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Solving the ALM puzzle using Microsoft Suite of tools
I presented a talk at the #vBug user group run by David Ringsell at Bristol. David in his day job runs his own venture known by the name of “talk-it.biz” which is a crowd based e-learning solution. You...
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Grouped Failover, a 2008R2 version of Availability groups
One of the new cool features in SQL 2012 is the SQL Server Availability groups. In other words being able to failover a group of databases which are logically connected. i.e. SharePoint databases. Well...
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Goals for 2013
Another new year, another set of goals. Over the past few years I have set goals (2010, 2011, 2012) and done retrospectives at the end of the year (2010, 2011, 2012). This year already has a...
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Running isNaN(undefined) come true in JavaScript !
In Javascript if you try to run this code then only #4 statement will print the value.<script type="text/javascript"> function print(obj){ console.log(obj); } if(undefined){ print...
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In Beta: New GeeksWithBlogs “Minimal” Template
We’ve been working hard on a new template for GWB. We’re not there yet, but we wanted to release the Beta version for GWB bloggers to try out for themselves. Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’re...
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Using WPT For Batch Script Profiling
In the process of digging deeper into WPT I did find many new ways to explore my system. The Windows Performance Toolkit for Windows 8 is NOT only for Windows 8 but it does run on Windows Vista and...
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The Importance Of R&D For Consultants
In most companies it is important to keep up with the latest technologies. In a consulting firm it is critical because what you are selling is knowledge and experience. The ability for a consultant...
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Using Json.Net JObject with WebApi GET Requests
I needed to pass some data from JavaScript to my WebAi Controller and came across Rick Strahl's passing multiple POST parameters to Web API article, his use of the JObject from Json.Net and dynamics...
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A Recipe for Integrating the XNA GS Content Pipeline projects into your...
OverviewThere are several series from fellow Microsoft Evangelists on using MonoGame for your Windows 8 Store apps. I don’t want to duplicate what they have already done, so instead I’ll refer you to...
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MVP Summit 2013, part I
For those of my readers who are not a Microsoft MVP: this post (first in a serie) is not for you.In February 2013 Microsoft will once again its annual MVP Summit. A gathering in Bellevue and Redmond, a...
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The Golden Rule of Programming
There is one particular issue that seems to be the root of most bugs in software programs. I see it over and over and over. Like most programmers, it has caused me heartburn since the day I started...
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MVP Summit 2013, Part II
So you read my post, talked your boss into letting you go for a week and booked the flight to Seattle. You have found a hotel through the Summit Website and reserved a room there. You had the option of...
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Quartz.Net Windows Service on Server Important Configuration Steps To Remember
Are you running Quartz.Net as a windows service on a remote server and trying to connect to it from a client to schedule jobs? Then I would highly recommend reading the below listed configuration...
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WinRtAuthorizer–A Better Way to do OAuth with LINQ to Twitter in Windows 8
Last July, I blogged about how to do OAuth in Windows 8 with LINQ to Twitter: http://geekswithblogs.net/WinAZ/archive/2012/07/02/using-linq-to-twitter-oauth-with-windows-8.aspxA the time, that worked...
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Example Privacy Policy for Windows 8 Store application
After publishing two apps to the Windows Store (GUID Generator) and (IPaddress Info) I learned a lot about the publishing process. I had error messages with both apps in certification regarding the...
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Too Many AutoHotkey Shortcuts To Remember? There’s An App For That!
I love AutoHotkey (AHK). Ever since I discovered it a little over a year ago I am constantly surprised and pleased with what I am able to accomplish with it. And there in lied my problem. Out of the...
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Building a Repository Pattern against an EF 5 EDMX Model - Part 2
I know it has been a couple months since I first wrote part 1 of building a repository pattern with an EF model, but here we are. I am finally getting around to writing part 2. If you remember, in...
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2012 Year in Review and Goals for 2013
It’s been quite a while since I’ve written a blog entry. I seem to start every year with a goal of writing X number of blog entries per month or week or something, so let’s see if I do any better this...
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Why should I use an Embedded Operating System on an Embedded Device?
This is a good question when it comes from people with no experience on embedded devices and a very bad one when you hear it coming from people that work on embedded devices.“I’m using a PC inside my...
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Quartz.Net scheduler exposed via a Web Service
I had been given a business requirement to provide a self service Website for job scheduling. Having worked with Quartz.Net, it seemed the perfect backend engine to schedule and process jobs. I...
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