Use Code: WKMSFAV - Offer expires April 19 at 11:59pm PT Free ebooks: Great content from Microsoft Press on Windows 8, SQL Server, Windows Server and moreI last updated our free ebook site in November, 2012, but I often get emails from readers wanting me to remind them where to find our complete list. You'll find current ebooks on building Windows 8 apps, exploring Windows 8 administration and Windows Server 2012, and SQL Server 2012. We also keep some older titles in the collection, too, in case you're still using previous versions of software. Enjoy! News & CommentaryQ&A Session with Charles PetzoldGreetings! We're happy to announce an upcoming event with programming legend and renowned author Charles Petzold, whose Programming Windows, Sixth Edition, was recently published: a live questions and answers session on April 30. Read More > Developing Windows Store App Essentials using C# Jump Start April 11, 2013. Our friends at Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) are offering a fresh Jump Start on May 2 for intermediary to seasoned developers looking to create Windows Store Apps. Read More > Using Microsoft VDI to Enable New Workstyles April 5, 2013. The Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) team has announced a new course in the popular "Jump Start" series of live online training events on April 18! This free skills course will feature Joey Snow, Corey Hynes and Adam Carter, who will deliver an engaging, demo-rich, live learning experience for IT Pros interested in the latest approaches to desktop virtualization. Read More > Using Lync Server 2013 calling number translation rules to change display number March 25, 2013 Posted by Ståle Hansen, a Lync MVP A new feature for Enterprise Voice in Lync Server 2013 is the ability to change the display number for users when they dial out. This could be useful in several scenarios:
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