ASP.net Web Developer's Guide (With CD-ROM)

All the essential information needed to take full advantage of Microsoft's newest Web development platform What is ASP .NET ASP.NET is a revolutionary new programming framework that enables the rapid development of powerful web applications and services. Part of the emerging Microsoft .NET Platform, it provides the easiest and most scalable way to build, deploy and run distributed web applications that can target any browser or device. ASP.NET (formerly referred to as ASP+) is more than the next version of Active Server Pages (ASP); it is a unified Web development platform that provides the services necessary for developers to build enterprise-class Web applications. ASP .net Web Developer's Guide will teach Web developers to quickly and easily build solutions for the Microsoft .NET platform. Programmers who are expert in asp and other languages will find this book invaluable. This book will appeal to all web developers - regardless of what language they are using or what platform they will be using You can take it with you. The book comes packaged with Syngress' revolutionary wallet-sized CD containing a printable HTML version of the book, all of the source code examples and demos of popular ASP .NET programming tools Comprehensive Coverage of the Entire .net Framework for B2B commerce Amazon.com Review Aimed at the working ASP developer who wants to move to Microsoft .NET, ASP.NET Unleashed: Web Developers Guide offers an excellent example-based programming tutorial. With its strong practical focus, this title offers an excellent choice for learning ASP.NET quickly. Most every computer book uses examples illustrating programming concepts, but this text does an exceptional job at efficiently presenting key examples that will be necessary for anyone moving from ASP to ASP.NET. After a brief tour of the history of ASP since version 1.0 and a quick overview of the advantages of ASP.NET, the author turns to essential APIs and programming strategies. Useful material here includes some valuable techniques for working with session and application objects (and new events available with these classes), plus a nicely comprehensive guide to all the XML configuration settings used in ASP.NET and what they're good for. A series of chapters on the built-in ASP.NET (and simpler HTML) server controls will give you a working vocabulary of basic Web programming techniques. Later chapters explore specific areas of .NET functionality like ADO.NET, XML support (including a solid introduction to the often bewildering world of XML standards and the classes used to manipulate them in .NET). Coverage of Web services shows off this brand-new option for creating distributed Web applications. This volume's final sections present three small, complete applications (for a guest book, shopping cart, and message board). Besides illustrating essential ASP.NET APIs and techniques introduced earlier on, the sample code can serve as a basis to add these features to your custom applications. With such a large number of new ASP.NET APIs to master, this title strikes a great balance between describing essential APIs and real code that shows them at work. In all, its efficient format makes this title a perfect resource for busy working developers who want to get up to speed on the new ASP.NET fast. --Richard Dragan Topics covered: History of ASP standards (versions 1.0 through 3.0), overview of ASP.NET, tutorial to common ASP.NET namespaces (including the Microsoft Visual Basic APIs, data types, collections, Web services, and XML); ASP.NET server controls (and postback support), HTML server controls, validation with validator classes; databound list Web controls (including the Repeater and DataGrid components), in-depth description to ASP.NET configuration (including security guidelines), managing state, using global.aspx, the Application object, handling application and session events; caching options (output, fragment, and data caching), case study for an address book using ADO.NET, introduction to XML (validating, navigating, and querying XML); techniques for debugging ASP.NET applications (including Visual Studio .NET's debugging support), programming Web services, sample case studies for guest book, shopping cart, and message board, and Visual Basic .NET sample code. The BizTalk 2000 Developer's Guide is written for developers who are responsible for installing, configuring, and deploying the BizTalk Server in their organizations IT infrastructure. The opening chapters of the book discuss the benefits of seamless business-to-business application integration, summarize the features and enhancements of BizTalk Server 2000 , and offer an introduction to XML - the driving force behind BizTalk. The next chapters explore the multiple tools that are incorporated into BizTalk that will transform the way in which information is created, transmitted and maintained in the server environment. Other chapters include complete coverage of the security considerations for BizTalk, and an examination of the various third-party plug-ins for enhancing BizTalk Server 2000 . The book also includes a companion CD with demo software plug-ins from the BizTalk Developer s Organization, and the complete ready-to-use source code from the book. About the Authors: Scott Roberts (MCSE+I 4.0, MCSE 2000, MSF, MCDBA, MCT, MCP + Site Building) was one of the first 1600 MCPs in the world. He has a long history with Microsoft products and technology and is currently employed as a Senior Consultant within the Microsoft Consulting Services, Platform Consulting Organization. This group develops and deploys solutions for Enterprise customers focused on the .NET Server platform. Prior to joining Microsoft, Scott was the President/CEO of Enterprise Technology Group Inc., a Windows 2000 and e-commerce development, consulting, and training company. He has also been a featured conference speaker on messaging and e-commerce topics throughout the country. ChrisFarmer (Ph.D., MCSD) is a consultant at SciTegic in San Diego, CA where he specializes in integration of scientific applications for pharmaceutical and biotech companies using SOAP and other XML-based technologies. Chris s recent background includes design and development of .NET-based Web applications and extensive e-commerce database development and integration with legacy systems using XML with IT-Age Corporation in Atlanta, GA. Chris holds a bachelor s degree from the University of Virginia and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. Chris currently lives in sunny San Diego, CA with his wife, Michelle. Robert J. Shimonski (CCDP, CCNP, NNCSS, MCSE, MCP+I, Master CNE, CIP, CIBS, CWP, CIW, GSEC, GCIH, Server+, Network+, Inet+, A+) is a Lead Network and Security Engineer for Thomson Industries Inc. Thomson Industries is the leading manufacturer and provider of linear motion products and engineering. Robert s specialties include: network infrastructure design with the Cisco and Nortel product line; network security design and management with CiscoSecure and PIX Firewalls; network management and troubleshooting with CiscoWorks and Sniffer-based technologies; systems engineering and administration with Microsoft NT/2000/XP, UNIX, Linux, Apple, and Novell Netware technologies; and developing a host of Web-based solutions for companies securing their market on the Web. He has also contributed to hundreds of articles, study guides, and certification preparation software for Web sites and organizations worldwide, including Brainbuzz.com and SANS.Org. Robert s background includes positions as a Network Architect at Avis and Cendant Information Technology. Robert holds a bachelor s degree from SUNY, NY and is a part-time Licensed Technical Instructor for Computer Career Center in Garden City, NY teaching Windows-based and networking technologies. Robert has previously contributed to the Syngress Publishing title, Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional (ISBN: 1-928994-80-6), and is the Technical Editor of the forthcoming Sniffer Network Optimization and Troubleshooting Guide (ISBN: 1-931836-57-4). Milton Todd is a software engineer at InterKnowlogy, LLC in Carlsbad, CA. InterKnowlogy is a consulting firm and Microsoft partner providing custom software and infrastructure solutions for secure and effective use over the Internet. Milton has focused the last year on developing BizTalk solutions, primarily to the insurance industry. Previously, he developed front- and back-end applications in the e-commerce and manufacturing industries, depending heavily on Microsoft technologies. Milton holds a bachelor s of science in Mechanical Engineering and spent several years in the design and construction field, experience that has provided a firm grounding in practical problem solving and the design process. When possible, he continues to teach mathematics. Milton currently resides in Diamond Bar, CA with his wife, Lida. Microsoft's C# ("C sharp") is a modern, object-oriented programming language built from the ground up to exploit the power of XML-based Web services on Microsoft's new .NET platform. With its Visual C++ development system heritage, C# will enable millions of C and C++ developers to use existing skills to rapidly build sophisticated XML-based .NET applications.
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What is ASP .NET
ASP.NET is a revolutionary new programming framework that enables the rapid development of powerful web applications and services. Part of the emerging Microsoft .NET Platform, it provides the easiest and most scalable way to build, deploy and run distributed web applications that can target any browser or device. ASP.NET (formerly referred to as ASP+) is more than the next version of Active Server Pages (ASP); it is a unified Web development platform that provides the services necessary for developers to build enterprise-class Web applications.
ASP .net Web Developer's Guide will teach Web developers to quickly and easily build solutions for the Microsoft .NET platform. Programmers who are expert in asp and other languages will find this book invaluable.

This book will appeal to all web developers - regardless of what language they are using or what platform they will be using
You can take it with you. The book comes packaged with Syngress' revolutionary wallet-sized CD containing a printable HTML version of the book, all of the source code examples and demos of popular ASP .NET programming tools
Comprehensive Coverage of the Entire .net Framework for B2B commerce Annotation All the essential information needed to take full advantage of Microsoft's newest Web development platform What is ASP .NET ASP.NET is a revolutionary new programming framework that enables the rapid development of powerful web applications and services. Part of the emerging Microsoft .NET Platform, it provides the easiest and most scalable way to build, deploy and run distributed web applications that can target any browser or device. ASP.NET (formerly referred to as ASP+) is more than the next version of Active Server Pages (ASP); it is a unified Web development platform that provides the services necessary for developers to build enterprise-class Web applications. ASP .net Web Developer's Guide will teach Web developers to quickly and easily build solutions for the Microsoft .NET platform. Programmers who are expert in asp and other languages will find this book invaluable. This book will appeal to all web developers - regardless of what language they are using or what platform they will be using You can take it with you. The book comes packaged with Syngress' revolutionary wallet-sized CD containing a printable HTML version of the book, all of the source code examples and demos of popular ASP .NET programming tools Comprehensive Coverage of the Entire .net Framework for B2B commerce Visual Basic has long been the language of choice when designing Windows-based applications and the Web. Touted as both the most popular and productive computing language, Visual Basic has amassed quite a following of devoted programmers, and is a sought after programming skill. With the introduction of .NET Enterprise, Microsoft launch VB.NET, offering a streamlined, simplified version of Visual Basic language. With increased power, scalability, functionality and reliability, VB.NET is positioned to be the most productive tool in a programmer's toolbox.

VB.NET Developer's Guide is written for previous Visual Basic Programmers looking to harness the power of the new features and functionality incorporated in Visual Basic.NET.

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The opening chapters of the book discuss the benefits of seamless business-to-business application integration, summarize the features and enhancements of BizTalk Server 2000, and offer an introduction to XML - the driving force behind BizTalk. The next chapters explore the multiple tools that are incorporated into BizTalk that will transform the way in which information is created, transmitted and maintained in the server environment. Other chapters include complete coverage of the security considerations for BizTalk, and an examination of the various third-party plug-ins for enhancing BizTalk Server 2000.

Contains a Wallet size CD with third-party plug-ins from leading developers, and ready-to-use source code from the book
Timely .NET coverage. BizTalk Server 2000 is an integral member of Microsoft's .net Enterprise Server suite The BizTalk 2000 Developer's Guide is written for developers who are responsible for installing, configuring and deploying the BizTalk Server in their organizations IT infrastructure. The opening chapters of the book discuss the benefits of seamless business-to-business application integration, summarize the features and enhancements of BizTalk Server 2000, and offer an introduction to XML - the driving force behind BizTalk. The next chapters explore the multiple tools that are incorporated into BizTalk that will transform the way in which information is created, transmitted and maintained in the server environment. Other chapters include complete coverage of the security considerations for BizTalk, and an examination of the various third-party plug-ins for enhancing BizTalk Server 2000. Contains a Wallet size CD with third-party plug-ins from leading developers, and ready-to-use source code from the book Timely .NET coverage. BizTalk Server 2000 is an integral member of Microsoft's .net Enterprise Server suite This guide is written for developers who are responsible for installing, configuring, and deploying the BizTalk server in their organization's IT infrastructure. The opening chapters discuss the benefits of seamless B2B application integration, and offer an introduction to XML. Subsequent chapters explore the multiple BizTalk tools that transform the way in which information is created, transmitted, and maintained in the server environment.