The complex model for Longhorn's base operating system illustrates how Microsoft has organized it, as well as where any piece you're interested in fits into the larger view.
- By Kathleen Dollard
- 02/01/2004
Admin tasks don’t end the moment IT pros step out of the office. These devices and software solutions can keep servers shining, no matter where you are.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 02/01/2004
Use free tools from Microsoft to monitor your systems and make sure they are running properly
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 02/01/2004
Chris Sells shows you how to develop user interfaces in .NET in his book, Windows Forms Programming in C#.
- By Mark Collins-Cope
- 02/01/2004
The XmlSerializer class provides a great way to convert objects to XML and back. However, it can be difficult to serialize collections such as Arrays and ArrayLists properly unless you know a few tricks.
WinFS offers new ways to interact with data that redefine how the operations system offers up data. Check out what's new with a snapshot of its current architecture model.
- By Kathleen Dollard
- 02/01/2004
One forest is easier to manage than multiple forests, but it might not be secure enough.
- By Stephen Perry
- 02/01/2004
Take advantage of the GDI+ graphics library to change the orientation of the label controls in an application; also, use Word's spell check from within your .NET application.
- By Fabio Ferracchiati
- 02/01/2004
The upcoming Windows version's refactored API and new graphics-presentation model, storage subsystem, and messaging services will bring development opportunities -- and challenges.
- By Roger Jennings
- 02/01/2004
.NET Patterns by Christian Thilmany shows you how the .NET Framework impacts existing patterns, which are recurring solutions to software design problems. The author covers patterns in detail, focusing on exception handling and logging the most.
- By Mark Collins-Cope
- 02/01/2004
Longhorn is the next major version of Microsoft's Windows operating system for consumers. These architectural models show how everything fits together.
- By Kathleen Dollard
- 02/01/2004
Many security-related tasks can be tedious—and, therefore, overlooked. Using these 10 scripts can make your life easier, while simultaneously locking down your network.
First, adopt a method and then take inventory.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 01/01/2004
NET Security and Cryptography by Peter Thorsteinson and G. Gnana Arun Ganesh lays down the foundation for .NET security features and shows you how to use them properly.
- By Mark Collins-Cope
- 01/01/2004
Generics support in version 2 of the .NET Framework will help you write simpler, more powerful code, whether you consume generic classes built into the Framework or roll your own.
- By Bill McCarthy
- 01/01/2004
Integrate Altova's new release of xmlspy 2004 into your existing Visual Studio .NET projects.
2003 saw lots of huge releases from Microsoft. While the coming year will be more subdued, you can be sure there’s still a lot on the way from Redmond.
- By Scott Bekker
- 01/01/2004
This requires managing expectations, data and the computing experience.
- By Mark Wingard
- 01/01/2004
You don't want to lock needless assemblies into the VS.NET process. Avoid this problem by loading the assembly into a separate application domain that you can unload later.
- By Enrico Sabbadin
- 01/01/2004
Learn tips for administering SQL Server securely.