When mobile users need to look up and edit data without direct network connections, persist DataSets of lookup information as local XML files to preserve offline updates.
- By Roger Jennings
- 07/01/2004
The Guru's Guide to SQL Server Architecture and Internals helps SQL Server power users manage their complex enterprise systems. This valuable reference manual goes far beyond the product's base documentation.
- By Joel Semeniuk
- 07/01/2004
We can learn lessons from trading hubs and apply the data to IT integration. See how the ESB removes the distinction among internal and external networks for supply-chain apps.
- By Dave Chappell
- 07/01/2004
Get the scoop on Microsoft's series of releases and updates that will tighten security on both the latest Windows operating systems as well as most other Microsoft products.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 07/01/2004
Testing is a crucial component of the software development lifecycle. Combine testing tools with methodologies such as XP and TDD to boost quality assurance.
- By Peter Varhol
- 06/28/2004
Your J2EE and .NET apps must interact. This overview presents the standards and available technologies that can help you shape interoperable solutions.
JAAS is based on the Pluggable Authentication Modules model and provides authentication and authorization services. Check out its many security benefits for Java applications.
Writing Add-Ins for Visual Studio .NET helps you write an add-in customized to your needs. Les Smith walks you through the wizard and shows you how to develop your UI, trap IDE events, manipulate controls, and migrate your VB6 add-ins to the new platform.
- By Mark Collins-Cope
- 06/01/2004
As part of the June cover feature, "4 Dirt-Cheap Workgroup Servers," Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 also comes with a Backup Configuration Wizard. Here are two add-on products that offer help.
- By Mike Gunderloy
- 06/01/2004
You can buy a lot for $1,000 these days. We test four bargain-basement boxes and tell you what to expect.
- By Mike Gunderloy
- 06/01/2004
You can automate exception logging with one line of client code, control it through an App.config file without recompiling, and use custom publishers to craft cool logging tools.
Learn how to turn ADO.NET classes into tools for constructing software using C# in Mahesh Chand's book, A Programmer's Guide to ADO.NET in C#.
- By Joel Semeniuk
- 06/01/2004
As the capabilities of handheld devices have grown, so have the threats.
- By Jonathan Gossels and Dick Mackey
- 06/01/2004
Learn whether a given date is greater than or equal to a predefined date and how to add to the Expression Editor dialog box's list of Standard Expressions.
Virtual LANs are a good way to speed up your network by grouping users and
computers into logical, rather than physical, units. Here’s how they work.
- By Laura E. Hunter
- 06/01/2004
As part of the June cover feature, "4 Dirt-Cheap Workgroup Servers," Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 might interest those small and medium businesses.
- By Mike Gunderloy
- 06/01/2004
You can improve your UI in several ways, using the .NET Framework's built-in multithreading and asynchronous execution mechanisms.
Group policy can make your life as an administrator blissful or stressful.
Learn from one expert’s experiences what works with group policies, and what doesn’t.
- By Jeremy Moskowitz
- 06/01/2004
Remember the 8th layer of the OSI networking stack: humans. System administrators must educate themselves and their users about social engineering practices to prevent attacks.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 05/27/2004
Network security is more important than ever. But network protection must move beyond the firewall. What new tools are on the horizon to help you with your combat strategy?
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 05/25/2004