Developing Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications Using Visual Studio .NET
Program Outline
Module 1: Overview of the Microsoft .NET Framework
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This module introduces the conceptual framework of the.NET Framework and ASP.NET.
Lessons
Introduction to the .NET FrameworkOverview of ASP.NETOverview of the Lab ApplicationResourcesThere is no lab for this module
After completing this module students will be able to:
Explain the advantages of using the .NET Framework.Understand the key functionality and purpose of using ASP.NET when developing Web applications.Understand the basic functionality of the Web application that you will build in the labs throughout the course.
Module 2: Using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
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This module explains how to create new projects and how to use the primary features that are available in Visual Studio .NET.
Lessons
Overview of Visual Studio .NETCreating an ASP.NET Web Application ProjectLab 2: Using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Creating an ASP.NET Web Application Project Using Visual Studio .NETAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Navigate the Visual Studio .NET IDE.Create build and view an ASP.NET Web application.
Module 3: Using Microsoft .NET-Based Languages
This module will introduce the various languages that support .NET. This module will focus on Visual Basic .NET and C#. Students will use Visual Studio .NET to create a class project and write code in either Visual Basic .NET or C#.
Lessons
Overview of the .NET-Based LanguagesComparison of the .NET-Based LanguagesCreating a Component Using Visual Studio .NETLab 3: Building a Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Component
Create a new project in Visual Studio .NET for a Visual Basic classAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Identify the languages that support ASP.NET.Choose an appropriate development language for their needs.Create a component by using Visual Studio .NET.
Module 4: Creating a Microsoft ASP.NET Web Form
This module explains how to create and display an ASP.NET Web Form.
Lessons
Creating Web FormsUsing Server ControlsLab 4: Creating a Microsoft ASP.NET Web Form
Creating the default.aspx Web FormCreating the life.aspx Web FormAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Add a Web Form to an ASP.NET Web Application project.Use the Visual Studio .NET toolbox to add server controls to a Web Form.
Module 5: Adding Code to a Microsoft ASP.NET Web Form
This module explains how to add event procedures to an ASP.NET Web application and add server controls on an ASP.NET Web Form. Examples will be show in Visual Studio .NET.
Lessons
Using Code-Behind PagesAdding Event Procedures to Web Server ControlsUsing Page EventsLab 5: Adding Functionality to a Web Application
Creating a
Page_Load Event ProcedureCreating a
Click Event ProcedureAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Use code-behind pages in an ASP.NET Web application.Create event procedures for Web server controls.Use
Page events in an ASP.NET Web application.
Module 6: Tracing in Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications
This module explains how to use the Trace feature and the Debug object in Visual Studio .NET. Students will learn about the two tracing techniques in ASP.NET: page-level tracing and application-level tracing. Students will also learn how use the debugger to create breakpoints set watch variables and step between pages and components in a Web application.
Lessons
Understanding TracingRemote DebuggingLab 6: Tracing in Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications
Using Trace StatementsTracing into a ComponentAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Use the
Trace object to view runtime information about an ASP.NET Web application.Debug Web applications remotely.
Module 7: Validating User Input
This module explains how to use the client-side and server-side validation controls to screen data.
Lessons
Overview of User Input ValidationUsing Validation ControlsPage ValidationLab 7: Validating User Input
Using RequiredFieldValidator ControlsUsing the ValidationSummary ControlUsing the CompareValidator ControlUsing the RegularExpressionValidator ControlAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Identify when input validation is appropriate in Web Forms.Use input validation controls to verify user input on a Web Form.Verify that all validation controls on a page are valid.
Module 8: Creating User Controls
This module explains user controls and how to create them.
Lessons
Adding User Controls to an ASP.NET Web FormCreating User ControlsLab 8: Creating User Controls
Creating a User ControlUsing the User ControlAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Add a user control to an ASP.NET Web Form.Create a user control.
Module 9: Accessing Relational Data Using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
This module explains a conceptual overview of the objects in ADO.NET.
Lessons
Overview of ADO.NETCreating a Connection to the DatabaseDisplaying a DataSet in a List-Bound ControlLab 9: Accessing Data Using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Connecting to a DatabasePaging and Selection in a DataGrid ControlAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Describe ADO.NET.Create a connection to a database by using ADO.NET.Display data in a Web Form by using a list-bound control.
Module 10: Accessing Data with Microsoft ADO.NET
This module explains how to manually add data access tools to a Web application.
Lessons
Introduction to Using ADO.NETConnecting to a DatabaseAccessing Data with DataSetsUsing Multiple TablesAccessing Data with DataReadersLab 10: Accessing Data with Microsoft ADO.NET
Using a SqlDataReaderViewing Data from the DatabaseAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Describe the ADO.NET object model that is used for accessing data.Create security-enhanced connections to a Microsoft SQL ServerTM database by using the
SqlConnection and
SqlDataAdapter objects.Use
DataSet objects to support the local data storage and manipulation requirements of Web Forms.Store multiple tables of data in a
DataSet object and then display that data in
DataGrid controls.Programmatically read data from a SQL Server database by using a
SqlDataReader object.
Module 11: Calling Stored Procedures with Microsoft ADO.NET
This module covers the more advanced and complicated features of ADO.NET.
Lessons
Overview of Stored ProceduresCalling Stored ProceduresLab 11: Calling Stored Procedures with Microsoft ADO.NET
Calling Stored Procedures with Microsoft ADO.NETAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Explain what a stored procedure is and the reasons for using stored procedures when accessing a database.Call stored procedures.
Module 12: Reading and Writing XML Data
This module explains the methods that can be used for reading data from XML files.
Lessons
Overview of XML Architecture in ASP.NETXML and the DataSet ObjectWorking with XML DataUsing the XML Web Server ControlLab 12: Reading XML Data
Reading a List from an XML FileReading Transforming and Displaying XMLNested DataAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Describe XML architecture in ASP.NET.Read and write XML data into a
DataSet object.Identify how to store retrieve and transform XML data by using
XMLDataDocument and
XslTransform objects.Use the XML Web server control to display load and save XML data.
Module 13: Consuming and Creating XML Web Services
This module explains the steps that are necessary to access a Web service from an ASP.NET page and then incorporate that data into the Web application.
Lessons
Overview of Using XML Web ServicesCalling an XML Web Service by HTTPUsing a Proxy to Call an XML Web ServiceCreating an XML Web ServiceLab 13: Creating a XML Web Service
Create an XML Web serviceCreate an XML Web service methodConsume an XML Web service methodAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Describe the purpose and process behind calling an XML Web service from a Web Form.Call an XML Web service directly from a browser by using Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).Create a Web reference proxy for an XML Web service Web method and call the method from a Web From.Use the templates in Visual Studio .NET to create an XML Web service.
Module 14: Managing State
This module explains the several methods that are available for storing application and session data for both short- and long-term storage.
Lessons
State managementApplication and Session VariablesCookies and Cookieless SessionsLab 14: Storing Application and Session Data
Using Session VariablesUsing CookiesUsing Application VariablesStoring Session Variables in a DatabaseAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Describe state management and its different types of options that are available to manage state in an ASP.NET Web application.Use application and session variables to manage state in ASP.NET Web applications.Use cookie and cookieless sessions to manage state in ASP.NET Web applications
Module 15: Configuring Optimizing and Deploying a Microsoft ASP.NET Web Application
This module explains how to configure and deploy an ASP.NET Web application.
Lessons
Using the Cache ObjectUsing ASP.NET Output CachingConfiguring an ASP.NET Web ApplicationDeploying an ASP.NET Web ApplicationLab 15: Configuring Optimizing and Deploying a Microsoft ASP.NET Application
Using the Cache objectUsing the Page Output CachePartial Page CachingUsing Dynamic PropertiesDeploying Your SiteAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Use the Cache object to store information.Use ASP.NET output caching to store Web pages and Web page fragments.Configure an ASP.NET Web application by using the Machine.config and Web.config files.Deploy an ASP.NET Web application.
Module 16: Helping to Protect a Microsoft ASP.NET Web Application
This module explains how to help protect a Web application by using a variety of technologies.
Lessons
Web Application Security OverviewWorking with Windows-Based AuthenticationWorking with Forms-Based AuthenticationOverview of Microsoft Passport AuthenticationLab 16: Securing a Microsoft ASP.NET Web Application
Securing Your Web Site Using Windows-Based AuthenticationSecuring Your Web Site Using Forms-Based AuthenticationRegistering New UsersPermitting Users to Sign OutAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Describe the ASP.NET and Internet Information Services (IIS) authentication methods.Use Microsoft Windows -based authentication to help protect ASP.NET Web applications.Use Forms-based authentication to help protect ASP.NET Web applications.Use Microsoft Passport to help protect ASP.NET Web applications.
Module 17: Review
This module reinforces the concepts that the students have learned throughout the course. Students will have an opportunity to implement knowledge gained by using an interactive game.
Lessons
Review of Material CoveredIntroduction to the GameLab 17: Review Game
Part 1Part 2Part 3After completing this module students will be able to:
Use their new knowledge to complete the tasks that are presented in the interactive game.Related Exams
Exam 70-305: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NETExam 70-315: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C#TM .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Student Pre-Requisites
Before attending this course students must have the ability to create HTML or DHTML including:
TablesImagesFormsProgramming experience using Visual Basic .NET including:
Declaring variablesUsing loopsUsing conditional statementsStudents can satisfy the prerequisites for this course by completing Course 1912—Introduction to Web Development Technologies.
In addition it is recommended but not required that students have completed:
Course 2559—Introduction to Visual Basic .NET programmingCourse 2373—Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET
Student Materials
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.
Program Goals
After completing this course students will be able to:
Explain the Microsoft .NET Framework and ASP.NETCreate a component in Visual Basic .NET or C#.Create an ASP.NET Web application project by using Visual Studio .NET.Add server controls to an ASP.NET Web Form.Create and populate ASP.NET Web Forms.Add functionality to server controls that are on an ASP.NET Web Form.Use the Trace and Debug objects that are provided with Visual Studio .NET.Use validation controls to validate user input.Create a user control.Access data by using the built-in data access tools that are available in Visual Studio .NET.Use Microsoft ADO.NET to access data in an ASP.NET Web application.Accomplish complex data access tasks from an ASP.NET Web application.Access Extensible Markup Language (XML) data and read it into a DataSet.Call an XML Web service from an ASP.NET Web application and incorporate the returned data into a Web application.Store application and session data by using a variety of methods.Configure and deploy an ASP.NET Web application.Help protect an ASP.NET Web application by using a variety of technologies.