Learning .NET Development

The latest version of the .NET framework is 3.5. The Beginner’s Guide to Beginning ASP.NET 3.5: In C# and VB is part of a series of books written by programmers for programmers. It’s a comprehensive book on development using .NET 3.5. It’s very comprehensive and its written for people who have never done any programming. It takes you step by step, teaching you first the basics, then the more complex tasks, and also some best practices. Even though 3.5 is the latest version, .NET 2.0 is still widely used. The examples are in both C# and VB, I’m personally more of a fan of C# but some are partial to VB. By reading this book you could literally build a web site from scratch in which ever one you choose.

ASP.NET 3.5 In C# and VB

.NET Development Tools

The Integrated Development Environment or IDE used for .NET Development is Microsoft Visual Studio. The latest version is Visual Studio 2008. There are many editions of this tool but I’ll just focus on two: the free one and the not so free one. For those of you with a few hundred or maybe thousand to spend or an organization willing to spend that much there is Visual Studio 2008:

Visual Studio 2008

While you could down grade and get the now cheaper 2005 version of Visual Studio, in order to maximize .NET 3.5’s programming features you will have to the 2008 version. It can range any where from a $200+ for the Standard Edition to $4,000+ for the Team System Edition. OR if you’re not so inclined to spend your money, you have two options: download the trial version or Visual Studio Express which is FREE:

Visual Studio 2008 Express
The Express version is definitely good enough to create and launch a web application, but it does have its limitations. So beware. See the at the end of this article for some free tools that make up for some of these limitiation.

Database Tools

While .NET applications can use many different types of database such as Oracle, Access, or MySQL, the most commonly used is Microsoft SQL Server. The latest version is SQL Server 2008.

SQL Server 2008

Once again you have the choice of buying one of the official version of SQL Server, these range anywhere from $40+ to $1600+ depending on which version you get; or downloading the free version SQL Server Management Studio Express.

SQL Server Management Studio Express

There are limitations in the free version, of course, but I’ve discovered that using the Express version poses little trouble for use only on your development machine or small applications. Once you get into bigger applications or running jobs and other complicated process, a pricier version of SQL Server might be required.

BONUS: Top 5 FREE Tools for .NET Development

If you’re a complete novice to programming you might want to bookmark this page and comeback to this list later. These tools will come in handy once you actually get into development.

As you might or might not already know, .NET development can get rather expensive; compared to the other languages like Java, which has a free IDE: Eclipse. In any case, here are some most free open source tools that will make your life A LOT easier, trust me.

1. NUnit

Unit Testing is a must for any serious developer who wants to put out functional, bug free applications. Microsoft offers its tool for unit testing, MSTest, but only in certain versions of Visual Studio. NUnit is the .NET version of Java’s JUnit, an open source unit testing framework.

2. NAnt

Deploying a website can be a hassle. There are connection strings to update, configuration files to change. NAnt makes these things easier by automating these various changes. Like NUnit, its the .NET version of Java Ant.

3. CruiseControl.NET

As your application grows and you continue adding new features, it always important to integrate your new code with your old code and ensure that everything works. CruiseControl.NET helps with this through its Automated Continuous Integration Server. CruiseControl.NET, you guessed it the .NET version of CruiseControl for Java, is amazing. It works in conjunction with NAnt to anything from run your unit tests each time you add new code to emailing you if someone checks in bad code the breaks the build.

4. NHibernate

This isn’t necessarily a tool, so much as it’s a framework, but I had to put it on the list because it’s made me significantly more efficient. Once again this is a .NET port of the Java based Hibernate. NHiberante acts as the persistence layer between your application and its database. For those of you who hate writing long complicated SQL statements like me, NHibernate is perfect. It allows you to write the usually tedious select statements or the very complex join statements in a fraction of the team. Micrsoft’s LINQ can also be used in the same way. I do, however, think that it needs time to mature and grow before it is on the level of NHibernate.

5. Mono

Last but definitely not least is Mono. Do you for whatever reason not have IIS or do you want to use other platforms like Linux or OS X? Well you’re in luck, Mono, which is sponsored by Novell, offers an alternative to IIS for those not using Windows.

In closing…

.NET is an awesome framework. Its very powerful and there are tons of libraries that allow you to do some amazing things. Once you learn it, you’ll be able to do a lot. One thing to note though: some lists of system requirements might tell you that you only need to have 1 GB of memory to run all of the tools such as SQL Server and Visual Studio. My suggestion is that you at least get 2 GB of memory on your development machine. As cool as they are, the applications can be resource hogs and you want to make sure you’re developing efficiently.

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In paging through this book that came with the program for about 15-minutes, while sipping on some coffee, I noted at least 5 things that the program is capable of doing, but I never realized it, never used those features and now feel somewhat embarrassed about it. So, I ask you have you untapped all the features of your Microsoft Programs, they are truly feature rich.

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1. You will need to run the prescan.exe tool from Sharepoint 2007 on the Sharepoint 2003 database first. Since this will create errors on the 2003 site I would recommend making a backup of the site and restoring the backup of the site to run the prescan on. Use the stsadm tool in 2003 to make your backup and do the restore of the site.
2. When the site has been restored copy the Prescan tool from the sever running Sharepoint 2007 to the server running Sharepoint 2003. The Prescan tool is located in Program FilesCommon FilesMicrosoft Sharedweb server extensions12BIN.

3. On the server running Sharepoint 2003 open a command prompt and navigate to the directory that you copied the Prescan tool to.
4. On the command prompt run the Prescan tool with the following command: prescan /V
   NOTE: if you use the /ALL option this will run the prescan on your entire farm.

5. Once the prescan has completed make a backup of the content database for the virtual server we just ran the prescan on.
6. Copy the database backup to the server running Sharepoint 2007
7. Restore the database backup onto the SQL server that Sharepoint 2007 is using.
8. Open the Sharepoint 3.0 Central Administration site. This can be located at
   Start->Administrative Tools->Sharepoint 3.0 Central Administration.
9. Click on the Application Management tab at the top of the screen
10. Go to “Create or extend Web Application” under the “Sharepoint Web Application Management” section.
11. Click on “Create a new Web application” to create the new Web Application where we are going to restore our Sharepoint 2003/WSS V2.0 site to.
12. Fill in the appropriate information to create a Sharepoint 2007/WSS V3.0 Web Application in your environment and click “OK”
13. Once the “Operation in Progress” screen has disappeared and the create operation is completed you will be taken to the “Application Created” screen. Do not go to “Create Site Collection”.
14. Open a command prompt.
15. Run the Sharepoint stsadm tool with the following command line:
    stsadm -o addcontentdb -url -databasename
    NOTE: We need to use the stsadm command line tool to add the new content database because the web application may timeout if you use it to add the content database.

16. Click “Enter” and the content database will be added to the site.
17. Return to the Sharepoint 3.0 Central Administration application and click on the “Application Management” tab.
18. Click on the “Content databases” link under the “Sharepoint Web Application Management”
19. You will be redirected back to the “Content databases” screen
20. Make sure that the Web Application you just created is selected in the drop-down list of Web Applications.
21. Click on the content database that was initially created when you created the web application.
22. On the screen that appears click the check box next to “Remove content database”.
23. Click “OK”. This will remove the initial database from the SQL Server.
24. Your site is not ready to access. However if you are moving to a machine that has different user accounts you may have a problem logging into the new site. If you do follow the rest of the steps in the article.
25. Go to the “Application Management” tab in the Sharepoint 3.0 Central Administration application.
26. Click on “Site Collection Owners” located under “Sharepoint Site Management”
27. Make sure the correct Web Application is selected in the drop-down
28. Set the Primary and Secondary site collection owners to the correct user accounts and click “OK”
29. Your site will now be ready to access with primary or secondary site collection owner account.

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If your Command Prompt (or MS-DOS) window has a toolbar:

1. Click the Mark button which is the left most button the toolbar.

2. Place the mouse over the Command Prompt (or MS-DOS) window. Press and hold the left mouse button. Use the mouse to drag out an area of the window to select. When the correct area is selected release the mouse button. If you make a mistake, you can release the mouse button and repeat this step to try again until you get the correct area.

3. Click the Copy button which is the second from left button on the toolbar.

4. Go to your text editing program or wordprocessor and select Paste (usually Ctrl+V on the keyboard is a quick way to do this).

If your Command Prompt (or MS-DOS) window does not have a toolbar:

1. Right click on the caption (title) of the Command Prompt (or MS-DOS) window to bring up a popup menu. Then select Edit then Mark in the popup menu.

2. Place the mouse over the Command Prompt (or MS-DOS) window. Press and hold the left mouse button. Use the mouse to drag out an area of the window to select. When the correct area is selected release the mouse button. If you make a mistake, you can release the mouse button and repeat this step to try again until you get the correct area.

3. Right click on the caption (title) of the window to bring up a popup menu. Then select Edit then Copy in the popup menu.

4. Go to your text editing program or wordprocessor and select Paste (usually Ctrl+V on the keyboard is a quick way to do this).

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Wood replacement windows are often chosen if one has a relatively old or historic home. These windows tend to go better with the historic decor. People who choose wood replacement windows find natural clear coated attractive. As well, wood is a natural insulator so it helps keep the heat in and the cold out. Most wood windows are installed from within the home so the molding around the windows will have to be removed and replaced. When considering wood, it is important to consider the time and money that you will need to maintain it over time. Wood can be affected when exposed to environmental elements and it can fade, rot, and crack. Over time, the wood will need minor repair and paint touch ups so as to prevent early window replacement. Vinyl is much more durable and longer lasting with a normal wood frame warranty being about ten years. However, there are wood windows that are vinyl clad on the outside to ward off harsh environmental elements. Wood frames can be made of pine, Douglas fir, cedar, oak, and spruce. Some types of wood can warp more easily than others so it is important to know what type you want if you select a wood replacement window.

When it comes to price, wood replacement windows are more expensive than vinyl windows. Vinyl is the cheapest type of replacement window. The seal around vinyl windows tends to be better than wood because vinyl windows can be constructed to have an interlocking system designed for optimal energy saving. Vinyl is an excellent insulator and is very resistant to moisture and harsh environmental elements. Vinyl replacement windows are long lasting and do not require a sealant or paint as it does not crack, chip, or break. Many companies offer a lifetime warranty for vinyl windows. This type of window is easy to install and comes in a variety of colors and shapes. There are even vinyl windows that have a wood grain to make them look like wood.

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Replacement windows are available in a variety of frame materials, the most popular being vinyl, wood and aluminum. Each material has its benefits and different pricing structure.

Wood windows are a great choice to achieve a more traditional, classic look. Wood is also a good insulator, which will keep heat from transferring through the frame, making your windows more energy efficient. Wood, however, requires more maintenance than other materials. Wood windows must be stained or painted and re-stained or repainted as time goes on, and you must take measures to protect against mold and rotting. Even taking into account the extra maintenance wood windows require, they are the most expensive type of replacement window to purchase and install.

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After choosing the framing material that will best suit your home, you must decide on the type of replacement window glass. The most energy-efficient types are those which have argon or krypton gas filled between the panes of Low-E glass. This makes the window extremely efficient, ensuring that you are saving money on your energy bills and keeping the temperature in your home regulated with ease.

When you find the perfect replacement windows for you home and your budget, you can schedule a reputable installation company to perform the install. If you have standard windows, the process should go relatively smoothly and quickly. However, many homes have custom window shapes, which could cause more time and effort to make the replacement fit properly. Have patience with the installation and before you know it, you’ll be saving money and enjoying the advantages of your new, energy efficient replacement windows.

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Fire windows come in two different ratings. They are available with a 45 minute burn time as well as a one hour burn time. This gives firefighters additional fire fighting time to bring the building under control. It may also prevent fire from and adjacent building from burning your building and its contents.

Windows are a necessary part of any building. They allow light and ventilation inside the building. However, in the event of a fire, most normal windows may present a hazard to the buildings occupants, fire fighters and adjacent buildings. If the window breaks, it may cause a back draft and the fire can explode to an even larger proportion. The fresh oxygen can fan smoldering items to a full fledged fire that is dangerous to anyone in the building.

Building codes are written to protect people, including fire fighters. The architect designing the building has to follow those codes and contractors are responsible to install materials that follow the architects plan.

In times past, fire rated windows had an industrial look. They were often a steel frame with a single sheet of glass in the window. Today, those windows can have the look of the more decorative aluminum or vinyl windows or even of the classic wood windows.

Steel windows designed today will last the lifetime of a building. In order to prevent rust from forming on the steel, the steel window frames are protected with hot dip galvanizing. While galvanized steel would resist paint, it forms an excellent surface to apply baked on polyester power coating resin. The resin will last for many years and keep those windows looking just as good in the future as they do when they are first installed with no need to ever paint the windows. Most companies offer standard colors of brown or white and optional finishes that include brass, copper, bronze and nickel are also available.

Styles are also available that can match windows made of other materials by other manufacturers. You will find casement windows as well as sliders or even double hung windows to use in your building. Windows have been compared to the eyes of a building. They are needed for many different reasons. No one prefers working in buildings that do not allow outside light or ventilation. Being able to see outside can improve our disposition. Even so, windows may be a big hazard during a fire.

In order to lower the danger presented by a window in a fire, fire rated steel windows must be installed for certain applications. These windows can protect your properties as well as the properties next door. More importantly, however, they can protect human life, both of the persons that work in the building from day to day and the fire fighters there to save the property.

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Bow windows are perfect for living rooms, kitchens, sitting rooms, dining rooms, or even master bedrooms. Consisting of a series of four, five, or six identical windows, the bow window gently curves out from a wall, creating a kind of panoramic effect on the view outdoors while offering convenient and gracefully curved seating or floor space indoors. The addition of a bow window actually extends room size, but it also appears to bring the outdoors in without the expense of a sunroom. Your room will be awash with natural light.

And contrary to popular opinion, an expanse of glass in a stylish bow window does not make a room cold. In fact, new advances in glass and framing technologies actually make this energy efficient home remodel a smart idea.

Low-E (low-emissivity) is a thin layer of transparent metallic material that’s applied to window glass for insulating purposes. Renewal by Andersen windows, for example, have nine layers of metallic materials. This Low-E coating helps to prevent heat loss in your home by acting as reflective shield, pushing radiant heat that tries to pass through the glass back to the source it originates from. That means, come winter, the metallic coating holds warm air generated in your house inside, preventing it from escaping out through the glass. The result is a warm and cozy room-with an impressive view!

So while there is more “window” in your room, today’s window glass meets or exceeds all of the rigorous energy-efficiency standards as set out by federal regulations through the Energy Star ratings. If you have been following some of my previous articles, you will know that the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) energy performance label can help you determine how well your windows will perform in terms of their U-factor, SHGC, how they block out wind, and resist condensation.

Concerned about drafts? Air can rush in through gaps between the window frames and wall, as well as between the window frame and glass window panes. Today’s major window manufacturers have created some amazing new composites for window frames that boast great insulating properties, so multiple side-by-side windows won’t let in any drafts.

Wood and vinyl hybrids like Fibrex from Renewal Windows (made by Andersen) have half the Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) of regular vinyl and are much closer to a home’s wood framing. The CTE describes how the size of an object changes with a change in temperature.

You may ask why that matters. If a window frame reacts to changes in temperature differently than the wall where it is attached, then small gaps are created that increase over time and allow drafts in. Wood and vinyl composite window frames respond to changes in temperature very similar to the way your house does; they expand and contract together as the weather changes. That means no gaps or cracks will appear, so your windows stay airtight and foggy windows will be a thing of the past.

So let the cold winds blow! Between today’s composite window frames and Low-E glass technology, your house will stay comfortable all winter long, and you can significantly cut your energy bills while you’re enjoying the view.

As an added bonus, today’s composites offer the real look of wood, both inside and out, so the exterior of your home will also benefit from the addition of a beautiful bow window. Now, all you have to do to make the picture complete is get your landscape in order!

For almost a quarter century, Gerry Rogers has had first had knowledge working with replacement windows. For the last ten years, he has focused exclusively on wood/vinyl composite windows that blend the very best attributes of thermoplastics and wood.

As the founder and president of Mr. Rogers Windows, he knows Fibrex performs extremely well in all weather and environmental conditions. If it didn’t, his 100% Product, Parts and Labor Lifetime Performance Satisfaction Guarantee wouldn’t give homeowners the worry-free, peace of mind they’ve come to trust in Mr. Rogers Windows.

You’ll find replacement windows, exterior entry doors, French doors, patio doors and storm doors in all styles that meet federal energy tax credit requirements at Mr. Rogers Windows. Visit http://www.mrrogerswindows.com

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Actually there are not that many Windows seven versions available. There are four versions of Windows 7 which you can buy at the store (Windows 7 starter is the fifth version, but it only comes preinstalled and cannot be bought separately.) For home use the best version of Windows 7 is home premium. It includes all the basic functions that most users need and some cool extras that are suitable for computer experts.

Should I buy 32 or 64- bit Windows 7?

If you want to move to a 64- bit operating system you should first consider the advantages it will give you over the 32- bit version. You should check if the software you are using runs on 64- bit because you will see no performance boost for a 32- bit software running it on a 64- bit operating system. If you have some 16- bit software then moving to a 6- bit operating system is not a good choice because it doesn’t support 16- bit mode.

What advantages does 64- bit Windows 7 give me?

You can use more memory (RAM) if you are using a 64-bit Windows 7. The most memory you can use on a 32- bit system is four gigabytes. Windows 7 64- bit version can use 16 exabytes of RAM (that is about 18,000,000,000 gigabytes of RAM.

The first fully 32- bit operating OS by Microsoft was Windows NT (release date: 1993), but only with Windows 2000 and Windows XP did the 32- bit platform become mainstream. Windows 98 could run 32- bit applications, but it was very unstable and sometimes even unusable. Windows XP was the first operating system from Microsoft that was available in 64- bit versions. Windows Vista made the 64- bit computing mainstream. In the future more people will use Windows 7 64-bit instead of the 32- bit version, because more RAM will be needed to run applications and video games.

Is the 64- bit mainstream?

The 64- bit version of Windows 7 is able to run most of the 32- bit applications, but can’t use 32- bit hardware drivers or utilities made for 32- bit operating systems like extensions for Windows explorer. You need a 64- bit driver for every device you have in your PC to run Windows 7 64- bit. You can find these drivers online, but since Windows 7 is a new operating system some computer manufacturers haven’t upgraded their device drivers yet.

Will I see a performance increase when using Windows 7 64- bit version instead of the 32- bit version?

Software that supports 64- bit architecture will run on Windows 7 64-bit by about 10% faster than it would on 32- bit Windows 7. Also more RAM means better performance. If you have more than 4gb of RAM in your PC than you should definitely go for the 64- bit version of Windows 7.

Windows 7 is the latest and I would say that it’s also the greatest operating system ever produced by Microsoft. It’s very easy to use and has a large performance increase over Windows vista. I would recommend you upgrading to Windows 7 if you haven’t done that already. If you have problems choosing the right version of Windows 7 than contact Microsoft or your local computer store for more information. Good luck on finding the version of Windows 7 that best fits your needs.

Austris is trying to improve his English skills and that’s why he is writing articles for almost two moths now. Please visit his latest website at http://www.pinebunkbeds.org/ that tries to help people on choosing the right pine bunk beds and also has a lot of information and useful tips on buying pine bunk beds.

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One of the most popular things about vinyl windows is the fact they can keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. It is for this reason that many people prefer these windows in their new or existing homes. In addition, these energy efficient windows can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. The reason for this is because they are able to seal shut allowing less air to pass through than most conventional windows. Therefore, allowing you to use your air conditioner and furnace less all year round.

Another reason vinyl windows have become the standard in windows for new homes and remodeled ones is because of their ability to make a home look modern. These windows come in many different styles shapes and offer an added sleek look to new and old homes. If you’re remodeling an older house with aluminum or wood windows installing vinyl replacement windows can make the house feel and look a lot newer. Also, the prices of these windows are very competitive to other windows in the market with fewer benefits.

Furthermore, adding vinyl windows to a home that is being remodeled can add a great value to the overall property value. On average if you buy vinyl replacement windows for your house it’s not unheard of to see triple your investment on the price of the windows. That alone should be reason enough for anyone to switch to a vinyl window. However, it doesn’t have to be because of all of the other great benefits. Did I mention that you can now earn tax incentives for putting these windows in your home? Yep, you actually can save money on your taxes for installing these windows in your home. In addition, I would say close to all new homes being built will come with vinyl windows already.

In conclusion, if you’re in the market for a new home or just remodeling one, the choice should be clear that vinyl windows are the way to go. You are going to have a more energy efficient, newer looking, warmer and cooler home. Oh, and the fact that you are going to save money on your utilities and taxes is even more of a reason. Now that you know a little more about these windows and what they can offer you I hope you will be able to make the right choice. It’s clear that vinyl windows beat the competition in all categories.

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