Level 3: Advanced Visual Basic .NET Programming
3 Days

Topics Covered:

Learn the role of DataSets in ADO.NET
Understand how to build Windows Services
Learn how to create Data-Bound application
Build XML Web Services
Understand the role of UDDI
Become familiar with ASP.NET and Server Controls
See how to create Data-Bound applications
Learn about .NET Security
Understand how to build reports using Crystal Reports
Learn to create powerful MDI applications
See how to efficiently deploy your VB.NET applications

Creating Data-Bound Applications

Data Binding Basics
Using the Data Form Wizard

Introduction to ASP.NET

A Review of Classic ASP
ASP.NET Web Applications
Rendering HTML with Server Controls
Using ASP.NET to Deliver XML Web Services

Managing Data with ADO.NET DataSets

The Role of DataSets in ADO.NET
Using DataSets in ASP.NET
Saving DataSets in Session State
Using DataTable Constraints and DataSet DataRelations
Using DataSets with DataAdapters to Modify Data
The Transactional Model in DataSets
DataSets and XML
Typed DataSets

Creating Windows Services

Introducing Windows Services
Building Your First Windows Service
The FileWatcher Service

Creating and Consuming XML Web Services

The Motivation for XML Web Services
Creating an XML Web Service with Visual Studio .NET
Designing XML Web Services
Creating .NET Consumers
Web Services and Legacy Clients
Discovering Web Services Using UDDI

Data Binding Techniques

Synchronizing Multiple DataGrid Controls
Formatting a DataGrid Control
Limit Editing in a DataGrid
Working with the ListBox Control
Working with Binary Data

Security

Overview of Security in .NET
Permission Requests
Using Role-Based Security

Multiple Document Interfaces (MDI) and Graphics (GDI+)

Creating MDI Applications
The Scribble Application
Drawing on Forms
Creating Transparent Areas in Forms
Creating Shaped Forms

Deployment

Deployment Concepts
Simple Deployment
Windows Installer Deployment
Deploying Shared Components
HTTP Deployment

Appendix A: Creating Reports Using Crystal Reports

Introducing Crystal Reports
Creating a Simple Report
Using Custom Formulas
Add Custom Grouping and Totals
Filtering the Report

Appendix B: Deploying Shared Components

Deploying Shared Components