They began with a discussion of Web service provider case study, including analysis, design, construction, registration, and deployment of Web services. Packed with useful information, the chapters also dive into topics such as: * Database design, including the implementation of physical design in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 * Syntax and attributes used to code a Web service, including proper testing techniques * The advantage of using the Universal Description Discovery and Integration (UDDI) framework * Security-both the traditional mechanisms provided by IIS and the new one provided by ASP.NET * Web service performance testing and tuning Companion Web site includes a complete case study application and code used in this book.