Discover how to unleash the power of Microsoft's .NET Enterprise Servers to create and deploy integrated solutions
From IT mainstays such as Exchange Server to leading-edge solutions including Content Management Server, the Microsoft .NET family of products will help you build, deploy, and manage solutions that meet your business requirements. This hands-on, practical guide will show you how to create these distributed and integrated solutions while leveraging the strengths and coping with the weaknesses of .NET Enterprise Servers.
Beginning with an in-depth review of XML and the ADO application program interface, which are essential for integration, the authors provide a thorough description and honest assessment of each of the servers' key features and any shortcomings. You'll also learn when and how to deploy solutions for each product, including a detailed list of best practices for integration and interoperability.
While providing an independent overview of the entire family of .NET Enterprise Servers, this book will help you:

• Deploy .NET solutions based on combinations of current and legacy members
• Tackle the job of integrating .NET internally–avoiding expensive consultant fees
• Assure that solutions are integrated and meet the needs of your company
• Understand how .NET Enterprise Servers work together and solve particular problems

• PART I: .NET Overview.
• Chapter 1. Introduction to the .NET Framework.
• Chapter 2. .NET Business Solutions.
• Chapter 3. Role of .NET Enterprise Servers.
• Chapter 4. .NET Services for the Development Environment.
• Chapter 5. XML Integration with .NET Servers.
• Chapter 6. Building .NET Components.
• PART II: .NET Enterprise Servers.
• Chapter 7. Exchange Server.
• Chapter 8. SQL Server 2000.
• Chapter 9. Application Center 2000.
• Chapter 10. Commerce Server.
• Chapter 11. Content Management Server.
• Chapter 12. BizTalk Server.
• Chapter 13. SharePoint Portal Server.
• Chapter 14. Internet Security and Acceleration Server.
• PART III: Enterprise Solutions with .NET Servers.
• Chapter 15. Web Services with .NET.
• Chapter 16. Building Enterprise Web Farms.
• Chapter 17. Data Warehousing.
• Chapter 18. Clustering .NET Servers.
• Appendixes.
• Appendix A: Visual Basic .NET Reference Guide.
• Appendix B: The Role of Visual Studio .NET.
• Index.