Exam 70-562: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Application Development Curriculum Outline

Mentoring 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development

Overview/Description
SkillSoft Mentors are available to help students with their studies for exam 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development. You can reach them by entering a Mentored Chat Room or by using the E-mail My Mentor service.

Target Audience
Individuals who are studying the associated SkillSoft content in preparation for, or to become familiar with, the skills and competencies being measured by the actual certification exam.

Prerequisites
Familiarity with the exam objectives listed below and skills and competencies being measured in the associated certification exam.

Expected Duration (hours)
0.0

Lesson Objectives

Mentoring 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development

Configuring and Deploying Web Applications

Consuming and Creating Server Controls

Working with Data and Services

Troubleshooting and Debugging Web Applications

Working with ASP.NET AJAX and Client-Side Scripting

Targeting Mobile Devices

Programming Web Applications

Course Number:
mnt70562 <
Back to List

Developing Web Applications with Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5

Overview/Description
Visual Studio is an integrated development environment that includes a “drag and drop” interface designer and many other tools for building .NET applications. The latest version is Visual Studio 2008 and it supports a variety of languages including Visual Basic 2008, Visual C++, Visual C#, and Visual J#. ASP.NET 3.5 is Microsoft’s latest version of ASP for developing web applications using the .NET Framework. It builds on the previous version ASP.NET 2.0, while maintaining backwards compatibility. This course provides an overview of how to develop web applications with Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5. Topics covered include how to create web forms with server controls, using event handlers, utilizing state-management capabilities, and implementing globalization and accessibility in a web application. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 3.5 with Visual Studio 2008, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software-development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building web-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework; working experience of Visual Studio 20085, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5

Expected Duration (hours)
3.0

Lesson Objectives

Developing Web Applications with Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5

Recognize the benefits and requirements of ASP.NET 3.5.

Identify the features of ASP.NET.

Recognize the steps for creating a basic web page.

Distinguish between the single-file and code-behind page models.

Identify the use of default objects in ASP.NET.

Recognize the benefits and uses of business objects.

Identify the role of external assemblies and how to implement them.

Create a basic ASP.NET web page using Visual Studio 2008.

Add and modify basic controls on a web page.

Recognize the layout, elements, and life cycle of a web site.

Recognize the steps for creating a web site using ASP.NET.

Recognize the different ways to configure a web site using ASP.NET.

Identify the benefits of client-side and server-side state management.

Identify the steps for maintaining web site user information with profile properties.

Recognize the steps for localizing and globalizing ASP.NET web pages.

Recognize the accessibility options in ASP.NET and identify the steps for creating an accessible web site.

Identify the steps for handling events.

Recognize the steps for using generic handlers in ASP.NET.

Wire controls on a web page for event handling.

Perform basic event handling using a generic handler.

Course Number:
sd_adad_a01_it_enus <
Back to List

Creating and Consuming Server Controls with Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5

Overview/Description
The Visual Studio 2008 IDE provides developers with the ability to create and consume server controls in ASP.NET 3.5 web applications. This course details the steps for creating secure web sites through the creation, addition, and customization of ASP.NET server controls. Specific topics covered include creating and consuming server and user controls, dynamically loading controls, performing control validation and using controls to implement security in an ASP.NET 3.5 web application. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 3.5 with Visual Studio 2008, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software-development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building web-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework; working experience of Visual Studio 20085, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5

Expected Duration (hours)
3.0

Lesson Objectives

Creating and Consuming Server Controls with Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5

Identify the features of different types of server controls.

Recognize the steps for working with controls.

Recognize the steps for creating ASP.NET user controls.

Recognize ways of working with user controls.

Recognize the steps for dynamically loading user controls.

Add a server control to a web page.

Dynamically create and load a user control.

Distinguish between client and server validation.

Identify the steps for working with common validators and validation groups to control user input.

Recognize the steps for creating and testing custom web controls.

Recognize the steps for using a custom control and a templated control.

Add a prebuilt custom control to a page.

Validate controls on a page.

Identify the authentication and authorization strategies employed by ASP.NET.

Recognize the steps for managing roles in ASP.NET.

Recognize the role of the Windows authentication provider in ASP.NET 3.5.

Recognize the role of the forms authentication provider in ASP.NET 3.5.

Recognize the benefits and steps for using login controls in ASP.NET.

Recognize the steps for using the CreateUserWizard, PasswordRecovery, and ChangePassword controls.

Identify ways of using login controls in a web application to implement security.

Create roles and adding users to those roles.

Create an ASP.NET login page.

Course Number:
sd_adad_a02_it_enus <
Back to List

Data and Services Integration with Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5

Overview/Description
Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 provide developers with the ability to integrate both data and services into an ASP.NET 3.5 Web application. This course identifies the steps for displaying and modifying data in an ASP.NET Web application, by accessing data using data-bound and data source controls, as well as ADO.NET, and utilizing Windows Communication Foundation services. Specific topics covered include using data-bound and data source controls, data access and data binding, LINQ, and utilizing WCF services in an ASP.NET 3.5 application. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 3.5 with Visual Studio 2008, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software-development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building web-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework; working experience of Visual Studio 20085, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5

Expected Duration (hours)
2.5

Lesson Objectives

Data and Services Integration with Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5

Identify the capabilities of common data-bound controls in ASP.NET 3.5.

Identify the capabilities of data source controls in ASP.NET 3.5.

Recognize the code for using the ListView and DataPager controls to display a collection of data.

Recognize the benefits and uses of the TreeView control.

Recognize the steps for performing XML Data Binding in a .NET 3.5 Web Form.

Recognize the steps for implementing the ObjectDataSource and SqlDataSource data source controls.

Distinguish the three LINQ types.

Recognize the steps for creating and configuring a LinqDataSource control.

Recognize the steps for adding a control and binding it to the LinqDataSource control.

Create and configure a LinqDataSource control.

Add a control and bind it to the LinqDataSource control.

Recognize the basic ADO features of .NET.

Identify the uses, properties, and methods of the DataSet, DataReader, and DataAdapter classes.

Recognize the steps for inserting, updating, and deleting data with ADO.NET.

Recognize the support for web services in ASP.NET.

Identify the code for calling a Windows Communication Foundation service from a web page.

Update information from a relational database with ADO.NET.

Call a WCF service from a web page.

Course Number:
sd_adad_a03_it_enus <
Back to List

ASP.NET AJAX and Client-Side Scripting with Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5

Overview/Description
Both Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 provide integrated support for ASP.NET AJAX and client-side scripting. This course provides an overview of what ASP.NET AJAX is and demonstrates how to utilize ASP.NET AJAX and client-side script in web applications using Visual Studio 2008. Specific topics covered include the support for AJAX in the latest version of ASP.NET, how web forms can take advantage of ASP.NET AJAX controls, what the client-side library is and how both ASP.NET and AJAX interact with it, and finally how to handle common events raised by ASP.NET AJAX components. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 3.5 with Visual Studio 2008, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software-development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building web-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework; working experience of Visual Studio 20085, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

ASP.NET AJAX and Client-Side Scripting with Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5

Identify the benefits of using AJAX

Distinguish between AJAXs client-side and server-side functionalities

Recognize the features of AJAX integration with Visual Studio

Identify the uses of AJAX server-side controls

Identify the code for creating a web site with ScriptManager, ScriptManagerProxy, and Timer server-side controls

Identify the code for creating a web site with UpdatePanel and UpdateProgress server-side controls

Add the ScriptManager AJAX control to a web page

Add the UpdatePanel AJAX control to a web page

Recognize the general steps for creating a custom client script by using the Microsoft AJAX Library

Recognize the uses of JSON in an AJAX-enabled application

Recognize the steps for using client-side scripting to handle an event raised by an ASP.NET AJAX component

Identify the steps for creating custom client events

Recognize how client-side scripting is handled in ASP.NET 3.5

Identify the steps for creating and consuming services from client-side scripts

Use client side scripting to handle an event raised by an ASP.NET AJAX component

Create a custom client event

Course Number:
sd_adad_a04_it_enus <
Back to List

XML and Mobile Web Applications with Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5

Overview/Description
Both Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 include support for working with XML and creating mobile web applications. This course provides an overview of the XML support provided by ASP.NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008. Specific topics covered include using LINQ to XML, how to read and write XML, and how to use XPath to process XML data. The course also explores the provided support for mobile web applications including their creation and device specific customization. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 3.5 with Visual Studio 2008, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software-development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building web-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework; working experience of Visual Studio 20085, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

XML and Mobile Web Applications with Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5

Identify the code to create, access, and navigate XML using Visual Basics support for XML and LINQ to XML

Identify the important features of XML support in Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5

Recognize the code for performing an XSLT transformation by using an assembly

Recognize the code for manipulating data in a DataSet using the XmlDataDocument class

Identify the code used to read data with the XmlReader and XmlTextReader classes

Identify the features, roles, members, and uses of XmlReader and XmlTextReader classes

Recognize the code for writing XML data using the XmlWriter and XmlTextWriter classes

Identify benefits and features of XPath

Identify the code for querying an XPathDocument

Use the XmlReader class to read elements and attributes

Use the XmlWriter class to write elements and attributes

Use XPath to perform a query on XML data

Identify the containers, objects, and files associated with mobile web applications

Recognize the steps for creating a mobile web application with mobile web controls

Identify the functions of the System.Web.Mobile classes

Recognize the elements that enable device-specific rendering

Identify the steps for defining and applying device filters in order to customize a mobile web application

Create a mobile web application

Add controls to a form in a mobile web application

Implement device-specific rendering

Course Number:
sd_adad_a05_it_enus <
Back to List

Configuring and Deploying Web Application with Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5

Overview/Description
Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 provide various methods for configuring and deploying web applications. This course will cover the ways you can configure web applications and the tools you can use to deploy them, highlighting the pros and cons of each. Specific topics covered include configuring ASP.NET 3.5 web applications and providers. Also covered in the course is how to compile web applications using both Visual Studio and command line utilities, and how to use deployment tools such as XCopy, the Windows installer, and the Publish Website Tool. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications certification. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 3.5 with Visual Studio 2008, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software-development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building web-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework; working experience of Visual Studio 20085, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Configuring and Deploying Web Application with Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5

Recognize the configuration types, tools, and elements in ASP.NET 3.5

Recognize the steps for setting common configuration items for web applications

Recognize the steps for configuring session state for a web application

Recognize the benefits of the Provider Model in ASP.NET 3.5

Recognize the steps for setting up the Provider to work with SQL Server for all systems or just a single system

Recognize the code for defining the membership and role providers

Identify the uses and configuration options for the personalization, site maps, session state, and web event providers

Configure session state to use InProc

Configure session state to use StateServer

Configure session state to use SQLServer

Identify the benefits of compilation and the tools used to compile web applications

Identify the steps for performing a precompilation for deployment from the command line

Identify the necessary preparatory steps and available options when deploying a web application

Recognize the steps for copying a web site

Recognize the steps for deploying a precompiled web application

Identify the steps for building an installer program to deploy a web site

Precompile a web application

Publish a web site

Course Number:
sd_adad_a06_it_enus <
Back to List

Debugging, Tracing, and Monitoring ASP.NET Applications with Visual Basic 2008

Overview/Description
Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 give developers the tools needed to effectively debug, trace, and monitor web applications to minimize errors. This course covers the various ways you can troubleshoot web applications using Visual Studio and discusses how to use ASP.NET 3.5 code to help to accomplish this. Specific topics covered include debugging web applications both locally and remotely, debugging ASP.NET AJAX applications, and using the tracing and monitoring features to promote good application health. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 3.5 with Visual Studio 2008, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software-development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building web-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework; working experience of Visual Studio 20085, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Debugging, Tracing, and Monitoring ASP.NET Applications with Visual Basic 2008

Identify the scope and capabilities of new debugging tools available in ASP.NET 3.5

Identify the benefits of debugging in ASP.NET 3.5

Recognize the steps for debugging a web page in Visual Web Developer

Identify the options for performing remote debugging in ASP.NET 3.5

Identify the steps for setting up and running remote debugging

Perform remote debugging

Identify the scope in ASP.NET 3.5 for debugging AJAX applications using client-side debugging tools

Identify the steps for debugging an AJAX application

Set breakpoints

Run the debugger

Identify the steps for manually adding a performance counter

Recognize the code for implementing counters in an application programmatically

Recognize the code for using the Cache object to cache application data

Identify the code used to implement ASP.NET 3.5 health monitoring in web applications

Recognize the code for enabling tracing

Identify the code for writing custom trace messages

Recognize the code for viewing trace details

Enable tracing for a single page

Enable and disable tracing for an entire application

Add custom trace output to a web site

Course Number:
sd_adad_a07_it_enus <
Back to List

Optimization and Customization with Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5

Overview/Description
Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 provide developers with the tools they need to create unique, flexible ASP.NET web sites that can use custom master pages, themes, and skins, as well as Web Part pages that allow users to personalize their own web pages. This course explores the various ways you can employ these tools to develop and optimize web applications. Specific topics covered include modifying page layout with master pages, using themes, and utilizing Web Parts in ASP.NET 3.5 web applications. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 3.5 with Visual Studio 2008, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software-development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building web-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework; working experience of Visual Studio 20085, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Optimization and Customization with Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5

Identify the steps for creating and configuring a master page

Identify the steps for binding content and master pages

Identify the steps for adding a property to a master page

Identify the steps for creating nested master pages

Create a theme

Recognize the steps for applying a theme

Create a content page that uses a master page

Apply a theme to a site and an individual page

Use a skin on a control

Recognize the steps for creating a Web Parts page

Recognize the steps for adding and customizing WebPartZone controls

Recognize the code for connecting Web Parts on an ASP.NET page

Recognize the code for creating a custom user control that allows for personalization

Recognize the code for creating a custom Web Part control

Recognize the steps for adding a CatalogPart control

Create a Web Parts page

Create a custom user control that allows for personalization

Enable users to personalize Web Parts controls

Course Number:
sd_adad_a08_it_enus <
Back to List

Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework Application Development Foundation Curriculum Outline

Visual Basic: System Types and Collections

Overview/Description
Visual Basic is one of the core languages used by programmers for software development in Visual Studio. This course primarily serves as an introduction to new Collections and System Types. This course also covers enumerators, and new interfaces, specifically the Generic Interface.

Target Audience
Employees, Consultants, and Students that are preparing for the Technology Specialist: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation Certification Exam (70-536).

Prerequisites
Familiarity with concepts and architecture of software development and business applications; development experience in an object-oriented programming language preferable

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives
Visual Basic: System Types and Collections

Recognize basic object-oriented programming procedures in Visual Basic

Identify the variables in Visual Basic

Create types

Create classes

Create types and classes in a given scenario

Recognize the interfaces in the System namespace

Recognize the interfaces in the System.Collections namespace

Use classes in the System.Collections namespace

Identify the classes in the System.Collections namespace

Identify the classes that provide the abstract base class

Use interfaces and classes in a given scenario

Create generic types

Create generic interfaces

Create generic classes

Create generic enumerators

Create generics

Course Number:
sd_adfv_a01_it_enus

Back to List

Visual Basic: Serialization and I/O

Overview/Description
There are many new features for Visual Basic. This course looks at Serialization and I/O functions for .NET Framework, specifically the new classes that implement these functions. This course also covers XML Serialization and Isolated Storage.

Target Audience
Employees, Consultants, and Students that are preparing for the Technology Specialist: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation Certification Exam (70-536).

Prerequisites
Familiarity with concepts and architecture of software development and business applications; development experience in an object-oriented programming language preferable

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives
Visual Basic: Serialization and I/O

Serialize an object in Visual Basic

Distinguish between serialization interfaces

Use the SerializationInfo classes

Use XMLserialization and deserialization

Serialize and deserialize an object in binary format

Serialize and deserialize an object in SOAP format

Use serialization in a given scenario

Use the FileStream class

Distinguish between the most common file handling classes in the System.IO namespace

Match the classes to examples of their file management tasks

Implement isolated storage

Use stream, isolated storage, and file management classes in a given scenario

Determine how to improve application performance using serialization and I/O.

Course Number:
sd_adfv_a02_it_enus

Back to List

Visual Basic: Customized Programming

Overview/Description
Visual Basic offers flexibility to the programmer in many new ways in the latest installment of Visual Studio. This course focuses on customized programming such as Interoperability, Reflection, new Drawing Classes for graphics, and Globalization.

Target Audience
Employees, Consultants, and Students that are preparing for the Technology Specialist: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation Certification Exam (70-536).

Prerequisites
Familiarity with concepts and architecture of software development and business applications; development experience in an object-oriented programming language preferable

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives
Visual Basic: Customized Programming

Integrate a COM object into .NET

Use data marshalling

Use DLL functions

Use System.Reflection

Use System.Reflection.Emit

Perform interoperation and reflection in a given scenario

Use GDI+ to draw a shape

Use GDI+ to display images

Manipulate text in an application

Draw and manipulate text in Visual Basic

Determine how to customize a Visual Basic application

Develop e-mail functionality in an application

Recognize how to configure CultureInfo

Recognize how to configure NumberFormatInfo

Recognize how to configure RegionInfo

Configure DateTimeFormatInfo

Develop e-mail capabilities in an application

Localize and application

Course Number:
sd_adfv_a03_it_enus

Back to List

Visual Basic: Security

Overview/Description
Visual Studio adds to the Security namespace to make your Visual Basic programs even more secure and easier to implement.This course is designed to familiarize students with VB Security which includes Code Access Security, IIS security, and Cryptography which includes instructions for symmetric and asymmetric cryptography with hash functions.

Target Audience
Employees, Consultants, and Students that are preparing for the Technology Specialist: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation Certification Exam (70-536).

Prerequisites
Familiarity with concepts and architecture of software development and business applications; development experience in an object-oriented programming language preferable

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives
Visual Basic: Security

Implement evidence-based security

Implement role-based security

Implement evidence-based security in a given scenario

Implement role-based security in a given scenario

Implement file security

Implement authentication

Implement permissions using the System.Security namespace

Implement permissions using the System.Security.Permissions namespace in a given scenario

Use the command-line to implement permissions

Implement file and code access security permissions in a given scenario

Implement symmetric cryptography

Implement asymmetric cryptography in a given scenario

Use hash algorithms

Use the DPAPI

Use cryptography in a given scenario

Course Number:
sd_adfv_a04_it_enus

Back to List

Visual Basic: Threading, Service Processing, and Application Domains

Overview/Description
This course covers how to implement Threading, and Service Processing in Visual Basic. Additionally, this course covers configuring and managing application domains.

Target Audience
Employees, Consultants, and Students that are preparing for the Technology Specialist: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation Certification Exam (70-536).

Prerequisites
Familiarity with concepts and architecture of software development and business applications; development experience in an object-oriented programming language preferable

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives
Visual Basic: Threading, Service Processing, and Application Domains

Implement threading

Use the WaitHandle class

Use the EventWaitHandle class

Use the ReaderWriterLock class

Use special classes

Use Thread Timers

Recognize the features of the ThreadState and ThreadPriority enumerations

Develop threads in Visual Basic

Create a Windows Service

Identify the characteristics of Windows Services

Install and run a Windows Service

Use the ServiceBase class

Use the ServiceController class

Use the ServiceInstaller class

Implement Windows Services in a given scenario

Configure application domains

Configure an application domain in a given scenario

Determine how to improve system operation using threading, service processing, and application domains

Course Number:
sd_adfv_a05_it_enus

Back to List

Visual Basic: Diagnostics and Management

Overview/Description
Configuration and Process Management can be among the most complex tasks a programmer can undertake. This course aids the student in familiarizing themselves with the tools in Visual Basic to accomplish this.

Target Audience
Employees, Consultants, and Students that are preparing for the Technology Specialist: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation Certification Exam (70-536).

Prerequisites
Familiarity with concepts and architecture of software development and business applications; development experience in an object-oriented programming language preferable

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives
Visual Basic: Diagnostics and Management

Recognize how to use configuration file and section classes

Recognize how to use configuration elements interfaces

Program custom installers for components

Configure .NET applications for deployment

Program configuration data

Program custom installers

Use event logs

Use system processes

Manage event logs and system processes

Determine how to manage configuration, custom installation, and system processes.

Debug an application

Trace an application

Describe management events

Retrieve system information

Debug an application

Manage system information

Course Number:
sd_adfv_a06_it_enus

Back to List

C# 2005: System Types and Collections

Overview/Description
To use types, classes, interfaces, iterators, and generics to create data-driven applications

Target Audience

Employees, consultants, and students that are preparing for the Technology Specialist: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation Certification Exam (70-536)

Prerequisites

Familiarity with concepts and architecture of software development and business applications; development experience in an object-oriented programming language preferable

Expected Duration

170 Minutes

Objectives :

C# 2005: System Types and Collections

Recognize basic object-oriented programming procedures in C# 2005, given a scenario.

Create types and classes in a given scenario.

Define types and classes in a given scenario.

Use interfaces in a given scenario.

Use classes in the System.Collections namespace.

Use interfaces and classes in a given scenario.

Create generic types and interfaces in a given scenario.

Create generic classes and enumerators in a given scenario.

Create generics in a given scenario.

Course Number: 241291_eng

 

---

Back to List

C# 2005: Serialization and I/O

Overview/Description
To serialize and deserialize objects for storage and manipulation, use I/O classes to manage data streams and files, and analyze how application performance can be enhanced using serialization and I/O

Target Audience

Employees, consultants, and students that are preparing for the Technology Specialist: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation Certification Exam (70-536)

Prerequisites

Familiarity with concepts and architecture of software development and business applications; development experience in an object-oriented programming language preferable

Expected Duration

160 Minutes

Objectives :

C# 2005: Serialization and I/O

Implement an IDserializationCallback interface and an ISerializable interface in a given scenario.

Use XML serialization and deserialization and the ObjectManager and SerializationInfo classes, given appropriate scenarios.

Serialize and deserialize objects in SOAP format and binary format, given a scenario.

Use serialization in a given scenario.

Implement streams in a given scenario.

Implement file management and isolated storage in a given scenario.

Use stream, isolated storage, and file management classes in a given scenario.

Determine how to improve application performance using serialization and I/O.

Course Number: 241292_eng

 

---

Back to List

C# 2005: Customized Programming

Overview/Description
To enable compatibility between COM and C# 2005, use reflection to call classes and data types, and customize a C# 2005 application for graphics, text, globalization, and e-mail

Target Audience

Employees, consultants, and students that are preparing for the Technology Specialist: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation Certification Exam (70-536)

Prerequisites

Familiarity with concepts and architecture of software development and business applications; development experience in an object-oriented programming language preferable

Expected Duration

170 Minutes

Objectives :

C# 2005: Customized Programming

Perform interoperation between COM and .NET in a given scenario.

Use reflection in a given scenario.

Perform interoperation and reflection in a given scenario.

Create graphics with GDI+ in an application, given a scenario.

Manipulate text in an application, given a scenario.

Create graphics and manipulate text in a given scenario.

Determine how to implement interoperation, reflection, graphics, and text in an application.

Develop e-mail functionality in an application, given a scenario.

Use globalization to develop a culture-specific application in a given scenario.

Develop mail functionality and globalization in an application, given a scenario.

Course Number: 241293_eng

 

---

Back to List

C# 2005: Security

Overview/Description
To recognize the different types of security supported by C# 2005 and how they work, and to use them in application development

Target Audience

Employees, consultants, and students that are preparing for the Technology Specialist: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation Certification Exam (70-536)

Prerequisites

Familiarity with concepts and architecture of software development and business applications; development experience in an object-oriented programming language preferable

Expected Duration

170 Minutes

Objectives :

C# 2005: Security

Implement evidence-based security in a given scenario.

Implement role-based security in a given scenario.

Implement .NET and IIS security in a given scenario.

Implement file security and authentication in a given scenario.

Implement code access permissions in a given scenario.

Implement file security, authentication, and code access permissions in a given scenario.

Implement symmetric and asymmetric cryptography in a given scenario.

Use hash algorithms and the Data Protection API in a given scenario.

Use cryptography in a given scenario.

Course Number: 241294_eng

 

---

Back to List

C# 2005: Threading, Service Processing, and Application Domains

Overview/Description
To recognize how threading, service processing, and application domains facilitate background system operations, and to implement them in Visual Basic applications

Target Audience

Employees, consultants, and students that are preparing for the Technology Specialist: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation Certification Exam (70-536)

Prerequisites

Familiarity with concepts and architecture of software development and business applications; development experience in an object-oriented programming language preferable

Expected Duration

180 Minutes

Objectives :

C# 2005: Threading, Service Processing, and Application Domains

Implement threading in a given scenario.

Implement thread event handling in a given scenario.

Use special classes, threading, and enumerations in a given scenario.

Develop threading in a given scenario.

Implement a basic Windows Service in a given scenario.

Implement advanced Windows Services in a given scenario.

Implement Windows Services in a given scenario.

Create an application domain in a given scenario.

Configure an application domain in a given scenario.

Determine how to improve system operation using threading, service processing, and application domains.

Course Number: 241295_eng

 

---

Back to List

C# 2005: Diagnostics and Management

Overview/Description
To manage application configuration and the custom installation of components, event logs, system processes and information, and use debugging and tracing to measure application performance

Target Audience

Employees, consultants, and students that are preparing for the Technology Specialist: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation Certification Exam (70-536)

Prerequisites

Familiarity with concepts and architecture of software development and business applications; development experience in an object-oriented programming language preferable

Expected Duration

180 Minutes

Objectives :

C# 2005: Diagnostics and Management

Program configuration data in a given scenario.

Program custom installers for components, given a scenario.

Program configuration data and installers for components in a given scenario.

Use event logs and system processes in a given scenario.

Manage event logs and system processes in a given scenario.

Determine how to manage configuration, custom installation, and system processes.

Debug and trace an application in a given scenario.

Retrieve system information in a given scenario.

Debug an application and manage system information in a given scenario.

Course Number: 241296_eng

 

---

Back to List

Mentoring 70-536 VB - TS: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation

Overview/Description
SkillSoft Mentors are available to help students with their studies for exam 70-536 VB - TS: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation. You can reach them by entering a Mentored Chat Room or by using the E-mail My Mentor service.

Target Audience
Individuals who are studying the associated SkillSoft content in preparation for, or to become familiar with, the skills and competencies being measured by the actual certification exam.

Prerequisites
Familiarity with the exam objectives listed below and skills and competencies being measured in the associated certification exam.

Expected Duration (hours)
0.0

Lesson Objectives

Mentoring 70-536 VB - TS: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation

Developing applications that use system types and collections

Implementing service processes, threading, and application domains in a .NET Framework application

Embedding configuration, diagnostic, management, and installation features into a .NET Framework application

Implementing serialization and input/output functionality in a .NET Framework application

Improving the security of the .NET Framework applications by using the .NET Framework security features

Implementing interoperability, reflection, and mailing functionality in a .NET Framework application

Implementing globalization, drawing, and text manipulation functionality in a .NET Framework application

Course Number:
mnt70536vb <
Back to List

TestPrep 70-536 VB - TS: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation

Overview/Description
To test your knowledge on the skills and competencies being measured by the vendor certification exam. TestPrep can be taken in either Study or Certification mode. Study mode is designed to maximize learning by not only testing your knowledge of the material, but also by providing additional information on the topics presented. Certification mode is designed to test your knowledge of the material within a structured testing environment, providing valuable feedback at the end of the test.

Target Audience
Individuals seeking practice in a structured testing environment, covering the skills and competencies being measured by the vendor certification exam.

Prerequisites
The associated SkillSoft certification content should be completed before attempting this TestPrep. This will maximize the effectiveness of the preparation exam.

Expected Duration (hours)
0.0

Lesson Objectives

TestPrep 70-536 VB - TS: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation

Implementing interoperability, reflection, and mailing functionality in a .NET Framework application

Implementing globalization, drawing, and text manipulation functionality in a .NET Framework application

Developing applications that use system types and collections

Implementing service processes, threading, and application domains in a .NET Framework application

Embedding configuration, diagnostic, management, and installation features into a .NET Framework application

Implementing serialization and input/output functionality in a .NET Framework application

Improving the security of the .NET Framework applications by using the .NET Framework security features

Course Number:
TP70536VB_eng <
Back to List

Exam 70-515: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 4 – Web Application Development Visual Basic Curriculum Outline

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0: Web Applications with Visual Studio 2010 and Visual Basic 2010

Overview/Description
Visual Studio is an integrated development environment that includes a drag and drop interface designer and many other tools for building .NET applications. The latest version is Visual Studio 2010 and it supports a variety of languages including Visual Basic 2010, Visual C++, Visual C#, and Visual J#. ASP.NET 4.0 is Microsofts latest version of ASP for developing web applications using the .NET Framework. It builds on the previous version ASP.NET 3.5, while maintaining backwards compatibility. This course provides an overview of how to develop web applications with Visual Basic 2010 and ASP.NET 4.0. Topics covered include how to create web forms with server controls, using event handlers, utilizing state-management capabilities, and implementing globalization and accessibility in a web application. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, 70-515. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 4.0, Web Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 4.0 with Visual Studio 2010, Visual Basic 2010, and ASP.NET 4.0 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-515 TS: Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software-development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building web-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework; working experience of Visual Studio 2010, Visual Basic 2010, and ASP.NET 4.0

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0: Web Applications with Visual Studio 2010 and Visual Basic 2010

Recognize the steps for creating a basic web page

Distinguish between the single-file and code-behind page models

Create a basic ASP.NET web page using Visual Studio 2010

Add and modify basic controls on a web page

Recognize the layout, elements, and life cycle of a web site

Recognize the steps for creating a web site using ASP.NET

Recognize the different ways to configure a web site using ASP.NET

Identify the benefits of client-side and server-side state management

Identify the steps for maintaining web site user information with profile properties

Identify the steps for handling events

Recognize the steps for using generic handlers in ASP.NET

Recognize the steps for localizing and globalizing ASP.NET web pages

Recognize the accessibility options in ASP.NET and identify the steps for creating an accessible web site

Wire controls on a web page for event handling

Perform basic event handling using a generic handler

Course Number:
sd_masp_a01_it_enus

Back to List

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0: Web Form Controls with VB 2010

Overview/Description
The Visual Studio 2010 IDE provides developers with the ability to create and consume server controls in ASP.NET 4.0 web applications. This course details the steps for creating secure web sites through the creation, addition, and customization of ASP.NET server controls. Specific topics covered include creating and consuming server and user controls, dynamically loading controls, performing control validation and using controls to implement security in an ASP.NET 4.0 web application. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, 70-515. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 4.0, Web Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 4.0 with Visual Studio 2010, Visual Basic 2010, and ASP.NET 4.0 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-515 TS: Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software-development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building web-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework; working experience of Visual Studio 2010, Visual Basic 2010, and ASP.NET 4.0

Expected Duration (hours)
3.0

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0: Web Form Controls with VB 2010

Identify the features of different types of server controls

Recognize the steps for working with controls

Recognize the steps for creating ASP.NET user controls

Recognize ways of working with user controls

Recognize the steps for dynamically loading user controls

Add a server control to a web page

Dynamically create and load a user control

Distinguish between client and server validation

Identify the steps for working with common validators and validation groups to control user input

Recognize the steps for creating and testing custom web controls

Recognize the steps for using a custom control and a templated control

Add a prebuilt custom control to a page

Validate controls on a page

Identify the authentication and authorization strategies employed by ASP.NET

Recognize the steps for managing roles in ASP.NET

Recognize the role of the Windows authentication provider in ASP.NET 4.0

Recognize the role of the forms authentication provider in ASP.NET 4.0

Recognize the benefits and steps for using login controls in ASP.NET

Recognize the steps for using the CreateUserWizard, PasswordRecovery, and ChangePassword controls

Identify ways of using login controls in a web application to implement security

Create roles and adding users to those roles

Create an ASP.NET login page

Course Number:
sd_masp_a02_it_enus

Back to List

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0: Data Integration with VB 2010

Overview/Description
Visual Basic 2010 and ASP.NET 4.0 provide developers with the ability to integrate both data and services into an ASP.NET 4.0 Web application. This course identifies the steps for displaying and modifying data in an ASP.NET Web application, by accessing data using data-bound and data source controls, as well as ADO.NET, utilizing Windows Communication Foundation services as well as how to create and modify a Dynamic Data. Specific topics covered include using data-bound and data source controls, dynamic data, data access and data binding, LINQ, and utilizing WCF data services in an ASP.NET 4.0 application. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, 70-515. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 4.0, Web Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 4.0 with Visual Studio 2010, Visual Basic 2010, and ASP.NET 4.0 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-515 TS: Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0.

Expected Duration (hours)
3.0

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0: Data Integration with VB 2010

Identify the capabilities of common data-bound controls in ASP.NET 4.0

Identify the capabilities of data source controls in ASP.NET 4.0

Add and modify a chart server control in a web page

Recognize the code for using the ListView and DataPager controls to display a collection of data

Recognize the benefits and uses of the TreeView control

Recognize the steps for performing XML Data Binding in a .NET 4.0 Web Form

Recognize the steps for implementing the ObjectDataSource and SqlDataSource data source controls

Distinguish the three LINQ types

Recognize the steps for creating and configuring a LinqDataSource control

Recognize the steps for adding a control and binding it to the LinqDataSource control

Create and configure a LinqDataSource control

Add a control and bind it to the LinqDataSource control

Create a chart server control in a web page

Recognize the basic ADO features of .NET

Identify the uses, properties, and methods of the DataSet, DataReader, and DataAdapter classes

Recognize the steps for inserting, updating, and deleting data with ADO.NET

Create a dynamic data application using Visual Studio 2010

Incorporate a database into a dynamic data application using Visual Studio 2010

Customize the appearance of a dynamic data application

Recognize the support for web services in ASP.NET

Identify the code for calling a Windows Communication Foundation service from a web page

Create a WCF Data Service

Consume a WCF Data Service

Update information from a relational database with ADO.NET

Call a WCF service from a web page

Create a WCF Data Service

Consume a WCF Data Service

Course Number:
sd_masp_a03_it_enus

Back to List

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0: Client-Side Scripting and AJAX with VB 2010

Overview/Description
Both Visual Studio 2010 and ASP.NET 4.0 provide integrated support for ASP.NET AJAX and client-side scripting. This course provides an overview of what ASP.NET AJAX is and demonstrates how to utilize ASP.NET AJAX as well as client-side script in web applications using Visual Studio 2010. Specific topics covered include client-side scripting and the Document Object Model, the support for AJAX in the latest version of ASP.NET, ASP.NET AJAX controls, using jQuery to call ASP.NET AJAX methods and how both ASP.NET and AJAX interact with it, and finally how to handle common events raised by ASP.NET AJAX components. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 4.0, ASP.NET Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 4.0 with Visual Studio 2010, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 4.0 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, ASP.NET Application Development.

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0: Client-Side Scripting and AJAX with VB 2010

Recognize key characteristics of client-side scripting in ASP.NET

Add scripts to a page dynamically using the methods of the Script Manager class

Create a composite script

Retrieve a DOM element by its ID

Manipulate elements on the page using jQuery

Handle events using jQuery in an ASP.NET application

Dynamically create a client script

Retrieve a DOM element by its ID

Handle events using jQuery in an ASP.NET application

Recognize key characteristics of the ASP.NET AJAX architecture

Recognize the features of AJAX integration with Visual Studio

Use a client-side template in Visual Studio 2010

Use server side controls in an application

Create a custom extender

Consume services from client scripts

Use jQuery to call ASP.NET AJAX methods

Build an AJAX enabled website

Add the ScriptManager control

Add the UpdatePanel AJAX control

Use the jQuery Library to call an ASP.NET Ajax method

Course Number:
sd_masp_a04_it_enus

Back to List

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0: ASP.NET MVC 2 with VB 2010

Overview/Description
Visual Studio 2010 and ASP.NET MVC provides a framework for implementing the Model View Controller architecture in ASP.NET applications. This course covers the fundamentals of ASP.NET MVC and describes how to create applications based on this framework. Specific topics include creating and debugging ASP.NET MVC applications, ASP.NET MVC Routes and URLs, and utilizing controllers, actions and views. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, 70-515. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 4.0, Web Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 4.0 with Visual Studio 2010, Visual Basic 2010, and ASP.NET 4.0 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-515 TS: Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0.

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0: ASP.NET MVC 2 with VB 2010

Identify the functions of the MVC components

Recognize key characteristics of ASP.NET MVC

Create a basic ASP.NET MVC application in Visual Studio 2010

Identify key characteristics of the MVC application structure and naming conventions

Use the debugger in an ASP.NET MVC application

Create a basic MVC application

Use the debugger in an MVC application

Create a custom route in an ASP.NET MVC application

Create a controller in VS2010

Add a public method

Create and modify views in given scenarios

Recognize the role of HTML helpers

Create a custom route in an ASP.NET MVC application

Create view pages for an ASP.NET MVC application

Course Number:
sd_masp_a05_it_enus

Back to List

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0: Configuring and Deploying Web Applications with VB 2010

Overview/Description
Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 4.0 provide various methods for configuring and deploying web applications. This course will cover the ways you can configure web applications and the tools you can use to deploy them, highlighting the pros and cons of each. Specific topics covered include configuring ASP.NET 4.0 web applications and providers. Also covered in the course is how to compile web applications using both Visual Studio and command line utilities, and how to use deployment tools such as XCopy, the Windows installer, and the Publish Website Tool. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 4.0, ASP.NET Applications certification. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 4.0, ASP.NET Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 4.0 with Visual Studio 2008, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 4.0 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, ASP.NET Application Development.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software-development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building web-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework; working experience of Visual Studio 2008, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 4.0

Expected Duration (hours)
2.5

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0: Configuring and Deploying Web Applications with VB 2010

Recognize the configuration types, tools, and elements in ASP.NET 4.0

Recognize the steps for setting common configuration items for web applications

Recognize the steps for configuring session state for a web application

Recognize the benefits of the Provider Model in ASP.NET 4.0

Recognize the steps for setting up the Provider to work with SQL Server for all systems or just a single system

Recognize the code for defining the membership and role providers

Identify the uses and configuration options for the personalization, site maps, session state, and web event providers

Configure session state to use InProc

Configure session state to use StateServer

Configure session state to use SQLServer

Identify the benefits of compilation and the tools used to compile web applications

Identify the steps for performing a precompilation for deployment from the command line

Identify preparatory steps and available options when deploying a web application

Recognize the steps for copying a web site

Identify how to deploy a precompiled web application and use One-Click publishing

Identify the steps for building an installer program to deploy a web site

Precompile a web application

Publish a web site

Course Number:
sd_masp_a06_it_enus

Back to List

Microsoft .NET Framework 4: Debugging, Tracing and Monitoring Web Applications with VB 2010

Overview/Description
Visual Studio 2010 and ASP.NET 4.0 give developers the tools needed to effectively debug, trace, and monitor web applications to minimize errors. This course covers the various ways you can troubleshoot web applications using Visual Studio and discusses how to use ASP.NET 4.0 code to help to accomplish this. Specific topics covered inclu
Back to List

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0: Web Application Optimization and Customization with VB 2010

Overview/Description
Visual Studio 2010 and ASP.NET 4.0 provide developers with the tools they need to create unique, flexible ASP.NET web sites that can use custom master pages, themes, and skins, as well as Web Part pages that allow users to personalize their own web pages. This course explores the various ways you can employ these tools to develop and optimize web applications. Specific topics covered include modifying page layout with master pages, using themes, and utilizing Web Parts in ASP.NET 4.0 web applications. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, 70-515. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 4.0, Web Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 4.0 with Visual Studio 2010, Visual Basic 2010, and ASP.NET 4.0 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-515 TS: Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0.

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0: Web Application Optimization and Customization with VB 2010

Identify the steps for creating and configuring a master page

Identify the steps for binding content and master pages

Identify the steps for adding a property to a master page

Identify the steps for creating nested master pages

Create a theme

Recognize the steps for applying a theme

Create a content page that uses a master page

Apply a theme to a site and an individual page

Use a skin on a control

Recognize the steps for creating a Web Parts page

Recognize the steps for adding and customizing WebPartZone controls

Recognize the code for connecting Web Parts on an ASP.NET page

Recognize the code for creating a custom user control that allows for personalization

Recognize the code for creating a custom Web Part control

Recognize the steps for adding a CatalogPart control

Create a Web Parts page

Create a custom user control that allows for personalization

Enable users to personalize Web Parts controls

Course Number:
sd_masp_a08_it_enus

Back to List

Exam 70-515: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 4 – Web Application Development C# Curriculum Outline

Microsoft .NET Framework 4: Web Applications with Visual Studio 2010 and Visual C# 2010

Overview/Description
Visual Studio is an integrated development environment that includes a drag and drop interface designer and many other tools for building .NET applications. The latest version is Visual Studio 2010 and it supports a variety of languages including Visual Basic 2010, Visual C++, Visual C#, and Visual J#. ASP.NET 4 is Microsofts latest version of ASP for developing web applications using the .NET Framework. It builds on the previous version ASP.NET 3.5, while maintaining backwards compatibility. This course provides an overview of how to develop web applications with Visual C# 2010 and ASP.NET 4. Topics covered include how to create web forms with server controls, using event handlers, utilizing state-management capabilities, and implementing globalization and accessibility in a web application. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4, 70-515. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 4, Web Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 4 with Visual Studio 2010, Visual C# 2010, and ASP.NET 4 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-515 TS: Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software-development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building web-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework; working experience of Visual Studio 2010, Visual C# 2010, and ASP.NET 4

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft .NET Framework 4: Web Applications with Visual Studio 2010 and Visual C# 2010

Recognize the steps for creating a basic web page

Distinguish between the single-file and code-behind page models

Create a basic ASP.NET web page using Visual Studio 2010

Add and modify basic controls on a web page

Recognize the layout, elements, and life cycle of a web site

Recognize the steps for creating a web site using ASP.NET

Recognize the different ways to configure a web site using ASP.NET

Identify the benefits of client-side and server-side state management

Identify the steps for maintaining web site user information with profile properties

Identify the steps for handling events

Recognize the steps for using generic handlers in ASP.NET

Recognize the steps for localizing and globalizing ASP.NET web pages

Recognize the accessibility options in ASP.NET and identify the steps for creating an accessible web site

Wire controls on a web page for event handling

Perform basic event handling using a generic handler

Course Number:
sd_masc_a01_it_enus

Back to List

Microsoft.NET Framework 4: Web Form Controls with C# 2010

Overview/Description
The Visual Studio 2010 IDE provides developers with the ability to create and consume server controls in ASP.NET 4 web applications. This course details the steps for creating secure web sites through the creation, addition, and customization of ASP.NET server controls. Specific topics covered include creating and consuming server and user controls, dynamically loading controls, performing control validation and using controls to implement security in an ASP.NET 4 web application. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4, 70-515. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 4, Web Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 4.0 with Visual Studio 2010, C#, and ASP.NET 4 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-515 TS: Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software-development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building web-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework; working experience of Visual Studio 2010, C#, and ASP.NET 4.

Expected Duration (hours)
3.0

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft.NET Framework 4: Web Form Controls with C# 2010

Identify the features of different types of server controls

Recognize the steps for working with controls

Recognize the steps for creating ASP.NET user controls

Recognize ways of working with user controls

Recognize the steps for dynamically loading user controls

Add a server control to a web page

Dynamically create and load a user control

Distinguish between client and server validation

Identify the steps for working with common validators and validation groups to control user input

Recognize the steps for creating and testing custom web controls

Recognize the steps for using a custom control and a templated control

Add a prebuilt custom control to a page

Validate a control on a page

Identify the authentication and authorization strategies employed by ASP.NET

Recognize the steps for managing roles in ASP.NET

Recognize the role of the Windows authentication provider in ASP.NET 4

Recognize the role of the forms authentication provider in ASP.NET 4

Recognize the benefits and steps for using login controls in ASP.NET

Recognize the steps for using the CreateUserWizard, PasswordRecovery, and ChangePassword controls

Identify ways of using login controls in a web application to implement security

Create roles and adding users to those roles

Create an ASP.NET login page

Course Number:
sd_masc_a02_it_enus

Back to List

Microsoft .NET Framework 4: Data Integration with C# 2010

Overview/Description
Visual Basic 2010 and ASP.NET 4 provide developers with the ability to integrate both data and services into an ASP.NET 4 Web application. This course identifies the steps for displaying and modifying data in an ASP.NET Web application, by accessing data using data-bound and data source controls, as well as ADO.NET, utilizing Windows Communication Foundation services as well as how to create and modify a Dynamic Data. Specific topics covered include using data-bound and data source controls, dynamic data, data access and data binding, LINQ, and utilizing WCF data services in an ASP.NET 4 application. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4, 70-515. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 4, Web Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 4 with Visual Studio 2010, C#, and ASP.NET 4 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-515 TS: Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.

Expected Duration (hours)
3.0

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft .NET Framework 4: Data Integration with C# 2010

Identify the capabilities of common data-bound controls in ASP.NET 4

Identify the capabilities of data source controls in ASP.NET 4

Add and modify a chart server control in a web page

Recognize the code for using the ListView and DataPager controls to display a collection of data

Recognize the benefits and uses of the TreeView control

Recognize the steps for performing XML Data Binding in a .NET 4 Web Form

Recognize the steps for implementing the ObjectDataSource and SqlDataSource data source controls

Distinguish the three LINQ types

Recognize the steps for creating and configuring a LinqDataSource control

Recognize the steps for adding a control and binding it to the LinqDataSource control

Create and configure a LinqDataSource control

Add a control and bind it to the LinqDataSource control

Create a chart server control in a web page

Recognize the basic ADO features of .NET

Identify the uses, properties, and methods of the DataSet, DataReader, and DataAdapter classes

Recognize the steps for inserting, updating, and deleting data with ADO.NET

Create a dynamic data application using Visual Studio 2010

Incorporate a database into a dynamic data application using Visual Studio 2010

Customize the appearance of a dynamic data application

Recognize the support for web services in ASP.NET

Identify the code for calling a Windows Communication Foundation service from a web page

Create a WCF Data Service

Consume a WCF Data Service

Update information from a relational database with ADO.NET

Call a WCF service from a web page

Create a WCF Data Service

Consume a WCF Data Service

Course Number:
sd_masc_a03_it_enus

Back to List

Microsoft .NET Framework 4: Client-Side Scripting and AJAX with C# 2010

Overview/Description
Both Visual Studio 2010 and ASP.NET 4 provide integrated support for ASP.NET AJAX and client-side scripting. This course provides an overview of what ASP.NET AJAX is and demonstrates how to utilize ASP.NET AJAX as well as client-side script in web applications using Visual Studio 2010. Specific topics covered include client-side scripting and the Document Object Model, the support for AJAX in the latest version of ASP.NET, ASP.NET AJAX controls, using jQuery to call ASP.NET AJAX methods and how both ASP.NET and AJAX interact with it, and finally how to handle common events raised by ASP.NET AJAX components. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 4, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 4, ASP.NET Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 4 with Visual Studio 2010, C# 2010, and ASP.NET 4 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 4, ASP.NET Application Development.

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft .NET Framework 4: Client-Side Scripting and AJAX with C# 2010

Recognize key characteristics of client-side scripting in ASP.NET

Add scripts to a page dynamically using the methods of the Script Manager class

Create a composite script

Retrieve a DOM element by its ID

Manipulate elements on the page using jQuery

Handle events using jQuery in an ASP.NET application

Dynamically create a client script

Retrieve a DOM element by its ID

Handle events using jQuery in an ASP.NET application

Recognize key characteristics of the ASP.NET AJAX architecture

Recognize the features of AJAX integration with Visual Studio

Use a client-side template in Visual Studio 2010

Use server side controls in an application

Create a custom extender

Consume services from client scripts

Use jQuery to call ASP.NET AJAX methods

Build an AJAX enabled website

Add the ScriptManager control

Add the UpdatePanel AJAX control

Use the jQuery Library to call an ASP.NET Ajax method

Course Number:
sd_masc_a04_it_enus

Back to List

Microsoft .NET Framework 4: ASP.NET MVC 2 with C# 2010

Overview/Description
Visual Studio 2010 and ASP.NET MVC provides a framework for implementing the Model View Controller architecture in ASP.NET applications. This course covers the fundamentals of ASP.NET MVC and describes how to create applications based on this framework. Specific topics include creating and debugging ASP.NET MVC applications, ASP.NET MVC Routes and URLs, and utilizing controllers, actions and views. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, 70-515. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 4, Web Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 4 with Visual Studio 2010, Visual C# 2010, and ASP.NET 4 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-515 TS: Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft .NET Framework 4: ASP.NET MVC 2 with C# 2010

Identify the functions of the MVC components

Recognize key characteristics of ASP.NET MVC

Create a basic ASP.NET MVC application in Visual Studio 2010

Identify key characteristics of the MVC application structure and naming conventions

Use the debugger in an ASP.NET MVC application

Create a basic MVC application

Use the debugger in an MVC application

Create a custom route in an ASP.NET MVC application

Create a controller in VS2010

Add a public method

Implement model binding explicitly

Use action filters

Create and modify views in given scenarios

Recognize the role of HTML helpers

Create a custom route in an ASP.NET MVC application

Create view pages for an ASP.NET MVC application

Course Number:
sd_masc_a05_it_enus

Back to List

Microsoft .NET Framework 4: Configuring and Deploying Web Applications with C# 2010

Overview/Description
Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 4 provide various methods for configuring and deploying web applications. This course will cover the ways you can configure web applications and the tools you can use to deploy them, highlighting the pros and cons of each. Specific topics covered include configuring ASP.NET 4 web applications and providers. Also covered in the course is how to compile web applications using both Visual Studio and command line utilities, and how to use deployment tools such as XCopy, the Windows installer, and the Publish Website Tool. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 4, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 4, ASP.NET Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 4 with Visual Studio 2008, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 4 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 4, ASP.NET Application Development.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software-development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building web-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework; working experience of Visual Studio 2008, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 4

Expected Duration (hours)
2.5

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft .NET Framework 4: Configuring and Deploying Web Applications with C# 2010

Recognize the configuration types, tools, and elements in ASP.NET 4

Recognize the steps for setting common configuration items for web applications

Recognize the steps for configuring session state for a web application

Recognize the benefits of the Provider Model in ASP.NET 4

Recognize the steps for setting up the Provider to work with SQL Server for all systems or just a single system

Recognize the code for defining the membership and role providers

Identify the uses and configuration options for the personalization, site maps, session state, and web event providers

Configure session state to use InProc

Configure session state to use StateServer

Configure session state to use SQLServer

Identify the benefits of compilation and the tools used to compile web applications

Identify the steps for performing a precompilation for deployment from the command line

Identify preparatory steps and available options when deploying a web application

Recognize the steps for copying a web site

Identify how to deploy a precompiled web application and use One-Click publishing

Identify the steps for building an installer program to deploy a web site

Precompile a web application

Publish a web site

Course Number:
sd_masc_a06_it_enus

Back to List

Microsoft .NET Framework 4: Debugging, Tracing and Monitoring Web Applications with C# 2010

Overview/Description
Visual Studio 2010 and ASP.NET 4 give developers the tools needed to effectively debug, trace, and monitor web applications to minimize errors. This course covers the various ways you can troubleshoot web applications using Visual Studio and discusses how to use ASP.NET 4 code to help to accomplish this. Specific topics covered include debugging web applications both locally and remotely, debugging ASP.NET AJAX applications, and using the tracing and monitoring features to promote good application health. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 4, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 4, ASP.NET Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 4 with Visual Studio 2010, Visual C# 2010, and ASP.NET 4 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 4, ASP.NET Application Development.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software-development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building web-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework; working experience of Visual Studio 2008, Visual C# 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft .NET Framework 4: Debugging, Tracing and Monitoring Web Applications with C# 2010

Identify the scope and capabilities of debugging tools available in ASP.NET 4

Identify the benefits of debugging in ASP.NET 4

Recognize the steps for debugging a web page in Visual Studio 2010

Identify the options for performing remote debugging in ASP.NET 4

Identify the steps for setting up and running remote debugging

Perform remote debugging

Identify the scope in ASP.NET 4 for debugging AJAX applications using client-side debugging tools

Identify the steps for debugging an AJAX application

Set breakpoints

Run the debugger

Identify the steps for manually adding a performance counter

Recognize the code for implementing counters in an application programmatically

Recognize how to configure caching in a web application

Identify the code used to implement ASP.NET 4 health monitoring in web applications

Recognize the code for enabling tracing

Identify the code for writing custom trace messages

Recognize the code for viewing trace details

Add a performance counter to an application

Implement ASP.NET health monitoring in a web application

Enable and disable tracing for an application and a page

Add custom trace output to a web site

Course Number:
sd_masc_a07_it_enus

Back to List

Microsoft .NET Framework 4: Web Application Optimization and Customization with C# 2010

Overview/Description
Visual Studio 2010 and ASP.NET 4 provide developers with the tools they need to create unique, flexible ASP.NET web sites that can use custom master pages, themes, and skins, as well as Web Part pages that allow users to personalize their own web pages. This course explores the various ways you can employ these tools to develop and optimize web applications. Specific topics covered include modifying page layout with master pages, using themes, and utilizing Web Parts in ASP.NET 4 web applications. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4, 70-515. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 4, Web Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 4 with Visual Studio 2010, Visual C# 2010, and ASP.NET 4 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-515 TS: Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft .NET Framework 4: Web Application Optimization and Customization with C# 2010

Identify the steps for creating and configuring a master page

Identify the steps for binding content and master pages

Identify the steps for adding a property to a master page

Identify the steps for creating nested master pages

Create a theme

Recognize the steps for applying a theme

Create a content page that uses a master page

Apply a theme to a site and an individual page

Use a skin on a control

Recognize the steps for creating a Web Parts page

Recognize the steps for adding and customizing WebPartZone controls

Recognize the code for connecting Web Parts on an ASP.NET page

Recognize the code for creating a custom user control that allows for personalization

Recognize the code for creating a custom Web Part control

Recognize the steps for adding a CatalogPart control

Create a Web Parts page

Create a custom user control that allows for personalization

Enable users to personalize Web Parts controls

Course Number:
sd_masc_a08_it_enus

Back to List