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Windows 8 Development Architecture and Strategy with Mark MichaelisSeptember 30, 2011 /
 No CommentWith Windows 8 Microsoft ushers in a new set of technologies designed to challenge Apple’s market share while maintaining the full productivity of the PC. In this session we discuss what they are offering and what technologies they are introducing to successfully compete – both from a users perspective and a developers perspective. Don’t miss this session to understand a new breed of applications from Microsoft and the development technology and architecture that makes it all possible. Sponsored by the Spokane .Net Programming User Group and Presented by Mark Michaelis 
Management Verses LeadershipSeptember 28, 2011 /
No CommentHere are the video and slides from my talk at the Inland Northwest Chapter of the Project Management Institute. Download: [Slides (pdf)] [Mid Def. (315 MB)] [FullHD Video (875 MB)] [Full Audio (50 MB)] [Mid Def. Audio (12 MB)– Recommended]
Connecting Bluetooth Keyboard to Windows 8 Samsung Developer Preview Computer Requires PasscodeSeptember 19, 2011 /
1 CommentThe first time I connected my computer Bluetooth keyboard to the Windows Build Samsung Developer Preview tablet I was prompted with a passcode to type into the keyboard:
Entering the passcode followed by ENTER successfully paired the keyboard. Later on, the pairing quit working so I made attempts to reconnect. Unable to successfully get the two devices to recognize each other again, I Removed the keyboard from the list of Bluetooth devices. Unfortunately, when attempting to add [...] read more
Project Management Versus Project LeadershipSeptember 19, 2011 /
No CommentOn Tuesday, September 20, 2011 I (Mark Michaelis) will be at the Inland Northwest Project Management Institute:
Project Management Institute – Inland Northwest Come ready to make the paradigm shift from success through process to success through leadership – shifting from motivation around procedures to inspiration around vision. Mark provides thoughtful discourse on motivation, vision, excellence, influence and expectations – what moves a leader to become a leader of leaders. Mark challenges status quo thinking that moves you from what you do today to who you are tomorrow. Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2011Social Hour: 5:30 pm networking, 6 PM dinnerEvent [...] read more
Windows 8 Logon with TouchSeptember 13, 2011 /
No CommentClick and drag specific locations on a photo to logon to Windows 8.
SQL Server 2008 SP2 Uninstall FailsSeptember 6, 2011 /
No CommentRecently, I tried opening an MDF file from my SQL Server Express instance only to discover be prompted with the following error: The database cannot be opened because it is version 661. This server supports version 662 and earlier. A downgrade path is not supported. This error message is completely misleading, however, as it indicates that my installation of SQL Server is later than the database version that I am attempting to open. In actual fact, the issue is that SQL Server 2008 (SP2) supports 662 while while SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 supports version 661. A more accurate message [...] read more
Remembering TFS Credentials (from a non-Domain Windows Client)September 5, 2011 /
No CommentAs a consultant, I am repeatedly connecting to customer Team Foundation Server (TFS) servers that are not on the same domain as my client workstation. As a result, I am repeatedly prompted for credentials each time I launch Visual Studio or connect to TFS web.
Notice, there is no “Remember Credentials” check box so seemingly no way to avoid getting prompted every time you connect to TFS. However, this is not the case. Richard Banks details a solution the involved opening [...] read more
Subscribing to TFS Alerts with TFS Power Tools’ Alerts ExplorerSeptember 5, 2011 /
No CommentOut of the box, Team Explorer includes the ability to subscribe to Project Alerts (available from the Team->Project Alerts menu in Visual Studio and from the Team Web->Settings Page):
As the Alerts dialog image shows, Project Alerts only lets you subscribe to 4 alerts: This is a relatively unsatisfactory list, however. What if you want to subscribe to all work [...] read more
Chinese Domain Scam!August 27, 2011 /
3 CommentsToday I received the following email regarding our relatively recently purchased domain name, which I purchased from another party (not simply registered). The subject of the email was: From: Jeff Yang <jeff@tzservice.com> Subject: Regarding “intellitect” Dispute (If you are not in charge of this please transfer this email to your President or appropriate person, thanks) Dear President, We are the department of Asian Domain registration service in china, have something to confirm with you. We formally received an application on August 24, 2011. One company which self-styled “Peagle Inc” were applying to register “intellitect” as Network Brand and following domain names: [...] read more
Async CTP (SP1 Refresh) Fails to Fully InstallJuly 4, 2011 /
1 CommentAlthough the installation of the Async CTP (SP1 Refresh) appeared to be successful, the final web page titled “Microsoft Visual Studio Async CTP” did not appear and the “My Documents > Microsoft Visual Studio Async CTP” directory was not successfully created. Furthermore, when I attempt to open an Async project (such as a sample), Visual Studio reports this project type is not supported. I tried the following but none of them was successful: Installing SP1 Installing Async CTP (Visual Studio SP1 stays installed and won’t uninstall at this point) Installing SP1 Installing [...] read more
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Not only did I enjoy the overview of multiple features, but this was also useful for developers and QA as well! Seminar Attendee, Visual Studio 2010, Spokane, WA
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