Module
1: Overview of the Microsoft .NET Platform
The
following topics are covered in this module:
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What Is the Microsoft .NET Platform?
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What Is the .NET Framework?
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What Are the .NET Framework Components?
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What Are the Visual Basic .NET Enhancements?
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After
completing this module, you will be able to:
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List the main elements of the .NET Platform.
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Describe the .NET Framework and its
components.
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List the major enhancements to Visual Basic
.NET.
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Module
2: Development Environment Features
The
following topics are covered in this module:
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Describing the Integrated Development
Environment
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Creating Visual Basic .NET Projects
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Using Development Environment Features
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Debugging Applications
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Compiling in Visual Basic .NET
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After
completing this module, you will be able to:
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Describe the overall benefits of the new IDE.
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Describe the different types of Visual Basic
.NET projects and their structures, including their file structures.
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Reference external applications from your
project.
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View and set the properties of a project.
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Use the various windows in the IDE, including
Server Explorer, the Object Browser, and the Task List.
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Debug a simple application.
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Build and compile a simple application.
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Module
3: Language and Syntax Enhancements
The
following topics are covered in this module:
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Data Types
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Using Variables
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Functions, Subroutines, and Properties
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Exception Handling
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After
completing this module, you will be able to:
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Describe the changes to data types in Visual
Basic .NET.
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Declare and initialize variables and arrays.
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Use shorthand syntax to assign values to
variables.
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Implement functions and subroutines.
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Call the default properties of an object.
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Use the new Try
Catch
Finally statement to
implement structured exception handling.
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Module
4: Object-Oriented Design for Visual Basic .NET
The
following topics are covered in this module:
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Designing Classes
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Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
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Advanced Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
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Using Microsoft Visio
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After
completing this module, you will be able to:
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Describe the basics of object-oriented
design.
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Explain the concepts of encapsulation,
inheritance, interfaces, and polymorphism.
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Create classes based on use cases.
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Model classes for use in Visual Basic .NET by
using Visio.
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Module
5: Object-Oriented Programming in Visual Basic .NET
The
following topics are covered in this module:
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Defining Classes
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Creating and Destroying Objects
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Inheritance
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Interfaces
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Working with Classes
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After
completing this module, you will be able to:
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Define
classes.
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Instantiate and use objects in client code.
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Create classes that use inheritance.
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Define interfaces and use polymorphism.
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Create shared members.
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Create class events and handle them from a
client application.
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Module
6: Using Windows Forms
The
following topics are covered in this module:
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Why Use Windows Forms?
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Structure of Windows Forms
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Using Windows Forms
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Using Controls
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Windows Forms Inheritance
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After
completing this module, you will be able to:
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Describe the benefits of Windows Forms.
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Use the new properties and methods of Windows
Forms.
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Write event-handling code.
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Use the new controls and control
enhancements.
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Add and edit menus.
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Create a form that inherits from another
form.
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Module
7: Building Web Applications
The
following topics are covered in this module:
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Introduction to ASP.NET
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Creating Web Form Applications
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Building Web Services
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Using Web Services
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After
completing this module, you will be able to:
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Explain and take advantage of the benefits of
ASP.NET and its various libraries in application development.
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Create Web Form applications.
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Use HTML server controls and Web server
controls.
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Create Web Services.
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Use Web Services from a browser or from
another client application.
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Module
8: Using ADO.NET
The
following topics are covered in this module:
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ADO.NET Overview
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.NET Data Providers
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The DataSet Object
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Data Designers and Data Binding
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XML Integration
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After
completing this module, you will be able to:
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List the benefits of ADO.NET.
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Create applications by using ADO.NET.
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List the main ADO.NET objects and their
functions.
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Use Visual Studio .NET data designers and
data binding.
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Explain how XML integrates with ADO.NET.
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Module
9: Developing Components in Visual Basic .NET
The
following topics are covered in this module:
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Components Overview
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Creating Serviced Components
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Creating Component Classes
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Creating Windows Forms Controls
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Creating Web Forms User Controls
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Threading
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After
completing this module, you will be able to:
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Create components that can be used by managed
and unmanaged client applications.
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Create serviced components.
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Create component classes.
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Create Windows Forms controls.
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Create Web user controls.
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Use threading to create multithreaded
applications.
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Module
10: Deploying Applications
The
following topics are covered in this module:
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Describing Assemblies
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Choosing a Deployment Strategy
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Deploying Applications
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After
completing this module, you will be able to:
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Describe an assembly.
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List the different types of application
deployment.
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Deploy a component assembly.
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Deploy an application based on Windows.
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Deploy a Web-based application.
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Module
11: Upgrading to Visual Basic .NET
The
following topics are covered in this module:
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Deciding Whether to Upgrade
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Options for Upgrading
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Recommendations
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Performing the Upgrade
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After
completing this module, you will be able to:
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Make an informed decision about whether to
upgrade an application.
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Describe the various upgrade options
available to you.
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Use the Upgrade Wizard
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