The Patterns & Practices Team have recently released v1.0 of the web services security guide (in PDF format) that shows how to make the most out of WCF.  With end-to-end application scenarios, it shows you how to design and implement authentication and authorization in WCF. Learn how to improve the security of your WCF services through ...

One of the biggest challenges I feel that we (Microsoft) face in showcasing the ''value'' of architecting/developing Office Business Applications is providing what I'll call ''solid reference implementations'' along the lines of Duwamish Books, Fitch and Mather, Global Bank, LitwareHR, other many other solutions we've released.  Sure, we have ...

One of the things I've heard from people when I show them the Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) is that they would like some sort of ''Service Designer'' similar to the class designer inside of Visual Studio 2005, but that allows you to visually define your services.  Well, the next version of the Service Factory from patterns & ...

By way of Don Smith.  Details: http://blogs.msdn.com/donsmith/archive/2007/01/09/come-and-get-yer-service-factory.aspx The two features that jumped out at me are support for the Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) and ''WSDL-first support.''  The direct download is here. -Marc

Do you want to learn how to quickly convert your .NET Applications/Components to Service Oriented Solutions?  If so, then that's perfect, because I want to show you how easy it will be with the .NET 3.0 Framework and Windows Communication Foundation.  Register and attend my web cast and I promise very little PowerPoint (just for a bit of ...

Thanks to everyone who attended!  You can download the deck here and the code here. -Marc