Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 for Visual Basic Developers (exam 70-516)

Course details

In this .Net training course, as a developer you will learn to use the ADO.NET framework 4 in your applications. You are also prepared to achieve the MCTS exam 70-516 based on Visual Basic.

Among the topics covered are an overview of ADO.net, data provides, datasets, various relevant objects, manipulating data, ADO.NET Entity Framework, LINQ and ADO.NET and far more.

Your result

After completing this training you will be able to use ADO.NET and the .Net framework 4 independently to consult data sources and to use it in your programs.

Audience profile

Developers wanting to make use of ADO.NET. Also intended for developers wanting to achieve the MCTS certification: .NET Framework 4, Data Access (exam 70-516) based on the Visual Basic programming language.

Contents of this ADO.Net 4.0 training

Note: In this course, Visual Basic 2010 is used as the programming language. A C# version of this course is also available.

The Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 for Visual Basic Developers training course comprises a variety of lessons:

Microsoft .NET 4: Getting Started with ADO.NET 4 Connections and Commands Using Visual Basic 2010

Microsoft .NET 4: Managing ADO.NET 4 Connections and Commands with Visual Basic 2010

Microsoft .NET 4: Getting Started with ADO.NET 4 DataSets using VB 2010

Microsoft .NET 4: Viewing and Navigating Data with ADO.NET 4 DataSets using Visual Basic 2010

Microsoft .NET 4: Updating ADO.NET DataSets with Visual Basic 2010

Microsoft .NET 4: Synchronizing Data and Managing ADO.NET 4 Applications with Visual Basic 2010

Microsoft .NET 4: Working with the ADO.NET Entity Framework 4 using VB 2010

Microsoft .NET 4: Using LINQ and XML with ADO.NET 4 and VB 2010

Prerequisites

You have general knowledge of software development. You also have experience in developing software based on .Net 3.5 or 4.0 (based on Visual Basic) using Visual Studio 2010.

We offer several optional training products to enhance your learning experience. If you are planning to use our training course in preperation for an official exam then whe highly recommend using these optional training products to ensure an optimal learning experience. During the order process you will be asked if you want to include these options.

Optional practice exam (trial exam)

To supplement this training course you may add a special practice exam. This practice exam comprises a number of trial exams which are very similar to the real exam, both in terms of form and content. This is the ultimate way to test whether you are ready for the exam. You may order this practice exam as an extra by entering 'Yes' at the top of the 'Practice exam' option. Read more about this practice exam here:

• Practice Exam 70-516: TS - Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (VB.NET)

If you order the practice exam directly with your training course you will get an extra discount of $ 30.00 on your practice exam.