-- Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) -- Created for developers with 1-2 years experience -- For developers who create and maintain department applications -- Training Kits include: 60-day trial edition of Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Professional software and assessment tools.

McAd/MCSD Self-Paced Training Kit

Computers & Technology

Microsoft Corporation, Corporation

Stoecker, Matthew A.

Certification

Microsoft Press

Build real-world programming skills—and prepare for MCP Exams 70-306 and 70-316—with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises to learn how to build Windows-based applications using Visual Basic .NET and Visual C# .NET. Then extend your expertise through additional skill-building exercises. As you gain practical experience with essential development tasks, you’re also preparing for MCAD or MCSD certification for Microsoft .NET. Learn how to: <ul>
<li>Create the user interface, add controls, and validate user input</li> <li>Use OOP techniques, including encapsulation and method overloading</li> <li>Build custom controls and .NET assemblies</li> <li>Access and modify data using XML, Microsoft ADO.NET, and SQL syntax</li> <li>Implement print support, online help, and accessibility and globalization features</li> <li>Test and debug coding errors</li> <li>Configure and help secure an application </li> <li>Deploy applications via removable media, the Web, or a network</li> <li>Maintain and optimize application performance</li> </ul>
Your kit includes: <ul>
<li>NEW—60-day evaluation version of Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 Professional Edition on DVD</li> <li>Comprehensive self-paced study guide that maps to the objectives of the final exams</li> <li>NEW—Expanded coverage of ADO.NET, SQL syntax, Windows Forms, debugging, and security</li> <li>NEW—150 challenging practice questions on CD. Test yourself by exam (70-306 or 70-316) or by individual objective(s). Choose the number of questions and timed or untimed mode. You get automated scoring and detailed explanations for both correct and incorrect answers.</li> <li>Learn-by-doing exercises for skills you can apply to the job</li> <li>Side-by-side code examples and labs for Visual C# .NET and Visual Basic .NET</li> <li>Fully searchable eBook</li> </ul>
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

MCAD/MCSD Self-Paced Training Kit: Developing Windows®-Based Applications with Microsoft® Visual Basic® .NET and Microsoft Visual C#® .NET, Second Ed (Pro-Certification)

Microsoft, Corporation

EXAM PREP GUIDE Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCTS Exam 70-526—and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce what you’ve learned by applying your knowledge to real-world case scenarios and labs. This official Microsoft study guide is designed to help you make the most of your study time. Maximize your performance on the exam by learning to: <ul>
<li>Configure Windows Forms and manage layout of the user interface</li> <li>Create lists, buttons, tool strips, and menus</li> <li>Set up and manage connections to databases</li> <li>Implement data-bound controls to display information to users</li> <li>Read, validate, and write XML</li> <li>Manage the printing process with dialogs</li> <li>Enhance usability with drag-and-drop functionality, accessibility features, and user assistance controls</li> <li>Use ClickOnce to configure installation and deployment</li> </ul>
PRACTICE TESTS Assess your skills with practice tests on CD. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers, including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies. Your training kit includes: <ul>
<li>Official self-paced study guide.</li> <li>Practice tests with multiple, customizable testing options and a learning plan based on your results.</li> <li>425+ practice and review questions.</li> <li>Case scenarios and lab exercises.</li> <li>Microsoft Visual Basic and Visual C# code samples on CD.</li> <li>90-day evaluation version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition.</li> <li>Fully searchable eBook.k of this guide.</li> </ul>
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-526): Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Windows-Based Client Development

Stein, Steven J.

Northrup, Tony

Stoecker, Matthew

Announcing an all-new Self-Paced Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on 70-502, the required exam for the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5—Windows Presentation Foundation. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most—including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job. Focusing on the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), this official study guide covers creating, configuring, and deploying WPF applications; integrating Windows Forms controls; adding multimedia content; using triggers and animation; binding to data sources; and configuring security settings. Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. Then assess yourself using 300+ practice questions on the CD, featuring multiple, customizable testing options. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers, including pointers back to the book for further study. A Note Regarding the CD or DVD Assess your skills with practice tests. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-502): Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 Windows® Presentation Foundation

Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCTS Exam 70-505—and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce and apply what you’ve learned through real-world case scenarios and practice exercises. This official Microsoft study guide is designed to help you make the most of your study time. Maximize your performance on the exam by learning to: 
<ul>
<li>Create the user interface, configuring controls at design or run time </li>
<li>Apply best practices for UI design </li>
<li>Access, query, bind, and display data </li>
<li>Enhance usability—MDIs, drag-and-drop, persistence, accessibility </li>
<li>Manage the print process </li>
<li>Use asynchronous methods to optimize UI responsiveness </li>
<li>Develop custom Windows Forms controls </li>
<li>Configure and deploy your application </li>
</ul>
 Assess your skills with the practice tests on CD. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies. Your kit includes: <ul>
<li>Includes a 15% exam discount from Microsoft. (Limited time offer) </li>
<li>Official self-paced study guide. </li>
<li>Practice tests with multiple, customizable testing options and a learning plan based on your results. </li>
<li>300+ practice and review questions. </li>
<li>Code samples in Microsoft Visual Basic® and Visual C#® on CD. </li>
<li>90-day trial of Microsoft Visual Studio® 2008 Professional Edition. </li>
<li>Case scenarios, exercises, and best practices. </li>
<li>Fully searchable eBook of this guide. </li>
</ul>
 A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The practice test materials are available as a download along with your ebook version of the kit, and will be located in your account. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-505): Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows® Forms Application Development

Announcing an all-new SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT designed to help maximize your performance on 70-511, the required exam for the MCTS certification: Windows Application Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help you assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most—including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can use on the job. Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises in the official study guide. Coverage includes evaluating design requirements for the user interface (UI); building the UI using basic to advanced techniques with Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF); managing data at the UI level, including data-binding, data validation, and data-bound controls; and enhancing solution functionality and usability. Then assess yourself using practice questions on CD, featuring multiple customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including pointers back to the book for further study. —making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment. A Note Regarding the CD or DVD Assess your skills with practice tests. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-511): Windows® Application Development with Microsoft® .NET Framework 4

Professional-level prep for the professional-level exam. 
Prepare for MCPD Exam 70-518—and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of Windows application design and development with .NET Framework 4. Designed for experienced, MCTS-certified professionals ready to advance their status—Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCPD level. 
Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: 
<ul>
<li>Designing the Layers of a Solution </li>
<li>Designing the Presentation Layer </li>
<li>Designing the Data Access Layer </li>
<li>Planning a Solution Deployment </li>
<li>Designing for Stability and Maintenance </li>
</ul>

MCPD 70-518 Exam Ref:: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4

Microsoft Pr

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-511): Windows Application Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 [With CDROM] [ MCTS SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT (EXAM 70-511): WINDOWS APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH MICROSOFT .NET FRAMEWORK 4 [WITH CDROM] BY Stoecker, Matthew A. ( Author ) Feb-14-2011

Programming

Microsoft Press Feb-25-2011

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