Visual Studio .NET BOOT CAMP

Overview
The information technology landscape is about to be transformed by a powerful new concept in application architecture. This new approach to building business solutions is called "Software as a Service" (or simply "Web Services"). This new way of architecting applications is based on the latest Internet technologies (specifically XML, XSL, SOAP, and HTTP) and grounded by time proven methodologies (specifically process-based solution design).

.NET is Microsoft's strategy to develop, implement, and support Web Services. Visual Studio .NET is Microsoft's latest devlopment suite for creating these next generation of Web Services and applications. This hands-on 4 day course is designed to give developers an introduction to...
  • Microsoft .NET initiative
  • The .NET Framework
  • SOAP
  • Web Services
  • The Microsoft .NET Servers
  • Microsoft's Visual Studio.NET - The New IDE, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, VB.NET, C#
  • Upgrading Visual Studio 6.0 application to Visual Studio .NET
DAY ONE: Overview
Agenda
  • Software as a service What is .NET?
  • What is the .NET Framework?
  • Web Services - What are Web Services?, SOAP & WSDL, Business Needs & Usage Scenarios
  • Microsoft .NET Enterprise Servers


Duration: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Target Audience: Anyone - Developers, Architects, Analysts, DBA's, Infrastructure/Systems, and Marketing

Day Two: Visual Studio .NET - Basics
Agenda:
  • Visual Studio .NET New Features
  • Walkthrough: Visual Studio .NET
  • New Features § Overview of C#
  • Building a Simple C# Application

Duration: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Target Audience: Visual Studio Users - Developers, Architects, Analysts

Prerequisites: An understanding of application development using Visual Studio v6.0

Other Requirements: Workstation with Visual Studio .NET - please see the "Workstation Hardware and Software Requirements" section for more information.

Day Three: Visual Studio .NET - ASP.NET, ADO.NET, Web Services
Agenda:
  • Overview of ASP.NET
  • Overview of ADO.NET
  • Building a Simple ASP.NET Application
  • Building a Simple Web Service
Duration: 9:30am - 4:30pm


Target Audience: Visual Studio Users - Developers, Architects, Analysts

Prerequisites: An understanding of application development using Visual Studio v6.0

Other Requirements: Workstation with Visual Studio .NET - please see the "Workstation Hardware and Software Requirements" section for more information.
Day Four: Visual Studio .NET - VB .NET
Agenda:
  • Overview of VB.NET
  • New Features of VB.NET
  • Upgrading VB6 Projects to VB.NET
  • Building a Real .NET Application
  • Developer Resources
  • Call To Action - Next Steps
Duration: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Target Audience: Visual Studio Users - Developers, Architects, Analysts

Prerequisites: An understanding of application development using Visual Studio v6.0

Other Requirements: Workstation with Visual Studio .NET - please see the "Workstation Hardware and Software Requirements" section for more information.

Workstation Hardware and Software Requirements
During the boot camp we will be using Visual Studio .NET (gold release). This section will detail the minimal requirements you will need to install and use Visual Studio .NET. If your computer does not meet these requirements, or if you are unsure how to verify these requirements, please contact your system administrator as soon as possible.

Requirements:
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows Professional (or better) - Must have IIS or PWS installed. The users will need "administrator" access rights on their workstations. Microsoft Windows SP2 should be installed.
  • Development Software (required): Visual Studio .NET (Professional Edition or above) - Must be the "gold" version (no betas or RC's). Must have installed VB.NET & C#.NET. Must have SQL Server Data Engine (MSDE 2000 - this comes with VS.NET) or SQL Server 2000 (Developers Edition or above) installed.
  • Development Software (optional): Visual Studio v6.0 (Professional or Enterprise Edition)
  • Processor: Pentium III (500 MHz or better)
  • RAM: 128 MB (196MB or better is preferred)
  • Free Disk Space: 2GB (this is what VS.NET will require - if VS.NET is already installed then only 25MB of free space is needed for the boot camp labs)
For more infromation regarding this or any of our other Boot Camp offerings, please Email success@waveseeker.com or call Database Solutions at 800.511.2245.

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