Performance Tuning and Optimizing ASP.NET Applications

JEFFREY HASAN WITH

KENNETH TU

Copyright 2003 by Jeffrey Hasan with Kenneth Tu

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Jeffrey Hasan would like to dedicate this book to his family and loved ones whose support makes everything possible.

Kenneth Tu would like to dedicate this book to Grandma, family, and friends .

About the Authors

Jeffrey Hasan is a technical architect and software developer specializing in Microsoft technology at InfoQuest Systems ( http://www.infoquest.tv ), a leading provider of business intelligence applications and services for the telecommunications and broadband industries. He has coauthored numerous books and articles on .NET and Web development topics and has extensive experience developing enterprise applications. Jeff has a master's degree from Duke University and is a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD). When he is not working, Jeff likes to travel to far-flung corners of the world. His most recent travels have taken him from the rainforests of Costa Rica to the Karakoram Mountains of northern Pakistan, followed by a tour through the beaches and towns of southern Spain. < [e-mail] >.

Kenneth Tu is a software developer specializing in Microsoft technology and is currently developing enterprise Web applications at InfoQuest Systems ( http://www.infoquest.tv ), a leading provider of business intelligence applications and services for the telecommunications and broadband industries. He has extensive experience developing both Windows and Web-based applications. Ken has a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. He currently lives in Southern California and spends his free time cycling (road and mountain), listening to music by the Dave Matthews Band , and waiting for the Kings to win the Stanley Cup. < [e-mail] >.

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Michael Machowski is a senior consultant with Microsoft Consulting Services. Michael provides architectural guidance and develops solutions for businesses adopting advanced Microsoft technologies.

Acknowledgments

The book you hold in your hands is the culmination of months of hard work and a passionate desire to create a high-quality , informative text on ASP.NET application performance. Like all major projects, it would not have been possible without the support and hard work of a great many people. First and foremost I would like to thank the team at Apress: Dan Appleman, Gary Cornell, Sofia Marchant, Kari Brooks, Kim Wimpsett, Grace Wong, Doris Wong, Beth Christmas, and all of the editorial and production staff who worked on this book. I would also like to thank my coauthor, Kenneth Tu, for his dedication and hours of hard work during what was a very challenging year. Finally, I would like to thank our technical reviewer, Michael Machowski, for his exhaustive reviews of our work and for his admirable expertise and commitment to excellence.

”Jeffrey Hasan

First, I would like to acknowledge the work of Microsoft in creating this fantastic new .NET Framework.

More specifically , I am grateful to Jeffrey Hasan for inviting me to participate in this project and for his guidance and patience throughout the project.

I would also like to thank my family and friends, who made it a point to keep me up-to-date on the many experiences I missed during the lifecycle of this project.

Thanks to the musicians from the Dave Matthews Band, U2, and Radiohead, whose music was greatly appreciated during the time I spent writing and rewriting the material for this book.

And, finally, I want to acknowledge my wife, Yovy. We have shared seven years , and although there have been some bad times, I wouldn't trade them for the world.

”Kenneth Tu