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    Data & I/O

    Tip: File Download in ASP.NET and Tracking the Status of Success or Failure of Download

    While working on a e-commerce project I had a requirement to implement such a functionality where the success/failure of the download can be tracked. After searching for the solution I found that there is no such article related to similar problem. Then I came up with this solution after reading an article on transferring file in small packets. I hope this solution will help others struggling with similar problem.

    XMLFoundation

    An Object Oriented approach to handling XML.

    How to Read and Write ODF/ODS Files (OpenDocument Spreadsheets)

    Understand the basics of the ODF format, and specifically its implementation in spreadsheet applications (OpenOffice.org Calc and Microsoft Office Excel 2007 SP2). Presented is a demo application that writes/reads tabular data to/from .ODS files.

    [Updated] ADO.NET Entity Framework Tutorial and Basics

    Discover an ADO.NET Entity Framework tutorial covering basic data operations for applications, including LINQ To Entities, Method Expressions, stored procedure mapping, and a little discussion about its usage in an enterprise environment.

    Forms (Dialogs) Customization Based on Moveable / Resizable Elements

    Discover how to design user-driven applications

    An ADO.NET Data Services Tutorial

    An ADO.NET Data Services Tutorial covering REST, querystring operations and expressions, HTTP verbs, Linq to Data Services, security, exceptions and tracing.

    VIDEO: Using Stored Procedures in Entity Framework

    By Dan Rigsby -
    Working with Custom Stored Procedures in Entity Framework.

    Take the Pain out of Creating Word Documents by Using C# and XML

    By Chris Bennett - Learn how to create Word documents in your application without using Office Interop or third-party libraries.

    LINQ to XML

    Gain an understanding of LINQ (Language Integrated Query) to XML and see why you'll never want to use the DOM again.

    Building a Windows Workflow SQL Server Integration Services Activity

    Learn to how to make SQL Server Integration Services a part of Windows Workflow Foundation.

    Dynamically Building Windows Presentation Foundation DataTemplates

    Discover how to use the XamlReader to dynamically create a Datatemplate. Then, see how you can bind to a Dataset and display the data in a ListView control (via a sample application pointing to the Northwind database).

    Inferring an XML Schema from an XML Document

    Let the .NET Framework write your XML Schema document (XSD) for you.

    Accessing Business Data in WPF Applications

    Many WPF demos focus on slick graphics and designer user interfaces. While this is all good, those regular business database applications will eventually make the transition from WinForms to WPF. Learn how to get started accessing business data in your WPF applications.

    Working with Binary Large Objects (BLOBs) Using SQL Server and ADO.NET

    Want to store documents or photos in SQL server? Learn how SQL Server and ADO.NET together can provide an elegant solution for storing and retrieving BLOBs.

    Working with the XML Data Type of SQL Server

    Store XML data directly in SQL Server. Use the power of the XML data type to store and manipulate XML data efficiently and easily.

    Developing Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 Management Packs

    Learn to build a Management Pack to monitor your application.

    An Introduction to BizTalk 2006 R2 Development

    Learn about BizTalk 2006 R2's core features housed in the BizTalk Messaging Engine and what they can do for you.

    How to Create a Custom XSL Map for Use in BizTalk 2006

    Discover when and why you may want to use a custom XSL document for mapping rather than the BizTalk Mapper.

    Building a Regular Expression Stream Search with the .NET Framework

    Learn to implement a Regular Expression search for .NET Streams.

    A First Look at the VS2008 ReportViewer

    The Visual Studio team has taken a first step toward integrating the BI (Business Intelligence) Report Wizard—a baby step.

    You've Got the BizTalk POP3 Adapter

    Leverage the BizTalk POP3 Adapter to manage an inbox.

    Building a BizTalk Pipeline Content Enricher with SQL Server 2005

    Learn how to implement the Content Enricher integration pattern using BizTalk 2006 R2 and SQL Server 2005.

    How To Retrieve EMC Centera Cluster/Pool Capabilities

    Learn to use the EMC Centera SDK and the .NET wrapper being developed as an open source project to store "fixed content" on the EMC Centera storage appliance.

    Business Data Catalog in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and the Object Model

    Microsoft Office SharePoint Services (MOSS) 2007 introduced a mechanism to integrate back-end systems and Line of Business processes with the Portal infrastructure, bringing external data inside the Portal. In addition to creating XML schemas manually, with SharePoint's Object Model the BDC can be generated programmatically.

    BizTalk Pipeline Dreams Become Reality

    Learn how to more easily extend, re-use, and configure a BizTalk Custom Pipeline Component.