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MCPD 70-518 Exam Ref: Designing and Developing Windows® Applications Using Microsoft® .NET Framework 4

Name: MCPD 70-518 Exam Ref: Designing and Developing Windows® Applications Using Microsoft® .NET Framework 4
Author: Tony Northrup and Matthew A. Stoecker
ISBN: 9780735666641

by Tony Northrup and Matthew A. Stoecker

December 2011

Intermediate to advanced

336 pages

10h 10m

English

Microsoft Press

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MCPD 70-518 Exam Ref: Designing and Developing Windows® Applications Using Microsoft® .NET Framework 4
Table of Contents
Introduction
Microsoft Certified Professional Program
Acknowledgments
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Preparing for the Exam
1. Designing the Layers of a Solution
Objective 1.1: Design a Loosely Coupled Layered Architecture
Designing Service-Oriented ArchitecturesProviding Separation of ConcernDesigning a System TopologyChoosing Between Presentation and Business LogicUsing WCF RoutingUnderstanding BizTalk ServerObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 1.2: Design Service Interaction
Designing Service and Method GranularityService GranularityCohesionMethod GranularityChoosing Protocols and Binding TypesUsing RESTUsing Message and Data ContractsCreating a Message ContractCreating a Data ContractUsing Custom SOAP HeadersHow to Add Simple Custom SOAP HeadersHow to Create Custom SOAP Headers Using Generic ClassesHow to Create Custom SOAP Headers Using Custom ClassesManaging Data IntegrityChoosing Synchronous vs. AsynchronousChoosing a Message Exchange PatternVersioningHosting WCF ServicesObjective SummaryObjective Review

Objective 1.3: Design the Security Implementation
Planning for User Account ControlDesigning for Least PrivilegeUsing Partial TrustUsing CAS ImperativelyUsing Application DomainsUnderstanding Process IdentityUnderstanding Impersonation and DelegationImpersonating UsersDelegating CredentialsDesigning Trusted SubsystemsImplementing AuthorizationUsing Federated SecurityUsing Claims-Based AuthenticationRequiring Membership Roles DeclarativelyRequiring Membership Roles ImperativelyPlanning Role ManagementUsing CryptographyUsing IPsecUsing Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)Using Hashes to Store PasswordsUsing Digital SignaturesObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 1.4: Design for Interoperability with External Systems
Accessing Assemblies from Unmanaged CodeAccessing COM ObjectsObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 1.5: Design for Optimal Processing
Planning for Long-Running ProcessesDesigning a Client Application for a Long-Running ProcessDesigning a Web Service for a Long-Running ProcessUsing Windows Workflow FoundationScaling ApplicationsScaling UpScaling OutMoving to the CloudUsing QueuingMinimizing LatencyUsing a Service BusObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 1.6: Design for Globalization and Localization
Choosing Between CurrentCulture and CurrentUICultureFormat Text for Differing CulturesTranslating ApplicationsWorking with TimeComparing DataDesigning Databases for GlobalizationObjective SummaryObjective Review
Chapter Summary
Answers
Objective 1.1: ReviewObjective 1.1: Thought ExperimentObjective 1.2: ReviewObjective 1.2: Thought ExperimentObjective 1.3: ReviewObjective 1.3: Thought ExperimentObjective 1.4: ReviewObjective 1.4: Thought ExperimentObjective 1.5: ReviewObjective 1.5: Thought ExperimentObjective 1.6: ReviewObjective 1.6: Thought Experiment
2. Designing the Presentation Layer
Objective 2.1: Choose the Appropriate Windows Technology
Windows FormsWPFChoosing Between Windows Forms and WPFInteroperating Between Windows Forms and WPFIncorporating WPF Elements into a Windows Forms ApplicationIncorporating Windows Forms Elements in a WPF ApplicationUsing Dialog Boxes in WPF ApplicationsFile Dialog BoxesWindowsFormsHostAdding a Windows Forms Control to a WPF ApplicationSetting Properties of Windows Forms Controls in a WPF ApplicationSetting Event Handlers on Windows Forms Controls in a WPF ApplicationObtaining a Reference to a Hosted Windows Forms Control in CodeChoosing a Presentation PatternObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 2.2: Design the UI Layout and Structure
Evaluate the Conceptual DesignDesigning for Inheritance and the Reuse of Visual ElementsCreating Extended Controls in Windows FormsExtending a ControlExtending a FormCreating Custom Dialog BoxesUsing Styles in WPFSettersProperty SettersEvent SettersUsing Resources in WPFDeclaring a Logical ResourceApplication ResourcesAccessing a Resource in XAMLStatic and Dynamic ResourcesCreating a Resource DictionaryTo create a resource dictionaryMerging Resource DictionariesChoosing Where to Store a ResourceDesigning for AccessibilitySupport Standard System SettingsEnsure Compatibility with the High-Contrast OptionProvide Documented Keyboard Access to All FeaturesProvide Notification of the Keyboard Focus LocationConvey No Information by Sound AloneAccessibility Properties of Windows Forms ControlsDeciding When Custom Controls Are NeededObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 2.3: Design Application Workflow
Implementing User NavigationMDI Forms in Windows FormsCreating an MDI Parent FormTo create an MDI parent formCreating MDI Child FormsTo create an MDI child formIdentifying the Active Child FormSending Data to the Active Child Form from the ClipboardArranging MDI Child FormsNavigation Applications in WPFUsing HyperlinksUsing NavigationServiceHosting Pages in FramesUsing the JournalRemoving Items from the JournalAdding Items to the JournalTo add custom journal entriesHandling Navigation EventsPassing Information to Navigation EventsCancelling NavigationUsing PageFunction ObjectsTo add a PageFunction object to a projectTo change the return type of your PageFunctionTo return a value from a PageFunctionRemoving PageFunction Entries from the JournalSimple Navigation and Structured NavigationDesigning for Different Input TypesObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 2.4: Design Data Presentation and Input
Designing Data ValidationData Type ValidationRange CheckingLookup ValidationComplex ValidationValidating Data at the Client and ServerValidating Data in a WPF ApplicationImplementing Custom Validation RulesHandling Validation ErrorsDesign a Data Binding StrategyData Binding in Windows FormsBinding to Types Other Than DatasetData Binding in WPFNavigating Bound Data in WPFBinding to XML in WPFUsing XPath When Binding to XMLUsing Data Templates in the WPF Presentation LayerManaging Data Shared Between FormsCreating an Application Variable in Windows Forms with Visual BasicCreating an Application Variable in Windows Forms with Visual C#Creating an Application Variable in WPFManaging MediaSoundPlayerMediaPlayer and MediaElementObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 2.5: Design Presentation Behavior
Determine Which Behaviors Will Be Implemented and HowAttached EventsTriggersProperty TriggersMulti-TriggersData Triggers and Multi-Data-TriggersEvent TriggersAnimationCreating Attached BehaviorsImplementing Drag-and-Drop FunctionalityThe General Sequence of a Drag-and-Drop OperationThe DragDropEffects EnumerationInitiating the Drag-and-Drop Operation in Windows Forms ApplicationsInitiating the Drag-and-Drop Operation in WPF ApplicationsHandling the DragEnter EventHandling the DragDrop EventImplementing Drag-and-Drop Operations Between ApplicationsObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 2.6: Design for UI Responsiveness
Offloading Operations from the UI Thread and Reporting ProgressAnnouncing the Completion of a Background ProcessReturning a Value from a Background ProcessCancelling a Background ProcessReporting Progress of a Background Process with BackgroundWorkerRequesting the Status of a Background ProcessCreating Process ThreadsCreating and Starting a New ThreadDestroying ThreadsSynchronizing ThreadsSpecial Considerations When Working with ControlsUsing Dispatcher to Access Controls Safely on Another Thread in WPFAvoiding Unnecessary Screen RefreshesDetermining Whether to Sort and Filter Data on the Client or ServerAddressing UI Memory IssuesObjective SummaryObjective Review
Chapter Summary
Answers
Objective 2.1: ReviewObjective 2.1: Thought ExperimentObjective 2.2: ReviewObjective 2.2: Thought ExperimentObjective 2.3: ReviewObjective 2.3: Thought ExperimentObjective 2.4: ReviewObjective 2.4: Thought ExperimentObjective 2.5: ReviewObjective 2.5: Thought ExperimentObjective 2.6: ReviewObjective 2.6: Thought Experiment
3. Designing the Data Access Layer
Objective 3.1: Choose the Appropriate Data Access Strategy
Understanding .NET Data Access TechnologiesUsing ADO.NETUsing the Entity FrameworkUsing LINQ to SQLUsing LINQ to ObjectsUsing WCF Data ServicesSupporting Different Data SourcesChoosing a Data Access StrategyObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 3.2: Design the Data Object Model
Mapping to Persistent StorageDatabase Mapping with LINQ to SQLDatabase Mapping with the Entity FrameworkFile MappingDesigning a Schema Change Management StrategyAbstracting from the Service LayerAbstracting the Entity Framework Data ModelAbstracting the LINQ to SQL Data ModelObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 3.3: Design Data Caching
Understanding CachingUsing MemoryCacheCaching Web ServicesObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 3.4: Design Offline Storage and Data Synchronization
Determining the Need for Offline Data StorageUsing Sync FrameworkAccessing Databases OfflineAccessing Files OfflineAccessing RSS and Atom FeedsDesigning SynchronizationChoosing a Synchronization TopologyDatabase Design ConsiderationsOptimizing Synchronization PerformanceObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 3.5: Design for a Concurrent Multiuser Environment
Planning for Multiuser ConflictsUnderstanding Deadlock ConflictsDesigning Concurrency for Web ServicesUsing Cross-Tier Distributed TransactionsObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 3.6: Analyze Data Services for Optimization
Understanding ORM PerformanceUnderstanding Lazy and Eager LoadingOptimizing Round-TripsObjective SummaryObjective Review
Chapter Summary
Answers
Objective 3.1: ReviewObjective 3.1: Thought ExperimentObjective 3.2: ReviewObjective 3.2: Thought ExperimentObjective 3.3: ReviewObjective 3.3: Thought ExperimentObjective 3.4: ReviewObjective 3.4: Thought ExperimentObjective 3.5: ReviewObjective 3.5: Thought ExperimentObjective 3.6: ReviewObjective 3.6: Thought Experiment
4. Planning a Solution Deployment
Objective 4.1: Define a Client Deployment Strategy
Understanding Installation MethodsClickOnceWindows InstallerXCopyChoosing an Installation MethodDeploying the .NET FrameworkDeploying COM ObjectsObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 4.2: Plan a Database Deployment
Understanding Database Deployment FilesUsing SQL ScriptsUsing the Vsdbcmd.exe ToolUsing Data-Tier ProjectsUsing SQL Server Database ProjectsPublishing Databases from Server ExplorerPublishing Databases with a WCF Web ServiceUnderstanding Deployment ConflictsDeploying an Embedded Database PrivatelyObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 4.3: Design a Solution Update Strategy
Updating ClickOnce ApplicationsUpdating with Windows InstallerPackaging Shared ComponentsChecking for Windows Installer UpdatesUpdating Shared ComponentsDesigning Web Services for UpdatesObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 4.4: Plan for N-Tier Deployment
Designing a Physical TopologyDetermining Component Installation OrderObjective SummaryObjective Review
Chapter Summary
Answers
Objective 4.1: ReviewObjective 4.1: Thought ExperimentObjective 4.2: ReviewObjective 4.2: Thought ExperimentObjective 4.3: ReviewObjective 4.3: Thought ExperimentObjective 4.4: ReviewObjective 4.4: Thought Experiment
5. Designing for Stability and Maintenance
Objective 5.1: Design for Error Handling
Designing an Exception Handling StrategyHandling Exceptions Across TiersCollecting User FeedbackCreating Custom Exception ClassesProcessing Unhandled ExceptionsObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 5.2: Evaluate and Recommend a Test Strategy
Understanding Black Box and White Box TestingUnderstanding Functional TestsAcceptance TestingStability TestingIntegration TestingUnit TestingAPI TestingRange TestingSecurity TestingUnderstanding UI TestsUsability TestingGlobalization TestingAccessibility TestingUnderstanding Performance TestsCapacity TestingPerformance TestingScalability TestingDuration TestingUnderstanding Code CoverageObjective SummaryObjective Review
Objective 5.3: Design a Diagnostics and Monitoring Strategy
Providing Monitoring InformationUsing Windows Event LoggingUsing Performance CountersUsing Event TracingUsing WMIProviding Usage ReportingChoosing Distributed or Centralized LoggingDesigning a Diagnostics and Monitoring StrategyProfiling .NET ApplicationsObjective SummaryObjective Review
Chapter Summary
Answers
Objective 5.1: ReviewObjective 5.1: Thought ExperimentObjective 5.2: ReviewObjective 5.2: Thought ExperimentObjective 5.3: ReviewObjective 5.3: Thought Experiment
A. About the Authors
Index
About the Authors
Copyright

Overview

Professional-level prep for the professional-level exam.

Prepare for MCPD Exam 70-518—and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of Windows application design and development with .NET Framework 4. Designed for experienced, MCTS-certified professionals ready to advance their status—Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCPD level.

Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives:

Designing the Layers of a Solution

Designing the Presentation Layer

Designing the Data Access Layer

Planning a Solution Deployment

Designing for Stability and Maintenance

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