Recently (prior to SharePoint 2013 going RTM), Perficient Microsoft hosted their semi-annual Hackathon focusing on the new SharePoint 2013 App Model. We had 6 teams compete (one team was entirely remote with not a single person in the same room, ah the power of Lync!), and I was so amazed by the wide variety of […]
Posts Tagged ‘Windows’
Enable Hyper – V Manager Windows 8 Enterprise
Enabling Hyper-V Manager in Windows 8 Enterprise, to do this is almost like installing features in a Server OS.
Dual Booting A Windows Machine With VHD Drive
So I was talking to a colleague of mine, and we were trying to decide if we wanted to run Server 2012 or Windows 8 Enterprise on our laptops. We had a few issues on doing this. Not sure what OS we wanted to run. Not sure all of our current software, will run on […]
Productivity Tips: Windows 7
There are copious amounts of blog posts where people talk about their favorite shortcuts, but I haven’t heard anyone complain about it, so I’m going to add one of my own. Actually, I’m going to write an entire series! This post will focus on Windows shortcuts. This involves shortcuts you can use pretty much anywhere […]
The Surface and Windows RT: A Philosophical Difference
Part I: Philosophical Differences The new Microsoft Surface runs Windows RT, a curious product. It is basically a stripped down version of Windows 8, re-engineered to work on the mobile, low power ARM architecture. Apple’s iOS and Mac OSX are the closest comparisons to the new Windows Operating Systems. Microsoft has played to their strength by scaling […]
Perficient Colleague authors Windows 8 Application Development Book!
I’m excited to share that Perficient colleague Kyle Burns has authored a book entitled “Beginning Windows 8 Application Development – XAML Edition.” From the press release, which can be read here This book provides information technology professionals guidance on how to develop on Microsoft’s newest platform – Windows 8. “As the world becomes more connected, […]
Windows 8 and Visual Studio 2012 Released to MSDN
It’s a very exciting day for Microsoft today as they release the RTM versions of both Windows 8 and Visual Studio 2012 to MSDN – Official communication came from the Windows App Developer Blog, here. Both releases are pivotal to Microsoft’s core business and will truly change the way that people interact with their desktop… I’m sorry device. […]
Informatica:Use a Microsoft Excel worksheet as a source
Step 1. Create and configure the Excel worksheet. In Microsoft Excel do the following: Select the required rows to be read into PowerCenter. Select Insert > Name > Define (Formulas > Name Manager in Excel 2007). Enter a name for the range. Click OK. Save the worksheet.
Microsoft //BUILD Conference Webinar #4 – How Windows 8 Will Leverage Windows Azure
Date: October 20, 2011 Time: 1:00-2:00 PM EST Register Now! http://microsoftbuild4.eventbrite.com/ During the week of September 12, 2011, Microsoft announced ground-breaking news at their BUILD conference in Anaheim, CA. Much was learned from Microsoft in regards to their Cloud strategies. One of Perficient’s Microsoft experts, Chris Woodruff, has compiled details and analysis from the BUILD […]
Microsoft //BUILD Conference Webinar #3 – How Windows 8 / Metro will Impact Developers
Date: October 13, 2011 Time: 1:00-2:00 PM EST Register Now! http://microsoftbuild3.eventbrite.com/ Microsoft announced ground-breaking news at their BUILD conference in Anaheim, CA the week of September 12, 2011. While we can expect more news and details from the Windows 8 team in coming months. Perficient has compiled details and analysis from one of our Microsoft […]
Microsoft //BUILD Conference Webinar #2– How Windows 8 / Metro will Affect Enterprise IT, and How You Can Prepare
Date: October 27, 2011 Time: 1:00-2:00 PM EST Register Now! http://microsoftbuild2.eventbrite.com/ We have changed the date of this webinar to October 27, 2011. Windows 8 is a product that is initially both exhilarating and confusing. The Metro Style UI first experienced in Windows Phone 7 is at the forefront of Windows 8. It is fresh […]
Microsoft //BUILD Conference Webinar #1– BUILD Conference Highlights: How Windows 8 / Metro is Revolutionary
Date: September 29, 2011 Time: 1:00-2:00 PM EST Register Now! http://microsoftbuild1.eventbrite.com/ Windows 8 is a product that is initially both exhilarating and confusing. The Metro Style UI first experienced in Windows Phone 7 is at the forefront of Windows 8. It is fresh and inviting to the user while providing the information users need to […]