Problems in VB.net

Hi, You can host ActiveX components on windows form but so sure about creating it. Look at here. http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/cpqstart/html/cpsmpnetsamples-windowsformsactivexhosting.asp But i really can't help much as I has less knowledge on this area. Hope it helps. Cheers.

Your first question is easy... you can't create an ActiveX (com) control in the .Net framework. The .Net framework uses CLR (Common Language Runtime) which is a relatively new concept. Microsoft is abandoning ActiveX in favor of CLR, because it supports all languages and theoretically any platform (including Linux and Macs). I say theoretically because the .Net framework, as far as I know, is not officially available on those platforms. I have heard, however, that a version is being sold that works with the Mac. You can use com controls in VB.Net, but it is not really efficient and is only recommended as a last resort. Finally, CLR libraries can be registered. Someone else answered your second question, so I will answer the third. I can't vouch for Oracle, but the best method in SQL Server, IMHO, is to send the encoded password to a stored procedure that compares the password to a previously encrypted password in the database. For that, however, you'll need to consult with some heavy duty .Net manuals on how to construct your database adapters, etc. (beyond the scope of this forum). However, if you're going to use ASP.Net then I would suggest that you tool on over to www.ASP.net and use the tutorials located there. I spent about 6 hours and had all the tutorials completed and a good appreciation for the .Net security structure.

Hi, Regarding your second question. Look into SQL Server 2000 DTS import and export utility! http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/coprompt/cp_dtswiz_33ll.asp http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dtssql/dts_tools_wiz_9e5g.asp Hope it helps.