Optimization and Customization with Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5

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Overview/Description
Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 provide developers with the tools they need to create unique, flexible ASP.NET web sites that can use custom master pages, themes, and skins, as well as Web Part pages that allow users to personalize their own web pages. This course explores the various ways you can employ these tools to develop and optimize web applications. Specific topics covered include modifying page layout with master pages, using themes, and utilizing Web Parts in ASP.NET 3.5 web applications. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications certification.

Target Audience
Individuals who wish to use the .NET Framework 3.5 with Visual Studio 2008, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5 to develop web-based client applications; individuals preparing for the Exam 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development.

Prerequisites
Thorough knowledge of software-development concepts and the process of building business applications; experience building web-based applications with the Microsoft .NET Framework; working experience of Visual Studio 20085, Visual Basic 2008, and ASP.NET 3.5

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Optimization and Customization with Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5

identify the steps for creating and configuring a master page

identify the steps for binding content and master pages

identify the steps for adding a property to a master page

identify the steps for creating nested master pages

create a theme

recognize the steps for applying a theme

create a content page that uses a master page

apply a theme to a site and an individual page

use a skin on a control

recognize the steps for creating a Web Parts page

recognize the steps for adding and customizing WebPartZone controls

recognize the code for connecting Web Parts on an ASP.NET page

recognize the code for creating a custom user control that allows for personalization

recognize the code for creating a custom Web Part control

recognize the steps for adding a CatalogPart control

create a Web Parts page

create a custom user control that allows for personalization

enable users to personalize Web Parts controls

Course Number:
sd_adad_a08_it_enus