Asp .Net 1.1 Faqs

1. What is ASP.NET?

   ASP.NET is a programming framework built on the common language runtime that can be used on a server to build powerful Web applications.

2. How To Repair ASP.Net IIS Mapping After You Remove and Reinstall IIS?

   To reassociate aspx file extensions with ASP.Net runtime, you'll have to run the utlity aspnet_regiis.exe -i

3. What are the Best practices for side-by-side execution of Framework 1.0 and 1.1?

   In ASP.NET, applications are said to be running side by side when they are installed on the same computer, but use different versions of the .NET Framework.

4. How should I check whether IIS is installed or not?

   To verify if IIS is installed, go to your 'Add or Remove Programs' utility in the Control panel and click on the 'Add/Remove Windows Components' in the side menu. On XP Pro and below, you should see an item called "Internet Information Services (IIS)". If this is checked, IIS should be installed. On Win2K3, you'll see "Application Server". If this is checked, select it and then click 'Details'. Another form should open which will contain "Internet Information Services (IIS)". If it is checked, IIS should be installed.

5. In Visual Studio .NET, how do I create a new ASP.NET application for an existing ASP.NET project?

   First create an IIS application using the IIS MMC. Then in Visual Studio .NET, use the "New Project In Existing Folder" project template (at the end of the template list). It will first ask you for the project name (use the same one you created for the IIS application). Click OK button. Then enter in physical folder location.

6. In Visual Studio .NET, how do I create a new ASP.NET application which does not have a physical path under wwwroot?

   You must first create an IIS application using the IIS MMC. Then in Visual Studio .NET, create a new ASP.NET application and give it the same name you used for the IIS application

7. How to Configure the ASP.NET Version to use for Each Application(developed using 1.1)?

   To configure WebApp2 to use ASP.NET 1.1, follow these steps:

   1. Click Start, and then click Run.

   2. In the Open text box, type cmd, and then click OK.

   3. At the command prompt, locate the following directory: WindowsDirectory\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\

   4. At the command prompt, type one of the following commands:

      • To Install ASP.NET 1.1 recursively
        aspnet_regiis -s W3SVC/1/ROOT/WebApp2

      • To Install ASP.NET 1.1 non-recursively
        aspnet_regiis -sn W3SVC/1/ROOT/WebApp2

8. Can I have VS.NET and the Visual Studio 6.0 installed on the same machine?

   Yes! VS.Net works with the .Net framework, while VS6.0 works with MFC or the Windows API directly, for the most part. They can be installed and run on the same machine without any considerations.

9. In Visual Studio .NET, how do I create a new ASP.NET application for an existing ASP.NET project?

   First create an IIS application using the IIS MMC. Then in Visual Studio .NET, use the "New Project In Existing Folder" project template (at the end of the template list). It will first ask you for the project name (use the same one you created for the IIS application). Click OK button. Then enter in physical folder location.