Developer Resources - .NET and Web Services Resources

Whitepapers and Case Studies

• Enterprise Software Packaging Practices, Benefits and Strategic Advantages

• How to Seamlessly Deploy ASP.NET Application
  Read our white paper to learn how Wise for Windows Installer deploys ASP.NET applications. As an example, you'll learn how to install Microsoft's ASP.NET portal application, IBUYSPY. Also included in the ZIP file is a sample Wise installation for installing IBUYSPY which you can modify for your own purposes

• Wrapping the Perfect Web Services Package

• No Touch Deployment

• Creating installations for .NET Framework

• Improving software quality with a clean build process

• Are you ready for Web Services?
  Read the latest on how Wise for Visual Studio .NET and Wise for Windows Installer fully support Web Services and .NET Framework technologies.

  • Deploy a full-service, Web-based, reseller support system with Web Services and Wise.

  • Develop and deploy a client/server knowledge management product with Web Services and Wise.

Chats and Newsgroups

• Microsoft Visual Studio .NET chats
  Talk with other developers and Microsoft experts about Visual Studio .NET.

• Wise Solutions Newsgroups
  General discussions and issues for all Wise installation tools - Wise for Windows Installer, Wise for Visual Studio .NET and Wise Installation System.

Online Resources

• Microsoft's Visual Studio .NET Web site
  The primary link to Visual Studio .NET information, such as product information, upcoming events, technical resources, and more.

• GotDotNet Web site
  A great Web site to help developers learn more about .NET. Includes lots of code samples, .NET tutorials, and links to .NET newsgroups.

• .NET Development Tools
  Browse a wide selection of .NET development tools and resources.

• .NET FAQs
  Frequently asked questions about Microsoft .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework.

• Simplifying deployment and solving .DLL Hell with the .NET Framework
  Introduces the concept of an assembly and describes how the .NET Framework uses assemblies to solve versioning and deployment problems.

• Wise Windows Installer Resources Area
  A comprehensive listing of Windows Installer resources for professional developers, including utilities, case studies, third-party links and much more.

• No Touch Deployment
  A guest columnist for Visual Studio Magazine writes about no touch deployment.

Utilities and Code Samples

• Download samples and start coding in Visual Basic .NET
  Get the samples you need to build Microsoft Windows-based applications and XML Web Services.

Wise Tools and Services

• Wise Consulting
  If you need help with installation authoring, you need to impliment authoring standards across your organization, or you need guidance on migrating your applications to the Windows Installer standard, Wise consultants can help.

• Wise Training
  Wise global training services focus on learning objectives that enable you to rapidly and effectively use Wise products.

• Wise Technical Support
  The Wise technical support team provides an unrivaled wealth of product and industry expertise. When you have a problem, our staff will help you solve it quickly. A variety of support options are available to suit your budget and time frame, as well as a library of free online information.