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Latest Mono release brings .NET on Linux closer

An autoconfiguration system for the project's ASP.NET implementation should make the open source .NET implementation easier to deploy. Read more »

Next-gen Microsoft Web server details emerge

The next version of Microsoft's Internet Information Services Web server (IIS7) will integrate the ASP.NET development technologies and turn many core features into optional modules. Read more »

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Working with configuration files in ASP.NET 2.0

The second iteration of ASP.NET includes a number of enhancements for working with configuration files. Read more »

Understand ASP.NET 2.0 configuration file processing

Configuration files are an important aspect of .NET development. Here's a closer look at how ASP.NET 2.0 uses configuration files (specifically machine.config and web.config). Read more »

Creating a Community with DotNetNuke

DotNetNuke is an open source CMS based on ASP.NET. Builder AU Technical editor, David McAmis introduces DotNetNuke and how to get it up and running in no time. Read more »

Encrypting .NET configuration files through code

Encryption support for configuration files was added to the .NET Framework beginning with version 2.0. We'll show you examples of controlling encryption and decryption in both VB.NET and C# code. Read more »

Encrypting configuration data in ASP.NET 2.0

Learn how to protect data stored in a configuration file via encryption and describe new features available in ASP.NET 2.0. We'll begin with an overview of the encryption options and continue with the actual encryption of data values in a configuration file. Read more »

Use XML to store configuration settings

The .NET Framework provides many ways to track application data, with its inherent XML support providing the perfect vehicle for maintaining this data. Take a closer look at storing application data in an XML file. Read more »

ASP.NET security with web.config

For ASP.NET applications, the web.config file contains information about the application's operation. Find out how to manage application security settings through this file. Read more »

PHP, ASP or ASP.NET?

Local tech commentator Daniel Winter looks beyond the hype and FUD slinging to show you where and when to use PHP, ASP and ASP.NET for your Web apps. Read more »

ASP.NET offers new state management techniques

State management is a tricky aspect of Web development. Find out how ASP.NET's new features make it easier for developers to manage state information. Read more »

Secure your ASP.NET applications

Despite improvements over previous standards, ASP.NET still has its fair share of vulnerabilities. Use these tips from Builder.com to help secure your ASP.NET applications Read more »

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