Module 1: Considerations for Building Advanced ASP.NET Applications

This module presents a framework for developing Web applications and describes the application that students will construct during class.

Lessons

·         Building Enterprise Web Applications With ASP.NET

·         Presentation Layer

·         Data Access Layer

·         Business Logic Layer

Lab : Understanding Application Structure

Module 2: Designing Data Tier Components

This module explains best practices for creating the data tier of a Web application. The concept of data abstraction is introduced and illustrated with specific implementations recommended by Microsoft and incorporated into the class application.

Lessons

·         Implementing Data Access Logic Components

·         Designing a Data Abstraction Layer

·         Performance Tuning for Data Access

·         Managing Settings and Configuration with Typed DataSets

·         Best Practices for Reliable Data Access

Lab : Using Data Access Components

Module 3: Web Presentation Patterns

This module introduces the concept of design patterns and demonstrates how to use them effectively in creating an extensible Web presentation infrastructure.

Lessons

·         Using Design Patterns in Web Applications

·         Creating Dynamic Interfaces with User Controls

·         Using Inheritance to Define Basic Site Functionality

·         Using Collection Classes for DataBinding

·         Properties and Elements of the DataGrid

·         Optimal Data Paging for DataGrids

·         DataGrid Editing Techniques

·         Creating Master/Detail Views with a DataGrid

Lab : Implementing Databound Presentations

Module 4: Building Custom Controls

This module describes the steps necessary to create custom controls and is illustrated with several examples of practical controls.

Lessons

·         Architecture of Custom Controls

·         Creating Control Object Models

·         Using Events in Controls

·         Rendering Control Output

·         Creating Data-Bound Custom Controls

Lab : Building Custom Controls

Module 5: Using Graphics Classes to Generate Images

This module describes how to use the System.Drawing classes to generate images in ASP.NET.

Lessons

·         Major System.Drawing Classes

·         Methods for Generating Images

·         Using Data to Generate Charts

Lab : Generating Data-Driven Graphics

Module 6: Creating a Secure Infrastructure

This module presents alternative ASP.NET security models and illustrates how a flexible and extensible security infrastructure can be created in Web applications.

Lessons

·         ASP.NET Security Models

·         Role-based Authorization Techniques

·         Process Identity and Accessing Resources

·         Securing Communication with Encryption

Lab : Creating a Security Infrastructure

Module 7: Caching Patterns and Practices

This module explains how to cache user interface elements and data objects for maximum performance and usability.

Lessons

·         Effective Caching Strategies

·         Managing Session Data

·         Client-side Caching Options

Lab : Caching in the Portal Application

Module 8: Diagnostics and Exception Handling

This module introduces the best practices for debugging and exception handling. Related concerns including stress testing and applying performance counters are also covered.

Lessons

·         Exception Handling Strategies

·         Best Practices for Debugging

·         Using Application Center Test for Performance Testing

·         Applying Performance Counters to Profile Web Applications

Lab : Using the Exception Manager

Module 9: Interoperability with COM

This module builds on the materials in the previous module to describe best practices for interoperating between ASP.NET and COM components.

Lessons

·         Overview of COM Interop

·         Creating and using a Runtime Callable Wrapper

·         Guidelines and Issues in COM Interoperation

Lab : Interoperability with COM

Module 10: ASP.NET Configuration

This module explains and illustrates important issues in managing ASP.NET configuration, including using configuration handlers.

Lessons

·         Configuration Schema Overview

·         Examples of Built-in Configuration Settings

·         Creating Custom Configuration Settings

·         Encrypting Configuration Settings

·         Using the Configuration Management Application Block

Lab : Configuration Management

Module 11: Administering and Extending the Portal

This module displays the elements of an extensible administration framework for managing a Web application. It also demonstrates how to extend the portal through modular design.

Lessons

·         Creating Flexible Site Administration Tools

·         Adding Modules to the Portal

Lab : Extending the Portal with New Modules