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	.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 available for download The .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (SP1) delivers more controls, a streamlined setup, improved start-up performance, and powerful new graphics features for client development and rich data scaffolding, improved AJAX support, and other improvements for Web development. WF Scenario Guidance This article series summarizes the value proposition for using Windows Workflow Foundation in a number of common scenarios. How to Choose Your Workflow Model in WF WF itself ships with two "Root" workflow models: SequentialWorkflowActivity and StateMachineWorkflowActivity. The main focus of this article is to help you decide the question, "What Root workflow model is right to solve my problem?" .NET Terrarium 2.0 In Terrarium, you can create herbivores, carnivores, or plants and then introduce them into a peer-to-peer, networked ecosystem where they complete for survival. Terrarium demonstrates some of the features of the .NET Framework, including Windows Forms integration with DirectX; XML Web services; support for peer-to-peer networking; support for multiple programming languages; the capability to update smart client, or Windows-based, applications via a remote Web server; and the evidence-based and code access security infrastructure. Microsoft Code Name "Zermatt" A .NET developer framework and SDK that helps developers build claims-aware applications to address today's application security requirements using a simplified model that is open and extensible, can improve security, and boosts productivity for developers. Developers can build externalized authentication (authN) capabilities for "relying party" applications and build custom "identity providers," often referred to as Security Token Services (STS). IdeaBlade enables n-tier for the Entity Framework IdeaBlade announces the release of DevForce EF RC1 extending the Entity Framework with n-tier capabilities and enterprise-class functionality. By simplifying data access for n-tier applications, developers are able to easily build and deploy data-driven Rich Internet Applications for Silverlight, WPF, and WinForms. Check out the recorded webinar, white paper, and free trial. Download Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack (SP) 1 Beta Today Visual Studio 2008 SP1 Beta introduces full support for SQL Server 2008, improved performance in the IDE and WPF designers, improved Web development and site deployment, as well as many Team Foundation Server enhancements. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack (SP) 1 Beta Now Available Download the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Beta for improved features for both client and Web development. Additionally, SP1 for the .NET Framework introduces the ADO.NET Entity Framework and ADO.NET Data Services. .NET Framework 3.5 Runtime Now Available .NET Framework 3.5 builds incrementally on the new features added in .NET Framework 3.0 and is now available as a separate download. Subscribers: Get Visual Studio 2008 RTM Now Get it here first! With Visual Studio 2008, you can develop connected, compelling applications for Windows Vista, the 2007 Office system, mobile devices, and the Web. Build a Queued WCF Response Service With queued calls in Windows Communication Foundation you can perform work in a disconnected manner by sending messages through Microsoft Message Queuing. Juval Lowy explains. The Service Factory for WCF Aaron Skonnard continues his exploration of software factories with a look at the Web Service Software Factory for Windows Communication Foundation. Perspectives on ASP.NET AJAX AJAX allows you to build rich browser applications using powerful combinations of existing client-side Web technologies. This month Dino delves into AJAX. AJAX Test Automation James McCaffrey presents a technique that allows you to write lightweight test automation to verify the functionality of AJAX Web applications. Build Office Open XML Files Learn how you can extend and customize Microsoft Office System applications and file formats. Data Bound Applications with ADO.NET and Custom Objects See how to bind to a custom list of business entities using the binding tools in the .NET Framework 2.0. .NET Application Extensibility The CLR team introduces the new System.AddIn namespace in the Base Class Library, which will be available in the release of Visual Studio 2008. Regular Expressions Make Pattern Matching and Data Extraction Easier Now you can perform efficient, sophisticated text analysis using regular expressions in SQL Server 2005. Extend the 2007 Office System with Your Own Ribbon Tabs and Controls If you want to create your own professional looking tabs and controls in Office, check out the RibbonX API of the 2007 Microsoft Office system. Tips from the Trenches for Using Protocol Transition Now that Windows Server 2003 is widely deployed, Keith Brown addresses questions from readers who are trying to use protocol transition to build secure gateways into their intranets. Client-Side Web Service Calls with AJAX Extensions Fritz Onion details the useful ability to call server-side Web services from client-side JavaScript in an ASP.NET 2.0 AJAX Extensions-enabled page. Use Templates to Customize WPF Controls Charles Petzold shows you how to build custom templates for WPF controls. The Server Side of ASP.NET Pages Where are the files generated by ASP.NET stored and how are they used to serve page requests? Dino Esposito explains. Get Answers for Your Questions about Column Expressions, DataRelations, and Computations John Papa fields some of his favorite questions regarding data manipulation with ADO.NET. Introduction to COM Interop The CLR allows seamless interactions between Microsoft .NET applications and COM. But how, exactly? The CLR team is here to tell you. Identify and Prevent Memory Leaks in Managed Code When is the .NET Garbage Collector unable to reclaim memory? The answer might surprise you. Start Writing Gadgets for Windows SideShow Devices SideShow Gadgets for Windows Vista are cool. Writing your own is even better. Find out how it's done.