SUMMARY
In this chapter we summarized the range of new server controls included with ASP.NET 2.0 and looked at the more significant changes to existing controls. In general the changes are concentrated on the controls from the System.Web.UI.WebControls namespace, and there is a conscious move away from the use of the controls in the HtmlControls namespace. This follows from the new control architecture and adaptive rendering advances, and the few gaps left in the WebControls range (such as the file upload and hidden controls) have also been filled with new controls in that namespace.While we haven't covered every change to every control nor demonstrated all the possibilities of the new controls (mainly through lack of space), we have provided you with a good foundation to become familiar with using the new controls and the new architecture that supports them. Bear in mind that the current release is only a Technology Preview, so there are almost definitely going to be more changes and additions during coming months as we move through the beta stages to a final release.Now it's time to take a look at how administration and configuration of ASP.NET have been improved.
• Table of ContentsA First Look at ASP.NET v. 2.0By
Publisher: Addison WesleyPub Date: October 23, 2003ISBN: 0-321-22896-0Pages: 528
"This book provides a first look at the new major release of ASP.NET. The authors have worked closely with the ASP.NET team at Microsoft to make sure that this book is authoritative, accurate, and informative. Anyone using ASP.NET will find a wealth of useful info on the next version."
-Scott Guthrie, Product Unit Manager, Web Platforms and Tools Team, Microsoft Corporation
A First Look at ASP.NET v. 2.0 systematically prepares you for Microsoft''''s ASP.NET 2.0 Web development platform, showing how to use it to reduce development time and costs, improve the performance of Web applications and services, simplify deployment and management, and extend your applications to mobile clients.
Drawing on extraordinary insider access to Microsoft''''s ASP.NET development team, three renowned ASP.NET experts cover every key platform enhancement, from Master Page templates for standardizing look and feel to improved security and data- access controls. They go far beyond already published white papers and previews, presenting detailed development techniques, best practices, and sample code that will give you a running start with ASP.NET 2.0.
This book''''s detailed coverage includes:
Streamlining database integration with "code-free" data binding and ASP.NET 2.0''''s new data source controls
Using Master Pages to improve your control over application look and feel
Strengthening security with membership providers, security server controls, cookieless forms authentication, and the new Role Manager
Simplifying personalization with ASP.NET 2.0 ThemesBuilding fast, flexible portals with Web Parts and the new Portal Framework
Delivering more effective mobile device support-with less complexity
Previewing new ASP.NET 2.0 controls and changes in existing controls
Using Microsoft''''s powerful new .NET and built-in administration tools
Whether you''''re already developing with ASP.NET, or preparing to migrate from ASP, A First Look at ASP.NET v. 2.0 gives you complete information for assessing ASP.NET 2.0-and making the most of it.