System.Net.ServicePointManager.DefaultConnectionLimit == 24 --> BUG?

Question

When checking the System.Net.ServicePointManager.DefaultConnectionLimit in .Net 4 in my debugger, I see really high numbers. I see 24 on one machine and see 48 on another m

Answer 1

It's not a bug. It's propably 12 per CPU.

The value comes from <connectionManagement> in your Web.config or Machine.config. If neither of files contains element it's probably configured by autoConfig=True setting at <processModel> element.