.NET is Microsoft's new Internet technology. .NET was originally called NGWS. NGWS - Next Generation Windows Services. .NET is a mixture of technologies, standards and development tools. The .NET infrastructure will be integrated into all Microsoft's operating systems, desktop and server products. The term NGWS (Next Generation Windows Services) was used for Microsoft's plan for producing an Internet-based platform. The .Net environment provides many advantages to software developers who want to produce applications without having to worry about programming language and hardware capabilities, in order to meet his requirements .Net uses what is called a Common Language Runtime or CLR.
Advantages of .Net Development Services:
- Supports different levels of authentication services such as passwords, wallets, and smart cards.
- Supports directory services that can answer XML based questions.
- Permits a wide variety of Internet devices to access data and applications.
- Ability to track visitors and report on the most requested web pages.
- Easy integration of any software into the Internet.
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