This step-by-step article describes how to use a DataSet object to merge two XML documents. The DataSet object is central to supporting disconnected, distributed data scenarios with Microsoft ADO.NET. The DataSet object is a memory-resident representation of data that provides a consistent, relation

There is a new Top 5 threats list for web services. This is prepared by web services researcher Spire Security LLC and Forum Systems, a web service security provider of Web services-related threats.

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