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Explains how updating DNS and Service Principal Names (SPNs) in Active Directory enables secure Windows Authentication connections to SQL Server …

Explains how to enable Windows Authentication for SQL Server connections via DNS by configuring the SQL Server Browser service and setting up Service …

Adds two event handlers for TFS: one emails users when assigned a work item, the other notifies users when work is reassigned. Includes setup and …

Bug fixes and updates for the TFS Event Handler Prototype, now supporting .NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008. Includes installer refresh and event …

CTP 2 of TFS Event Handler is now available, offering updated executables and source code for managing Team Foundation Server events. Requires Team …

Early release of a TFS Event Handler tool for managing server events, requiring manual setup and not production-ready; includes a basic client app …

Explains how to identify and remove access control entries (ACLs) for deleted Active Directory accounts using .NET, including challenges and code …

Learn how to display your Twitter feed as a badge using HTML and FeedBurner, making it easy to share live updates in emails or on any web page.

Suggestions for improving Community Credit, including category management, privacy for user profiles, SEO, faster page loads, moderation rewards, and …

SharePoint lists include a built-in unique, auto-generated ID column. Enable its display in list settings to show unique IDs for each item without …

Discusses updating a TFS Event Handler prototype for Visual Studio 2008 and Team Foundation Server 2008, highlighting challenges with code and …

An updated tool that posts Xbox Live status updates to Twitter, with plans for customisation options and achievement tracking. Source code and …

Explains how to return and use anonymous types from functions in VB.NET, highlighting late binding, Option Strict settings, and limitations like lack …

Find out which Serenity character you resemble most with quiz results, including detailed character match percentages and a brief personality summary.

Explains how to create and use extension methods in VB.NET, with an example for enhancing the XboxInfo class to display and track Xbox Live status …

Guide to connecting your Xbox Live gamertag to Twitter using a custom application, including troubleshooting tips and links to source code and …

Guidance on resolving SharePoint 3.0 and MOSS 2007 Service Pack 1 installation errors, including database version issues and solutions using stsadm …

A personal update on holiday plans, family time, Xbox gaming, and learning WPF for .NET development, with reflections on SharePoint and festive online …

Explores Microsoft's use of Silverlight in its downloads site beta, comparing it to Flash, and discusses early adoption and internal testing of …

Explains how McAfee antivirus can cause search errors in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, highlighting compatibility issues and the need for …

Step-by-step notes for installing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 1, including prerequisites, download links, and key resources …

Step-by-step guide to downloading, unpacking, and troubleshooting the installation of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1) on Windows …

Documents the installation issues and error logs encountered when applying Microsoft Office Servers 2007 SP1, including timeout exceptions and …

Compares mobile and online contact and calendar sync tools, highlighting issues with ActiveSync and Mobile Device Center, and recommending Plaxo for …

Overview of NeoWORX, a web service for visualising global data on interactive maps, with potential for real-time fleet tracking and customisable …

Gained 4.3GB total Mozy cloud storage through referrals, detailing backup choices and ease of use for family members. Excludes music, code, and emails …

Describes joining Community Credit, earning recognition and prizes for tech contributions, and becoming a moderator after engaging with the site's …

GeeksWithBlogs.net and Community Credit have completed integration, enabling seamless collaboration and new features for their blogging and community …

TFS Event Handler received a 3-star rating from Accentient, highlighting its popularity and ranking on the Team System Widgets platform for ALM and …

Explores using Microsoft Identity Lifecycle Manager 2007 to unify and automate employee identity data across multiple systems, improving consistency, …

Update on Mozy backup referral progress, explaining how extra storage is earned when referrals complete their first backup and tracking current …

Mozy Backup offers affordable, easy-to-use online backup with free storage, simple setup, and automatic protection for your digital files, photos, and …

Insights from an Edinburgh MSDN event covering SharePoint 2007 development, workflows in Visual Studio 2008, enterprise search, and InfoPath …

Covers experiences updating to Visual Studio 2008 RTM, installing Team Explorer, project upgrades from Beta 2, and attending a SharePoint developer …

Proposal for an interface to view and edit company hierarchy data, enabling staff management, reorganisation, and integration with HR, Active …

Application for automating Active Directory updates by extracting user data, editing in a database, and syncing changes, supporting .NET and MOSS 2007 …

Addresses confusion about the availability of Team Explorer in the Visual Studio 2008 RTM release, download options, and related requirements for …

Visual Studio 2008 and .NET 3.5 have reached RTM status, with developers now able to access and download the official releases for production use.

Describes a .NET application that tracks users’ locations via IP, updates Active Directory, and uses LINQ for database queries, aiding internal office …

Explains how to configure proxy server settings in SharePoint 2007, including passing user credentials and setting bypass rules for specific domains …

Explains why Integrated Authentication fails with custom host headers on IIS, causing 401.1 errors, due to Windows loopback security checks and how to …

Step-by-step guide to installing TFS 2008 on a clean server, covering setup with SQL, Reporting Services, SharePoint integration, and troubleshooting …

Discusses implementing Team Foundation Server (TFS) for comprehensive project management, customising features, and integrating with SharePoint 2007 …

Explains the importance of consistent, informative server naming conventions in enterprise environments to improve identification, management, and …

Explores the need for deeper integration between Team Foundation Server and SharePoint, including work item visibility, workflow support, and unified …

A humorous look at unrealistic job requirements for analyst programmers, highlighting the pitfalls of overloaded skill lists and offering practical …

Analysis of Experts Exchange’s slow website performance, highlighting large page sizes, excessive HTML, and poor user experience on both fast and slow …

Learn how to customise and brand SharePoint 2007 sites using CSS and master pages, with insights on challenges, best practices, and useful resources …

Details an issue with downloading Windows Live Writer Beta 3, support response, and provides updated links for the correct installer and …

Discusses shifting focus to maintaining and migrating SharePoint 2003 sites, deploying MOSS 2007, and integrating business applications within an …

Discusses challenges installing Windows Live Writer Beta 3 in workplace environments due to bundled installers and network restrictions, with a …

Update on efforts to improve DVT diagnosis and screening in Scotland, including a petition for mandatory assessment tools and Factor V gene testing in …

Describes issues with Technorati blog claim verification, URL redirects, and invalid tag clouds, highlighting difficulties resolving these problems …

Personal blog sharing experiences with pregnancy, miscarriage, and family life, offering support and insights for others on similar journeys to …

A personal account of upgrading from a faulty Xbox 360 to an Xbox 360 Elite, including trade-in details and experiences with games like Bioshock and …

Describes a first day at Aggreko, focusing on efficient onboarding, SharePoint deployment planning, and the challenge of migrating proprietary …

A light-hearted reflection on taking an online nerd test, sharing results, and playfully questioning what it means to be a nerd in today's digital …

Describes volunteering as a moderator for Community-Credit, reviewing user submissions, supporting an honest community, and earning credits and prizes …

A personal update covering job changes, technical projects with TFS and VS2008, learning goals, and life events, including job interviews and family …

A personal account of interviewing for a Microsoft Application Developer Consultant role, detailing the process, technical requirements, and lessons …