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Installing the .NET Framework SDK

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Ease of deployment and configuration
Deploying windows applications especially that used COM components were
always been a tedious task. Since .NET does not require any registration as such,
much of the deployment is simplified. This makes XCOPY deployment viable.
Configuration is another area where .NET ­ especially ASP.NET ­ shines over
traditional languages. The configuration is done via special files having special
XML vocabulary. Since, most of the configuration is done via configuration files,
there is no need to sit in front of actual machine and configure the application
manually. This is more important for web applications; simply FTPing new
configuration file makes necessary changes.
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Security
Windows platform was always criticized for poor security mechanisms. Microsoft
has taken great efforts to make .NET platform safe and secure for enterprise
applications. Features such as type safety, code access security and role based
authentication make overall application more robust and secure.

1.4 Installing the .NET Framework SDK

Now that you have fare idea of what .NET I and what it can do for you, it is time to
install .NET framework SDK on your machine. Following sections will tell you
everything you need to know for installing .NET framework.
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Hardware Requirements
In order to install .NET framework SDK following hardware is required:
- Computer/Processor : Intel Pentium class, 133 megahertz (MHz) or higher
- Minimum RAM Requirements : 128 megabytes (MB) (256 MB or higher
recommended)
- Hard Disk :
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Hard disk space required to install: 600 MB
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Hard disk space required: 370 MB
- Display : Video: 800x600, 256 colors
- Input Device : Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device
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Software Requirements
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later is required
- Microsoft Data Access Components 2.6 is also required (Microsoft Data
Access Components 2.7 is recommended)
- Operating System :
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Microsoft Windows® 2000, with the latest Windows service pack and
critical updates available from the Microsoft Security Web page