AspAlliance.com - Anand Narayanaswamy http://aspalliance.com/author.aspx?uId=38403 AspAlliance articles by Anand Narayanaswamy Book Review: MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-667): Configuring Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Microsoft Certification Exams are tough even though it is multiple choice. You should refer to training kits available on the market before attempting an exam. Configuring Microsoft SharePoint 2010 is a comprehensive Self-Paced Training Kit for those looking to obtain Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Certification. The book examines all aspects of Microsoft SharePoint 2010 in a detailed manner with the help of a mock exam in the accompanying CD-ROM. In this review, Anand analyses the content of the book and also provides suggestions for the improvement. http://aspalliance.com/2085_Book_Review_MCTS_SelfPaced_Training_Kit_Exam_70667_Configuring_Microsoft_SharePoint_2010 Anand Narayanaswamy Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Book Review: Optimizing Windows 7 Pocket Consultant It is essential to optimize Windows 7 in order to make use of the features to its full potential. However, it is difficult to find and locate the various elements which require optimization. In this review, Anand examines the contents of Optimizing Windows 7 Pocket Consultant book authored by William Stanek. After reading the review, you will be in a position to judge whether the book will be suitable for you or not. http://aspalliance.com/2083_Book_Review_Optimizing_Windows_7_Pocket_Consultant Anand Narayanaswamy Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Book Review - Windows 7 Administrator's Pocket Consultant If you are a Windows geek or an Administrator then you should master all the advanced concepts associated with Windows 7. Windows 7 Administrators Pocket Consultant by renowned Windows expert William R. Stanek provides a glimpse of all the concepts related to management and administration of Windows 7. Does this book help you in your quest to master Windows 7? Find it out by reading Anand's review. http://aspalliance.com/2082_Book_Review__Windows_7_Administrators_Pocket_Consultant Anand Narayanaswamy Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Book Review: Windows Azure Step by Step With the help of Windows Azure, .NET developers can develop and deploy applications on the cloud. In this review, Anand examines the contents of the recently released Windows Azure Step by Step book published by Microsoft Press. Does the book meet the expectations of every .NET developer? Will you learn all the concepts related to Windows Azure? Find out by reading this review. http://aspalliance.com/2081_Book_Review_Windows_Azure_Step_by_Step Anand Narayanaswamy Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Book Review: Privacy and Big Data Privacy of data is one of the important factors that every Internet user should be aware of. In this review, Anand examines the content of the book Privacy and Big Data published by O'Reilly. He also points out few suggestions for the improvement of the book. http://aspalliance.com/2080_Book_Review_Privacy_and_Big_Data Anand Narayanaswamy Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Book Review: Introducing Microsoft WebMatrix Visual Studio 2010 is a robust development environment for building .NET applications. However, developers are always on the hunt for free tools such as WebMatrix, which is freeware developed by Microsoft for buildling cost effective .NET applications. In this review, Anand examines the coverage of a book titled Introducing Microsoft WebMatrix by Laurence Moroney. After reading the review, you will be able to know whether the book will be suitable for you or not. http://aspalliance.com/2077_Book_Review_Introducing_Microsoft_WebMatrix Anand Narayanaswamy Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Book Review: HTML5 and CSS3 for the Real World HTML5 and CSS3 has unleashed new possibilites for web developers to build rich and powerful websites. HTML5 and CSS3 for the Real World from SitePoint is a compact book which covers the core aspects of these new technologies. In this review, Anand examines the contents of the book and also provides a few suggestions for improvement. http://aspalliance.com/2076_Book_Review_HTML5_and_CSS3_for_the_Real_World Anand Narayanaswamy Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Review - CTR Theme WordPress is one of the most popular blogging platforms. It is essential to be able to build sites with templates which can convert and earn revenue from various ad services. CTR Theme is a new product designed which includes several new features not found in other themes. In this review, Anand examines the features included with the theme and also points out the relevance of the theme. http://aspalliance.com/2070_Review__CTR_Theme Anand Narayanaswamy Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Book Review: Murach's ADO.NET 4 Database Programming with VB 2010 Nowadays, it is difficult to imagine an application without database support. .NET developers should be able to build data-oriented applications. In this review, Anand examines the usefulness of the content included in ADO.NET 4 Database Programming with VB 2010 recently released by Murach. Is it a solid reference guide? Read the review to find it out. http://aspalliance.com/2065_Book_Review_Murachs_ADONET_4_Database_Programming_with_VB_2010 Anand Narayanaswamy Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Working with FusionCharts using ASP.NET Nowadays, users are constantly looking for more intuitive user interfaces. Because of this, it is vital to develop ASP.NET applications with diagrams such as Charts. FusionCharts enables you to plug-in several charts from a wide range of sources easily with a small amount of code. In this article, Anand examines the usage of FusionCharts in a step-by-step manner using three different scenarios. He initially examines the plotting of charts using the data from an XML file and also demonstrates the same using the values entered by users. Finally, Anand delves deep into the database connectivity aspects using an Access 2010 database with the help of relevant source code examples and screenshots. http://aspalliance.com/2063_Working_with_FusionCharts_using_ASPNET Anand Narayanaswamy Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT