The Windows Server 2008 Developer Story includes information for developers, technology experts, and managers interested in an in-depth exploration of some of the new and extended features in Windows Server 2008 from a developer perspective.
Whether you are building Web applications or writing core server-based system services, Windows Server 2008 provides many new features that you can take advantage of to build more secure, flexible, and innovative applications.
The Windows Server 2008 Developer Training Kit includes a set of hands-on-labs and presentations for technologies such as Internet Information Services 7.0 (IIS7), Management, Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Windows Workflow Foundation (WF), Windows CardSpace, Windows PowerShell, Virtualization , and the Transactional File System (TxF).
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 introduce the next generation operating system technology and software development platform that will be used by application developers and enterprises worldwide. Become familiar with how to verify the compatibility of your applications and explore detailed white papers and other developer guidance.
This Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) provides documentation, samples, header files, libraries, and tools designed to help you develop Windows applications using both native (Win32) and managed (.NET Framework) technologies.
IIS7 is a major enhancement to the Windows Web server and provides the core infrastructure upon which many of the Microsoft communication technologies and services are built, including ASP.NET, WCF, and Windows SharePoint Services. IIS7 is also a powerful platform with which to build Web and other Internet solutions. Because of its flexible, modular nature, it can be easily extended to support new third-party technologies and services.
Visual Studio 2008 offers developers new tools that speed creation of connected applications on the latest platforms, including the Web, Windows Vista, the 2007 Microsoft Office system, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008.
