What does configuration file actually mean? Find out inside PCMag's comprehensive tech and computer-related encyclopedia.

Still using property files? You’re not managing environments — you’re babysitting chaos. It’s time to break free and ...

Application-specific configuration information has historically been stored in INI files, which are plain-text files that contain key/value data within sections. In Windows, the registry has ...

Master the art of loading and saving configuration files using Visual Studio .NET. Also, learn about planned changes in VS.NET 2005.

Learn how to use JSON configuration files to make PowerShell scripts more dynamic, flexible and user-friendly.

1) put the config in the app.config of the EXE using your DLL. or 2) don't use the built-in config system. Just use a plain-old-XML file. I mean, you know it's always going to be for Oracle, how ...

If you're concerned about keeping critical information in your Web.config file, then you should encrypt it -- or at least the parts that you're concerned about.

Learn how to use PowerShell's GUI capabilities to dynamically create configuration files that enhance script flexibility and usability.