.NET Experiences

Description:

.NET Experiences are XML Web services that allow you to access information across the Internet and from standalone applications in an integrated way that saves you time and money. Microsoft will deliver .NET Experiences for individuals and for businesses. Some of the products that Microsoft is transitioning into .NET Experiences are MSN? bCentral? and Visual Studio .NET.Links:

• MSN Web site
• bCentral Web site
• Visual Studio .NET Web site

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Clients

Description:

Clients are PCs, laptops, workstations, phones, handheld computers, Tablet PCs, game consoles, and other smart devices.燱hat makes these devices 搒mart?is their ability to access XML Web services. Smart clients use software that supports XML Web services, and enable you to access your data regardless of the location, type, and number of clients you use. Some of the .NET client software Microsoft will offer are: Windows CE, Windows Embedded, Window 2000, and the upcoming Windows XP. This software will power PCs, laptops, workstations, smart phones, handheld computers, Tablet PCs, and XBox game consoles.
Links:

• Office XP Web site
• Windows XP Web site
• Mobility Web site
• Devices Web site

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Services

Description:

In addition to developers creating XML Web services, Microsoft is creating a core set of building block services that perform routine tasks and act as the backbone for developers to build upon.?The first set of XML Web services being built, codenamed 揌ailStorm? is user-centric services oriented around people, rather than specific devices, networks, or applications.?揌ailStorm?is based upon the Microsoft Passport user authentication system.?With 揌ailStorm? users receive relevant information, as they need it, delivered to the devices they抮e using, and based on preferences they have established.
Web sites vs. XML Web services
Web sites are about presenting information to a user: they are the communication vehicle for servers to talk to users. XML Web services offer a direct means for applications to interact with other applications. Applications hosted internally, as well as on remote systems, can communicate via the Internet by using XML and SOAP messages.

Links:

• HailStorm Whitepaper
• Microsoft Passport Web site
• MSDN's Developer Center for XML Web services

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Servers:

Description:

The .NET Enterprise Servers, including the Windows 2000 server family, make up Microsoft .NET's server infrastructure for deploying, managing, and orchestrating XML Web services. Designed with mission-critical performance in mind, they provide enterprises with the agility they need to integrate their systems, applications, and partners through XML Web services, and the flexibility to adapt to changing business requirements. The .NET Enterprise Servers are:

• Application Center 2000 to deploy and manage highly available and scalable Web applications;
• BizTalk?Server 2000 to build XML-based business processes across applications and organizations;
• Commerce Server 2000 for quickly building scalable e-commerce solutions;
• Content Management Server 2001 to manage content for dynamic e-business Web sites;
• Exchange Server 2000 to enable messaging and collaboration, anytime, anywhere;
• Host Integration Server 2000 for bridging to data and applications on legacy systems;
• Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 for secure, fast Internet connectivity;
• Mobile Information 2001 Server to enable application support by mobile devices like cell ph