Server-based Components for .NET Framework Applications

The .NET Framework includes classes for several server-based components that you can put into your applications.

In This Section

• Using File System and Timer Components
  Introduces components that respond to changes to files and directories, raise events on a schedule, or monitor and interact with Windows processes.

• Using Installation Components
  Introduces installation components, which allow you to execute custom actions when your application is deployed.

• Using Messaging Components
  Introduces components that interact with Microsoft Message Queuing system resources.

• Using System Monitoring Components
  Introduces components that interact with Windows performance counters and event logs.

Topic	Location
Server Explorer/Database Explorer	Server Components in Visual Studio
Byte Array Property Editor	Server Components in Visual Studio
Message Queue Browser Dialog Box	Server Components in Visual Studio
Message Queue Browser Dialog Box	Server Components in Visual Studio
Message Queue Browser Dialog Box	Server Components in Visual Studio
Server Explorer/Database Explorer	Server Components in Visual Studio
Byte Array Property Editor	Server Components in Visual Studio

Related Sections

• Framework Component Deployment and the Design Process
  Describes how installation components work and the general design process to use in your applications that require them.

Topic	Location
Deploying Applications and Components	Deployment in Visual Studio
Deploying Applications and Components	Deployment in Visual Studio
Deploying Applications and Components	Deployment in Visual Studio
Deploying Applications and Components	Deployment in Visual Studio