Re: The ASP.NET FAQ...
- From: "Mr Newbie" <here@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 19:25:15 +0100
Was not a knock, just a question is all !
"Patrick.O.Ige" <patrickige@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:uhJDhLRvFHA.3984@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Be happy somone took is time to do it first
> Patrick
>
> "Mr Newbie" <here@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:O7ep$yQvFHA.2312@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Just out of interest, you posted this comprehensive FAQ for the group,
>> but
>> it left me wondering if you are someone in authority ( Microsoft Employee
>> etc ) or have you just thought you would post this for general
> consumption.
>> Also, where did this FAQ come from ?
>>
>> Regards - Mr Newbie.
>>
>> "Juan T. Llibre" <nomailreplies@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:Ov%23TVnQvFHA.596@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > Welcome to the ASP.NET FAQ.
>> >
>> > The online version of this FAQ is at http://asp.net.do/faq/
>> > Bookmark it!
>> >
>> > Thank you for reading this FAQ!
>> > Use it to improve your online experience.
>> >
>> > The Microsoft Public Newsgroups allow users of Microsoft products to
>> > exchange technical
>> > information and expertise. Please avoid personal attacks, slurs and
>> > profanity in your posts.
>> >
>> > A FAQ is a list of Frequently Answered Questions;
>> > This is a guide to using this newsgroup intelligently in order to find
>> > answers to your ASP.NET questions.
>> >
>> > The kind of answer you get to your questions depends on the way
>> > you ask the questions as well as on the difficulty of writing the
> answer.
>> >
>> > This FAQ will show you how to ask questions in a way that is likely to
> get
>> > you the answer you want to get : the right answer.
>> >
>> > You have to do your part, too, if this is going to work out in such a
> way
>> > that you *learn* what you need to learn, instead of getting ready-made
>> > answers
>> > which you will promptly forget and need to ask for them again.
>> >
>> > With that in mind, the first FAQ recommendation is that you use search
>> > engines
>> > to find out if the question you intend to ask has been already answered
> in
>> > newsgroups.
>> >
>> > Use resources like :
>> >
>> > Google Groups Advanced Search (
>> > http://groups.google.com/advanced_group_search )
>> > MSN Search ( http://www.msn.com/ )
>> >
>> > to search for the text of the problem which is stumping you,
>> > and save everybody the waste of time that asking a FAQ entails.
>> >
>> > Remember : thousands of programmers will read your post. Be considerate
> of
>> > their time.
>> >
>> > 1. General ASP.NET Questions
>> >
>> > 1.1 What is ASP.NET?
>> >
>> > ASP.NET is a technology for creating dynamic Web pages which uses the
> .Net
>> > Framework.
>> >
>> > You can author applications in any .NET compatible language, including
>> > Visual Basic .NET,
>> > C#, and JScript .NET, and many others listed at
>> > http://www.dotnetpowered.com/languages.aspx .
>> >
>> > 1.2 Where can I get ASP.NET?
>> >
>> > You can get ASP.NET by installing the Microsoft .NET Framework on a
>> > computer which has IIS installed.
>> > The .NET Framework is available in either a redistributable or SDK
> format.
>> >
>> > ASP.NET 2.0, currently in Beta, will be released the first week in
>> > November, 2005.
>> >
>> > 1.3 I've installed the .NET Framework, but ASP.NET doesn't seem to
>> > work.
>> > What can I do to fix it?
>> >
>> > You must install IIS before you install the .NET Framework.
>> >
>> > If you install IIS after you install the .NET Framework,
>> > you must then register the ASP.NET extensions with IIS.
>> >
>> > You can do this by running the aspnet_regiis executable from:
>> > %windows root directory%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\%version of the .NET
>> > Framework%\aspnet_regiis -i
>> >
>> > Where %windows root directory% is the directory Windows is installed to
>> > (normally c:\windows or c:\winnt) and %version of the .NET Framework%
>> > is the version of the .NET Framework you have installed.
>> >
>> > The directory for .NET 1.0 is v1.0.3705 ; for 1.1 it's v1.1.4322 and
>> > for
>> > Beta 2, it's v2.0.50215.
>> >
>> > It's always a good idea to try to find the answer to your question by
>> > reading the documentation.
>> > Yes, Read The Manual! The ASP.NET Quickstarts have many answers and
>> > samples.
>> >
>> > You can install a local copy of the QuickStarts by installing the
> ASP.NET
>> > SDK.
>> >
>> > The ASP.NET 1.1 SDK is available at :
>> >
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9b3a2ca6-3647-4070-
> 9f41-a333c6b9181d&displaylang=en
>> >
>> > The ASP.NET 2.0 SDK comes with the VS.NET Beta :
>> > http://lab.msdn.microsoft.com/vs2005/
>> >
>> > If you can't install local copies of the ASP.NET QuickStart,
>> >
>> > the ASP.NET 1.1 QuickStart is available online at :
>> > http://www.asp.net/Tutorials/quickstart.aspx
>> >
>> > The ASP.NET 1.1 Starter Kits are available at :
>> > http://www.asp.net/Default.aspx?tabindex=8&tabid=47
>> >
>> > The ASP.NET 2.0 QuickStart is available online at :
>> > http://beta.asp.net/quickstart/aspnet/Default.aspx
>> >
>> > The ASP.NET Beta 2 Starter Kits are available at :
>> > http://www.asp.net/vwd/starterkits.aspx?tabIndex=4&tabId=46
>> >
>> > Always try to find an answer by experimenting with the code.
>> > The .NET Framework Class Browser is of great assistance to help you do
>> > this.
>> >
>> > The .NET Framework 1.1 Class Browser is available at :
>> > http://www.dotnetjunkies.com/samples/classbrowser/CS/ClassBrowser.aspx
>> > and also at :
>> >
> http://www.csharpfriends.com/quickstart/aspplus/samples/classbrowser/vb/clas
> sbrowser.aspx
>> >
>> > The .NET Framework 2.0 Class Browser is available at :
>> > http://beta.asp.net/quickstart/util/classbrowser.aspx
>> >
>> > MSDN has all the ASP.NET documentation and Knowledge Base articles
> online.
>> >
>> > Search MSDN for ASP.NET and .Net Framework questions at:
>> > http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframework/
>> >
>> > Search the MSDN Visual Studio Beta 2 documentation at:
>> > http://msdn2.microsoft.com/library/default.aspx
>> >
>> > Major changes to ASP.NET and VS.NET going from Beta 2 --> RTM :
>> > http://msdn.microsoft.com/asp.net/beta2/beta2rtmchanges/default.aspx
>> > Obsolete APIs removed after Beta 2 :
>> >
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=7a89e36b-e486-4ee3-
> 98b9-173c262a9f31&displaylang=en
>> >
>> > 2. Newsgroup Questions
>> >
>> > 2.1 What subjects are appropriate in this newsgroup?
>> >
>> > Any subject which relates to programming, installing or configuring
>> > ASP.NET.
>> > Please don't post questions unrelated to ASP.NET.
>> >
>> > ASP.NET is not the same as ASP. If you have questions relating to
> "Classic
>> > ASP",
>> > post them in the ASP newsgroups, e.g.
>> > microsoft.public.inetserver.asp.general.
>> >
>> > We encourage the posting of links to free ASP.NET controls/assemblies
> you
>> > have developed,
>> > but request that commercial product availabilities be sent to :
>> >
>> > microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.aspnet.announcements
>> >
>> > Otherwise, your post will be deleted as SPAM.
>> >
>> > 2.2 How to write your post
>> >
>> > a. Make the "Subject" a short, relevant summary of your problem
>> >
>> > b. Make sure you describe your problem accurately.
>> > Please post the exact code which is failing/generating your error.
>> > That will help others find the solution to your problem.
>> >
>> > c. Deal with one problem at a time.
>> > If you have more than one problem, post it separately.
>> >
>> > d. Make sure you include the version of ASP.NET and the
>> > operating system you are using. This *really* helps others help you!
>> >
>> > If the problem is a browser-related problem, include the relevant
>> > browser identity and operating system information.
>> >
>> > e. If you are getting an error message, include the error number and
>> > its
>> > text.
>> >
>> > f. Tell us what you have already tried to do to solve the problem.
>> >
>> > 2.3 How not to write your post
>> >
>> > a. Avoid cross-posting, unless your problem applies to more than one
>> > newsgroup.
>> >
>> > b. Never post identical messages with different subjects.
>> > This is a sure way to get your posts ignored.
>> >
>> > c. Don't post your message in ALL CAPITALS. It's very hard to read.
>> > This is another sure way to get your posts ignored.
>> >
>> > d. Don't use unclear subject lines which don't summarize a problem,
>> > like
>> > these:
>> >
>> > HEEEELLLLPPP!!!!!
>> > Need help please.
>> > Any experts here?
>> >
>> > This is yet another sure way to get your posts ignored.
>> >
>> > e. Don't ask for an email reply. The basis for peer-to-peer help
>> > newsgroups
>> > like this one is for *everybody* to be helped by the answers
>> > provided.
>> >
>> > f. Don't flame anyone, period. Nobody needs that in technical
> newsgroups.
>> > If something, or someone, irks you, ignore the post.
>> >
>> > Please treat all participants with respect, valuing divergent views
> and
>> > contrary opinions.
>> > Be polite. Share your perspectives to question ideas and stimulate
>> > interesting discussions.
>> >
>> > g. The ASP.NET newsgroups, like all Microsoft public ng's, are
>> > unmoderated.
>> >
>> > From time to time, there will be totally off-topic posts from
>> > trolls,
>> > spammers,
>> > pornographers, etc. Please don't reply to these posts, as it's a
> waste
>> > of time.
>> >
>> > Instead, killfile the poster if the post bothers you.
>> >
>> > Microsoft has an anti-spam program in effect, and spam messages
>> > are eliminated by a community program, but it's difficult to detect
>> > some SPAM messages. Have patience and don't reply to any SPAM
> message.
>> >
>> > We will get to it, and delete it.
>> >
>> > 2.4 Dealing with replies to your post
>> >
>> > a. Trim unnecessary text from the replies to your posts, leaving just
>> > enough to
>> > get the context of the reply and the original problem. This is
>> > greatly
>> > appreciated by the people who are trying to help you, since it saves
>> > them time.
>> >
>> > b. Analyze the suggestion you were given, and test to see whether it
>> > solves the problem.
>> >
>> > c. If the problem isn't solved by the suggestion, explain why in a
>> > follow-up reply.
>> >
>> > 2.5 After you get your answer...
>> >
>> > a. Confirm whether the proposed solution worked or not.
>> >
>> > b. Thank the poster who gave you the answer to your question.
>> >
>> > For people who spend their free time, unpaid, helping others in
>> > peer-to-peer newsgroups, there's nothing better than to get a "Thank
>> > you".
>> >
>> > Your "Thank you" is also helpful to others reading about your problem
>> > because they see that the solution sent to you *did* work.
>> >
>> > ASP.NET links :
>> >
>> > Learning ASP.NET : http://msdn.microsoft.com/asp.net/learn/
>> >
>> > ASP.NET Developer Center : http://msdn.microsoft.com/asp.net/
>> >
>> > ASP.NET Developer Center Archive :
>> > http://msdn.microsoft.com/asp.net/archive/default.aspx
>> >
>> > ASP.NET Forums : http://forums.asp.net/ ( Online ASP.NET Forum )
>> >
>> > ASP.NET 1.1 Support Center : http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6351
>> >
>> > ASP.NET Security Practices :
>> > http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/dnpag2/html/PAGPractices0001.asp
>> >
>> > ASP.NET Security How Tos :
>> >
> http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/dnpag2/html/SecurityHowTosIndex.asp
>> >
>> > ADO.NET Support Center : http://support.microsoft.com/adonet
>> >
>> > SQL Server Developer Center : http://msdn.microsoft.com/SQL/
>> >
>> > IIS Tips and Hints :
>> > http://www.asp.net/Default.aspx?tabindex=9&tabid=48
>> >
>> > Please ask VS2005 questions at http://forums.microsoft.com/msdn/ , and
> not
>> > in this ASP.NET newsgroup.
>> >
>> > ASP.NET 2.0 questions can be posted either here or at :
>> > http://forums.asp.net/default.aspx?ForumGroupID=26
>> >
>> > Official FAQs and Developer Resources :
>> >
>> > ASP.NET Beta 2 FAQ :
>> > http://msdn.microsoft.com/asp.net/beta2/faq/default.aspx
>> >
>> > .Net Framework Developer Center :
> http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframework/
>> >
>> > VB Developer Center : http://msdn.microsoft.com/vbasic/
>> >
>> > C# Developer Center : http://msdn.microsoft.com/vcsharp/
>> >
>> > J# Developer Center : http://msdn.microsoft.com/vjsharp/
>> >
>> > New ASP.NET Developer? See :
>> > http://msdn.microsoft.com/asp.net/learn/newtodevelopment/
>> >
>> > Free Learning Courses from Microsoft :
>> > http://lab.msdn.microsoft.com/vs2005/learning/
>> >
>> > ASP.NET Webcasts at MSDN :
>> > http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/msdnaspnetoct.mspx
>> >
>> > Fritz Onion's Essential ASP.NET Webcasts :
>> > http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/essentialaspnet.mspx
>> >
>> > Selected MSDN Technical Articles on ASP.NET :
>> > http://msdn.microsoft.com/asp.net/articles/default.aspx
>> >
>> > Full Index to MSDN ASP.NET articles :
>> > http://msdn.microsoft.com/asp.net/archive/default.aspx
>> >
>> > Free Online Book : Improving .Net Application Performance and
> Scalability:
>> > http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/dnpag/html/scalenet.asp
>> >
>> > Dedicated ASP.NET newsgroups at msnews.microsoft.com ( Microsoft's
> public
>> > nntp server ):
>> >
>> > microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.aspnet
>> > microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.aspnet.security
>> > microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.aspnet.caching
>> > microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.aspnet.webservices
>> > microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.aspnet.buildingcontrols
>> > microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.aspnet.webcontrols
>> > microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.aspnet.datagridcontrol
>> > microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.aspnet.announcements
>> >
>> > The general .NET Framework newsgroup is :
>> > microsoft.public.dotnet.framework
>> >
>> > The ADO.NET newsgroup is : microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.adonet
>> >
>> > The newsgroups for SQL Server and MSDE are :
>> > microsoft.public.sqlserver.server and microsoft.public.sqlserver.msde
>> >
>> > If you have a question which would fit better at one of the
>> > above newsgroups, consider posting it in the appropiate one(s).
>> >
>> > You can also use the HTML interface to the Microsoft Discussion Groups
>> > :
>> > http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx
>> >
>> > Other FAQs and Developer Resources :
>> >
>> > Connection Strings : http://www.connectionstrings.com/
>> >
>> > SQL Server Forums : http://www.sqlmonster.com/
>> >
>> > DotNetJunkies : http://www.dotnetjunkies.com/
>> >
>> > ASP.NET at 4GuysFromRolla : http://aspnet.4guysfromrolla.com/
>> >
>> > ASP.NET at the ASP Alliance :
>> > http://aspalliance.com/articles/LearnASPNET.aspx
>> > http://aspalliance.com/articles/LearnControls.aspx
>> >
>> > Wintellect's ASP.NET FAQ :
>> > http://www.wintellect.com/resources/faqs/default.aspx?faq_id=1
>> >
>> > W3Schools ASP.NET Tutorial :
>> > http://www.w3schools.com/aspnet/default.asp
>> >
>> > Egghead Cafe : http://www.eggheadcafe.com/default.asp
>> >
>> > 123aspx ASP.NET Directory : http://www.123aspx.com/
>> >
>> > 411 ASP.NET Resource Directory : http://www.411asp.net/
>> >
>> > .NET 247 Assembly References and Discussions :
>> > http://www.dotnet247.com/247reference/default.aspx
>> >
>> > .Net Framework FAQ : http://www.andymcm.com/dotnetfaq.htm
>> >
>> > Bill Evjen's "Learn ASP.NET" page :
>> > http://www.geekswithblogs.net/evjen/archive/2004/12/10/learnaspnet.aspx
>> >
>> > Jon Skeet's C# FAQ and articles : http://www.yoda.arachsys.com/csharp/
>> >
>> > OdeToCode.com
>> > Articles : http://odetocode.com/Articles/default.aspx
>> > Resources : http://odetocode.com/Resources/default.aspx
>> >
>> > Karl Seguin's ASP.NET articles :
> http://www.openmymind.net/MyArticles.aspx
>> >
>> > Steve Orr's list of free controls : http://steveorr.net/freecontrols/
>> >
>> > C# FAQ for C++ programmers : http://www.andymcm.com/csharpfaq.htm
>> >
>> > Free eBook : VB.NET Fundamentals, Sheriff and Getz :
>> >
> http://platform.innerworkings.com/public/vbrun/setup/VBNETFundamentals.msi
>> >
>> > Free Computer Science books and lecture notes :
>> > http://www.freetechbooks.com/
>> >
>> > ASP.NET Version Switcher :
>> > http://www.denisbauer.com/NETTools/ASPNETVersionSwitcher.aspx
>> >
>> > Interesting Blogs for ASP.NET Developers:
>> >
>> > Scott Guthrie : http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu
>> > Dino Esposito : http://weblogs.asp.net/despos
>> > Scott Mitchell : http://www.scottonwriting.net/
>> > Brock Allen : http://staff.develop.com/ballen/blog/
>> > Bill Evjen : http://www.geekswithblogs.net/evjen
>> > Rick Strahl : http://west-wind.com/weblog/
>> > Rob Howard : http://weblogs.asp.net/rhoward/
>> > Scott Watermasysk : http://scottwater.com/blog/default.aspx
>> > Nikhil Kothari : http://www.nikhilk.net/
>> > G. Andrew Duthie : http://blogs.msdn.com/gduthie/
>> > Steven Smith : http://blogs.aspadvice.com/ssmith/
>> > Kent Sharkey : http://www.acmebinary.com/blogs/kent
>> >
>> > We are working on a FAQ for specific programming questions.
>> > When it's ready, we will include a link to it in this FAQ.
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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