Uploading ASP.NET Website to Free ASP Hosting

Overview

• Tutorial on uploading an ASP.NET website to free ASP hosting.
• Demo website allows for CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).

Steps to Upload Website

1. Sign Up for Free ASP Hosting

• Visit freeasp.net hosting site.
• Scroll to login section, but focus on signing up.
• Signup process involves:
  • Provide an email address.
  • Choose a unique username.
  • Set a password (less than 15 characters).
  • Copy the verification code.
• Click on the "Sign Up" button.

2. Create a Database

• Upon signing up, you will be redirected to the dashboard.
• Click on "Manage Databases" then "Add Database."
  • Database name should match the username.
  • Set a password for the database.
  • Click "OK" to create the database.

3. Import Database

• Import requirements:
  • File size must be large enough.
  • Database file must be in SQL 2016 format.
• Instructions provided on converting SQL 2019 backup to 2016.
• Steps to Import:
  • Go to "My Files" and click on "Upload."
  • Upload the 2016 version of the database backup.
  • Go back to "Manage Databases" and import the backup file.

4. Connect Database to Local Website

• Edit web.config file for connection string:
  • Find and modify the connection string:
    • Replace data source and set the server name.
    • Change initial catalog to your database name (which matches your username).
    • Remove integrated security and set user ID and password accordingly.
• Run the project to ensure it connects to the online server.

5. Publish the Application

• Zip the published files before uploading.
• Publish Steps:
  • Click on "Publish" and add a profile.
  • Choose a folder (e.g., create a folder named "publish" on Desktop).
  • Click "Publish" to generate the output.
• Navigate to the "publish" folder and zip the contents.

6. Upload the Zip File to Free ASP Hosting

• Go to "My Files" on the hosting dashboard.
• Click on "Upload" and select the zipped project folder.

7. Verify Website Functionality

• Navigate to your domain to see if the website is loaded correctly.
• Test CRUD operations (e.g., creating a user, deleting a record).

Conclusion

• The tutorial effectively demonstrates how to upload and manage an ASP.NET website on freeASP hosting.
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