Learn best practices to follow when using Windows SharePoint Services objects to avoid retaining the objects in memory in the Microsoft .NET Framework. (29 printed pages)

Scott Harris, Microsoft Corporation

Mike Ammerlaan, Microsoft Corporation

Roger Lamb, Microsoft Corporation

Stefan Goßner, Microsoft Corporation

Published: June 2006

Updated: January 2009

Applies to: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Windows SharePoint Services 2.0, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003

Contents

Introduction to Using Disposable Windows SharePoint Services Objects

Finding Incorrectly Disposed Objects

Coding Techniques to Ensure Object Disposal

SPSite Objects

SPWeb Objects

Other Objects That Require Disposal

Conclusion

Additional Resources