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5. Choose this IA64 configuration for all the future builds for generating native IA64
binary. Also, from this properties window, several other advanced options can be set.
6. To enable SQL debugging on Visual Studio 2005 C++ projects, in the Property Pages
dialog box, open the Configuration Properties node, and select the Debugging
node. Set SQL Debugging to Yes. Click OK.
7. From Project Tools Menu Select Options, then select Projects and properties.
Select directories for VC++ and choose platform Itanium
8. From the show directories for window, choose executable files, then move
entries up/down as needed such as SDK, DDK, .NET Frame Work SDK files or any
files particular to your development environment.
9. Repeat step 8 for library files and include files instead of executable files.
10. Before porting 32-bit applications to the IA-64, turn on the /WP64 flag and compile
your code like you normally would in 32-bit mode and verify. Use Itanium cross-
compiler switches /G1 and /G2 for optimization. Microsoft web site Introduction to
Developing Applications for the 64-bit Itanium-based Version of Windows gives more
information on IA-64 development.