AmosFiveSix.com

Determining .NET Assembly and Method References - AssemblyRefs and MethodRefs Utility
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc164610.aspx

SYSK 27: What you need to know about referenced assemblies in VS2005
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/irenak/archive/2005/12/13/503105.aspx
* "Visual Studio 2005 provides the Specific Version property of the assembly reference."

Stack Overflow: .net reference specificversion true or false?
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1063459/net-reference-specificversion-true-or-false

Visual Studio 2008 – Project Reference Oddness
http://dvanderboom.wordpress.com/2007/12/11/visual-studio-2008-project-reference-oddness/

Stack Overflow: How to change the loading path of references in .NET?
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/806383/how-to-change-the-loading-path-of-references-in-net
* "When you create an AppDomain you can define a path for loading assemblies. Set AppDomainSetup.PrivateBinPath and pass to AppDomain.Create domain."
* "you can try handling the Appdomain.AssemblyResolve event that is raised anytime .net cant locate an assembly. there you can implement custom logic to locate and load assemblies from anywhere. the AssemblyResolve eventhandler jsut returns either the assembly that is beeing looked for or null, so you could return the already loaded Core.dll from available from the AppDomain.GetAssemblies() method."

Stack Overflow: When are referenced Assemblies loaded?
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2785520/when-are-referenced-assemblies-loaded
* "When you enter a method that references a type in another assembly."

Stack Overflow: How do I determine the dependencies of a .NET application?
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/227886/how-do-i-determine-the-dependencies-of-a-net-application

When to Change File/Assembly Versions
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/suzcook/archive/2003/05/29/57148.aspx

Inside .NET assemblies (part 1)
http://www.yetanotherchris.me/home/2010/7/12/inside-net-assemblies-part-1.html
* Includes "Definitions of .NET acronyms"

Inside .NET Assemblies (part 2)
http://www.yetanotherchris.me/home/2010/7/29/inside-net-assemblies-part-2.html
* Includes "Changing referenced assembly versions" and "Adding search paths for the CLR to look in"

MSDN: <bindingRedirect> Element
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/eftw1fys.aspx

.NET assembly dependency analyser
http://drewnoakes.com/code/dependency-analyser/
* Creates graphical trees

Assembly Identity
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/suzcook/archive/2003/07/21/assembly-identity.aspx

Loading Multiple Versions of same Assembly
http://www.infosysblogs.com/microsoft/2007/04/loading_multiple_versions_of_s.html

.NET Framework: Building, Packaging, Deploying, and Administering Applications and Types Part 2
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc301389.aspx
* Warning: Framework 1.x

Using Assemblies in Microsoft .NET and C#
http://www.akadia.com/services/dotnet_assemblies.html
* Warning: Framework 1.x

SVN API for .Net

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:34:53 +0000

Stack Overflow: SVN Libraries for .NET?
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/211765/svn-libraries-for-net

Stack Overflow: Is there a Subversion API that can be used to program against in .NET
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/287862/is-there-a-subversion-api-that-can-be-used-to-program-against-in-net

SharpSvn
http://sharpsvn.open.collab.net/

SharpSvn Tutorial
http://sharpsvn.open.collab.net/docs/walkthrough.htm

SharpSvn Brings Subversion to .NET
http://blogs.collab.net/subversion/2008/04/sharpsvn-brings/

SharpSvn Tips
http://sharpsvntips.net/

SharpSvn: A Primer
http://merill.net/2010/03/sharpsvn-a-primer/

PowerShell, AnkhSVN and Subversion
http://www.hanselman.com/blog/PowerShellAnkhSVNAndSubversion.aspx

SVNCompleteSync (Uses SharpSvn)
http://svncompletesync.codeplex.com/

ASP.Net Precompilation

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:29:21 +0000

New Compilation Modes in ASP.NET 2.0 - Rick Strahl - May 14, 2005
http://www.west-wind.com/weblog/posts/2005/May/14/New-Compilation-Modes-in-ASPNET-20

Compilation and Deployment in ASP.NET 2.0 - Rick Strahl - August 12, 2008
http://www.west-wind.com/presentations/AspNetCompilation/AspNetCompilation.asp

MSDN: File Handling During ASP.NET Precompilation (.NET Framework 2.0)
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/e22s60h9%28v=vs.80%29.aspx

MSDN: ASP.NET Web Site Precompilation Overview (.NET Framework 2.0)
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/399f057w%28v=vs.80%29.aspx

MSDN: Understanding ASP.NET Dynamic Compilation (.NET Framework 2.0)
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms366723%28v=VS.80%29.aspx

Stack Overflow: Is there a way to get rid of aspx placeholder files in a ASP.NET web deployment project?
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/424230/is-there-a-way-to-get-rid-of-aspx-placeholder-files-in-a-asp-net-web-deployment

Stack Overflow: ASP.NET Web Deployment Projects: getting rid of .compiled files
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/447217/asp-net-web-deployment-projects-getting-rid-of-compiled-files

Results from combinations of various settings in the Publish Web Site dialog for a sample web site:

Settings:

Yes - Updatable
Yes - Fixed naming
Yes - Emit debug info
Yes or No - Web.config debug

Results:

App_Code.dll and .compiled and .pdb
App_global.asax.dll and .compiled and .pdb
App_WebReferences.dll and .compiled and .pdb

Settings:

Yes - Updatable
Yes - Fixed naming
No - Emit debug info
Yes or No - Web.config debug

Results:

App_Code.dll and .compiled
App_global.asax.dll and .compiled
App_WebReferences.dll and .compiled
No PDB files for web site DLLs

Settings:

No - Updatable
Yes - Fixed naming
No - Emit debug info
Yes or No - Web.config debug

Results:

App_Code.dll and .compiled
App_global.asax.dll and .compiled
App_WebReferences.dll and .compiled
App_Web_xyz.dll files for each .aspx page
.compiled files for each .aspx and .asmx file
No PDB files for web site DLLs

Settings:

No - Updatable
No - Fixed naming
No - Emit debug info
Yes or No - Web.config debug

Results:

App_Code.dll and .compiled
App_global.asax.dll and .compiled
App_WebReferences.dll and .compiled
App_Web_random.dll files of a random amount
.compiled files for each .aspx and .asmx file
No PDB files for web site DLLs

IIS, IUSR and Network Access

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:46:50 +0000

Understanding Built-In User and Group Accounts in IIS 7
http://learn.iis.net/page.aspx/140/understanding-built-in-user-and-group-accounts-in-iis/

Server Fault: IIS Strategies for Accessing Secured Network Resources
http://serverfault.com/questions/128252/iis-strategies-for-accessing-secured-network-resources

MSKB: How to access network files from IIS applications (References IIS 4.0!)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/207671

MSKB: IIS Security Recommendations When You Use a UNC Share and Username and Password Credentials
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/280383

IUSR Built-in Account Associated with Users Group?
http://forums.iis.net/t/1147103.aspx

Explained: Windows Authentication in ASP.NET 2.0
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff647076.aspx

ASP.NET Request Identity - An Analysis
http://www.eggheadcafe.com/tutorials/asp-net/1f12cd61-6bb3-4ffd-bac1-124d40837006/aspnet-request-identity--an-analysis.aspx

Configure the Anonymous Authentication Identity (IIS 7)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc770966%28v=ws.10%29.aspx

Configure ASP.NET Impersonation Authentication (IIS 7)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730708%28WS.10%29.aspx

Server Fault: What are the IUSR and IWAM accounts for in IIS?
http://serverfault.com/questions/50128/what-are-the-iusr-and-iwam-accounts-for-in-iis

ThreadStatic and Thread Local Storage in .Net

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:39:05 +0000

ThreadStatic Attribute
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/h3811ycd.aspx

Thread Local Storage: Thread-Relative Static Fields and Data Slots
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/6sby1byh.aspx

Stack Overflow: How does the ThreadStatic attribute work?
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/5227676/how-does-the-threadstatic-attribute-work

A tale of two techniques: The [ThreadStatic] Attribute and System.Web.HttpContext.Current.Items
http://www.hanselman.com/blog/ATaleOfTwoTechniquesTheThreadStaticAttributeAndSystemWebHttpContextCurrentItems.aspx

ThreadStatic, CallContext and HttpContext in ASP.Net
http://piers7.blogspot.com/2005/11/threadstatic-callcontext-and_02.html

log4net Context problems with ASP.Net thread agility
http://piers7.blogspot.com/2005/12/log4net-context-problems-with-aspnet.html

Is there any way to imitate ThreadStatic for use with HttpContext.Current.Items?
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6122034/is-there-any-way-to-imitate-threadstatic-for-use-with-httpcontext-current-items

AdaptiveContext.cs from n2cms
http://code.google.com/p/n2cms/source/browse/trunk/src/N2/Web/AdaptiveContext.cs

ThreadContext.cs from n2cms
http://code.google.com/p/n2cms/source/browse/trunk/src/N2/Web/ThreadContext.cs

WebRequestContext.cs from n2cms
http://code.google.com/p/n2cms/source/browse/trunk/src/N2/Web/WebRequestContext.cs

Web Application Project vs Web Site in Visual Studio

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:31:35 +0000

Web Application Project vs Web Site in Visual Studio

Web Application Project vs Web Site
http://vishaljoshi.blogspot.com/2009/08/web-application-project-vs-web-site.html

Converting a Web Site Project to a Web Application Project
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/webdevtools/archive/2009/10/29/converting-a-web-site-project-to-a-web-application-project.aspx

Web Deployment Projects vs Web Deployment Tool

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:14:41 +0000

Web Deployment Projects

Visual Studio 2010 Web Deployment Projects RTW – Available Now (5/26/2010)
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/webdevtools/archive/2010/05/26/visual-studio-2010-web-deployment-projects-rtw-available-now.aspx

ScottGu: VS 2005 Web Deployment Projects
http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/archive/2005/11/06/429723.aspx

MSDN Magazine: Web Deployment Projects
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc163448.aspx

Download Center: Visual Studio® 2010 Web Deployment Projects - RTW
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=24509

Web Deploy (aka Web Deployment Tool aka MSDeploy)

(Only works with Web Application projects, not Web Site projects)

Video: Web Deployment Made Awesome: If You're Using XCopy, You're Doing It Wrong
http://channel9.msdn.com/events/MIX/MIX10/FT14

Web Deployment Made Awesome: If You're Using XCopy, You're Doing It Wrong
http://www.hanselman.com/blog/WebDeploymentMadeAwesomeIfYoureUsingXCopyYoureDoingItWrong.aspx

Overview Post for Web Deployment in VS 2010 (9/22/2009)
http://vishaljoshi.blogspot.com/2009/09/overview-post-for-web-deployment-in-vs.html

ScottGu: VS 2010 Web Deployment
http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/archive/2010/07/29/vs-2010-web-deployment.aspx

Microsoft CRM Online versus On-Premises

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:59:31 +0000

6 Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Online Versus On Premise Differences

CRM 2011 Online does not support custom workflow dlls
CRM 2011 Onpremise – doesn’t have the Internet Lead Capture Feature
CRM 2011 Online makes it impossible to database restore to a specific date/time
CRM 2011 Online limits you to 200 custom workflows and 200 custom entities
CRM 2011 Online requires you to use the Windows Live ID (AD integration is coming, but it is not here yet)
CRM 2011 Online does not offer an email router — this must be locally hosted
Other comment: No Report Scheduling Wizard in CRM Online

http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/eu/crm/thread/9ac4f744-bb7b-4215-abe6-1d8d732ca26c

There is a limit of 300 processes (workflows) and 300 custom entities in the online version.
Plugins are supported in CRM 2011 online, they are running inside a Sandbox (service), means they cannot access local files, etc. The Process limit number is 200.

Comparison between CRM 2011 online vs. on premise

	Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Online	Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 On-Premise
Robust marketing, sales, and customer service features	Yes	Yes
Integration with MS Office	Yes	Yes
Customizations	Yes	Yes
Storage limit	5 GB (more for surcharge, not announced yet??)	Unlimited
Database restore to certain date	Not available	Allowed
Full Database export	No	Yes
Offline synchronization with Outlook	Yes	Yes
Full database import	Special tools needed	Various options
Mobile device GUI support	Yes	Yes
Maximum amount of custom entities	200	Unlimited
Maximum amount of custom workflows	200	Unlimited
Possible to use custom workflow assembly?	No	Yes
Custom reports based on RDL files?	No	Yes
Login	Must use Windows LiveID	Domain Login
Country specific localization	Language supported	Yes
E-mail router	No (must use own server)	Yes
Minimal commitment	12 months	No
Payment method	Monthly by credit card	Based on agreement

Microsoft CRM 2011 Differences in Deployment Options

Feature	Online(Microsoft Hosted)	On-Premise
Multiple Organizations	No	Yes except with workgroup licensing
Upload Customer Reports .rdl files	Yes. Customer reports can be created with the Report Wizard and in Visual Studio using an extension that enables connecting to and query against the web services.	Yes. Custom reports can be crated with the Report Wizard and Visual Studio or any reporting tool capable of producing an RDL file
Host Customer Web Applications	No. Web resources all only straight HTML, not .ASPX or other server-side Web applications, to be hosted within the CRM Site. Azure is the recommended hosting method for custom Web application.	Yes. Installations can include a folder for ISVs within the web root, which can be used to host custom Web application
Full – Trust Plug-ins	No. Plug-ins deployed must reside within the sandbox service. Only partial trust is allowed.	Yes.
Read-only User Licenses	No. Security Roles can be edited to limit access but this doesn’t affect the license cost	Yes. Read only licenses are available and cost less.
Device Licenses	No. One paid license for each user	Yes. Organizations where a device is shared can acquire a special licenses for this.
Database Size Limits	Yes. May vary with partner hosting. Microsoft offers 5 gb storage with a per gb fee for increase	No
Number of Custom Entities	200	No
Number of Plugins/ Workflows	200	No
Authentication	LIVEID. Claims-Based Authentication	Claims-Based Authentication, Active Directory
Internet-Facing Deployment(iFD)	Yes	Yes
Move Deployment Options	Yes can move from online to enterprise	No but some partners might offer this service

Log Parser and IIS Logs

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:04:45 +0000

Analyze your Web Server Data and be empowered with LogParser and Log Parser Lizard GUI - Scott Hanselman's Computer Zen - 9/4/2011
http://www.hanselman.com/blog/AnalyzeYourWebServerDataAndBeEmpoweredWithLogParserAndLogParserLizardGUI.aspx

Parsing my IIS Log Files with LogParser 2.2 to learn more about Blogs stats from NewsGator and NewsGatorOnline - Scott Hanselman's Computer Zen - 1/21/2005
http://www.hanselman.com/blog/ParsingMyIISLogFilesWithLogParser22ToLearnMoreAboutBlogsStatsFromNewsGatorAndNewsGatorOnline.aspx

Log Parser 2.2 - Microsoft Download Center
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=24659

Log Parser Lizard GUI
http://www.lizard-labs.net/log_parser_lizard.aspx

Log Parser Plus Web Site - Queries to help you analyze logs
http://logparserplus.com/

Log Parser Plus Utility - version 0.3 released - James Skemp's StrivingLife - 9/7/2009
http://strivinglife.com/words/post/Log-Parser-Plus-version-03-released.aspx

The benefits of using a file for Log Parser SQL queries - James Skemp's StrivingLife - 9/26/2010
http://strivinglife.com/words/post/The-benefits-of-using-a-file-for-Log-Parser-SQL-queries.aspx

A brief overview of IIS 6.0 and the W3C extended log format - James Skemp's StrivingLife - 11/3/2007
http://strivinglife.com/words/post/A-brief-overview-of-IIS-60-and-the-W3C-extended-log-format.aspx

W3C extended log format fields and IIS 6.0 - James Skemp's StrivingLife - 11/6/2007
http://strivinglife.com/words/post/W3C-extended-log-format-fields-and-IIS-60.aspx

Log Parser script: Percent of status codes across all hits/requests - James Skemp's StrivingLife - 10/1/2007
http://strivinglife.com/words/post/Log-Parser-script-Percent-of-status-codes-across-all-hitsrequests.aspx