TechDays '08 Event - Atlanta, GA

TechDays '08 - Presented by Microsoft Across America - Expert insights. Greater results.

TechDays Event - Atlanta, GA - Sept. 23 - 25, 2008 - Sheraton Atlanta Hotel

If technology is the backbone of your business, you won’t want to miss out on the TechDays ’08 event in Atlanta, GA. Filled with exclusive product information presented by insider experts, TechDays ’08 will show developers, IT professionals, IT executives, and partners how Microsoft technology can take their business to the next level.

Whether you attend just one day or all three, you’ll walk away with a greater understanding of the business value of Microsoft’s technology solutions. Plus, you’ll have the chance to take a closer look at Microsoft’s latest development tools. Check out the tracks below and register today!

WEBDEV FUNDAMENTALS: MOVING BEYOND ASP.NET
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 | REGISTER >

Go beyond the basics of ASP.NET by learning how to leverage the hottest web development technologies from Microsoft. These 3 sessions will jump start your learning with practical advice and clear code examples, and give you pointers to tons of resources to continue your journey.

Topic 1: Introduction to ASP.NET AJAX
Topic 2: Introduction to Silverlight 2
Topic 3: Servers and Services for Web Developers

MSDN EVENT:
GET THE TOOLS THAT GIVE YOUR APPS AN EDGE
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 | REGISTER >

Take a closer look at Microsoft's latest tools and technologies to help you create more compelling applications. Discover how Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) helps you develop compelling user interfaces. Learn about the advancements in Vista® that will make your applications more secure than ever. And see the features introduced in Service Pack 1 for Visual Studio® 2008 designed to target Windows, Office, and the Web.

Topic 1: Demystifying WPF
Topic 2: Ten reasons your applications will be more secure when deployed on Vista
Topic 3: Developing Applications with Visual Studio 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1

A DAY OF REST WITH WCF, ADO.NET DATA SERVICES, AND ASP.NET MVC
Thursday, September 25, 2008 | REGISTER >

The evolution of the web has seen many changes in patterns and standards for working with services. In a world of AJAX and other lightweight clients, not all services need to be implemented with the bells and whistles that SOAP and its many specifications allow for. And not all services need to be “transport-neutral”. An alternative architectural approach known as REST is well suited for many web-based scenarios. You can implement a RESTful architecture using a variety of current and future Microsoft technologies. But how do you decide which ones are the best choices for your scenarios? This afternoon of technical deep dives helps to answer that question.

Topic 1: Implementing RESTful services with WCF 3.5
Topic 2: Exploring ADO.NET Data Services
Topic 3: Introduction to ASP.NET MVC

VIRTUALIZATION AND ENTERPRISE SEARCH
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 | REGISTER >

Join us for a series of demonstrations and technical discussions about virtualization and enterprise search. We’ll explore the powerful new Windows Server 2008 virtualization platform and data center management solutions, while covering the benefits of Microsoft’s integrated Hyper-V and System Center product families. We’ll also look at how to help information workers find, use and share the critical data they need to boost productivity and success. You’ll see how Microsoft’s robust platform of business-ready search solutions can quickly, securely and seamlessly connect people with the information they need – when they need it.

Topic 1: Virtualization
Topic 2: Enterprise Search

TECHNET EVENT
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 | REGISTER >

Get the latest tips and tools from Microsoft that will make your life as an IT Professional a lot easier. First, we'll dispel some Windows Vista myths and address the top deployment blockers that have been reported. Then, we'll show how you can automate system administration tasks and increase your productivity using Windows PowerShell™. Finally, you'll get the inside track on Group Policy preferences, a new feature in Microsoft Windows Server® 2008 that will help you better deploy and manage Windows Vista and application settings.

Topic 1: Why Windows Vista with SP1?
Topic 2: Managing Windows Vista with Windows PowerShell
Topic 3: Group Policy Preferences, Templates and Scripting

Chalk Talks

In addition to the core events on each day, be sure to check out the Chalk Talk sessions that will be held in the mornings and afternoons each day. You may see sessions on XNA game development, Microsoft Robotics Studio, Application Lifecycle Management, and a variety of other developer and architect topics. Chalk Talks will also feature ask-the-experts sessions, talks on agile development, TDD and more.