Greenhouse Tour #45 Originally uploaded by rdonovan Before this fall, just about the only photography I have done this year was my first foray into macro-photography. It was also the first time I opened my 100MM macro-lens - which had been sitting in a box since 2007! Whoops! I have finally gotten around to... Continue Reading →
Commerce Server 2009 w/ SharePoint 2010 Template Pack Hyper-V VHD Now Available
I am pleased to announce that we now have available a Hyper-V VHD release of the SharePoint 2010 Template Pack for Commerce Server 2009. This is a 64-bit Hyper-V image - as SharePoint 2010 requires a 64-bit operating system. Hence, Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V is required to run the VM along with at least... Continue Reading →
A Sunset Retrospective
Sunset Oct. 2009 #30 Originally uploaded by rdonovan It is hard to believe how much time has elapsed and how far behind I have become with my photography. Last year, the last set of photos I took was of a spectacular fall sunset in Ottawa. And, unfortunately, I'm just now getting around to posting... Continue Reading →
Time for Pictures Again
Lanark County Fall 2010 #28 Originally uploaded by rdonovan I have largely ignored my photography hobby over the last year. But, fall in Ottawa is simply too good not to miss. This year, instead of the usual downtown and Gatineau Park venues - it was time to head southwest to Lanark County - and... Continue Reading →
Back in Action Again
It has been a while since I have blogged at a personal level. At least a year. But, with the shutdown of Windows Live Spaces and migration to WordPress - this is as good of a forcing function as any. Life has been interesting. And busy. But...stay tuned for more than you have seen over... Continue Reading →
Commerce Server on SharePoint 2010
Today is the next step in evolving Commerce Server. As of this morning, the Commerce Server 2009 Template Pack for SharePoint 2010 has released and can be downloaded at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=cfd0c459-5a11-4de6-9085-52d59e8d38e6. What this release provides is an updated version of the existing Contemporary Site for both Web and Mobile devices that runs on SharePoint 2010, along... Continue Reading →
Summary: Looking back at CS2009
Now that I'm done, I just wanted to quickly summarize the mini-series I just finished looking back at CS2009: CS2009 Overview: http://blogs.msdn.com/rdonovan/archive/2010/04/07/commerce-server-2009-a-look-back-at-the-one-year-anniversary.aspx A Deeper Look @ SharePoint Commerce Services: http://blogs.msdn.com/rdonovan/archive/2010/04/12/commerce-server-2009-a-look-at-sharepoint-commerce-services.aspx A Deeper Look @ Multi-Channel Commerce Foundation: http://blogs.msdn.com/rdonovan/archive/2010/04/14/commerce-server-2009-a-look-at-the-multi-channel-commerce-foundation.aspxI hope this helps with your journeys with CS2009; time does indeed fly when you're having fun!
Commerce Server 2009: A Look at the Multi-Channel Commerce Foundation
The biggest job in modernizing Commerce Server is most definitely that of replacing its programming surface. Achieving API consistency – and removing legacy components – has been one of the most oft-requested features in Commerce Server from a developer audience. However, the trick is achieving this – without causing egregious customer pain. So, this journey... Continue Reading →
Commerce Server 2009: A Look Back at the One Year Anniversary
Time flies when you are having fun. It is hard to believe, but this month marks exactly one year since Commerce Server 2009 became commercially available. One of the things been long overdue is an in-depth, guided tour of Commerce Server 2009. Especially one that provides some behind-the-scenes insight into the functionality provided – and... Continue Reading →
Commerce Server Deployment Series – Wrap-Up
I have now concluded the series of material constituting the Deployment Series of blog posts - and thus my brain-dump of the answers to all of the questions I find myself repeatedly answering. For quick access, please refer to: Part 1 - Kick-Off: http://blogs.msdn.com/rdonovan/archive/2010/03/15/commerce-server-2007-2009-deployment-series-part-1-kick-off.aspx Part 2 - Types of Deployments: http://blogs.msdn.com/rdonovan/archive/2010/03/17/commerce-server-deployment-series-part-2-types-of-deployments.aspx Part 3 - Choosing... Continue Reading →