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MCAD/MCSD Training Guide (70-310): Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Visual Basic .NET and the .NET Framework

By Mike Gunderloy
Published Mar 25, 2003 by Pearson IT Certification.

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NEW - Accompanying CD-ROM with PrepLogic Practice Tests, Preview Edition software including one complete PrepLogic Practice Test for Microsoft Exam 70-310.
- Gives students realistic practice with an exam designed to closely match the content and approach of Microsofts own certification exam.

NEW - New Series Editor Ed Tittel is the worlds leading authority on Microsoft certification preparation.
- Gives students the benefit of Ed Tittels world-class expertise in preparing certification candidates rapidly and effectively.

NEW - Ques comprehensive, exclusive Web certification training resources.
- Gives students ongoing access to a wide range of valuable resources for mastering and staying up-to-date with .NET and Web services technologies.

NEW - Official “CramSession-Approved Study Material” that has passed rigorous technical review by a team of industry experts.
- Ensures that students benefit from the highest-quality, most accurate content available.

Comprehensive coverage—Covers every MCAD/MCSD Exam 70-310 objective, including DataSets, XML data, .NET remoting, Web services, Windows services, serviced components, unmanaged code, testing, debugging, security, deployment, and more.
- Offers students a single source for all the information they need both to prepare for their certification exams and to succeed in real-world XML Web services and component development with Visual Basic .NET.

Basic and advanced Web services development—Covers Web services construction from the absolute basics to sophisticated techniques.
- Enables students to start quickly, then build their skills to create complex and realistic Web services.

Rapid-mastery features, outstanding pedagogy—Includes a wide range of features designed to help students achieve mastery, including realistic practice questions, proven exam preparation tips, a last-minute “Fast Facts” section, case studies, detailed glossary, suggested readings and resources, and much more.
- Gives students a complete toolset for ensuring that they understand the material quickly and in depth.

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Copyright 2003
Edition: 1st

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ISBN-10: 0-7897-2820-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-2820-3

This certification exam measures your ability to develop and implement middle-tier components, server components, and XML Web services by using Visual Studio .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework. This exam counts as a core credit toward the new MCAD (Microsoft Certified Application Developer) certification as well as a core credit toward the new MCSD .NET track.

The Training Guide series is the most successful self-study tool in the market. Its teaching methodology is superior. The accompanying CD features PrepLogic testing software, which includes one complete PrepLogic Practice Test with approximately the same number of questions found on the actual vendor exam. Each question contains full, detailed explanations of the correct and incorrect answers. You can also find outstanding Web site support at www.examcram.com.

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.NET Remoting

MCAD/MCSD Training Guide (70-310): .NET Remoting

Introduction.

How This Book Helps You. What the Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework Exam (70-310) Covers. What You Should Know Before Reading This Book. Hardware and Software Youll Need. Advice on Taking the Exam.

Study and Exam Prep Tips.

Study Tips. Exam Prep Tips. Final Considerations.

I. EXAM PREPARATION.

1. Creating and Manipulating DataSets.

Introduction. Manipulating a DataSet Schema. Manipulating DataSet Relationships. Creating and Using Strongly Typed DataSets. Accessing and Manipulating SQL Server Data.

2. Accessing and Manipulating XML Data.

Introduction. Accessing an XML File. Synchronizing DataSets with XML. Understanding Xpath. Generating and Using XSD Schemas. Using XML with SQL Server.

3. .NET Remoting.

Introduction. Application Boundaries. Distributed Applications. .NET Remoting Architecture. Applying .NET Remoting.

4. Basic Web Services.

Introduction. Understanding Web Services. Creating Web Services. Customizing the WebMethod Attribute. Discovering Web Services. Instantiating and Invoking Web Services.

5. Advanced Web Services.

Introduction. Creating and Using SOAP Extensions. Creating Asynchronous Web Methods. Controlling XML Wire Format.

6. Windows Services.

Introduction. Understanding Windows Services. Architecture of Windows Services. FCL Support for Windows Services. Creating a Windows Service Application. Installing a Windows Service. Using Tools to Monitor and Control a Windows Service. Controlling a Windows Service.

7. Component Services.

Introduction. Evolution of Component Services. Exposing .NET Components to COM/COM+. Architecture of Component Services. Creating and Consuming a Serviced Component. Understanding and Using Enterprise Services.

8. Calling Unmanaged Code.

Introduction. Using COM Components. Using Platform Invoke.

9. Testing and Debugging.

Introduction. Testing. Tracing. ASP.NET Tracing. Debugging. Working with Event Logs. Working with Performance Counters.

10. Deployment.

Introduction. Deploying Private Assemblies. Deploying Shared Assemblies. Packaging a .NET Application for Deployment. Deploying a Web Service. Creating Installation Components. Deploying Windows Services. Deploying a Serviced Component. Deploying a .NET Remoting Object.

11. Security Issues.

Introduction. Configuring Security. Configuring Authentication. Configuring Authorization. Security for Windows Services. Security for Web Services. Remoting Security. Enterprise Services Security.

II. FINAL REVIEW.

Fast Facts.

Creating and Managing Microsoft Windows Services, Serviced Components, .NET Remoting Objects, and XML Web Services. Consuming and Manipulating Data. Testing and Debugging. Deploying Windows Services, Serviced Components, .NET Remoting Objects, and XML Web Services.

Practice Exam.

Answers to Exam Questions.

III. APPENDIXES.

Appendix A. ADO.NET Basics.

Introduction. ADO.NET Architecture. The ADO.NET Object Model. Using DataSets. Editing Data with ADO.NET.

Appendix B. XML Standards and Syntax.

Introduction. Syntax of an XML Document.

Appendix C. Glossary.
Appendix D. Overview of the Certification Process.

Types of Certification. Certification Requirements.

Appendix E. Whats on the CD-ROM.

The PrepLogic Practice Tests, Preview Edition. An Exclusive Electronic Version of the Text. Complete Code Examples.

Appendix F. Using the PrepLogic Practice Tests, Preview Edition Software.

The Exam Simulation. Question Quality. The Interface Design. The Effective Learning Environment. Software Requirements. Installing PrepLogic Practice Tests, Preview Edition. Removing PrepLogic Practice Tests, Preview Edition from Your Computer. Using PrepLogic Practice Tests, Preview Edition. Contacting PrepLogic. License Agreement.

Appendix G. Suggested Readings and Resources.

.NET User Assistance. Books. Web Sites.

Index.

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