Introduction to XML and the Microsoft .NET Platform
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This two-day instructor-led course provides a technological overview of the structure and programming techniques of XML. This course discusses the role of XML in the Microsoft .NET vision and the larger world of distributed standards-based computing.
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Program Outline
Module 1: The Microsoft .NET Platform and XML
The following topics are covered in this module:
After completing this module you will be able to identify where and how XML is used within the .NET distributed computing and Web-based world.
Module 2: Basic XML
The following topics are covered in this module:
After completing this module you will be able to given a set of data requirements based on a real-world application design an XML document that conforms to the formal rules of XML and satisfies requirements.
Module 3: Validating XML
The following topics are covered in this module:
After completing this module you will be able to given an instance document of moderate complexity for example one that represents a purchase order develop an XML schema to validate it.
Module 4: Technologies for Handling XML Data
The following topics are covered in this module:
After completing this module you will be able to identify situations where you need to use DOM XPath XSLT and XQuery.
Module 5: Creating and Manipulating Trees Using DOM
The following topics are covered in this module:
After completing this module you will be able to use DOM and DOM trees and identify the ways that you can and cannot use DOM to manipulate XML documents.
Module 6: Using XPath to Navigate a Tree of Nodes
The following topics are covered in this module:
After completing this module you will be able to use XPath to navigate XML documents and select content in XML documents and identify how it can be used by other XML technologies.
Module 7: Formatting and Transforming: XSL and XSLT
The following topics are covered in this module:
After completing this module you will be able to use XSLT technologies to control XML presentation and to perform XML transformations.
Module 8: Using XQuery to Link and Query XML Documents
The following topics are covered in this module:
After completing this module you will be able to design basic XQuery expressions and apply them to XML sources.
Module 9: SQL XML
The following topics are covered in this module:
After completing this module you will be able to describe how SQL Server 2000 implements XML support through Interface Server Application Programming Interface (ISAPI) and how to use this capability to manipulate SQL Server 2000 data by using XML.
Module 10: The Challenge of Designing XML Solutions
The following topics are covered in this module:
After completing this module you will be able to review a proposed solution and choose an appropriate mix of XML and related technologies to address design requirements.
Related Exams
Currently there are no Microsoft Certified Professional Exams that correspond to this course.
Student Pre-Requisites
This course requires that students meet the following prerequisites:
Student Materials
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class. This includes the following:
Program Goals
After completing this course students will be able to:
