Hi there,
If you want to learn ASP.NET, take a look at my book Beginning ASP.NET 4 in C# and
VB:
http://www.wrox.com/WileyCDA/WroxTit...470502215.html
It teaches you how to build database driven web sites (starting from scatch) and deals with topics such as downloading and installing the necessary software.
Make sure you check out the Amazon reviews to see what others think of this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-ASP-...dp/0470502215/
Cheers,
Imar