ASP.NET AJAX is a free framework from Microsoft for ASP.NET for quickly creating a new generation of more efficient, more interactive and highly-personalized Web experiences that work across all the most popular browsers. AJAX Hosting is enabled on all shared Server Intellect hosting plans.


With ASP.NET AJAX, you can:

• Create next-generation interfaces with reusable AJAX Hosting components.
  
  
• Enhance existing Web pages using powerful AJAX controls with support for all modern browsers.
  
  
• Continue using Visual Studio 2005 to take your ASP.NET 2.0 Hosting sites to the next level.
  
  
• Access remote hosting services and data directly from the browser without writing a ton of complicated script.
  
  
• Enjoy the benefits of a free framework with 24x7 technical support provided by Microsoft.
  

ASP.NET AJAX: A demonstration of ASP.NET AJAX



Duration: 20 minutes and 23 seconds.
See how easy it is to build from scratch a “To Do List” management application using ASP.NET 2.0, and then enhance the user experience using the ASP.NET AJAX Hosting Extensions.


ASP.NET AJAX Extensions: Installation and setup



Duration: 11 minutes and 58 seconds.
Take your first steps toward learning Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX, from downloading and installing the framework to creating your first AJAX-style application on your ASP.NET Hosting account.


ASP.NET AJAX Control Toolkit: Installation and getting started



Duration: 11 minutes and 16 seconds.
Learn how to extend your ASP.NET AJAX applications using the ASP.NET AJAX Control Toolkit. This video starts with the very basics, including downloading and installing the toolkit.