Looking for an easy way for making bulk screenshots - Auto Screenshot Maker
I was looking for a little tool which makes my life of making screenshots easier. Auto Screenshot Maker helped a lot http://download.cnet.com/Auto-Screenshot-Maker/3000-2384_4-10912281.html since it automatically creates an image (you don't need to copy paste the screenshot from your clipboard to paint en save it). You can also autocapture screenshots in a specific time internval (e.g. 10 seconds).
Cool tool to remember! If you have other suggestions, feel free to post a comment.
Commerce Server 2009 Evaluation VPC September 2009 version is available for download
In an effort to help improve the Microsoft® Commerce Server 2009 evaluation experience, the Microsoft Commerce Server 2009 Evaluation VPC (September 2009 Update) is now available for download to partners and customers. This VPC has Commerce Server 2009 and Microsoft Office SharePoint® Server 2007 (MOSS) fully installed and configured (Core Systems, Multi-Channel Commerce Foundation, SharePoint Commerce Services), including the new Default site with the Template Pack running in SharePoint using the 30 new Web Parts.
The August VPC will expire on September 21, 2009. The new September 2009 Update refreshes the expiration date and contains minor updates to the sales collateral. No technological or content changes have been made to the September 2009 evaluation VPC, other than the extension of the trial license period of the evaluation software installed. The VPC is to be used only for demonstration and evaluation purposes, and is not intended for use in a development or production environment approximately every 2-3 months the VPC will be updated and reposted to Microsoft Connect. This VPC is installed with evaluation software that will expire, significantly reducing functionality of the VPC. You must complete the survey to accept the license agreement in order to receive each new release of the VPC. You must complete the survey to accept the license agreement in order to receive each new release of the VPC. Please see the readme for more information. Finally, no e-mail notification will be sent to you following your download request. Please check your downloads folder for a copy of the VPC in 1 - 2 business days.
Register to download the latest VPC update, complete with a demonstration script, sales collateral, samples, and videos at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=164446
Understanding Caching in Commerce Server
Recently I came to an issue using the Commerce API. I added an item to the catalogue using C# code but it was not visible directly. Reading the following article about caching in Commerce Server pointed me to the solution: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa544712.aspx
public static void RefreshAllCaches()
{
CommerceCacheCollection caches = CommerceContext.Current.Caches;
foreach (CommerceCache cache in caches)
{
cache.Refresh();
}
}
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Translation Dutch DOTNET Magazine Article Commerce Server
Special for non-Dutch people I translated the article of the Dutch .NET Magazine.
Thanks to Lewis Benge and Arlene Hall for reviewing my translation.
You can download a copy here: Dutch_NET_Magazine_Commerce_Server_by_Nick_Boumans_UK.pdf (725 kb)
If you want to put this article on your site, please contact me and send me the link of your site.
External (Public) Links to my article:
- Microsoft Commerce Server Blog: http://blogs.msdn.com/commerce/archive/2009/09/17/article-e-commerce-using-microsoft-commerce-server-2009-and-sharepoint.aspx
SharePoint 2010 Technical Preview Developer Documentation
SharePoint Products and Technologies: 2010 (Technical Preview) Developer Documentation contains:
- White paper: Customizing the Ribbon in Windows SharePoint Services “14”: The Ribbon is now included in the user interface for Windows SharePoint Services “14” and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010. This white paper describes how developers extend it using a combination of XML and ECMAScript (JavaScript, JScript). Customizations to the Ribbon in the included example are created using the Feature infrastructure, and can be deployed using a solution package (.wsp file). This white paper is provided in both PDF and XPS format.
- SDK: SharePoint Products and Technologies 2010 Managed Reference SDK (Technical Preview): This compiled help (.chm) file contains reference topics focusing on types and members that are called by other Microsoft applications. This reference does not reflect the entirety of the SharePoint Products and Technologies 2010 managed object model.
The full SharePoint Products and Technologies 2010 SDK will accompany the public release of SharePoint 2010.
Download: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=94afe886-3b20-4bc9-9a0d-acd8cd232c24&displaylang=en
Stsadm backup and restore scripts
Backup a sitecollection
ECHO ON
SET SITECOLURL="mysitecollectionurl"
SET FILENAME="mybackup.bak"
SET STSADM="C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\web server extensions\12\bin\stsadm"
REM ----- Execute Site Collection Backup -----
%STSADM% -o backup -url %SITECOLURL% -filename %FILENAME%
%STSADM% -o execadmsvcjobs
pause
Restore a sitecollection
ECHO ON
SET SITECOLURL="mysitecollectionurl"
SET FILENAME="mybackup.bak"
SET STSADM="C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\web server extensions\12\bin\stsadm"
REM ----- Execute Site Collection Restore -----
%STSADM% -o restore -url %SITECOLURL% -filename %FILENAME%
%STSADM% -o execadmsvcjobs
pause
Publication Dutch DOTNET magazine number 3 september 2009
Just received the new Dutch .NET magazine. In this magazine I wrote an article about E-Commerce using Commerce Server 2009 and SharePoint 2007. The article is located on page 47 / 49.
You can download a copy of this article here (in Dutch): E-Commerce met Commerce Server - Nick Boumans - NET magazine september 2009 blz 47-49.pdf (175.40 kb)
You can register for a free membership at: www.dotnetmag.nl
SDN Conference 2009 - My Speaker Sessions
You can read about my speaker session at the SDN Conference at
http://www.sdc.nl/tabid/91/Default.aspx?SpeakerUserName=nickboumans also a list of speakers can be found
http://www.sdc.nl/Conference/Speakers/tabid/60/language/nl-NL/Default.aspx
Free Microsoft Voucher for one of the following exams
On http://www.sellmsbpi.com/Pages/voucher.aspx you can register for a free voucher for one of the next exams:
Exam 70-541: TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 - Application Development
Exam 70-542: TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 - Application Development
Exam 70-448: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance
After receiving the voucher you can schedule a test or locate a test center at http://www.prometric.com
Good Luck, taking your test!