:confused:Is it possible to access Oracle in ASP.Net without installing Oracle Client on the web server? If possible, how?

Oh, that was just a sample I'm working on. I don't think I'll show the error in the actual app. and I do plan on using the try and catch each time calling the methods. The reason I wanted to make sure there is a connection is that if the app is used offline, it does different thing and won't allow to call any of the webservice's methods anymore. As far as handling other errors from the webservices, it's a different issue. Thank you for your advice. =) Boo

I wanted to make sure the methods are available before calling any. This is what I did, do you think it's good enough? wsABC = new SomeWebService.Service(); try { WebRequest myRequest = WebRequest.Create(wsABC.Url); WebResponse myResponse = myRequest.GetResponse(); } catch (WebException ex) { if(ex.Status != WebExceptionStatus.Success) { String ExMsg="Exception Code : "+ ex.Status.ToString() + "\n" + "Exception Description : "+ ex.Message); MessageBox.Show(ExMsg); } } Thanks, Boo

Does anyone know what's the best way to determine if a web service is available before you consume it each time?? For example, if anapplication can be used when it is either connected or disconnected. When it is disconnected, what error handling should be done? please show me a sample code. Thank you. Boo

damage credit... no way! they want you to think that way so you don't pay them much! good credit? when it comes to big items like mortgage and car load, your credit card history won't help at all. Use a bank that give you a check card. use it like a credit card but spend only what you have!! don't go for the American broken dream!! sersiously! CUT IT UP!!!:zzz::zzz:

something to read about... http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dndotnet/html/drgui02132002.asp I did hear that the new version of C++.Net will come with a design tool and a lot of syntax clean up. The release date is around Februry 2003.

I am not sure about that. CString is a MFC class. That's the reason I ask you to change the project setting. Your other option is to use char type. Maybe someone else can help you. ;)

If you are using MS Visual Studio, go change your project setting to "Use MFC in a Shared DLL."