Microsoft .NET 2.0 Distributed Apps MCTS 70-529 - Online Course

The Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Distributed Application Development test is the second required exam to become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) in .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications. This study guide will prepare you to demonstrate your skills in building web services and distributed applications in Visual Studio 2005 and .NET technologies using Visual Basic code examples. Practice exams are also included, for both Visual Basic and C#, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master.

This course is for anyone who is preparing for the MCTS 70-529 Exam. This online course contains 12 lessons and should take approximately 12 hours to complete.

Lesson 1: Creating and Accessing XML Web Services (1.0) hour

Creating and Accessing XML Web Services teaches you how to create and configure an XML Web Service Method, configure a Web service method using the properties of the WebMethodAttribute attribute, use discover files to publish a list of Web Services that are installed on a Web Server, and build and deploy a Web service application. This course discusses the creation and configuration of XML Web Services using Visual Basic and the Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework. This course also covers the uses of the WebMethodAttribute attribute, and the uses of discover files to publish lists of Web services. Finally, this course goes over the methods of creating Web Service applications.

Lesson 2: Configuring and Customizing Web Service Applications (1.0) hour

Configuring and Customizing Web Service Applications teaches you how to configure formatting of SOAP messages for a Web service method, select the formatting of SOAP messages, specify parameter formatting and style, manage Session State from both the Client side and Server side, and add and create a public instance a SOAP header custom class. This course examines SOAP messages and the configuration of Web service applications by introducing the uses of the web.config and machine.config files. This course also discusses topics related to the configuration of the Web services communication protocol. Finally, this course covers client and server session state management, as well as the uses of SOAP headers and extensions.

Lesson 3: Creating, Configuring, and Deploying Remoting Applications (1.0) hour

Creating, Configuring, and Deploying Remoting Applications teaches you how to create and configure a server application, create remote objects, monitor Remoting application performance, and create and serialize remotable types. This course discusses server application and server application domain creation. Client application creation and configuration is also examined, specifically in relation to remote objects. This course also looks at how to deploy remoting applications with the tools available in Visual Studio. Remotable type creation and serialization are other areas covered in this course.

Lesson 4: Implementing Asynchronous Calls and Remoting Events (1.0) hour

Implementing Asynchronous Calls and Remoting Events teaches you how to call and complete a Web method, call remoting methods asynchronously, and implement events in remoting applications. This course discusses the calling of asynchronous Web methods through the use of the OneWay property. It also looks at the uses of the OneWay attribute and the implementation of callback methods. Events are examined in detail, along with the Event handler method.

Lesson 5: Implementing Web Services Enhancements (WSE) 3.0 (1.0) hour

Implementing Web Services Enhancements (WSE) 3.0 teaches you how to add references to WSE assemblies in Client applications, add a digital signature to a SOAP message, describe the basics of Policy files, describe the basic concepts of filters relating to Web service applications, and implement WSE SOAP Messaging. This course discusses the functions of Web Services Enhancements (WSE) 3.0, and how to enable it in client and server applications. SOAP Messages are covered in great detail, particularly through digital signatures, encryption and decryption, and routing. This course also examines policies and filters in SOAP messages, as well as how to implement SOAP messaging with WSE 3.0. Finally, this course takes a look at the uses of security credentials in SOAP messages.

Lesson 6: Creating Serviced Components and Using Message Queuing (1.0) hour

Creating Serviced Components and Using Message Queuing teaches you how to create, configure, and access a serviced component, create, delete, and set permissions on a message queue, and sign and encrypt a message. This course examines COM+ services, and how serviced components support COM+ services. This course also discusses message queuing at great length, from creation and deletion of messages, to reception and processing. Finally, this course covers methods of viewing messages, such as peeking, as well as message encryption and decryption, permission setting, and rule application.

Lesson 7: Visual Basic Practice Exam 1 (1.0) hour

Visual Basic Practice Exam 1 teaches you how to complete the practice exam questions. This course presents questions that will help you prepare for the MCTS 70-529 Microsoft .NET 2.0 Distributed Application, Visual Basic exam. The feedback for each question provides in-depth background on the topic, including why each incorrect option was wrong and what to look for in correct answers. Topics include Practice exam.

Lesson 8: Visual Basic Practice Exam 2 (1.0) hour

Visual Basic Practice Exam 2 teaches you how to complete the practice exam questions. This course presents questions that will help you prepare for the MCTS 70-529 Microsoft .NET 2.0 Distributed Application, Visual Basic exam. The feedback for each question provides in-depth background on the topic, including why each incorrect option was wrong and what to look for in correct answers. Topics include Practice exam.

Lesson 9: Visual Basic Practice Exam 3 (1.0) hour

Visual Basic Practice Exam 3 teaches you how to complete the practice exam questions. This course presents questions that will help you prepare for the MCTS 70-529 Microsoft .NET 2.0 Distributed Application, Visual Basic exam. The feedback for each question provides in-depth background on the topic, including why each incorrect option was wrong and what to look for in correct answers. Topics include Practice exam.

Lesson 10: C# Practice Exam 1 (1.0) hour

C# Practice Exam 1 teaches you how to complete the practice exam questions. This course presents questions that will help you prepare for the MCTS 70-529 Microsoft .NET 2.0 Distributed Application, Visual Basic exam. The feedback for each question provides in-depth background on the topic, including why each incorrect option was wrong and what to look for in correct answers. Topics include Practice Exam.

Lesson 11: C# Practice Exam 2 (1.0) hour

C# Practice Exam 2 teaches you how to complete the practice exam questions. This course presents questions that will help you prepare for the MCTS 70-529 Microsoft .NET 2.0 Distributed Application, Visual Basic exam. The feedback for each question provides in-depth background on the topic, including why each incorrect option was wrong and what to look for in correct answers. Topics include Practice Exam.

Lesson 12: C# Practice Exam 3 (1.0) hour

C# Practice Exam 3 teaches you how to complete the practice exam questions. This course presents questions that will help you prepare for the MCTS 70-529 Microsoft .NET 2.0 Distributed Application, Visual Basic exam. The feedback for each question provides in-depth background on the topic, including why each incorrect option was wrong and what to look for in correct answers. Topics include Practice Exam.