ASP.NET UNSAFE
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- 187LockDown
Today I asked my boss why I couldn't run aspx files on our server (Windows 200 Advanced Server) He said because the .net framework is not installed be cause he thinks it is unsafe. I really want to start learning ASP.NET how can I convince him to install it. He said no microsoft product is good to use until a year after it has been released. BTW he is not our server admin.
- Mimio0
He's right. There are some services that are vulnerable.
- 187LockDown0
your not helping me.
- unfittoprint0
why don't ypu go PHP?
- tfs__mag0
because asp.net programmers are in demand and there aren't a whole lot of people that are good at it, that means it ends up being a high paying position for the time being. with php, it's easy to learn and people that can do it are a dime a dozen. not saying any one thing is better than the other, but thats why it would be valuable to become familiar with asp.net
- 187LockDown0
I use PHP too but ASP.NET is my next step. PHP is running on my windows server I use it for playing around with not much else. But like I said I am an ASP programmer and I have been reading allot on .net and it features. By far better than anything I have found in Classic ASP or PHP. Windows forms, HTML controls, databinding & XML support.
- 187LockDown0
Yes I have it working on my machine. But I want to start building stuff on my own site. My site is running on our server. You see the issue right. I think he takes information about vulnerabilities the wrong way. Not really reserching what it means, how your vulnerable and and how to make yourself not vulnerable to those vulnerabilities. I have read many reports on vulnerabilities but I don't think they would really affect us. Im not using web services yet just basic stuff. plus I heard .net is pretty well locked down after installing it. It's only when you "start enabling features" that you might be causing (security) problems.
- 187LockDown0
Links anyone? Links on Vulnerabilities or ways to ensure you are as secure as possible. I would think that just keeping up with the MS Service Packs would be enough???
- E0
I have been doing all my ssp in asp.net for the last 2 years (it was relased in 2001 I believe) and never had a problem at all. I learned c# on the side and I like the whole environment and language. If you're working in MSVS.NET you will never had experienced programming more easy.
I love the fact that you don't need any 3d party shit anymore (emailing - uploading etc it is all in ASP.NET included).
Check 4guysfromrolla (...) they have a lot of documentation about asp.net
- E0
- 187LockDown0
Yeah, I am interested in C# but I think I need to start with VB, Because I already know it. Then I will slowly work my way into C# I ma the type of person that i will learn how to use both. My friend is hardcore C# but even he told me to use what Im comfortable with first.
- E0
The reason I started immediatly with C# is to start fresh with everything
- 187LockDown0
Not a bad idea. I will look into it as a possibility. You sure I shouldn't use C++, lol
- mitsu0
i'd use c++ if you think you might want to move over to win32 programming later... i'm not a big advocate of vb or c# because they are platform dependent, but i do actually know and use vb as well becuase that's what many companies use... but whatever suits you.
- E0
The question is: Do you want to be a nerd, or a real nerd. Eitherway, it is true, ones you know the basics of the language its pretty going from there. C# is just a lot easier to learn, c++ has a lot of other advantages
- 187LockDown0
What is your fav resource for C# used for web programming? Where can I learn the basics. Just aAs I have learned the basics of VB.net at W3Schools etc..
- E0
I just bought a book and began with working on it in dreamweaver, than I got VS.NET and i learned from there one. just search for what you want to know with google and you will find plenty of recourses.
Just start with Hello World and within a month you will be on your way.
I found myself working a lot more with XML where I used to be using a DB. XML support is perfect in ASP.NET
- unknown0
Also, any MS admin worth his salary is going to deal with any security issues as they arise.
I deal with web services on the client end... in Flash. I can tell you that learning .NET and web services is the way to go. PHP is OK, but dated and clumsy. The fact that it's "free" also means only low budget clients will be looking for it, so if you want to work on big apps for real money you should learn the most robust technology out there. The reality is that MS has massive penetration in the market and .NET pays for itself in shorter development time for web apps.