About the Companion CD-ROM

The CD that accompanies this book contains the sample files that you need to follow the step-by-step exercises throughout the book. For each chapter, use the Microsoft Visual Studio solution files that have projects or packages created for you as starting points in preparation for adding other features to the projects or packages. These sample files allow you to build on what you've learned rather than spend time setting up the prerequisites for an exercise. The exercises for each chapter are separate and may be used independently.