After installing .NET Framework SP1 the client side validations, or rather validator controls are not working?
The problem seems to be in the javascript file WebValidationUi.js in aspnet_client folder.The changes in that file prevent a page to be submitted. That could be the reason your javascript validations are not working. As a workaround, just copy the old WebValidateionUi.js over the new one.
How should I check whether IIS is installed or not?
To verify if IIS is installed, go to your ’Add or Remove Programs’ utility in the Control panel and click on the ’Add/Remove Windows Components’ in the side menu. On XP Pro and below, you should see an item called ‘Internet Information Services (IIS)’. If this is checked, IIS should be installed. On Win2K3, you’ll see ‘Application Server’. If this is checked, select it and then click ’Details’. Another form should open which will contain ‘Internet Information Services (IIS)’. If it is checked, IIS should be installed.
Can I have VS.NET and the Visual Studio 6.0 installed on the same machine?
Yes! VS.Net works with the .Net framework, while VS6.0 works with MFC or the Windows API directly, for the most part. They can be installed and run on the same machine without any considerations.
What are the Best practices for side-by-side execution of Framework 1.0 and 1.1?
In ASP.NET, applications are said to be running side by side when they are installed on the same computer, but use different versions of the .NET Framework. The following article at www.asp.net details the practices that are recommended ASP.NET Side-by-Side Execution of .NET Framework 1.0 and 1.1
Why are Server control tags shown in the browser instead of the controls it represents?
This is because the server control tags were not converted into their respecting HTML element tags by ASP.Net. This happens when ASP.Net is not properly registered with IIS. .Net framework provides an Administration utility that manages the installation and uninstallation of multiple versions of ASP.NET on a single machine. You can find the file in C:\WINNT\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v**\aspnet_regiis.exe use the command: aspnet_regiis.exe -u —> to uninstall current asp.net version. use the command: aspnet_regiis.exe -i —> to install current asp.net version.