Sunday, May 09, 2004 - Posts

Web services for devices

Installing and configuring network-connected devices is not always a simple task. However, by extending the benefits of Web services to a rich and diverse set of devices, Microsoft and industry leaders are reducing the complexity of device-based integration

Microsoft Resources:

  • White Paper: Connecting Devices with Web Services
  • Web Services Developer Center on MSDN (Microsoft Developer Network)
  • Devices Profile for Web Services
    • posted Sunday, May 09, 2004 2:44 PM by paul with 0 Comments

    Windows Driver Foundation

    The Windows Driver Foundation (WDF) defines a new model for developing device drivers for the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems. The major goal of the Windows Driver Foundation (WDF) is to make it dramatically easier for developers to create high quality device drivers.  Another important goal is to allow developers the freedom necessary to support the unique features of their devices without introducing unnecessary constraints.

    Introduction to the Windows Driver Foundation

    Download wdf-intro.doc

    Introduction to Plug and Play and Power Management in the Windows Driver Foundation

    Download WDF_pnpPower.doc

    posted Sunday, May 09, 2004 2:18 PM by paul with 0 Comments