pad



ADO.NET Using Visual Basic 2005

In this course, learn about the features provided by ADO.NET 2.0. Learn to connect to data sources, retrieve and manipulate data, and perform data updates. Examine the various ADO.NET classes, including Connection, Command, DataReader, DataSet, DataTable, DataRelation, and more. See how to apply constraints and relationships to disconnected data. Learn how to update data, including how to handle stored procedures, parameters, and return values. Understand how to search, sort, and filter data stored in a DataSet or DataTable. Become familiar with strongly typed DataSets and learn their advantages. See how to leverage the power of XML through serialization, Diffgrams,and the XMLDataDocument object. Examine new ADO.NET features that support SQL Server 2005 technologies, including asynchronous commands, Multiple Active Result Sets, bulk inserts , and more.

In this course, you will learn to:

  • Connect to multiple types of data sources, including
  • SQL Server and Microsoft Jet/Access
  • Retrieve data, using the DataAdapter, Command, and
  • DataReader classes
  • Create and configure Command parameters
  • Cache data using the DataTable and DataSet classes
  • Apply constraints to DataTable and DataColumn objects
  • Create relations between DataTable objects, using the
  • DataRelation class
  • Update data using DataAdapter and Command classes
  • Work with strongly typed DataSet and DataTable classes
  • Retrieve and update data using TableAdapter classes
  • Handle exceptions and data errors, including
  • concurrency errors
  • Search, sort, and filter data using the DataView class
  • Work with auto-increment columns in multi-user applications
  • Retrieve and generate XML data
  • Take advantage of new SQL Server 2005 features

    Course Ouline



    Accessing Data with ADO.NET

  • The ADO.NET Object Model
  • Connecting to Data
  • Understanding Connection Pooling
  • Using Provider Statistics
  • Retrieving Data

    Introducing Command Classes

  • Working with Data Readers
  • Digging Deeper into Commands and DataReaders
  • Caching Data in DataSets

    Populating a DataTable

  • Filling DataSets Using a DataAdapter
  • Using the Load Method
  • Retrieving Schema Information
  • DataSets and XML
  • Applying Constraints

    Using Constraints
  • Foreign Key Constraints
  • Other Constraints
  • Data Relations

    Creating DataRelations

  • Navigation Pathways
  • Expressions and Relations
  • Specifying XML Nesting
  • Updating Data

    Creating Commands with CommandBuilders

  • Creating Custom Commands
  • Using Stored Procedures
  • Performing Batch Updates
  • Using Strongly Typed DataSet Classes

    Using a Loosely Typed DataSet

  • Creating a Strongly Typed DataSet
  • Using a Strongly Typed DataSet
  • Issues with Using a Strongly Typed DataSet
  • Handling Exceptions and Data Errors

    Using Structured Exception Handling

  • Handling Provider Errors
  • Using Transactions
  • Handling Concurrency Conflicts
  • Searching, Sorting, and Filtering

    The Sample Project

  • Working with DataTables
  • Working with DataViews
  • Handling AutoIncrement Columns

    The AutoIncrement Property

  • Retrieving New Database Values
  • Avoiding Multi-User Conflicts
  • Merging Inserted Rows
  • Other Considerations
  • XML Techniques

    ADO.NET and XML
  • Saving DataSet Data as XML
  • Loading XML Data into a DataSet
  • Working with DataSets and XML Together
  • Working with XML Data in SQL Server
  • Features Supporting SQL Server 2005

    Enumerating Servers on a Network

  • Asynchronous Processing
  • Multiple Active Result Sets (MARS)
  • Bulk Copy Operations
  • SQL Server Max Data Types
  • SQL Server User Defined Types
  • SQL Server Snapshot Isolation

    Your Instructor

    Ken Getz is a nationally renowned speaker and best-selling author who specializes in programming with Visual C# and Visual Basic. He has been working with AppDev for more than 10 years, and is the author and presenter of some of AppDev's most popular courses. Ken is also a senior consultant with MCW Technologies and the author or co-author of several best-selling books including Access 2002 Developer's Handbooks (with Paul Litwin and Mike Gunderloy (Sybex)), Access Cookbook (with Andy Baron and Paul Litwin (O'Reilly)), VBA Developer's Handbook (with Mike Gilbert (Sybex)), and ASP.NET Developer's JumpStart (with Paul D. Sheriff (Addison-Wesley)). Since the inception of the program, Ken has been selected each year as a Microsoft Support MVP and is a member of the INETA speaker's bureau, traveling to speak at .NET user groups throughout the country. Ken is a frequent speaker at technical conferences, including Microsoft's Tech-Ed, as well as VSLive and DevConnections. Ken is also a technical editor for Advisor Guide to Microsoft Access and Advisor Guide to Microsoft Visual Basic and is a columnist for both CoDe Magazine and MSDN Magazine.

    Andy Baron is a nationally recognized industry expert specializing in Visual Basic, Visual C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, SQL Server and SQL Server Business Intelligence. He has authored and presented more than 15 Visual Studio and SQL Server courses for AppDev. Andy is also Senior Consultant with MCW Technologies, as well as a contributing editor for Advisor Media and Pinnacle Publications, a writer for SQL Server Magazine, and co-author of the Microsoft Access Developer's Guide to SQL Server. Since 1995, Andy has been selected each year as a Microsoft MVP for his contributions to Microsoft's online support. Andy also speaks regularly at industry conferences.



    ZADOB-CD-50padRegular price: $1,295.95padSale price: $995.95pad
    Select:
  • Enter Keyword(s):

    **Register Today and Save $$ with Planetlearn.com**
    Enter your email address and receive...

    • FREE coupon good for 10% off all online purchases..
    • FREE newsletter with exclusive offers on cbt training.
    • FREE Email Job Alerts provided by 10millionjobs.com.

    Join today and save! Enter your email address.
    Email:

    Prices are for single user. If you are looking for internet/intranet or LAN solutions and have specific training needs not listed, please call 207-671-1666 or E-Mail sales@planetlearn.com

    Partner Sites
    www.10millionjobs.com
    SAP Top Sites.com - Vote for Us!





    Planetlearn
    107 Elm Street Suite 205G
    Portland, ME 04101
    207-671-1666

    Press Ctrl+ D to bookmark this page.

    Order securely online or call 207-671-1666
    Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time