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| Strong name
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| Definition
| Globally unique .NET assembly name. Uses a public key encryption scheme to create a digital signature to ensure a truely unique strong name. The digital signature is also useful for authenticating the assembly creator, encrypting the assembly, and validating that assembly integrity. Strong names are created using the Shared name utility.
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| See also
| Shared name, Shared name utility
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