Max Akbar
For the hardcore Commerce Server Developer... and demystify the product
Moving my blog!!!
Just wanted to give you guys an update. I will be moving my blog to...
Date: 10/04/2008
Another Commerce Server Training Event
Last October I hosted a Training Event here in LA and was very successful. People from all over the...
Date: 09/21/2008
Transform a .NET OrderForm to COM OrderForm
Have you ever wanted to get the Commerce Server managed OrderForm transformed into the Dictionary...
Date: 09/02/2008
Commerce Server Cache Refresh
I was teaching a Commerce Server Training this past week. One of the students asked that he has...
Date: 08/08/2008
Updated version uploaded: Commerce Server 2007 Starter Site Release 2
Looks like there is an update to the Starter Site Release 2 you can still download it from...
Date: 06/08/2008
The Commerce Server 2007 Install and Readme documentation has been updated
Now that we have the Commerce Server SP2 the following documentation has also been updated. Commerce...
Date: 06/06/2008
Announcing Commerce Server 2007 SP2
The long awaited SP2 is now available on Microsoft's web site. Commerce Server 2007 Starter Site...
Date: 05/29/2008
Commerce Server Training Event
A few weeks a go I mentioned that I would be hosting a Commerce Server Event here in beautiful Los...
Date: 05/24/2008
Reach out and touch Messagemanager
If you are creating your own pipeline components and your site is international and you need more...
Date: 05/10/2008
OrderForm Visualizer
Have you developed a pipeline component and then started to debug it and found that you couldn't...
Date: 04/28/2008
News about the Commerce Server Book!
I am sure you all have been waiting for the Commerce Server 2007 Book that was listed at Amazon and...
Date: 04/07/2008
Virtual Catalog Limitation
I was working with a client and they run into an error that they had reached their Virtual Catalog...
Date: 04/05/2008
Orders Video Tutorial Released!
I just completed my second video tutorial for Commerce Server Order System. I cover the following...
Date: 02/29/2008
PayPal is looking for a few good customers :)
PayPal has just announced that they are looking for a few early adopters. If you want to test their...
Date: 02/06/2008
Will Commerce Server Run on Windows Server 2008?
So the question of the year is "will Commerce Server run on Windows 2008"? The answer is "YES" with...
Date: 02/04/2008
Rub a dub dub, a PUP in my tub Part I!
The Configuration of Commerce Server is stored in SQL Server database using Configuration APIs to...
Date: 01/02/2008
Support for SQL replication of the profiles and of the transactions database
I wrote a blog a while ago that Commerce Server SP1 with SQL 2005 SP2 supported replication with...
Date: 12/19/2007
Redmond Developer News | Microsoft Commerce Server Boss Now at Cactus Commerce
Microsoft Commerce Server Boss Now at Cactus CommerceRyan Donavan lands at Ottawa-based Microsoft...
Date: 12/04/2007
How To Deal With Large Orders And Improve Checkout Performance
There are some scenarios were you need to handle 100 or more line items and performance becomes an...
Date: 12/02/2007
A few things you didn't know about Commerce Server's Catalog Cache
One of the most important aspect of any e-commerce is their Catalog(s) and Commerce Server provides...
Date: 11/22/2007
Have you heard of SmartCatalog?
SmartCatalog is the only .NET Product Advisor and Product Configuration solution built exclusively...
Date: 09/25/2007
Commerce Server 2007 Book Alert!
Tom Schultz has joined with Wade Wegner to deliver the Commerce Server 2007 Book. For more details...
Date: 09/14/2007
What can I extend in Commerce Server?
How about everything :)! Integrating a Custom Snap-in Extension Developing with Resources Using Pup...
Date: 08/27/2007
News Alert Commerce Server
Microsoft Re-Brandishes E-Commerce Chops With Commerce Server PlansInformationWeek -...
Date: 08/08/2007
How to fix profile definition in Commerce Server 2007: "Loading Editor" message
If you have installed Commerce Server 2007 with default installation on Windows 2003 you may receive...
Date: 07/28/2007
Microsoft Commerce Server Webcasts on TechNet Part II
How Do I Extend the Order System? Presenter: Max AkbarThis video shows users how to extend the...
Date: 07/19/2007
Catalog Web Service and SetJoin API Configuration
I was debugging why the Catalog Web Service was not working with my Set Join API and found that the...
Date: 07/15/2007
Commerce Server 2007 SP1 Partner SDK
I know you have heard a lot about CS2007 SP1, but did you know that the Parter SDK has an update as...
Date: 07/15/2007
Microsoft Commerce Server Webcasts on TechNet
How to Configure Commerce Server 2007 Presenter: Max AkbarCommerce Server 2007 has many subsystems...
Date: 07/11/2007
Endeavor Commerce to unveil SmartCatalogTM for CRM 6.1 at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference
Endeavor Commerce, publishers of SmartCatalog, a selling and configuration product VeriTest has...
Date: 07/10/2007
Looking for Commerce Server Training?
Look no further. I have just completed my first video tutorial for Commerce Server Catalog System....
Date: 07/01/2007
What's New for Commerce Server Documentation?
I just finished getting my chm file using PackageThis and going through it to find new and exciting...
Date: 06/28/2007
Commerce Server Documentation Updated on MSDN
Finally the documentation is now updated to reflect the current SP 1 release. So get your...
Date: 06/24/2007
Service Pack 1 for Commerce Server 2007 is now available
I just got news from my friends at Microsoft that they have announce Service Pack 1 for Commerce...
Date: 06/22/2007
Moving the Commerce Server tools from gotdotnet site
Hi folks, looks like gotdotnet is gone.net :). I will move all the tools over to my new site...
Date: 06/22/2007
Do you have your eye on it CS2007 SP1
Commerce Server 2007 Service Pack 1 is due out end of June if all goes well :), keep your eye on it....
Date: 06/22/2007
Commerce Server Training Part IV
Every time I have a blog that is multiple parts I keep thinking that it's a rocky movie :), so I...
Date: 06/18/2007
Unanswered Question During CS2007 Developer Boot Camp
Here are the answers to the question I couldn't answer during the boot camp as well as some links I...
Date: 06/17/2007
PayPal: What's New and What's Next - PayPal Developer Blog - PayPal Developer Community
Here is some good news for those who are looking for PayPal integration. Apparently the PayPal team...
Date: 06/14/2007
Commerce Server 2007 Starter Site Development
Learn the Architecture and Development for Commerce Server 2007 Starter Site by Joe Wasson. You will...
Date: 05/30/2007
What's Next for Commerce Server
Ryan Donovan Product Group Manager (PUM) for Commerce Server just announced the future roadmap for...
Date: 05/24/2007
Commerce Server 2007 Staging System Webcast
[This is for Friday May 18th 7AM-8:30AM Pacific Daylight Time PDT] Learn how to develop...
Date: 05/14/2007
Upcomming Profile Webcast
[This is for Friday May 11th 8AM-9:30AM Pacific Daylight Time PDT] Live From Redmond Series -...
Date: 05/09/2007
How to enable pipeline pooling
I was asked by a few folks on how do you create poolable pipeline components? After talking with...
Date: 05/08/2007
The last personal blog post :) I promises
If you have been reading my blogs you know that I don't post anything personal. This is an exception...
Date: 05/08/2007
Commerce Server Training Part III
Some more updates on Commerce Server Training Material. I am still working with out vendor to...
Date: 05/01/2007
Did you ever wanted downloadable help file for Commerce Server?
I have been asked for a very long time, to have downloadable Commerce Server help files. Currently,...
Date: 04/30/2007
Commerce Server 2007 Frequently Asked Questions
Link to Commerce Server 2007 Frequently Asked Questions
Date: 04/30/2007
Connected Commerce Virtual Lab online
After completing this lab, you will be better able to: Educate attendees on integrating Commerce...
Date: 04/25/2007