Resources

.NET Framework System Requirements

For a listing of system requirements for the .NET Framework, see: msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/cpguide/html/cpconnetframeworksystemrequirements.asp?frame=true.

For a complete overview of Microsoft’s .NET vision, including what .NET means for Microsoft, partners, and customers, see the July 2001 Research Report, “Understanding .NET.”

For developer information on the .NET development platform, see msdn.microsoft.com/net/.

For additional useful .NET links and information, see www.devx.com/dotnet/ and www.gotdotnet.com.

The .NET Framework

For information about the .NET Framework, see msdn.microsoft.com/netframework/.

The most definitive documentation on the .NET Framework is in the .NET Framework SDK.

The following books are excellent resources for .NET developers:

• Applied Microsoft .NET Framework Programming by Jeffrey Richter, ISBN 0735614229.
• Programming Microsoft .NET by Jeff Prosise, ISBN 0735613761.

For information on how Windows 2003 Server and the .NET Framework function as an application server, see the Dec. 2002 Research Report, “Windows Server 2003: Microsoft’s Application Server.”