The Microsoft .NET Framework promises to dramatically change the way you and I develop applications—including how we provide data access. ADO.NET, the next generation of ADO, will be the primary data access API for Microsoft .NET applications. If...
Microsoft recently released the beta specification for XML for Analysis, its new protocol for extending business intelligence to the Web using .NET technologies. XML for Analysis lets application developers develop cross-platform tools for data...
Microsoft has announced that its Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, the company's first security product, will ship this month. ISA Server--3 years in development--replaces and enhances Proxy Server and offers enterprise...
The unveiling of Windows XP (formerly code-named Whistler) has created a bit of confusion over what, if any, .NET features this release will contain. A recent trip to Redmond has cleared up any misconceptions about this for me, so today, I'll...
In last week's column, I asked whether you thought Microsoft should more clearly separate training from certification. Your feedback was impressive and well thought out. If you want to read all the responses, click here. Please feel free to post...
With Microsoft's transition to .NET in full swing, we shouldn't be surprised that the company's competitors are starting to show up with alternatives. This week, Sun Microsystems announced its vision for Web services that will integrate with next...