Publisher's Synopsis
If COM+ can do it, you can do it too... With COM+, you can overcome the limitations of COM and DCOM and create high–performance distributed applications for the enterprise or Internet. This in–depth guide shows you how. After a thorough briefing in COM+ theory, Windows(r) programming pro John Mueller shows you step–by–step how to capitalize on COM+ using Visual Basic(r) and Platform SDK tools. Packed with ready–to–run code and sample applications, this one–of–a–kind guide is the only book you need to become a COM+ programming pro. Inside, you′ll find complete coverage of Visual Basic 6 COM+ programming
∗ Work with the COM+ publish/subscribe event model
∗ Build a disconnected MSMQ application that works with Active Directory(TM)
∗ Understand the "plus" in COM+: MTS and MSMQ
∗ Discover how to enhance security in COM+ distributed apps
∗ Use the Microsoft(r) DNA model to create efficient multi–tier applications
∗ Master the basics by creating a simple MMC snap–in component
∗ Find out how to harness DCOM as a transport mechanism for COM+
∗ Create a Web–based thin client that connects to a remote SQL Server database
∗ Combine scripts or ASP with COM+ for cutting–edge Web apps
Bonus CD–ROM
∗ Platform SKD for Windows
∗ VB Crash Shield shareware, RoboHELP(TM) Office trial version, Paint Shop Pro evalution version, and other software tryouts
∗ All sample applications and code
Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs as you like–free–but they have no technical support. www.idgbooks.com System Requirements: Pentium(r) PC 133 MHz or faster running Windows 2000; 64 MB RAM; 3GB hard drive space Visual Studio 6 Enterprise Edition required
