ASP.NET: 8-day track: 2/3: Web Pages & Web Services UK Classes & Lessons (Microsoft)

About this class

In this course, you'll learn how to use Visual Studio .NET and Visual Basic .NET to build ASP.NET Web pages and XML Web services. You'll gain an understanding of the new architecture behind ASP.NET and how to use the new server controls. You also learn how to use ADO.NET to create data-driven ASP.NET Web forms.

Who will the lesson benefit?

Developers with good knowledge of ASP.NET but who wish to advance their skills up a level.

What prerequisites are required

ASP.NET and the .NET Framework - Level 1. Object-oriented programming knowledge is very helpful.

Contents of this class

Validating User Input

Overview of ASP.NET Validation Controls
Using the Simple Validators
Using the Complex Validators
Summarizing Results with the ValidationSummary Control

Using Rich Server Controls

Introduction to Rich Controls
The Calendar Control
The AdRotator Control
The XML Control

Accessing Data with ADO.NET

Overview of ADO.NET
Connecting to Data
Executing Commands
Working with Data
Choosing an ADO.NET Provider

Using the DataList and Repeater Controls

Overview of List-Bound Controls
Creating a Repeater Control
Creating a DataList Control

Working with the DataGrid Control

Introduction to the DataGrid
Setting Up the DataGrid
Using Advanced DataGrid Features
Adding Advanced Features

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

Creating XML Web Services

The Motivation for XML Web Services
Creating an XML Web Service with Visual Studio .NET
Designing XML Web Services

Consuming XML Web Services

Creating Web Services Clients
HTTP Clients
Creating .NET Consumers
Web Services and Legacy Clients
Discovering Web Services Using UDDI

Migration and Interoperability

Migrating to ASP.NET
Using COM Objects in ASP.NET
Using Platform Invocation Services
Using .NET Components from COM