SQL Server 2008 Express Edition - DreamSpark

SQL Server 2008 Express Edition

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express Edition is a powerful and reliable data management product that delivers rich features, data protection, and performance for embedded application clients, light web applications, and local data stores. Designed for easy deployment and rapid prototyping, SQL Server Express will be available at no cost, and be free to redistribute with applications. Because it is part of Windows Server System, SQL Server Express is designed to integrate seamlessly with your other server infrastructure investments.

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Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition - DreamSpark

Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition

Visual Basic 2008 is an evolution of the Visual Basic language that is engineered for productively building type-safe and object-oriented applications. Visual Basic enables developers to target Windows, Web, and mobile devices. As with all languages targeting the Microsoft .NET Framework, programs written in Visual Basic benefit from security and language interoperability.

This generation of Visual Basic continues the tradition of giving you a fast and easy way to create .NET Framework-based applications.

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Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition - DreamSpark

Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition

• Horsepower with a finer degree of control
  
• Quickly find and eliminate programming errors using the intuitive graphical debugger
  
• Support for both native and managed code development
  
• Create 32-bit native Windows applications using the Windows Platform SDK
• Develop rich 2D and 3D games with The Game Creators GDK

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Visual C# 2008 Express Edition - DreamSpark

Visual C# 2008 Express Edition

• A great combination of power and productivity for the Windows developer
  
• Create data-enabled applications with the lightweight SQL Server Compact Edition or powerful client/server applications with SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
  
• Develop games for both Windows-based PCs and the Microsoft Xbox 360 with XNA Game Studio Express
  
• Connect with your friends and create cool applications with the Facebook Developer Toolkit
  
• The XNA Framework Content Pipeline – a set of tools that allow developers to more easily incorporate 3D assets into games
  
• Complete set of documentation and tutorials including How-To's and Starter Kits
  

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Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008 Academic Edition - DreamSpark

Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008 Academic Edition

Microsoft® Robotics Developer Studio 2008 (RDS) is a Windows-based environment for hobbyist, academic and commercial developers to create robotics applications for a variety of hardware platforms. RDS includes a lightweight REST-style, service-oriented runtime, a set of visual authoring and simulation tools, as well as tutorials and sample code to help get started.

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Microsoft CCR and DSS Toolkit 2008 Academic Edition - Dreamspark

Microsoft CCR and DSS Toolkit 2008 Academic Edition

The Microsoft® CCR and DSS Toolkit 2008 delivers a set of .NET and Compact Framework class libraries and tools that enable developers to better deal with the inherent complexities in creating loosely-coupled concurrent and distributed applications.

The Toolkit is designed to help developers take advantage of the Concurrency and Coordination Runtime (CCR) and Decentralized Software Services (DSS) originally released as part of Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio.

Microsoft CCR and DSS Toolkit 2008 targets early adopters by providing access to select technologies today; transitioning to Microsoft's .NET Framework in the future.

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Network Burst Hack / Trick

You Probably heard about "Burstable bandwidth" or "Network Burst" if not then Let me tell you about it.This feature mostly isn't available for Normal Home Users but plans like Leased Line. This feature ensures that you can get a Burst in the Network when the Traffic or the Load over the network is too much.

That means that the current bandwidth can be so called "OverClocked" or "SuperCharged" with more 2way Bandwidth (Incoming as well as Gigged up Outgoing Bandwidth).

So why is this trick not so famous one around you may ask me.Here is the reason. First of all you need to comply to a few conditions as given below.

• You have to be a Broadband User Using xDSL (ADSL etc) / Cable / NOP (Net On Cable) .
  
• Your ISP should be using Network Equipements of "Cyberoam INC" (excludes Datacard , BSNL , WLL users ).
  
• You should be Using "Cybroam Client" as your Network Manager (This should be provided by your ISP).
  

Screenshot of "Cyberoam Client"

Now if you fullfill all of the above mentioned Points then this Trick will work for you.

Now in the Older Versions of Cyberoam Client there was a Security loophole (Ver 1.3.1.1) , this loophole let us do the Bandwidth Boosting.

But how can we do this ?

Here is the Logic - Inside the Network we are Connected to the Gateway , But the Thing is that In the older version Gateway's Network managing softwares aren't so good at monitoring and hogging bandwidth so the management part's job is left on the Cyberoam Client.

And this is how it works

1 > The PC Starts the Cyberoam Client.

2 > Cyberoam Client Tried to Fetch the Data Regarding the Bandwidth the User Should get from the Server.

3 > The Server returns the Bandwidth Information after a Successfull validation of User's Login Info.

4 > The Cyberoam Client Starts an Internet Connection and manages the Bandwidth (Both Incoming and Outgoing) so that we can't exceed the Bandwidth limit we are allocated with.

So how are we gonna do network burst ?

A very simple answer , We need a trick that will let the net connection be consistenly live and the Management of Bandwidth shouldn't be there.To do this we simply have to make the Client crash and have to keep the connection alive and really busy so that the "Logout" command doesn't reach the Server and so we will be able to do this in a Simpler way.

Overall explanation of the Trick , Start a connection , Start a file download to fill up the Multiple Connection Bandwidth at highest then crash the Bandwidth Manager and the Download Speed should be reaching at its highest levels now.

This happens because as soon as we crash the Client the Client tries to Send a "Logout" command over the network , but due to heavy traffic (Full usage and consistency of Bandwidth) the Response is Slow so eventually the Client Crashes due to a Hung Up condition and losses control over the Bandwidth and we can now use the Bandwidth to the Full extent as we can. Here is a Pictorial Tutorial for that.

First off all i want to clarify that the Time i Compiled this Article i had a 128Kbps Connection .

Screenshot As given Below is of www.speedtest.net

You should Note that i posses

a 128 KiBPS Plan

in which the maximum reachable limit is 16 Kilobytes per seconds 

so technically i can't exceed this limit of 16 kilobytes per seconds

To do this trick after you start your PC , Login to Cyberoam Network Manager , 

Start uTorrent and download a torrent file from the net and allocate the space for that torrent file and start downloading , now as i already did that i am gonna skip a few steps.

Now i am gonna show you the uTorrent window , in which i am currently downloading a file which is more than 900 MB , now look at that horrible speed here , its around 10 kbps , So how about a gigged up speeds here , ok.

Now there are two ways to Crash the client.

1 > End / Kill the Task From "TaskManager"

2 > Exit the Client When Highly Packed Bandwidth downloades are going on/

We are gonna perform a Simple "Exit" here and that should be enough if Heavy Downloads are going on.

So after you are Started with the uTorrent Job. Just Right Click on the "CyberoamClient" icon and Select "Exit" as shown above. 

Now carefully look at the Download speed of the Torrents , They would have increased.

Mine Increased like this sequence.

After that got changes and increase in Speeds like these given Below

And even after applying the Same trick as above i was able to download Open Solaris November 2008 Edition of 687MB under 20 Mins with avaerage speeds like "487 kbps".

I use this trick to download much bigger files (Mostly Torrents which are heavily seeded).

Note : This trick will work on Connections which are active now.Due Net disconnection no new connection request can reach the servers however Older and Consistent connections will persists.Works with Bit-Torrent Clients , IMs , Download Managers like IDM , FlashGot , FDM etc.

If you still got any questions regarding this Trick the do feel to Post Below. Thanx

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How to Reset or Clear the Adminstrator Password

OK , here is a guide which should enable you to reset or erase the administrator account's password using a less priveledged or restricted account on a Local Computer [Not Remote Domain]. 

OK so here is a Short Intro on what you need and what is this about.

You Need

• A User Account on XP / Vista / Windows 7
• Access to Command Prompt [cmd]

Note : This is the easiest hack made for resetting / hack Admin password using any other User Account Present on the Same Domain. This hack uses a command console program named "net.exe"

Following are the Procedures to do that.

• Open the Command Prompt (Start -> ( All ) Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt.
• After opening the command prompt type

  "net user [username] [password]"

  and hit Enter.

The Syntax parameter definition is given below

• [username] : The password of the account whose password is needed to be resetted , for our case that will be "Administrator"
  
• [password] : The New password we wish to reset the account's name password back to , in our case that would be demo.
• Now see the following example.

• See the above command has been completed successfully , now the password of "administrator" account has been changed to "demo" rather than what administrator had given for the account.
  

The Beauty of this hack is that this can be done from any other Less Priveledged XP User account on the same domain. 

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Expression Studio 2 - DreamSpark

Expression Studio 2

Expression® Studio 2 takes your creative possibilities to a new level. The professional design tools and innovative technologies in Expression Studio 2 give you the flexibility and freedom to bring your vision to reality—whether you are designing standards-based Web sites, rich user experiences on the desktop, or managing digital assets and content. 

Expression Studio includes the following products:

• Expression Web
  
• Expression Blend
  
• Expression Design
  
• Expression Media

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SQL Server 2008 Developer Edition - DreamSpark

SQL Server 2008 Developer Edition

Microsoft SQL Server is a database platform for large-scale online transaction processing (OLTP), data warehousing, and e-commerce applications; it is also a business intelligence platform for data integration, analysis, and reporting solutions.

SQL Server 2008 contains "studios" to help you with development and management tasks: SQL Server Management Studio and Business Intelligence Development Studio.

• In Management Studio, you develop and manage SQL Server Database Engine and notification solutions, manage deployed Analysis Services solutions, manage and run Integration Services packages, and manage report servers and Reporting Services reports and report models.
  

• In BI Development Studio, you develop business intelligence solutions using Analysis Services projects to develop cubes, dimensions, and mining structures; Reporting Services projects to create reports; the Report Model project to define models for reports; and Integration Services projects to create packages.
  

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Microsoft IT Academy Student Pass - DreamSpark

Microsoft IT Academy Student Pass

The Microsoft IT Academy Student Pass is a special no-cost online learning opportunity for students. IT Academy Student Pass provides free e-learning courses to verified students who are interested in extending their technical skills with Microsoft technologies.

The IT Academy Student Pass offers 12 to 22 hours of FREE e-learning courses, aligned to the first set of topics you need to master for the first Microsoft certification exam within the track. Each track is unique, and most will require you to take additional e-learning courses to complete all of the topics you need to succeed on the certification exam.

The goal of the IT Academy Student Pass is to give you a head start by providing hours and hours of rich, award-winning e-learning content that sets the stage for the learning to come.

Students may also want to explore Microsoft technical certifications, and the IT Academy Student Pass is a perfect entry point to five different certification paths. 

The IT Academy Student Pass will be available initially in English, but additional languages are being considered for future releases.

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Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition

Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition

Windows Server 2008 is the most advanced Windows Server operating system yet, designed to power the next-generation of networks, applications, and Web services. With Windows Server 2008 you can develop, deliver, and manage rich user experiences and applications, provide a highly secure network infrastructure, and increase technological efficiency and value within your organization.

Windows Server 2008 builds on the success and strengths of its Windows Server predecessors while delivering valuable new functionality and powerful improvements to the base operating system. New Web tools, virtualization technologies, security enhancements, and management utilities help save time, reduce costs, and provide a solid foundation for your information technology (IT) infrastructure.

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Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition - DreamSpark

Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition

Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition is a comprehensive set of tools that accelerates the process of turning the developer’s vision into reality. Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition was engineered to support development projects that target the Web (including ASP.NET AJAX), Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, the 2007 Microsoft Office system, SQL Server 2008, and Windows Mobile devices.

 

When you download and save this product to your computer, it will be in the form of an ISO file. The downloadable ISO file must then be placed onto a CD/DVD or mounted using a virtual drive before installation can occur. To get detailed instructions on how to open the ISO file and install this product, click here.

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XNA Game Studio Details - DreamSpark

XNA Game Studio 3.0

XNA Game Studio 3.0 appeals to game developers of every level and now enables commercial community games to be written for Xbox LIVE. XNA Game Studio 3.0 supports C# 3.0 and Visual Studio 2008, giving developers more options than ever before, while continuing to provide easy-to-use, approachable tools for hobbyists, academics and indie game developers. XNA Game Studio 3.0 enables developers to produce their own great games to be shared with the world on Xbox 360, Windows PC and now on Zune.

 

XNA Creators Club 12-Month Student Trial Membership coupled with XNA Game Studio 3.0, opens up video game development to untapped creative minds, enabling students to build and play their amazing games on Xbox 360 systems. The access key below grants access to a 12-month trial membership that provides aspiring game developers the ability to develop games for their Xbox 360 without having to pay the $100 yearly membership (minimum Xbox LIVE silver membership required to deploy your games on your Xbox 360). However, this membership will not give you access to premium content or the ability to submit your games to Xbox LIVE Community Games.

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Microsoft Launched DreamSpark

For those who don't know about this program here is an intro , Way back sometimes Microsoft Started releasing "Express Editions" Which were Free But with limited version release of their Development Tools Like Visual Studio 2003. These release were targeted to Student Developers who didn't have enough funds to Buy the actual RTM Suite so there came the "Express Edition" to their resque.

Now the same thing has just grown bigger and more mightier by Microsoft . Now They are giving away their Design and Development tools for Free to students at no Charge at all !!!

Microsoft Said

Microsoft is giving its valuable software developer and design tools directly to students worldwide at no charge! This site enables students, like you, to download professional-level Microsoft developer tools to advance your learning and skills through technical design, technology, math, science and engineering activities.

Q : What is DreamSpark ?

Ans :  If you’re a current university or high school student, you can download professional Microsoft developer, designer, and gaming software through DreamSpark at no charge. DreamSpark enables Microsoft is giving its valuable software developer and design tools directly to students worldwide at no charge! DreamSpark enables students, to download professional-level Microsoft developer tools to advance their learning and skills through technical design, technology, math, science and engineering activities.Through DreamSpark Students get to download software at no charge. DreamSpark enables students, to download and use Microsoft tools to unlock their creative potential and set them on the path to academic and career success by advancing your learning in the areas of technical design, technology, math, science, and engineering! It doesn’t matter what classes they are taking right now, just as long as they are  a current student in a verified, accredited School and use the tools in pursuit of advancing their education in one of these areas.

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Q : Which softwares are currently being given through this program ?

Ans : The following Full Programs are currently being provided through DreamSpark.

1. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Developer Edition
   
2. Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition
   
3. Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition
   
4. Microsoft Expression Studio 1.0
   
5. Microsoft Expression Studio 2 Trial Edition (includes Web, Blend, Media, and Design)
   
6. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition
   
7. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition
   
8. IT Academy Student Pass

Along with Them Following Tools can also be downloaded.

1. SQL Server 2008 Express Edition
   
2. Visual Studio 2008 Express Edition
   
3. XNA Game Studio 2.0 (with 12-month Creators Club Student trial membership)
   
4. Virtual PC 2007
   
5. Visual Basic 2005 Express
   
6. Visual C++ 2005 Express
   
7. Visual C# 2005 Express
   
8. Visual Web Developer 2008 Express
   
9. Visual Basic 2008 Express
   
10. Visual C++2008 Express
    
11. Visual C# 2008 Express
    

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Q : What do you have to do to get the Software ?

Ans : In order to get this software at no charge, you will be asked to establish or verify your student status once every 12 months. Verification of valid student status will enable students from around the globe to download Microsoft developer and design tools at no charge.  

Note: You must be at least 18 years old or have otherwise reached the age of majority in the place (province, state or country) where you live, or if not, your parent or legal guardian must accept the Microsoft DreamSpark software license terms on your behalf, in order for you to download and use the software.

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Q : What is the Difference Between the Microsoft Software we buy and the one that is being offered through DreamSpark .

Ans : DreamSpark has the same, completely-loaded Microsoft software that professional developers buy. However, through DreamSpark, Microsoft is providing this software directly to students , at no charge, to advance them learning and skills through technical design, technology, math, science and engineering activities. Microsoft want to give them the chance to explore the software tools used in business today to help prepare them to be a member of the next generation of developers and designers!

Being a Software and Web Developer myself I atleast think that its a very great and Noble step taken by Microsoft.

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Q : How can you download the softwares which are being offered through DreamSpark ?

Ans : The software download link on each DreamSpark software page allows you to download either an executable file or an ISO image file. Some Microsoft software on DreamSpark requires a license key (an activation key) to activate the software. If a license key is required, you’ll see a link for the license key download right next to the download link for the software bits on the software page. If you don’t see a license key download link, that means the license key is already embedded in the software and does not need to be downloaded separately. The download process for ISO images allows you to create a bootable disc that you can then install onto your computer in case the machine you downloaded with was not yours. Unlike an executable file, the downloadable ISO image must be placed onto a disc or virtual drive before installation can occur. In order to properly download software, you must choose one of the following two options: burn the ISO image to a CD/DVD disc or mount the ISO image.

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Q : Can you Download all of the Suites and Tools offered through DreamSpark ?

Ans : Yes !! , But as long as you are a Verified Student.

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Q : From where can I see the details and the Download links for the Suites and Tools offered through DreamSpark ?

Ans : You will find details regarding the DreamSpark Products both here or at their official Site

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Come again to see the Product Details in my Next Post(s). 

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