InteractiveTvWeb.Org

Video/graphics integration

Many DTV receivers have a limited range of capabilities when it comes to supporting video and graphics. The HAVi UI model, with its separate devices for video, background and graphics, reflects these capabilities to some extent, but there are elements that digital TV developers need to be aware of. If you're not an experienced developer of STB software, these limitations may not be obvious at first.

A set-top box is not a PC

In a typical PC platform, video and graphics are all rendered in software (even if the video is decoded in hardware, the rendering is usually handled by software). This makes life easy when it comes to scaling and positioning video - since everything is done in software, the video is just like any other content that can be scaled, clipped and repositioned. Since it's just another piece of data to be rendered, it's easily integrated into the windowing system and coexists easily with the graphics as long as the host CPU is fast enough.

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How to Secure Sql Server Communications

Building Secure ASP.NET Applications: Authentication, Authorization, and Secure Communication

It is often vital for applications to be able to secure the data passed to and from a SQL Server database server. With SQL Server 2000, you can use SSL to create an encrypted channel. This How To shows you how to install a certificate on the database server, configure SQL Server for SSL and to verify that the channel is secure.

- MSDN

A Secure SQL Server

Microsoft SQL servers are one of the favorite targets for Internet hackers, primarily because of the activity of worms (e.g. SQL Spida, Slammer) spreading through this service, secondly because the access to unsecured, however Internet-connected SQL servers is quite easy. In this article I would like to describe the rules for safeguarding the Microsoft SQL Server service to help you, dear readers, prevent yourselves from the consequences of possible attacks.

- WindowSecurity.com

Sql Server 2005 Roadshow - Resumo

Sql Server 2005 Roadshow - Resumo

Ontem no Roadshow de Sql Server 2005, os pontos mais importantes foram apresentados pelo Luis Silva da Rumos, que apresentou as duas sessões que estão em baixo:

- Scalabity

- Availability

Aqui ficam os scripts que serviram para a sessão:

- Scripts Sql Server 2005

Outro ponto que foi de interesse foi o facto do SqlServer 2005 trazer um software de desenvolvimento de DSS - Cubos, um gênero de Visual Studio Lite que, incorporado com o Visual Studio 2005 vai criar a possibilidade de termos vários tipos de projecto, incluindo BI - Business Inteligence...

Mais pormenores proximamente...

Developer Information Online: Channel9 at msdn

Developer Information Online: Channel9 at msdn

Este é um site feito para ter pequenos sketcs com dicas para programadores... Não deixem de lá dar uma volta...

Channel9

SQL SERVER 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 Online Library

SQL SERVER 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 Online Library

MSDN Library

Visual Studio 2005 Prerelease Software

Visual Studio 2005 Prerelease Software

Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005 were designed to help you build data-driven applications more easily and quickly than before. Order or download Visual Studio 2005 Beta 2 and experience the integration of Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005 for yourself. Visit the SQL Server 2005 page to learn more about that product.

VS2005

Get Ready for Visual Studio 2005 with Free* Microsoft E-Learning Courses and Clinics

Get Ready for Visual Studio 2005 with Free* Microsoft E-Learning Courses and Clinics.

Whether you are interested in creating Windows forms, building Web applications, implementing Data Access, or finding out about Visual Studio Team System, you can access the E-Learning topic you want, when you want it, and learn at your own pace. Each lesson includes hands-on virtual labs and offline functionality. These courses, valued at $99.00 each won't be free forever, so sign on today.

In addition, you may consider taking a free Microsoft Skills Assessment to help you meet your Visual Studio 2005 training goals. You'll receive a learning roadmap with additional skills resources including instructor-led classroom training and books. Take a skills assessment today.

For more information, visit the Visual Studio 2005 Learning Resources page.

VisualStudio 2005

Learn ASP.NET

Whether you are new to development or a programming veteran, we have taken some of the best ASP.NET learning materials and compiled them to help you learn ASP.NET quickly. Please select the link that best matches your current programming experience and you’ll find online training, sample code, free online books, and a number of other resources to help you learn ASP.NET.

MSDN

SQL Server 2005 New Features for Developers Virtual Workshop Session 1

SQL Server 2005 New Features for Developers Virtual Workshop Session 1

Virtual workshop brings the classroom to your desktop. You can now take courses from the convenience of your office or home, saving valuable travel time and expenses, while obtaining the benefits from live, instructor-led training!

Virtual workshops enable Hands-On learning Labs over the Internet by creating a virtual lab environment using Microsoft® LiveMeeting® running on Microsoft Virtual PC®, and replicated as many times as required on Microsoft Virtual Server®. To attend a virtual workshop, students require a phone line, a connection to the Internet, and the ability to download and run LLIFT and LiveMeeting (see system requirements for details). At the appointed time, all students and the instructor log in for the class. The instructor can view and control each virtual machine and, if desired, can also conduct private phone sessions with individual students. Virtual workshops enable the economical delivery of hands-on instructor-led training programs to remotely dispersed students.


Microsoft.com

Visual Studio Team System on Tour Now!

Visual Studio Team System on Tour Now!
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Agora a sua equipa de software pode colaborar mais eficazmente com uma grande inovação da Microsoft: Visual Studio Team System, uma plataforma de ferramentas do ciclo de vida do software que expande significativamente a linha de produtos Visual Studio. Descubra como pode reduzir a complexidade de fornecer soluções modernas e orientadas a serviços, aumentando a qualidade e previsibilidade dos projectos.

Esta apresentação ao vivo dá-lhe uma oportunidade única de beneficiar da informação em primeira-mão sobre este tema, bem como de partilhar e discutir as suas questões e experiências com peritos nesta área.

Informações Gerais sobre o Evento
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Produtos: .NET Framework e Visual Studio.

Destinatários Recomendados: Arquitecto, Decisor Tecnológico, Profissional de TI e Programador.

Link para a página de registo do Evento Microsoft

Roadshow MS SqlServer 2005

Aumente a Capacidade de Gestão dos Seus Dados Empresariais

Benefícios Por Participar Neste Evento
- Sessões com conteúdos técnicos sobre o SQL Server 2005
- Entendimento das funcionalidades e tecnologias para a criação de um ambiente de bases de dados altamente disponível e escalável
- Como tirar partido das capacidades de Business Intelligence incluídas na nova versão para uma recolha e análise de dados rápida, eficiente e ao alcance de qualquer utilizador
- Conhecimento dos procedimentos de migração para SQL Server 2005

Quem Deve Participar
- Administradores de base de dados
- Administradores de sistemas
- Programadores
- Arquitectos de bases de dados e business intelligence
- Responsáveis por projectos de migração de base de dados

Link do evento na Microsoft

WebServices - How to sort alfabetic the webmethods list

Look for file:
- C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\CONFIG\DefaultWsdlHelpGenerator.aspx

Look for line:
Hashtable methodsTable = new Hashtable();

Change to:
//Hashtable methodsTable = new Hashtable();
SortedList methodsTable = new SortedList();

And that's it. Your WebMethods List is sorted Alphabetic.