>The white paper is a step-by-step for a very simple example. Helpful, to be sure. But... where can I learn of the PROCESSING CHARACTERISTICS of Web Services?? Is 'statelessness' still the norm? (I can assume so, but look what I'd be missing if it isn't). Where does XML fit in all this (excluding the (VFP-generated stuff) - must use for specific things or optional? What are the performance characteristics/penalties of a Web Service? Am I better having a single Web Service app. with lots of methods or is a small method count per Web Service more advntageous? What is a "listener" and does it come automatically with IIS or do I have to get/make one? Is MSMQ a factor here and, if so, how do I set it up or make use of it? I haven't found anything regarding these issues. I simply can't go forward with a production application without this information!

"MSDN News" covers all of this and is available on-line, including "road-maps".

Start with the Jan/Feb 2001 Issue.