Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer VB.NET
- Course Code:
- MCSD VB
The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft VB.NET is the top-level certification for advanced developers who design and develop leading-edge enterprise solutions, using Microsoft development tools and technologies as well as the Microsoft .NET Framework.
The Computeach MCSD course will cover analysing business and technical requirements, defining solution architecture, implementing requirements and building, deploying and maintaining the solution.
Prerequisites
Before taking this course you should have at least two years experience as a lead developer and have a working knowledge of databases and SQL Server.
Learning Objectives
All four core exams are required:
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70-306
Developing and implementing Windows-based applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
On completion of this module you will understand:
- The Microsoft.NET framework
- Windows forms and controls
- Various options for building your own controls
- How to expand the functionality of existing controls
- How to use .NET and COM components of the Windows forms application
- XML Web services
- Debugging and deploying Windows forms applications
- Shared assemblies
- Using Microsoft ADO.NET
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70-310
Developing XML web services and server components with Microsoft Visual Basic and the Microsoft .NET Framework
On completion of this module you will understand:
- Serviced components
- XML filtering and sorting, language constructs and creating new elements
- COM+
- DOM structure; accessing documents, navigating trees and retrieving content
- Windows and Web services
- .NET remoting
- How to manipulate, query and transform XML documents
- ADO.NET architecture and applications
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70-305
Developing and implementing web-based applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
On completion of this module you will understand:
- The Microsoft Visual Studio.NET framework
- Reading and writing XML data
- ADO.NET database connections and data access
- The creation and use of XML Web services
- The configuration and deployment of ASP.NET Web applications in Visual Basic.NET
- ASP.NET Web forms
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70-300
Analysing requirements and defining Microsoft .NET solution architectures
On completion of this module you will understand:
- Analysing customer needs and documenting requirements
- Modeling processes, modeling data, designing components, and designing user interfaces
- Designing, developing, and implementing software solutions
- Integrating new applications into legacy environments
- Developing Microsoft Windows-based applications and web applications by using Microsoft tools and technologies
This elective is required:
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70-431
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance
On completion of this module you will understand how to:
- Install and configure SQL Server
- Create tables and indexes, define columns, and implement constraints
- Implement functions, stored procedures, and triggers by using Transact-SQL
- Work with relational and XML data
- Monitor, troubleshoot and tune queries
- Maintain database availability with log shipping, database mirroring, and replication
- Prepare a backup strategy and restore a database
Certifications
You will achieve the following certifications from this programme:
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MCP (only exam)
Microsoft Certified Professional
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MCAD VB (no more exams)
Microsoft Certified Applications Developer VB.NET
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MCSD VB (no more exams)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer VB.NET
Benefits
With Computeach you will get:
- Flexible study with learning materials available 24x7
- Reduced off the job learning time with only 10 days in class in total
- An engaging learning experience using a blended learning approach
- Increased motivation and focus from your learning plan
- Support and motivation provided by UK based expert tutors
- Proof that you are learning through embedded assessments
- Real experience and practice in safe simulated hands-on labs
- Best practice and thought sharing with your peers
- The best chance to pass your exams first time by rounding off each module of your programme with review and revision in a 2 day in-centre class
Format
In-centre
Finally, you will have the opportunity to meet the tutor when you attend the in-centre courses at the end of each module. It’s here that you will revise, refresh and review all you have learned.
System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
- 733 MHz Pentium III or Celeron processor
- 256MB RAM
- 1024 x 768, 256 colours display
- High speed Internet connection
- CD or DVD-ROM drive
- 2GB hard disk space (4GB recommended)
Software Requirements
Minimum Software Requirements
- Windows XP Professional
- Internet Explorer 6.0 (Java enabled)
- SQL 2000
