Microsoft ASP.NET Training
For VB Developers
with expert trainer - Scott Anderson

ASP.NET is Microsoft s development platform for building enterprise level Web applications. In this ASP.NET For Developers training series, expert instructors Richard Hundhausen and Scott Anderson will discuss how to use familiar tools to create and make use of Web services enabled by ASP.NET. At the conclusion of this course, you will understand how to develop and implement Web-based applications with Web forms, ASP.NET, and the Microsoft .NET Framework. Youll also be able to build dynamic Web pages, fetch data stored in databases, utilize ASP.NETs new server controls and take full advantage of other ASP.NET-enable Web services.

• 10 CDs featuring live instructor-led classroom sessions with full audio, video and demonstration components
• over 800 pages of corresponding Courseware on CD-ROM
• Hands-on labs to reinforce important concepts
• Sample code on CD-ROM
• Focused on practical solutions to real-world development problems
• Comprehensive, understandable, and reusable as reference material.

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Career Academy's Learning System is a cost effective method that meets the critical demands of computer users. Experience instructor-led courses in a comfortable and convenient environment. You get the feel of classroom delivered through flexible and familiar technology. Training comes to life with our full motion videos, hands-on labs, critical assessment and real-world insight from experts with vast experience in the subject matter. Engage in dynamic learning where multiple senses help reinforce learning concepts. See the steps, listen to the explanations then put your skills to work. Our proven methodology provides an unequalled training experience with exceptional results. Career Academy's Learning system includes all of the following unique features:

	Instructor-led video lectures Like training one-on-one with an expert with full motion video allows you to see the steps, listen to the explanations, and perform the hands-on lab exercises. Video instruction provides one of the most flexible and comfortable training experiences. The users are able to work at their own pace, in their choice of area - including training room or home. Our training is media-rich, interactive and engaging. We incorporate live video instructions, screen shots, PowerPoint presentations, white board and lab simulations to give our customers an engaging learning experience. We promise compelling, high-quality training at a reasonable price. Our teaching methodology capitalizes on the skills and knowledge of industry experts, providing real-world insight from recognized and Certified IT professionals. It's like having an expert in your living room, patiently explaining until you thoroughly understand all the concepts.
	Hands-on Lab Simulation is a crucial component of your IT training. Practice make perfect. Step-by-step hands-on labs with detail instructions are included to reinforce all key concepts. When you complete a topic, choose the Lab Simulation button to select the associated hands-on lab exercises. Labs allow you to reinforce concepts by performing the tasks you've just learned..
	Printable Courseware - Combining Instructor Keynotes, training outlines and training PowerPoint slides, Our Printable study guide with reference support to help you focus on areas of need and chart your progress.

 

Course Outline

Chapter 1 ASP.NET WEB APPLICATIONS  INTRODUCTION III INTRODUCTION Course Overview Module Breakdown OVERVIEW OF THE MICROSOFT .NET FRAMEWORK .NET Framework What is the .NET Framework and its components Benefits of Using the .NET Framework Visual Studio .NET: The Tool for .NET Development What is ASP.NET .NET RESOURCES SUMMARY Chapter 2 USING MICROSOFT VISUAL STUDIO .NET INTRODUCTION WHY VISUAL STUDIO .NET OVERVIEW OF VISUAL STUDIO .NET Web Forms The Properties Window Dynamic Help Window Menus in Visual Studio .NET The Server Explorer The Tool Box CREATING AN ASP.NET WEB APPLICATION PROJECT Web Application Project Process The Development Process Web Application Files Structure Modules SUMMARY Chapter 3 USING .NET BASED LANGUAGES Multiple Language Support The Common Language Runtime Runtime Compilation and Execution Visual Basic .NET Base Class Library Value Types vs. Reference Types (ByVal vs. ByRef) Imports Classes and Structures Methods Constructors and Destructors Scope and Access Levels Garbage Collection What are Namespaces Comparison of the .NET-Based Languages Visual Basic .NET C# Choosing a Language Development Experience Browser compatibility Creating a Component What are Classes and Components Creating a Class Using Components SUMMARY Chapter 4 OVERVIEW CREATING WEB FORMS Creating Web Forms Using Server Controls CREATING WEB FORMS What is a Web Form Creating a Web Form with Visual Studio .NET Converting an HTML Page to a Web Form WHAT IS A WEB FORM .aspx extension Page attributes @ Page directive Body attributes Form attributes AN EXAMPLE OF A WEB FORM CREATING A WEB FORM WITH VISUAL STUDIO .NET New ASP.NET Web Applications create a default Web Form: WebForm1.aspx Create additional Web Forms from the Solution Explorer Upgrade existing HTML pages into Web Forms WHAT IS A SERVER CONTROL Runat="server” Events happen on the server View state saved Have built-in functionality Common object model Create browser-specific HTML TYPES OF SERVER CONTROLS HTML server controls Web server controls Intrinsic controls Validation controls Rich controls List-bound controls Internet Explorer Web controls TreeView ToolBar TabStrip and MultiPage HTML COMPARISON An HTML button control HTML server button control Web server control HIDDEN VIEW STATE SAVING VIEW STATE HTML SERVER CONTROLS Based on HTML elements Exist within the System.Web.UI.Html Controls namespace WEB SERVER CONTROLS Exist within the System.Web.UI.WebControls namespace Specifically for ASP .NET Control syntax CODE RETURNED TO BROWSER SELECTING THE APPROPRIATE CONTROL ADDING SERVER CONTROLS TO A WEB FORM Create a Web Form Add Web Controls SUMMARY Chapter 5 OVERVIEW Using Code-Behind Pages Adding Event Procedures to Web Server Controls Using Page Events USING CODE-BEHIND PAGES How to Implement Code Writing Inline Code What are Code-Behind Pages Understanding How Code-Behind Pages Work IN-LINE CODE Put code in the same file as content (mixed code) Difficult to read Common in ASP How to Implement Code Put code in a separate section of the content file (inline Code) Put code in a separate file (code-behind pages) Code-behind pages are the Visual Studio .NET default Inline Code Examples WHAT ARE CODE-BEHIND PAGES Separation of code from content Developers and UI Designers Can Work Independently Code-Behind Pages EVENT PROCEDURES Action in response to a users interaction with the controls on the page User Initiates Commands to Web Form and Procedure Takes Actions Based on Code Setup for the Page USING EVENTS Open an ASP.NET Page with Controls and Client-Side and Server-Side Event Procedures Click on the Controls to View Client-Side and Server-Side Events Running In the browser, view the source of the page In the editor, view the event procedure code CLIENT-SIDE EVENT PROCEDURES Typically, used only with HTML controls only Interpreted by the browser and run on the client Uses