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ASP.NET Configuration

.NET Framework 1.1

The ASP.NET configuration system features an extensible infrastructure that enables you to define configuration settings at the time your ASP.NET applications are first deployed so that you can add or revise configuration settings at any time with minimal impact on operational Web applications and servers.

The ASP.NET configuration system provides the following benefits:

In This Section

Format of ASP.NET Configuration Files

Explains how ASP.NET configuration files are organized.

Hierarchical Configuration Architecture

Explains configuration setting inheritance.

Accessing ASP.NET Configuration Settings

Explains how to programmatically read configuration settings.

Creating New Configuration Sections

Explains how to add custom configuration sections.

Related Sections

Configuring Applications

Explains how to use the configuration system to control your applications.

ASP.NET Settings Schema

Presents the members of the ASP.NET configuration system.

System.Web.Configuration Namespace

Documents the classes contained in the System.Web.Configuration namespace.