offers market opportunities—and the ability to deliver new functional capabilities and the participation in a strong partner ecosystem—you wouldn't have previously considered. Here's how you can extend the reach of your code into new markets and what you, the software developer, need to know to go there.
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(06-08-07)
If you are an open source ISV seeking to offer your customers more choices, you should seriously consider supporting Microsoft Windows as a deployment option. Allan McNaughton explores some of the reasons that make partnering with Microsoft so compelling.
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(08-08-07)
Moving from Java to .NET doesn't have to be hard or time-consuming as long as you follow a few simple rules.
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(07-20-07)
Comparing MySQL and SQL Server seems like comparing apples to boulders. Database developers commonly assume MySQL is smaller, faster, and cheaper. A closer look, however, blows these myths out of the water. One database-agnostic developer digs deeper and finds that SQL Server can be the right choice, and in many scenarios the only choice, for any job.
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(07-10-07)
The biggest misconception about SQL Server isn't performance-related—it's mental: The fear that going from Oracle to SQL Server requires learning a whole new DBA mindset. We've rounded up a few ways to make longstanding Oracle adherents feel not only comfortable but highly conversant in the new platform.
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(06-08-07)
The challenge for the traditional AS/400-based ISV is that the perceived difficulty of moving their existing business logic and data to .NET, and to the Windows platform, seems arduous. In fact, the converse is actually true. Tools are available for modernization and a number of companies will also help you accomplish the task.
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(11-30-06)
For software companies that are ready for bigger markets, Redmond has designed the NXT initiative to help ISVs adopt the Microsoft platform and find delivery partners with specific experience in technology migration and modernization.
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SQL Server 2008 Express: The Free Database from Microsoft