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Developer

Product Review: Total .NET Developer Suite

Properly managing code production can make an application project. Total .NET Developer Suite from FMS, Inc. is a third-party add-in for Visual Studio .NET that can give you an edge when it comes to creating reusable code.

Data Management

Application Development: SQL Server “Yukon” and CLR integration

Yukon, code name for the next version of SQL Server, will include several feature enhancements designed to make integration with the .NET Framework more efficient. One way this integration will be achieved is through the Common Language Runtime module.

Enterprise Software

Application Development: Consuming Web services in PHP

As open source software, PHP is commonly used for Web services communication and transactions. The basic method for consuming a Web service in PHP is through SOAP, XML-RPC, and REST. Each method has advantages and disadvantages, which are explained in this article.

Developer

Application Development: Install PEAR on a shared Web host

The various libraries provided by the PEAR open source project can greatly increase the application development capabilities of PHP. In this article, you'll see how to install the PEAR libraries onto a shared hosting site.

Data Management

SQL Server Yukon: Advantages of the new PIVOT operators

The next version of Microsoft's SQL Server, code named Yukon, will include new PIVOT operators, which will make business intelligence reporting much easier. See what PIVOT operators can do for your next database project.

Security

Microsoft’s practice exams need some work

After all the hoopla surrounding Microsoft's decision to provide practice exams on its site, you'd think they'd at least work. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case for one self-confessed Microsoft-dependent tech.

Enterprise Software

Customer resource management is within reach with MySQL

MySQL is great for building CRM Web site back ends. Many open source packages take advantage of MySQL-specific features, or can be tweaked to do so at the source code level. See how MySQL can make CRM an integral part of your enterprise.

CXO

Get an early look at the new MySQL certifications

If you're interested in getting an official stamp of approval for your MySQL skills, take a look at two new certifications for users and administrators. Both tests are now available, but the Professional version is still in beta.

Microsoft

Shared source: Get a limited piece of Microsoft source code

Learn everything you need to know about Microsoft's Shared Source Licensing Programs. Here's how to get your hands on the Microsoft code you need (with just a few strings attached).

Developer

Microsoft book proves a useful tool for ASP.NET developers

This ASP.NET book from Microsoft Press contains the information you need to build Web applications with .NET technologies. Its 416 pages of info and accompanying CD-ROM are handy tools for experienced programmers.

Organizations spend a fortune on software licenses every year, and a lack of management around it can result in heavy fines. This policy will help you establish guidelines to make sure you’re in compliance and that any audits will be painless. From the policy: Staying in compliance with software licenses can be quite difficult. End ...

A strong hardware procurement policy will ensure that requirements are followed and that all purchases are subject to the same screening and approval processes. This comprehensive policy covers the essential aspects of the purchasing process. From the policy: PURPOSE This policy establishes a framework for the purchase of company hardware in a fashion that will: ...

Shadow IT is a concept whereby an organization’s employees use technology, services or systems without the knowledge of or approval from the IT department. It has arisen due to several reasons: Advances in cloud computing, which involve the usage of applications or sharing of data in public environments previously owned by IT. The evolution of ...

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Product Review: Total .NET Developer Suite

Application Development: SQL Server “Yukon” and CLR integration

Application Development: Consuming Web services in PHP

Application Development: Install PEAR on a shared Web host

SQL Server Yukon: Advantages of the new PIVOT operators

Microsoft’s practice exams need some work

Customer resource management is within reach with MySQL

Get an early look at the new MySQL certifications

Shared source: Get a limited piece of Microsoft source code

Microsoft book proves a useful tool for ASP.NET developers

Software licensing policy

IT hardware procurement policy

Shadow IT policy

Auditing and logging policy