You already know about ASP.NET and Ajax so I'm not going to offer any descriptions here, just my perspective on what needs to be discussed.
Some great resources you should keep an eye on:
- The www.asp.net Ajax section http://ajax.asp.net/default.aspx?tabid=47 and Forums: http://forums.asp.net/default.aspx?GroupID=34
- Scott Guthrie's Blog: http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/default.aspx
Now that the final 1.0 release of Ajax is out we also have access to the source code and documentation.
http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/archive/2007/01/30/asp-net-ajax-1-0-source-code-released.aspx
http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/archive/2007/02/06/asp-net-ajax-goodies-documentation-download-back-button-support-new-animation-control.aspx
I'm currently working on the BlogCasts that will be posted here, each of them will showcase the current Ajax version and the AjaxToolKit.
During the beta releases it was fairly easy to help .NET developers who were having trouble getting Atlas/Ajax to work in their pages.
You really only had to check three things; the correct binaries, the proper web.config changes and the actual page code.
With the final 1.0 Ajax release something popped up that caught me by surprise.
Apparently there are asp.net hosts who do not allow their customers Full trust in their applications /bin/ folder.
If those hosts don't install the release version of Ajax in the GAC their customers can't run Ajax enabled pages.
I can understand why some of those hosts were chosen, their prices for shared hosting accounts are so low.
If you fall into this category of developers please consider moving your hosting to http://www.DiscountASP.net
I don't get anything for mentioning them but I can tell you that I've been more than happy with what they offer on the accounts I've registered with them.
Well actually DASP recently added a referral credit program so if you do switch to them please mention this code: VYUNEM
I'll do all I can to help you with ASP.NET and SQL Server, it's always my pleasure.
More soon... (Lord willing)