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Organizing Your Project with the Solution Explorer

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Visual Basic 2008 For Dummies

Solutions and projects hold forms and components like files in folders. In fact, solutions and projects are represented by folders in the Visual Studio Projects directory of your My Documents folder. The Solution Explorer is Visual Studio's tool that allows you to manage the files that make up your project.

If you envision your projects like folders,

Visual Basic's Role in the Framework

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Visual Basic 2008 For Dummies

Part of the difficulty that many programmers face when moving to the .NET Framework is the terminology, which can get confusing. Put the problem with terminology to bed right now. Check out this list of potentially confusing terms used in .NET development:

Visual Basic 2008: No longer can you run or load Visual Basic as a separate entity.

Providing Services through Your Server

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Windows Server 2008 For Dummies

The client-server paradigm operates largely on client requests for server services. Such requests require server and client hardware and compatible software, which are necessary to facilitate network functionality between the two. At the most basic level, a client must have a network connection available to transmit a request. Likewise,

Pros and Cons of Wireless Home Networks

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Wireless Home Networking For Dummies, 3rd Edition

If you're networking an existing home or are renting your home, wireless has fabulous benefits:

Why Use Windows Server 2008?

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Windows Server 2008 For Dummies

There are dozens of compelling reasons to explore Windows Server 2008 as a viable platform for any business. Here are some features and functions provided in Microsoft's latest flagship product:

Configuring a Wireless Access Point

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Networking All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 3rd Edition

The physical setup for a wireless access point is pretty simple: You take it out of the box, put it on a shelf or on top of a bookcase near a network jack and a power outlet, plug in the power cable, and plug in the network cable.

The software configuration for an access point is a little more involved,

Using Network Interface Cards (NICs)

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Networking All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Every computer on a network, both clients and servers, requires a network interface card (or NIC) in order to access the network. A NIC is usually a separate adapter card that slides into one of the server's motherboard expansion slots. However, most newer computers have the NIC built into the motherboard,

Windows Server 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If you’ve been waiting impatiently for the arrival of Windows Server 2008, wait no more! It’s here, and so is Windows Server 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies to help you install it, configure it, network with it, secure it, command it with Windows PowerShell, and more. Services best practices and the cool IIS Web server are covered too.

The eight powerful quick-reference manuals in this one-stop guide cover all the information

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Components of a Server Computer

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Networking All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 3rd Edition

The hardware components that a typical server computer comprises are similar to the components used in less expensive client computers. However, server computers are usually built from higher-grade components than client computers. The following paragraphs describe the typical components of a server computer.

Wireless Home Networking For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Wireless home networks are better than ever! The emergence of new industry standards has made them easier, more convenient, less expensive to own and operate. Still, you need to know what to look for (and look out for), and the expert guidance you’ll find in Wireless Home Networks For Dummies, 3^rd Edition helps you ensure that your wire-free life is also a hassle-free life!

This user-friendly,

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Visual Studio 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Fully updated for Visual Studio 2008!

Your one-stop guide to more efficient and flexible software development

Visual Studio 2008 is packed with features that help you create better software and do it with less repetition and drudgery. Here's how to make the most of this cool suite of tools! From installing Visual Studio to buildingapplications for Vista, Office 2007, and mobile devices; using AJAX and LINQ;

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Using Password Prompt and Password Reset in Windows

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Troubleshooting Your PC For Dummies, 3rd Edition

If you forget your Windows password, Microsoft can't help you, gurus on the Internet can't help you, and your mom can't help you. What's a person to do? You need to protect yourself against losing or forgetting a Windows password.

First, you can add a hint to your password prompt in Windows. Follow these steps: