MCAD/MCSD : Visual Basic .Net XML Web services and server components study guide

Get ready for one of the new Microsoft developer exams with the MCAD/MCSD: Visual Basic .NET XML Web Services and Server Components Study Guide. Organized for optimal learning and retention, this book provides in-depth coverage of all objectives for exam 70-310, along with practical insights drawn from real-world experience. The accompanying CD includes hundreds of challenging review questions, electronic flashcards, and a searchable electronic version of the entire book. The Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD) is the new first-tier developer certification from Microsoft. It validates skills related to developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining individual applications. The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) is the second-tier certification that validates skills related to analyzing and designing complex enterprise application. Exam 70-310 is a core requirement for both certifications.

Here's the book you need to prepare for the Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework exam (70-310). This Study Guide provides:

• In-depth coverage of official exam objectives
• Practical information on using Visual Basic .NET to develop Web services using XML
• Hands-on exercises designed to give you the skills needed to approach the exams with confidence

Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including:

• Creating and managing Microsoft Windows services, serviced components, .NET remoting objects, and XML Web services
• Consuming and manipulating data
• Testing and debugging
• Deploying Windows services, serviced components, .NET Remoting Objects, and XML Web services

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Here's the book you need to prepare for the Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework exam (70-310). Featured on the CD The enclosed CD is packed with vital preparation tools and materials, beginning with the Sybex test engine for the Visual Basic XML Web services exam. Loaded with hundreds of practice questions, it lets you test yourself chapter by chapter and provides scoring by objectives area. You'll also find electronic flashcards for your PCs, Pocket PCs, and Palm handhelds, two bonus exams, and an electronic version of the entire book. Pamela Fanstill, MCSD, MCT, has over 20 years' experience in IT. She is a full-time trainer, specializing in Visual Basic, XML, Active Server Pages, and SQL Server. Pam is also a technical contributor for Microsoft's Certification and Training group Here's the book you need to prepare for the Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic.NET and the Microsoft.NET Framework exam (70-310). This Study Guide provides: In-depth coverage of official exam objectives Practical information on using Visual Basic.NET to develop Web services using XML Hands-on exercises designed to give you the skills needed to approach the exams with confidence Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Creating and managing Microsoft Windows services, serviced components,.NET remoting objects, and XML Web services Consuming and manipulating data Testing and debugging Deploying Windows services, serviced components,.NET Remoting Objects, and XML Web services Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. Here's the book you need to prepare for the Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework exam (70-310). This Study Guide provides: In-depth coverage of official exam objectivesPractical information on using Visual Basic .NET to develop Web services using XMLHands-on exercises designed to give you the skills needed to approach the exams with confidenceAuthoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Creating and managing Microsoft Windows services, serviced components, .NET remoting objects, and XML Web servicesConsuming and manipulating dataTesting and debuggingDeploying Windows services, serviced components, .NET Remoting Objects, and XML Web services Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. Best prep guide for this test. All topics are covered in the academic format that they expect you to know (as opposed to the real world code). This whole series was excellent for the tests. I think this test has been replaced by a new one though (there's been 2 versions of visual studio to come out since it was published), so this book may not be all that viable. Windows services provide a means for application logic to run continuously on your computer, usually providing device driver or other operating system services.