Blog: November 2012
Get Smart Online
By Martin Schaeferle
Many people function under the belief system that if you are not good with computers, you are simply not technologically inclined, and you will never be able to learn.
This blog entry was originally posted November 30, 2012 by Martin Schaeferle
SQL Server Processors & Security Options
By Don Kiely
SQL Server 2012 supports multiple processors if they are available on the server.
This blog entry was originally posted November 30, 2012 by Don Kiely
The 411 on SharePoint 2010
By Martin Schaeferle
Sharepoint is a program which was created and introduced by Microsoft more than ten years ago.
This blog entry was originally posted November 29, 2012 by Martin Schaeferle
Installing Multiple Instances of SQL on a Single Computer
By Don Kiely
One of the most powerful features of SQL Server is the ability to install multiple instances of the SQL Server relational database engine on a single computer.
This blog entry was originally posted November 28, 2012 by Don Kiely
SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT): A Great Set of Tools for Database Dev
By Don Kiely
Microsoft introduced a new set of database development-oriented tools in SQL Server 2012, called SQL Server Data Tools.
This blog entry was originally posted November 26, 2012 by Don Kiely
Finding SQL Server Problems
By Don Kiely
The Activity Monitor in SQL Server 2012 gives you a view into the current activity in the SQL Server instance.
This blog entry was originally posted November 21, 2012 by Don Kiely
SQL Object Search Box: Finding a Needle in a Haystack Made Easy
By Don Kiely
A medium sized database can easily have hundreds or thousands of objects, and large databases can have even more.
This blog entry was originally posted November 19, 2012 by Don Kiely
Windows 8 Progress Controls
By Ken Getz
XAML provides two controls specifically meant to indicate active progress, as some activity is running, to the user.
This blog entry was originally posted November 19, 2012 by Ken Getz
Creating State Handling Markup with XAML
By Ken Getz
When you create an application, your goal (besides ensuring that the application does what it needs to do) is to make sure that it looks good, and works well.
This blog entry was originally posted November 15, 2012 by Ken Getz
The Magic of HTML
By Martin Schaeferle
When people first began working with HTML, it seemed like magic.
This blog entry was originally posted November 14, 2012 by Martin Schaeferle
XAML Hierarchy of Resources
By Ken Getz
In XAML, every element maintains its own resources collection, and also has access to the resources collection of its parent elements.
This blog entry was originally posted November 13, 2012 by Ken Getz
We're Excited to Bring You: LearnNowPlus!
By Craig Jensen
It's an exciting time at LearnNowOnline - for us and for you!
This blog entry was originally posted November 09, 2012 by Craig Jensen
Placing XAML Controls Onto the Grid
By Ken Getz
One of XAML's most important features is its ability to create hierarchies of controls; that is, the ability to nest controls inside other controls.
This blog entry was originally posted November 06, 2012 by Ken Getz
Creating Dynamic Properties in XAML
By Ken Getz
Usually, the standard XAML property syntax provides the functionality you need.
This blog entry was originally posted November 05, 2012 by Ken Getz
Windows 8: The App Lifecycle
Excerpt by Ken Getz
You may have noticed that none of the built-in Windows 8 applications provide any means of shutting down.
This course excerpt was originally posted November 01, 2012 from the online courseware Windows 8 Using XAML, Part 01: Introduction to Apps by Ken Getz
SharePoint 2010 for Advancement
By Martin Schaeferle
The SharePoint program, launched by Microsoft eleven years ago, is now used by more than 75% of all Fortune 500 companies in the world.
This blog entry was originally posted November 01, 2012 by Martin Schaeferle