Individual Assessments: Microsoft Visual Studio
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Visual Studio 2005
Assessments for Visual Studio 2005 and Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 help you find the learning resources that you need to upgrade from Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Microsoft ASP.NET 1.0, and Microsoft ASP.NET 1.1. If you want to know what's new in Visual Studio 2005 or you need to learn more about how to develop for Microsoft Windows or the Web, take a free assessment and get a learning plan to develop your Visual Studio skills. See the table that follows to review the individual assessments that are currently available for Visual Studio 2005. Note that you will need to register to take an assessment.
| Topic | Assessment | Description |
Develop for the Web | Web-based Client Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 | This assessment focuses on the skills and knowledge that are required to develop and to deploy Web-based client applications by using Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and ASP.NET 2.0. Topics include creating UI by using Web server controls, HTML controls, HTML server controls, tier controls, master pages, themes, and other features of ASP.NET 2.0. The assessment covers integrating data using ADO.NET, maintaining state, managing navigation, tracing, configuring, implementing security (forms and Windows authentication, authorization, login controls, membership APIs), and deploying a Web-based client application. This assessment also helps you assess your skills in creating ASP.NET Mobile Web applications. The code language used is Visual Basic 2005. |
Develop for the Web | Web-based Client Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and Microsoft Visual C# | This assessment focuses on the skills and knowledge that are required to develop and deploy Web-based client applications by using .NET Framework 2.0 and ASP.NET 2.0. Topics include creating UI by using Web server controls, HTML controls, HTML server controls, tier controls, master pages, themes, and other features of ASP.NET 2.0. The assessment covers integrating data using ADO.NET, maintaining state, managing navigation, tracing, configuring, implementing security (forms and Windows authentication, authorization, login controls, membership APIs), and deploying a Web-based Client Application. This assessment also helps you to assess your skills in creating ASP.NET Mobile Web applications. The code language used is Microsoft Visual C#. |
Visual Studio .NET
Whether you use Microsoft Visual Basic .NET or Visual C#, check out these assessments to test your knowledge of developing Windows-based and Web-based applications. If you want to save time by focusing on your area of interest, take a free assessment and get a learning plan to develop your Visual Studio .NET skills. See the table that follows to review the individual assessments that are currently available for Visual Studio 2005. Then, register to take an assessment.
| Topic | Assessment | Description |
Evaluate | Introduction to Microsoft .NET for Developers: Microsoft Visual Basic .NET | This Visual Basic .NET-focused assessment concentrates on the new features and functionality of the Visual Studio .NET development system and the Microsoft .NET Framework. Topics include basics of the Microsoft .NET Framework, the basics of designing a .NET-connected solution, and overviews of Web-based applications, Microsoft Windows-based applications, and Web services. |
Evaluate | Introduction to .NET for Developers: Microsoft Visual C# .NET | This Visual C#-focused assessment concentrates on the new features and functionality of the Microsoft Visual Studio .NET development system and the .NET Framework. Topics include basics of the .NET Framework, the basics of designing a .NET-connected solution, and overviews of Web-based applications, Windows-based applications, and Web services. |
Develop for Windows | Developing Enterprise Windows-based Applications with .NET: Rich Client—Visual Basic .NET | This Visual Basic .NET-focused assessment concentrates on the skills and knowledge that are required to develop and deploy .NET-connected applications for Windows. Topics include form and control basics and interaction, implementing application logic, and how to help secure and deploy the application. |
Develop for Windows | Developing Enterprise Windows-based Applications with .NET: Rich Client—Visual C# .NET | This Visual C#-focused assessment concentrates on the skills and knowledge that are required to develop and deploy .NET-connected applications for Windows. Topics include form and control basics and interaction, implementing application logic, and securing and deploying the application. |
Develop for Windows | Developing Enterprise Windows-based Applications with .NET: Data Access—Visual Basic .NET | This Visual Basic .NET–focused assessment covers how to access data using XML, ADO.NET, and Web services for Windows-based applications. Topics include using ADO.NET, manipulating XML data, accessing a Web service, and displaying data in Windows-based applications. |
Develop for Windows | Developing Enterprise Windows-based Applications with .NET: Data Access—Visual C# .NET | This Visual C#–focused assessment covers how to access data using XML, ADO.NET, and Web services for Windows-based applications. Topics include using ADO.NET, manipulating XML data, accessing a Web service, and displaying data in Windows-based applications. |
Develop for the Web | Developing Enterprise Web-based Applications with .NET: ASP.NET—Visual Basic .NET | This Visual Basic .NET–focused assessment addresses developing and implementing Web-based applications with Web Forms, ASP.NET, and the .NET Framework. Topics include creating the user interface; debugging, tracing, and handling errors; writing the application logic; configuring and deploying the Web-based application; and implementing security. |
Develop for the Web | Developing Enterprise Web-based Applications with .NET: ASP.NET—Visual C# .NET | This Visual C#–focused assessment addresses developing and implementing Web-based applications with Web Forms, ASP.NET, and the .NET Framework. Topics include creating the user interface; debugging, tracing, and handling errors; writing the application logic; configuring and deploying the Web-based application; and implementing security. |
Develop for the Web | Developing Enterprise Web-based Applications with .NET: Data Access—Visual Basic .NET | This Visual Basic .NET–focused assessment covers how to access data by using XML, ADO.NET, and Web services for Web-based applications. Topics include using ADO.NET, manipulating XML data, accessing a Web service, and displaying data in Web-based applications. |
Develop for the Web | Developing Enterprise Web-based Applications with .NET: Data Access—Visual C# .NET | This Visual C#–focused assessment covers how to access data by using XML, ADO.NET, and Web services for Web-based applications. Topics include using ADO.NET, manipulating XML data, accessing a Web service, and displaying data in Web-based applications. |
Develop for the Web | Developing Enterprise Web-based Applications with .NET: Web Services—Visual Basic .NET | This Visual Basic .NET–focused assessment covers how to design and implement Web services. Topics include an overview of Web services; building and helping to secure a Web service; deploying, publishing, and optimizing a Web service; and testing and debugging a Web service. |
Develop for the Web | Developing Enterprise Web-based Applications with .NET: Web Services—Visual C# .NET | This Visual C#–focused assessment covers how to design and implement Web services. Topics include an overview of Web services; building and helping to secure a Web service; deploying, publishing, and optimizing a Web service; and testing and debugging a Web service. |