How to Properly Configure web.config Connection String and Source

Last Updated on Saturday, 29 September 2012 01:50 Written by Rodolfo Hernandez Monday, 1 October 2012 12:00

Some of our users were facing connection problems after deploying their Asp application in our servers. This was due to the fact of a bad web.config configuration. In this article, I will give you a step by step guide on how to properly configure web.config to work with your ASP application.

Web.config file is the main configuration settings for a Web application in ASP.NET. The file is an XML document that defines configuration information regarding the web application. The web.config file contains information that control module loading, security settings, configurations session state, compile and the language of the application. Web.config files can also contain specific objects such as connection strings to the database.

First, let’s Initialize the file:

How to Publish Your WebMatrix Site on Arvixe

Last Updated on Monday, 17 September 2012 08:40 Written by Arian Jahansouz Tuesday, 18 September 2012 12:00

This article will give you a step by step guide on how to sign up for an Arvixe account and publish your site using WebMatrix for free. To begin, click here to go to the Arvixe WebMatrix hosting page, then follow these steps:

1) Arvixe offers a free WebMatrix sub-domain to use. Enter your desired sub-domain name in the box.

2) Click Continue

Silverlight Web Hosting Requirements

Last Updated on Friday, 3 August 2012 11:18 Written by Andrew Ivanov Monday, 27 August 2012 12:00

Silverlight is a cross-browser (Internet Explorer, FireFox, Safari, etc.), cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux, etc) plug-in that delivers ASP.NET-based media, such as music, videos and other streaming entertainment services. Similar to flash programs like Adobe Flash Player, Silverlight allows you to view these media applications directly in your browser in a streamed setting–that means you can watch videos and listen to music in near-real time. Silverlight can also be integrated with other web applications.

Microsoft is synonymous with technology, so it is no surprise that it is always looking into new ways to push Internet technology to its limits and capitalize on the success of its products and services by offering everything under one brand. Thus, when Microsoft launched Silverlight to compete with other online flash media applications, the industry took notice. Now, Silverlight is one of the lead competitors in the online media market.

How to Install TomatoCart on Your Arvixe Web Server

Last Updated on Thursday, 2 August 2012 01:10 Written by Jack Yin Thursday, 2 August 2012 12:00

Arvixe Web Hosting University Program

Last Updated on Wednesday, 1 August 2012 10:19 Written by Arian Jahansouz Wednesday, 1 August 2012 10:21

Welcome to the Arvixe Web Hosting University Program. This special program gives students and faculty 3 months of hosting and a domain name, a value of over $30, absolutely free. This is a fully functional account, not restricted, not a trick – no credit card information required.