Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures
Program Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Designing Business Solutions
This module describes the MSF Process Model and the key activities in designing an application model. It also introduces the case study that will be used throughout the course.
Lessons
Overview of Microsoft Solutions FrameworkPhases in the MSF Process ModelIntroducing the Case Study—Adventure Works Cycles ApplicationAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Describe the MSF Process Model and the MSF Team Model.Describe the MSF disciplines: risk management readiness management and project management.Describe the key activities of each phase in the MSF Process Model and the deliverables associated with each phase.Describe the Adventure Works Cycles case study that will be used throughout this course.
Module 2: Gathering and Analyzing Information
This module describes the various types of information that you need to gather sources of information and some techniques for gathering information.
Lessons
Using Modeling NotationsCreating Use Cases and Usage ScenariosGathering InformationAnalyzing InformationActivity: Gathering and Analyzing Information
Preparing for an InterviewDeriving Use Case Statements for the Sales Automation Project and for the Web Enhancement ProjectDeveloping Draft Requirements from Initial Information GatheringDeveloping a Usage ScenarioAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Describe modeling notations such as Unified Modeling Language (UML) and Object Role Modeling (ORM).Describe the techniques for gathering information.Describe the sources from which you gather information.Create an information gathering strategy.Analyze and refine requirements by using use cases and usage scenarios.Create internal project documents.
Module 3: Envisioning the Solution
This module describes the responsibilities of team members during this phase how to define the vision of a project and how to analyze risks associated with a project.
Lessons
The Envisioning PhaseCreating a Vision/Scope DocumentCreating the Project Structure DocumentAnalyzing RisksActivity: Developing a Vision/Scope Document
Writing Problem StatementsWriting a Vision StatementDeveloping Project GoalsAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Describe the envisioning phase of the MSF Process Model in terms of its purpose activities and deliverables.Identify the components of a vision/scope document.Identify the components of a project structure document.Analyze risks in a project.
Module 4: Creating the Conceptual Design
This module explains the purpose of the planning phase and the three design processes that occur during the planning phase: conceptual logical and physical design. It will also explain the purpose and benefits of the functional specification and the conceptual design process.
Lessons
An Introduction to the Planning PhaseAn Overview of the Functional SpecificationAn Overview of the Conceptual Design ProcessBuilding the Conceptual DesignOptimizing the Conceptual DesignActivity: Analyzing Requirements
Refining Use Cases and RequirementsViewing a Conceptual Model DiagramAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Describe the purpose of the planning phase of the MSF Process Model.Describe the role of the functional specification in the planning phase.Describe the purpose of conceptual design.Analyze a conceptual design.Optimize a conceptual design.Describe the benefits of logical design.Create a logical design model for a business solution.Document the outputs of logical design.Optimize a logical design.
Module 5: Creating the Logical Design
This module describes how to create the logical design for a business solution and how to use tools and techniques for documenting the output. It also covers how to optimize the logical design.
Lessons
An Overview of Logical DesignCreating a Logical DesignDocumenting Logical Design OutputOptimizing Logical DesignActivity: Identifying Objects for the Logical Design
Identifying Objects from Use CasesCreating a Services MatrixCreating a Sequence DiagramAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Describe the benefits of logical design.Create a logical design model for a business solution.Document the outputs of logical design.Optimize a logical design.
Module 6: Creating the Physical Design
This module explains the purpose of the physical design and the steps involved in completing the physical design.
Lessons
An Overview of Physical DesignPhysical Design AnalysisPhysical Design RationalizationPhysical Design ImplementationActivity: Working on the Physical Design
Creating a Class ModelCreating a Component Model DiagramAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Describe the role of physical design in the MSF Process Model.Describe the steps of physical design.Create a preliminary services topology.Select candidate technologies for a solution.Distribute and package components into different layers.Design a programming model.
Module 7: Designing the Presentation Layer
This module defines and explains how to design the two parts of the presentation layer.
Lessons
Basics of User Interface DesignDesigning the User InterfaceDesigning User Process ComponentsActivity: Creating the User Interface
Designing a User Interface PrototypeAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Explain the function of the presentation layer for a business solution.Design a user interface that accommodates user needs and business requirements.
Module 8: Designing the Data Layer
This module explains how to design the data layer for a solution how to optimize data access and how to validate data.
Lessons
Designing the Data StoreOptimizing Data AccessImplementing Data ValidationActivity: Creating a Data Schema
Creating a Data SchemaAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Design the data store for a solution.Optimize data access for a solution.Implement data validation for a solution.
Module 9: Designing Security Specifications
This module explains how to design security for an application.
Lessons
Overview of Security in Application DevelopmentPlanning for Application SecurityUsing the .NET Framework Security FeaturesDesigning Authorization Authentication and Auditing StrategiesActivity: Threat Modeling and Mitigation
Identifying Potential ThreatsApplying Mitigation TechnologiesAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Identify some of the security challenges and vulnerabilities for an application.Plan security strategies for an application.Explain the security features provided by .NET.Design authorization authentication and auditing strategies for the application tiers.
Module 10: Completing the Planning Phase
This module explains the tasks and plans required to complete the planning phase.
Lessons
Incorporating Design ConsiderationsPlanning for Administrative FeaturesPlanning for Future PhasesCreating the Technical SpecificationsActivity: Reviewing a Test Plan and Technical Specification
Reviewing a Test PlanReviewing a Technical SpecificationAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Create plans and specifications to incorporate design considerations in the solution.Create plans and strategies for the subsequent phases of the project.Create plans for adding administrative features to the solution.Create technical specifications for the solution.
Module 11: Stabilizing and Deploying the Solution
This module explains how to stabilize and deploy a solution.
Lessons
The MSF Stabilizing PhaseTesting and Piloting for StabilizationThe MSF Deploying PhaseDeploying to a Production EnvironmentActivity: Prioritizing Bugs
Categorizing and Prioritizing BugsAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Explain the goal milestones and deliverables of the MSF stabilizing phase.Describe the tasks involved in testing and piloting a solution.Explain the goal milestones and deliverables of the MSF deploying phase.Describe the steps for deploying the solution to a production environment.Describe the recommended activities involved in completing a project.Related Exams
Exam 70-300: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures
Student Pre-Requisites
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:
Gather and analyze information for designing a business solution.Create a vision/scope document.Create the conceptual design for a business solution.Create the logical design for a business solution.Create the physical design for a business solution.Design the presentation layer of an application.Design the data layer of an application.Create a functional specifications document.Create a technical specifications document.Create a security plan.Create a test plan.Create a deployment plan.
