Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 is here.
Start establishing your skills and credentials in Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 technologies.
Microsoft Learning offers a complete set of training resources and streamlined certification paths to help you stand out in your field.
Start training today with new, free e-learning on Visual Studio 2008! | Collection 6261: Developing Rich Experiences Using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008—free offer!
This series of three, two-hour clinics focuses on how to build solutions by using Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows Presentation Foundation, and Windows Communication Foundation with the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008. |
On This Page Check this section often for new special offers for training on Microsoft Visual Studio 2008.  | Free e-book offer: Get a free e-book on Microsoft LINQ, Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX, and Microsoft Silverlight. |
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| • | Collection 6261: Developing Rich Experiences Using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008—includes three free e-clinics! |
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| • | Course 6459A: First Look: What's New in Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 |
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Books from Microsoft PressWritten by industry experts, Microsoft Press books deliver the accurate, from-the-source information that you need to take your skills and knowledge to the next level. Free e-book offer The free e-book includes content from three recent publications from Microsoft Press: | • | Introducing Microsoft LINQ by Paolo Pialorsi and Marco Russo (ISBN: 9780735623910) This practical guide covers Language Integrated Query (LINQ) syntax fundamentals, LINQ to ADO.NET, and LINQ to XML. The e-book includes the entire contents of this printed book! | | • | Introducing Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX by Dino Esposito (ISBN: 9780735624139) Learn about the 2007 release of ASP.NET AJAX Extensions 1.0, including an overview and the control toolkit. | | • | Introducing Microsoft Silverlight 1.0 by Laurence Moroney (ISBN: 9780735625396) Learn how to use Silverlight to simplify the way you implement compelling user experiences for the Web. Discover how to support an object-oriented program model with JavaScript. |
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Microsoft E-LearningMicrosoft Official E-Learning courses for Visual Studio 2008 provide a simple and effective way to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. | • | Free e-learning offer | • | Collection 6261: Developing Rich Experiences Using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008—free!
Collection 6261 focuses on how to build solutions by using Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows Presentation Foundation, and Windows Communication Foundation with the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008. This new free e-learning collection includes the following three clinics:
| • | Clinic 6262: Introducing Windows Workflow Foundation Using .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008 | | • | Clinic 6263: Introducing Windows Presentation Foundation Using .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008 | | • | Clinic 6264: Introducing Windows Communication Foundation Using .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008 |
| | • | Clinic 5230: Developing Enhanced Web Experiences with Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX Extensions—free!
In Clinic 5230, learn about the rich functionality that ASP.NET AJAX Extensions provide for building highly responsive and enhanced Web applications. |
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| • | Free developer training offer Test your coding skills in C#, Visual Basic 9.0, LINQ, and Microsoft SQL Server:
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Classroom trainingMicrosoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions deliver Official Microsoft Learning Products both in classrooms and online, facilitated by expert Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs). First-look courses and hands-on labs The following 90-minute clinics and hands-on labs cover new features in Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, enterprise data platform, dynamic development, beyond relational, and pervasive insight.
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