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Explains how to configure .NET applications, like OutSync, to work with proxy servers by editing the config file for proxy authentication and …

Bug fixes and improvements have been made to the TFS Event Handler, resolving recent issues and enhancing reliability for .NET, ALM, and WIT …

Discusses the need for a streamlined, end-to-end way to build and deploy SharePoint solutions in Visual Studio, including remote development and …

Explains the decision to develop a system independent of SharePoint for easier testing, with plans to integrate into MOSS and assess SharePoint …

Guide to setting up Visual Studio 2008 and required tools for developing and testing SharePoint solutions locally without a full SharePoint server …

Join LinkedIn groups for Codeplex developers and coordinators. Membership requires a Codeplex account and project involvement. Profile verification is …

A LinkedIn group for developers customising or extending Visual Studio Team System (VSTS), covering .NET, ALM, TFS, version control, testing, and …

Insights from the MSDN Roadshow in Glasgow, covering ADO.NET Entity Framework, Data Services, Silverlight 2, and Team Suite, plus event resources and …

Event for software developers in Glasgow featuring talks, networking, and a post-event dinner. Held at Glasgow Caledonian University on 10 May 2008.

Explores extending SharePoint Designer with custom workflow activities from CodePlex, highlighting solutions for user profile lookups beyond default …

Explains a Visual Basic compiler bug where assembly version numbers do not update after rebuilding, affecting Workflow and other projects, and offers …

Vote for upcoming TFS Sticky Buddy features, view current suggestions, and submit your own ideas to help shape future updates for this .NET WPF tool.

Addresses Kerberos double hop authentication issues in workplace networks, with links to resources on Kerberos basics and troubleshooting delegation …

Graphical tool for viewing, navigating, and managing TFS Work Items with customisable templates. Built in VB.NET and WPF; requires .NET 3.5 and Team …

Update on TFS Sticky Buddy: new support for connecting to external TFS servers, project loading, and customisable skins for different Team Foundation …

TFS Stick Buddy v0.4.0 CTP2 lets you customise and display TFS work items by query, with colour-coded states and support for Visual Studio and TFS Web …

Preview release of a WPF-based dashboard for Team Foundation Server, showing Areas and Iterations as diagrams; early version with limited features and …

A new developer, Eric Willeke, has joined the TFS Sticky Buddy project team, bringing experience as a tester to help improve and advance the project’s …

Explains the 0x80072020 error in .NET 3.5 PrincipalContext when using ASP.NET impersonation with Active Directory, its cause, and security concerns …

Explains how to access and manage user and security information in .NET applications using System.DirectoryServices.AccountManagement instead of …

Discusses the challenges of creating non-technical SharePoint documentation for business users, highlighting the platform’s flexibility and the …

Proof of concept Windows Forms dashboard for Team Foundation Server, including source code. Requires .NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008 Team Explorer. …

Proof of concept release of a WPF-based Team Foundation Server dashboard app, including source code. Requires .NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008 Team …

Open source tool for visualising Team Foundation Server project status, showing work items, assignments, and progress in real time on large displays …

A personal reflection on taking a Battlestar Galactica character quiz after finishing season 3, sharing excitement and anticipation for the upcoming …

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

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

Step-by-step guide to installing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 from a clean environment, including prerequisites, SQL setup, service packs, …

Explains how to configure Kerberos authentication for SharePoint 2007 by setting Service Principal Names (SPNs) in Active Directory for each DNS and …

Guidance on deploying SharePoint for global enterprises, including architecture considerations and best practices for multi-country user access and …

Guidance on moving SharePoint SQL Server databases to a new server using DNS redirection, aiming to simplify migration and minimise downtime and …

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 …

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 …

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

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

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

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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 …

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

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

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

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

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 …

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

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