Take advantage of the following resources to learn more about tools for designing
and building Web solutions using Microsoft technologies.
Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Overview: White Paper
Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 enables rapid development of connected applications
to create rich, high-quality user experiences. Download this white paper to learn
how the application uses the latest technologies to help developers increase productivity
and better manage the application life cycle.
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MSDN Virtual Lab: Building Web Applications with Visual Studio
2008
In this lab you will use the powerful new CSS editor in Visual Studio 2008 to manage
styles sheets in Web pages. You will also try out other new tools like the new DataPager
control and the new LINQ Data Source.
Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX
ASP.NET AJAX is a free framework for quickly creating a new generation of more efficient,
more interactive, and highly-personalized Web experiences that work across all popular
browsers. Create next-generation interfaces with reusable AJAX components, enhance
existing Web pages using powerful AJAX controls with support for all modern browsers,
continue using Visual Studio 2005 to take your ASP.NET 2.0 sites to the next level,
and access remote services and data directly from the browser without writing a
ton of complicated script.
Take advantage of free tools and downloads to kick off your web solution.
Visual Web Developer Express 2008
This is a free, easy-to-use, easy-to-learn tool for building dynamic Web applications.
ASP.NET AJAX
You can use this free, downloadable framework to quickly create a new generation
of more efficient and interactive Web experiences that work with all popular browsers.
Training Resources
ASP.NET 2.0 QuickStart and
ASP.NET AJAX QuickStart
QuickStart Tutorials are the fastest way to help you understand what the Microsoft
.NET Framework technology offers. Get information about the most compelling features
of the .NET Framework technology, including how to put them immediately to work
for you or your company.
Microsoft Visual Studio Learning Center
Completely new to Web development? Visit the Beginner Developer Learning Center
and access the developer track of your choice. You'll find learning tracks for all
ASP.NET developers, from the novice to the professional.
ASP.NET and ASP.NET
AJAX Videos
On this page you will find dozens of videos designed for ASP.NET developers
with all levels of experience.
Technical Forums
Visit the MSDN Technical Forums to submit questions and search across thousands
of related threads.
ASP.NET AJAX Community
On this page you will find links to help you stay connected with the ASP.NET community.
Read what people are saying about ASP.NET and see what people are doing with it.
You can also view a list of helpful books, check out an extensive gallery of free
and commercial controls, and much more.
Visual Studio
2008 Support Center
Get fast answers to your technical questions. Find the latest news, how-to articles,
and technical communities, plus webcasts, podcasts, downloads, and more.
MSDN Developer Center
Get technical reference materials, case studies, security guides, and performance-tuning
recommendations from our Technical Documentation Library.
CodePlex
Visit CodePlex to create new open-source projects to share with the world, join
others who have already started their own projects, or build off existing applications
on this site.
ASP.NET Starter
Kits and Community Projects
These Starter Kits are fully functional sample applications to help you learn ASP.NET
2.0 and accomplish common Web development scenarios. Each sample is complete and
well-documented, so you can use the code to kick-start your Web project right away.
Discover the next-generation server operating system and tools that can help you maximize control over your infrastructure while providing
unprecedented availability and management capabilities.
Deploy Windows Server
Windows Server 2008 Product Overview
Windows Server 2008 is the most advanced Windows Server operating system yet, designed
to power the next generation of networks, applications, and Web services. With Windows
Server 2008 you can develop, deliver, and manage rich user experiences and applications,
provide a highly secure network infrastructure, and increase technological efficiency
and value within your organization.
Internet Information Services 7.0 in Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008, with Internet Information Services 7.0 (IIS 7.0), provides
a security-enhanced, easy-to-manage platform for developing and reliably hosting
Web applications and services. More than just a Web server, IIS 7.0 is a major enhancement
to the Windows Web platform and plays a central role in unifying Microsoft Web platform
technologies.
TechNet for Windows Server 2008
TechNet is the resource for IT Professionals using Microsoft products. Resolve technical issues faster and build technical skills.
Learn more about Windows Server 2008 and its deployment options.
Windows Server 2008 Webcasts
Prepare yourself for the next release of Microsoft's server operating system—Windows
Server 2008. Tune in and learn how you can leverage the new features to improve
your organization's networking infrastructure and security, server performance and
reliability, remote resource access, and client deployment.
Windows Server 2008 Virtual Labs
Try Windows Server 2008 and experience how it will affect your daily routine. These
virtual labs give you a chance to test drive the new features of Windows Server
2008, which include improvements to management, network protection, and Terminal
Services. Sign up for a free 90-minute block of time, download a manual, and step
through a lab today.
Connected Services
Sandbox
Discover a community between partners and the Microsoft Developer Network, focusing
on topics such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Service-Oriented Architectures
(SOA).
Installing PHP Applications on Internet Information Services 7.0
In this screencast, discover how easy it is to get PHP up and configured on your
IIS7 Web server using FastCGI. The popular PHP-based blogging application, Wordpress,
is used to demonstrate.
Find a Hosting Service Provider
Windows Server 2008 Hosting Partner Directory
Interested in having someone else manage the core infrastructure? Check out these
partners who host applications on the Windows Server Platform.
Become a Microsoft-Certified Hosting Service Provider
Microsoft Hosting Program
The Microsoft Hosting Program gives hosting service providers of all sizes the tools
and resources to lower operational costs while increasing revenue through the deployment
of enhanced managed services.
Microsoft Solutions for Windows-Based Hosting Partners
Although the Microsoft Solution for Windows-Based Hosting already provides hosting
service providers with a wide range of benefits, technology and services offerings
by key Microsoft partners can extend the Solution's value.
Microsoft Solution for Hosted Messaging and Collaboration
Microsoft Solution for Hosted Messaging and Collaboration version 4.0 provides hosting
providers with the tools and guidance to easily deploy revenue-generating services
such as enterprise-class email, calendaring, contacts, and real-time collaboration.
Microsoft Solution for Windows-Based Hosting for Applications
The Microsoft Solution for Windows-Based Hosting for Applications gives hosting
service providers and ISVs techniques and best practices for deploying SaaS applications.
Congratulations—you've developed your solution. Build your business and get the
recognition, tools, and resources that come with membership in the largest partner
program in the industry.
Join
the Microsoft Partner Program
Register with the Microsoft Partner Program to get access to great benefits and
resources (
click here for more details). To join, follow the step-by-step
enrollment process or associate your email address with an existing company record.
Registration typically takes about 15 to 30 minutes, and is required to access some
of the marketing resources listed below.
Microsoft Partner
Solution Profiler
Microsoft customer campaigns reach millions of customers each year. Showcase your
solution to a vast global audience of Microsoft customers and partners on the Partner
Solution Profiler. Increase your visibility by showcasing your expertise with Microsoft
technologies through the Partner Solution Profiler. Post a profile of your business
to become part of a large online referral community for the more than 170,000 prospective
customers who search for solutions like yours every month on Microsoft websites.
Click here to download a
Solution Profiler template for Custom Web Developers.
Marketing and Sales Benefits
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Microsoft Action Pack Web Solutions Toolkit
For only $299 per year, Microsoft partners receive up to 10 internal-use licenses of the latest Micrsoft
products, such as Windows Vista, 2007 Microsoft Office system, Visual Studio 2008,
Expression Studio and more. Some restrictions apply, see site for details.
- Supporting Web Solutions Developers
Learn how the Microsoft Partner Program can help you promote your Web solution.
- Your Next Web
Platform Now: Business Priorities Guide
Learn about how you can improve a variety of pain points with Microsoft solutions.
Get suggestions about solution attributes and see how they align with your customers'
business imperatives.
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