I have installed ver 2.0 of the Microsody DAAB and I am getting an error when I call the SqlHelper.ExecuteDataset method: "Object reference not set to an instance of an object."
Here is the code that is giving the error:
   dgrdHistory.DataSource = SqlHelper.ExecuteDataset(con, _
 ...

  I have a Windows 2000 Service created in C#.NET that
needs to access a remote SQL 2000 Server and run some
stored procedures.  The problem I am having is that I
don't know how to get the service authenticated on the

Hi every body
I wrote a Asynch Server using ManualResetEvent.Reset(), ManualResetEvent.Set(), ManualResetEvent.WaitOne() events
I'm receiving a Message (Example: "Hello Word") without Terminator (No Char or String Terminator like <EOF>)
So When I Receive my Message ((Example: ...

I created a simple c# distributed application using the template provided
by VS.NET.
Inside each layer the namespace is Test.BussinsessRules,
Test.DataAccess ... etc.

Hi! Guys,
I am learning and working on .NET Architecture. I want to develop
application with n-Tire Architecture.
Is there any sample code which shows which class should be in which tier.

I will start describing the environment:
---> Windows 2003 Server
---> MSMQ 3.0
---> COM+ 1.5

I require urgently guidelines to aid in deciding whether to go for a FAT Client Application or a Client-Server Application model. Like Pros and Cons related to the Performance issue in both the above models
seeking your help .......
thanx in advance
Saurabh

I am in the process of writing a document on "How to Test Application
Code Blocks" from performance, security perspectives.
It would be great if you can share with me the testing process you
followed in your projects that involved application code blocks. It

what are the purposes of the instmsia.exe and instmsiw.exe files?  Can I
tell the installer to download them from the internet if the system needs
them?  If so, how do i do this?
I don't want to include them with the product normally because each of them

I have a smart client that works fine on XP but when I try and run it
on win2k the .exe file gets download to IE's temporary internet cache
but nothing else seems to happen. I don't see IEExec run and I don't
see the exe in the .Net framework download cache. I think its got to

In an ASP.NET web application, I am using the standard list box server control and I am adding items to with client side script.  When the page posts back, the added items are not available on the server.  
What do I have to do to make the items available on the server after a ...

I developed a windows application in Vb.net and compiled that  application.
I would like to know that how can i execute my application automatically
after installation. I'm using vs.net for setup & deployment.
Any Suggestions would be greately appreciated.

Ok,
Maybe there is an easier way to do what it is im trying to do. Let me
explain how I have the solution setup first. Basically, I am having
alot of difficulty debugging on my local machine and then deploying

I have a multi-tier smart client that comunicates with a server using
remoting.
Both the server and the client uses a base-library with my common
classes.

I have the same problem that Greg wrote about (First Deployment). I have also read the same book by Halverson. It is great but it leaves a lot of questions about deployment. So do other books (I have quite a library!
Here is what I have done
I have created a windows forms ...