Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications

Prerequisites
To successfully complete your exams, you should have:

At least two years of experience of using the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0, the .NET Framework 1.1, the .NET Framework 2.0, or the .NET Framework 3.5 to develop Web-based, as well as Windows-based or distributed applications
A working knowledge of Visual Studio 2005
Experience working in a team in a medium-to-large development environment that uses Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 Enterprise Developer or Microsoft Visual Studio 2005.
Who is this course for?
This course is for those looking to pursue careers as web developers, Windows developers, or enterprise software developers. It may also be for developers or systems administrators who want to show their breadth of technology experience, but do not work daily with the .NET Framework 2.0.
What will I learn?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:
.NET Application Development:

Develop applications that use system types and collections
Implement service processes, threading, and application domains in a .NET Framework application
Embed configuration, diagnostic, management, and installation features into a .NET Framework application
Implement serialisation and input/output functionality in a .NET Framework application
Improve the security of .NET Framework applications by using the .NET Framework security features
Implement interoperability, reflection, and mailing functionality in a .NET Framework application
Implement globalisation, drawing, and text manipulation functionality in a .NET Framework application.
.NET Windows-Based Client Development

Create a UI for a Windows Forms application by using standard controls
Integrate data in a Windows Forms application
Implement printing and reporting functionality in a Windows Forms application
Enhance usability
Implement asynchronous programming techniques to improve the user experience
Develop Windows Forms controls
Configure and deploy applications.
What certificate will I get?
After passing this course, you will receive the MCTS .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications certification.
You will also be halfway to gaining the MCTS .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications and MCTS .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications certifications.
What course materials do I get?
To help you excel in your examinations through effective and efficient learning, ICS will provide you with all the learning materials necessary:

Flash video tutorials led by a virtual instructor
Interactive simulations and resources
E-books
Practice exams
Microsoft-branded supporting textbook
Course and assessment guide to help you pass your exams.
What support do I get?
You will have access to our dedicated ICS Technology Student Community, which will allow you to share and collaborate with your peers, get interactive and expert feedback from tutors and browse our resource library.
You will also receive 12 months of email tutorial support.
Sample Course Material
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Related Courses

MCTS .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications
MCTS .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications.




More Information – Course Outline
EXAM 70-536
Core Foundations of .NET Development


Examining Primary System Types
Working with Special System Types
Working with Interfaces
Module Review
Examining Collections and Collection Interfaces
Working with Primary Collection Types
Working with Generic Collections
Working with Specialised Collections
Working with Collection Base Classes
Working with an Assembly
Sharing an Assembly by Using the Global Assembly Cache
Installing an Assembly by Using Installation Types
Configuring an Assembly by Using Configuration Type
Performing Installation Tasks
Managing an Event Log
Working with Application Processes
Managing Application Performance
Debugging Applications
Tracing Applications
Embedding Management Information and Events
Managing the File System
Working with Byte Streams
Compressing and Protecting Stream Information
Managing Application Data
Manipulating Strings Efficiently
Working with Regular Expressions
Generating Serialized Binary and Soap Formats
Generating Serialised XML Formats
Creating Custom Serialisation Classes
Controlling Interaction Between Components by Using Delegates
Controlling Interaction Between Components by Using Events
Module Review.
EXAM 70-526
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Core Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005

Module 1 - Connecting to Databases and Reading Data
Connecting to a Database
Saving a Connection String Securely in an Application Configuration File
Retrieving Data from a Database
Handling Connection Events and Exceptions
Configuring and Using Connection Pooling
Module 2 - Querying and Updating Databases by Using Commands
Creating and Running Query Commands
Creating and Running Parameterised Commands
Creating and Running Update Commands
Using Globalised Formats for Storing and Accessing Data (if time permits)
Module 3 - Performing Transactional Operations
Performing Data Updates within a Transaction
Choosing an Appropriate Isolation Level for a Transaction
Enlisting in a Distributed Transaction
Managing Transactions in the Data Tier
Module 4 - Performing Disconnected Operations Programmatically
Creating a Dataset Programmatically
Populating and Saving a Dataset
Adding, Modifying, and Deleting Data in a Dataset
Merging Datasets
Creating and Using Dataviews
Module 5 - Performing Disconnected Operations by Using Visual Studio 2005 Wizards
Creating a Typed Dataset by Using the Dataset Designer
Loading, Displaying, and Saving Data in a Typed Dataset
Adding Code to a Typed Dataset
Creating a Typed Dataset by Using the Data Source Configuration Wizard
Adding Queries to a Table Adapter
Module 6 - Performing XML Operations on Disconnected Data
Saving a Dataset as XML Data
Loading a Dataset from XML
Saving and Loading Dataset Schema Information
Module 7 - Reading and Writing XML Data
Writing XML Data by Using XmlWriter
Reading XML Data by Using XmlReader
Module 8 - Processing XML Data by Using DOM
Reading XML Data by Using DOM
Writing XML Data by Using DOM.
Advanced Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005

Module 1 - Minimising and Handling Database Operation Conflicts
Reading Committed Data by Using Locks
Reading Committed Data by Using Statement-Level Snapshots
Reading Committed Data by Using Transaction-Level Snapshots
Handling Data Concurrency by Using ADO.NET
Module 2 - Handling Large Objects
Reading Large Values from SQL Server
Writing Large Values to SQL Server
Conserving Resources When Writing Large Values to SQL Server
Module 3 - Enhancing Database Performance
Accessing Multiple Result Sets Concurrently
Performing Asynchronous Data Access Operations
Performing a Batch Update
Performing a Bulk Data Copy
Module 4 - Creating Managed Code Objects for SQL Server 2005
Creating Managed Stored Procedures and Triggers
Creating Managed User-Defined Functions
Creating a Managed Aggregate
Creating a Managed User-Defined Type
Importing Existing Assemblies into SQL Server 2005
Module 5 - Querying XML by Using XPath
Selecting XML Data by Using XPathNavigator
Evaluating XPath Expressions by Using XPath Navigator
Creating and Using Compiled XPath Expressions
Editing XML Data by Using XPathNavigator
Module 6 - Transforming XML by Using XSLT Style Sheets
Transforming an XML Document by Using an XSLT Style Sheet
Resolving External Resources During XSLT Processing
Passing Parameters into an XSLT Style Sheet
Creating and Using Extension Objects.
Core Windows Forms with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005

Module 1 - Creating a Simple Windows Forms Application
Adding and Configuring Windows Forms and Controls
Creating Event Handlers and Monitoring Events
Adding Controls and Handlers at Run Time
Adding a Form Keyboard Handler
Module 2 - Configuring Standard Controls
Creating the EmployeeViewer Form
Creating the ReportGenerator Form
Creating the ReportGeneratorHelp Form
Module 3 - Building Menus
Creating and Configuring a MenuStrip Control
Creating and Configuring a ContextMenuStrip Component
Hiding and Disabling a ToolStripMenuItem
Creating and Configuring a ToolStripComboBox
Module 4 - Displaying and Editing Data by Using Data-Bound Controls
Adding a Data Source to a Project
Binding Data to a Control
Creating a Bound Form by Using the BindingSource and BindingNavigator Components
Displaying Data by Using the DataGridView Control
Binding to Data at Run Time
Module 5 - Providing User Assistance and Enhancing Usability
Adding and Configuring User Assistance Controls
Implementing Accessibility Features
Implementing Globalisation and Localisation
Running a Procedure at Set Intervals
Displaying Data Source Errors
Module 6 - Creating Consistent Applications by Using Dialog Boxes and Forms Inheritance
Adding and Configuring Dialog Box Components
Creating a Custom Dialog Box
Implementing Windows Forms Inheritance
Modifying an Existing Form to Inherit from a Base Form
Module 7 - Printing Content and Creating Reports
Adding Print Capability to a Windows Forms Application
Implementing Reporting by Using the CrystalReportViewer Component
Module 8 - Performing Asynchronous Tasks by Using the BackgroundWorker Component
Running and Cancelling a Background Process by Using the BackgroundWorker Component
Module 9 - Deploying Applications by Using ClickOnce
Publishing a ClickOnce Application
Installing and Testing a ClickOnce Application.
Advanced Windows Forms with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005

Module 1 - Building MDI Applications
Creating MDI Parent and Child Forms
Displaying and Comparing Information on MDI Child Forms
Implementing Menu Merging in MDI Applications
Module 2 - Customising Windows Forms and Controls
Creating a Control That Inherits from an Existing Control
Creating a Non-rectangular Windows Form
Creating a Custom User Control
Module 3 - Creating Customised Print Components
Printing a Report by Using GDI+
Creating a Customised Print Preview Dialog Box
Module 4 - Performing Drag-and-Drop Operations and Implementing Clipboard Support
Implementing Drag-and-Drop Functionality in a Windows Forms Application
Adding Clipboard Support to an Application
Performing Drag-and-Drop Operations by Using TextBox and PictureBox Controls
Module 5 - Performing Asynchronous Tasks by Using Multithreaded Techniques
Loading a Bitmap Asynchronously
Performing Calculations by Using Multithreading
Module 6 - Enhancing the Presentation of Windows Forms
Applications
Programming the DataGridView Control
Viewing and Persisting Application Settings by Using the PropertyGrid Control
Implementing a User Interface in the Style of Outlook by Using RAD Features.




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Assessment
Your knowledge of the course materials will be assessed by two examinations. These can be sat at your local authorised Prometric test centre:

TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Application Development Foundation: Exam 70-536
TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Windows-Based Client Development: Exam 70-526
Please note that examination fees are additional to course fees.
Hours of Study
40-80 hours
Minimum System Requirements

600MHz Intel Pentium III processor or equivalent
Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista
128MB RAM (256MB RAM recommended)
128MB available disc space
CD-ROM drive
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01SP2.