October 2015 | Developer Support

US Workshops, Webcasts, and Tech Talks – October 2015

Premier DeveloperOctober 30, 2015Oct 30, 201510/30/15

Premier Support for Developers provides access to a wide range of advisory and training options that include most popular developer technologies. Options range from onsite, instructor-led workshops to remote training, and even access to a distinguished team of Developer Consultants for specialized advisory needs. Content frequently...

AzureCon 2015 – What’s New in Azure for Developers

Premier DeveloperOctober 16, 2015Oct 16, 201510/16/15

Pete Fuenfhausen, Senior ADM, shares highlights from AzureCon 2015 and what it means for developers. Microsoft held its first virtual Azure Conference, AzureCon 2015, on September 29, 2015, and what an event it was! From Scott Guthrie's kickoff keynote to deep technical sessions to customer and partner stories from companies as varied ...

Hololens Development Edition and Upcoming Roadshows (US)

Premier DeveloperOctober 14, 2015Oct 14, 201510/14/15

Microsoft HoloLens devices will begin shipping in the first quarter of 2016. Apply now to help develop the future of holographic computing. Hololens Development Edition (Apply Here) Prerequisites Experience Microsoft HoloLens at in-person events If you are a curious developer, be sure to check out first-hand ...

Team Foundation Server 2015 upgrade planning

Premier DeveloperOctober 14, 2015Oct 14, 201510/14/15

The Microsoft Application Lifecycle Management blog is a great resource to help you stay informed of current announcements and guidance material. If you are in the process of planning your move to Team Foundation Server 2015, be sure and reach out to your ADM who can help with training, guidance, and support throughout the effort to ensure a ...

Install Android SDKs using Powershell

Andrew ArnottOctober 12, 2015Oct 12, 201510/12/15

The Android SDK Manager requires a GUI and tedious searching for the SDKs that you want to install. There is a command line android.bat script that lets you install and uninstall these without the GUI but it's based on an ordinal index for each SDK so you have to run the script once, note the index(es) of the SDKs you want to install, then ...

Great Article on Understanding DevOps

Pam LahoudOctober 9, 2015Oct 9, 201510/9/15

Cross posted by Premier Developer Consultant Geoff Gray. We wanted to cross-post an article from Linked-In that does a great job of talking about what DevOps means. The author explains how DevOps is often misunderstood and explains a few key points that companies need to start understanding if they want their IT departments to start becoming ...

Why should diversity matter to Developers?

Premier DeveloperOctober 8, 2015Oct 8, 201510/8/15

David S. Lipien, a Director in Microsoft’s Premier Services, collaborated with Stephen Barnes and Katie Konow to highlight the value of team diversity in application development. They are all part of the Enterprise Services Business, enabling clients to leverage IT for business success in the cloud and on the ground. Do you ...

You simply have to watch the Microsoft Windows 10 devices event

Premier DeveloperOctober 8, 2015Oct 8, 201510/8/15

This week marked one of the most amazing demonstrations of Microsoft’s vision for Windows 10 and connected devices. There has simply never been a more exciting time to be a developer. Watch the event here...

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