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Windows® Communication Foundation 4 Step by Step

Name: Windows® Communication Foundation 4 Step by Step
Author: John Sharp
ISBN: 9780735656772

by John Sharp

November 2010

Intermediate to advanced

740 pages

20h 59m

English

Microsoft Press

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Windows® Communication Foundation 4 Step by Step
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Who This Book Is ForAssumptionsFinding Your Best Starting Point in This BookConventions and Features in This BookSystem RequirementsCode SamplesInstalling and Configuring Internet Information Services and Microsoft Message QueueInstalling ASP.NET Version 4.0Installing and Configuring the AdventureWorks DatabaseUsing the Code SamplesUninstalling the Code SamplesYour Companion eBookErrata and Book SupportWe Want to Hear from YouStay in Touch
1. Introducing Windows Communication Foundation
What Is Windows Communication Foundation?The Early Days of Personal Computer ApplicationsInter-Process Communications TechnologiesThe Web and Web ServicesUsing XML as a Common Data FormatSending and Receiving Web Service RequestsJavaScript Object Notation and Rich Internet ApplicationsHandling Security and Privacy in a Global EnvironmentService-Oriented Architectures and Windows Communication FoundationBuilding a WCF ServiceBuild the Entity Model for the WCF ServiceBuild the Entity Model for the WCF ServiceBuild the Entity Model for the WCF ServiceCreate the ProductsService WCF ServiceDefining the ContractsDefine the Data Contract for the WCF ServiceDefine the Data Contract for the WCF ServiceDefine the service contract for the WCF serviceImplementing the ServiceImplement the WCF ServiceImplement the WCF ServiceConfiguring and Testing the ServiceConfigure the WCF ServiceConfigure the WCF ServiceTest the WCF Service by Using Internet ExplorerBuilding a WCF Client ApplicationBuild the Console Client ApplicationBuild the Console Client ApplicationBuild the Console Client ApplicationRun the Client ApplicationDeploying a WCF Service to Internet Information ServicesDeploy the WCF Service to IISDeploy the WCF Service to IISDeploy the WCF Service to IISReconfigure the Client Application and Test the ServiceWCF and the Principles of SOASummary
2. Hosting a WCF Service
How Does a WCF Service Work?Service EndpointsProcessing a Client RequestHosting a WCF Service by Using Windows Process Activation ServiceConfigure the Host Environment for the WCF Service to Support the TCP ProtocolConfigure the Host Environment for the WCF Service to Support the TCP ProtocolConfigure the Host Environment for the WCF Service to Support the TCP ProtocolConfigure the Client Application to Connect by Using the TCP ProtocolHosting a Service in a User ApplicationUsing the ServiceHost ClassBuilding a Windows Presentation Foundation Application to Host a WCF ServiceRebuild the ProductsService WCF Service as a WCF Service LibraryRebuild the ProductsService WCF Service as a WCF Service LibraryRebuild the ProductsService WCF Service as a WCF Service LibraryCreate a Windows Application to Host the WCF ServiceAdd Logic to Start and Stop the WCF ServiceConfigure the Windows Host ApplicationTest the Windows Host ApplicationReconfiguring the Service to Support Multiple EndpointsAdd an HTTP Endpoint to the WCF serviceAdd an HTTP Endpoint to the WCF serviceReconfigure the Client Application to Connect to the HTTP EndpointReserve HTTP Port 8000Test the New Service EndpointUnderstanding Endpoints and BindingsThe WCF Predefined BindingsConfiguring BindingsDefault EndpointsHosting a WCF Service in a Windows ServiceCreate a New Windows Service to Host the WCF ServiceCreate a New Windows Service to Host the WCF ServiceCreate a New Windows Service to Host the WCF ServiceAdd Logic to Start and Stop the Windows ServiceCreate the Service InstallerInstall the Windows ServiceTest the Windows ServiceSummary
3. Making Applications and Services Robust
CLR Exceptions and SOAP FaultsThrowing and Catching a SOAP FaultModify the WCF Service to Throw SOAP FaultsModify the WCF Service to Throw SOAP FaultsModify the WCF Client Application to Catch SOAP FaultsTest the FaultException HandlerUsing Strongly Typed FaultsUse the FaultContract Attribute to Specify the SOAP Faults an Operation Can ThrowUse the FaultContract Attribute to Specify the SOAP Faults an Operation Can ThrowModify the WCF Service to Throw Strongly Typed FaultsRegenerate the Proxy Class for the WCF Client ApplicationModify the WCF Client Application to Catch Strongly Typed FaultsReporting Unanticipated ExceptionsModify the WCF Service to Throw an Unanticipated ExceptionModify the WCF Service to Throw an Unanticipated ExceptionConfigure the WCF Service to Send Details of ExceptionsManaging Exceptions in Service Host ApplicationsServiceHost States and TransitionsHandling Faults in a Host ApplicationHandling Unexpected Messages in a Host ApplicationSummary
4. Protecting an Enterprise WCF Service
What Is Security?Authentication and Authorization in a Windows EnvironmentTransport-Level and Message-Level SecurityTransport-Level SecurityMessage-Level SecurityImplementing Security in a Windows DomainProtecting a TCP Service at the Message LevelEnable Message-Level Encryption for the NetTcpBinding Binding for the WCF ServiceEnable Message-Level Encryption for the NetTcpBinding Binding for the WCF ServiceEnable Message-Level Encryption for the NetTcpBinding Binding in the WCF ClientConfigure Message Tracing for the WCF ServiceRun the WCF Client and Service to Examine the Trace OutputProtecting an HTTP Service at the Transport LevelSpecify Transport-Level Security for the BasicHttpBinding Binding for the WCF ServiceSpecify Transport-Level Security for the BasicHttpBinding Binding for the WCF ServiceSpecify Transport-Level Security for the BasicHttpBinding Binding for the WCF ClientConfigure the WCF HTTP Endpoint with an SSL CertificateAdd Code to the WCF Client to Override Certificate Validation CheckingRun the WCF Client and ServiceProtecting an HTTP Service at the Message LevelConfigure the WCF Service with an Endpoint Based on the WS2007HttpBinding BindingConfigure the WCF Service with an Endpoint Based on the WS2007HttpBinding BindingConfigure the WCF Client to Connect to the WS2007HttpBinding EndpointRun the WCF Client and Service to Examine the Trace OutputAuthenticating Windows UsersDisplay the Name of the User Calling an Operation in the WCF ServiceDisplay the Name of the User Calling an Operation in the WCF ServiceConfigure the BasicHttpBinding Binding for the WCF Service to Implement Basic AuthenticationModify the WCF Client to Supply the User Credentials to the WCF ServiceConfigure the BasicHttpBinding Binding for the WCF Service and Client to use Windows AuthenticationExamine the Authentication Mechanism used by the NetTcpBinding BindingAuthorizing UsersConfigure the WCF Service to use the Windows Token Role ProviderConfigure the WCF Service to use the Windows Token Role ProviderCreate Groups for Warehouse Staff and Stock Controller StaffSpecify the Roles for the WCF Service OperationsTest the Authorization for the WCF ServiceUsing Impersonation to Access ResourcesSummary
5. Protecting a WCF Service over the Internet
Authenticating Users and Services in an Internet EnvironmentAuthenticating and Authorizing Users by Using the ASP.NET Membership Provider and the ASP.NET Role ProviderConfigure IIS Bindings to Support SSLConfigure IIS Bindings to Support SSLCreate the InternetProductsService Web ApplicationCreate an ASP.NET Web Site to Host the WCF ServiceImport the Code for the WCF Service into the IIS Web SiteConfigure the Activation and Binding for the WCF ServiceDefine Users and Roles for the WCF ServiceConfigure the WCF service to use the ASP.NET Role Provider and the ASP.NET Membership ProviderModify the WCF Client Application to Connect to the Updated WCF ServiceTest the WCF ServiceAuthenticating and Authorizing Users by Using CertificatesModify the WCF Service to Require Client Applications to Authenticate by Using CertificatesModify the WCF Service to Require Client Applications to Authenticate by Using CertificatesModify the Client Application to Authenticate with the WCF Service by Using a CertificateCreate Certificates to Identify the Test UsersExport the Users’ Certificates, and Import Them into the Server’s Certificate StoreUpdate the Client Application to Send a Certificate to the WCF ServiceInvestigate the Identifiers of Users Authenticated by Using CertificatesUpdate the User Information in the SQL Server DatabaseAuthenticating Service Messages by Using a CertificateCreate an ASP.NET Web Site to Host the WCF Service That Will Implement Message-Level SecurityCreate an ASP.NET Web Site to Host the WCF Service That Will Implement Message-Level SecurityConfigure the WCF Service to Authenticate Itself to Client Applications by Using the Localhost CertificateExport the WCF Service Certificate and Import It into the Client Certificate StoreConfigure the WCF Client Application to Authenticate the WCF ServiceVerify that the Client Application Authenticates the WCF ServiceIdentifying a ServiceSummary
6. Maintaining Service Contracts and Data Contracts
Modifying a Service ContractSelectively Protecting OperationsSpecify the Security Requirements for Operations in the WCF ServiceTest the Modified ServiceVersioning a ServiceAdd a Method to the WCF Service and Amend the Business Logic of OperationsAdd a Parameter to an Existing Operation in the Service ContractAdd a New Operation to the WCF ServiceMaking Breaking and Nonbreaking Changes to a Service ContractModifying a Data ContractData Contract and Data Member AttributesChange the Order of Members in the ProductData Data ContractChange the Namespace of the ProductData Data ContractRegenerate the Proxy Class and Update the WCF Client ApplicationAdd a New Field to the ProductData Data ContractAdd Another Operation to the WCF Service for Investigating Data Contract SerializationAdd Another Field to the ProductData Data Contract and Examine the Default ValueData Contract CompatibilityExamine How the WCF Runtime Performs Round-TrippingSummary

7. Maintaining State and Sequencing Operations
Managing State in a WCF ServiceCreate the ShoppingCartService ServiceCreate the ShoppingCartService ServiceCreate the ShoppingCartService ServiceCreate a Host Application for the ShoppingCartService ServiceCreate a Client Application to Test the ShoppingCartService ServiceService Instance Context ModesThe PerSession Instance Context ModeThe PerCall Instance Context ModeThe Single Instance Context ModeInvestigate the InstanceContextModeProperty of the ServiceBehaviorMaintaining State with the PerCall Instance Context ModeMaintain State in the ShoppingCartService ServiceMaintain State in the ShoppingCartService ServiceTest the State Management Capabilities of the ShoppingCartService ServiceSelectively Controlling Service Instance DeactivationSequencing Operations in a WCF ServiceControl the Sequence of Operations in the ShoppingCartService ServiceControl the Sequence of Operations in the ShoppingCartService ServiceControl the Sequence of Operations in the ShoppingCartService ServiceTest the Operation Sequencing in the ShoppingCartService ServiceMaintaining State by Using a Durable ServiceExamine the ShoppingCartGUIClient ApplicationExamine the ShoppingCartGUIClient ApplicationExamine the ShoppingCartGUIClient ApplicationCreate the Persistence Store for the SQL Persistence ProviderReconfigure the ShoppingCartService Service as a Durable ServiceUpdate the ShoppingCartGUIClient ApplicationTest the Durable ServiceSummary
8. Implementing Services by Using Workflows
Building a Simple Workflow Service and Client ApplicationImplementing a Workflow ServiceCreate the ProductsWorkflowService ServiceCreate the ProductsWorkflowService ServiceCreate the ProductData type, and Implement the ProductExists and FindProduct ActivitiesImplement the Logic for the GetProduct OperationTest the ProductsWorkflowService ServiceImplementing a Client Application for a Workflow ServiceCreate the Workflow Client ApplicationCreate the Workflow Client ApplicationTest the Workflow Client ApplicationHandling Faults in a Workflow ServiceAdd Fault-Handling to the ProductsWorkflowService ServiceAdd Fault-Handling to the ProductsWorkflowService ServiceAdd Fault-Handling to the ProductsWorkflowService ServiceTest the Fault Handling in the ProductsWorkflowService ServiceHosting a Workflow ServiceHosting a Workflow Service in IISDeploy the ProductsWorkflowService Service to IISDeploy the ProductsWorkflowService Service to IISTest the ProductsWorkflowService Hosted by IISHosting a Workflow Service in a Custom ApplicationBuild a Custom Application for Hosting the ProductsWorkflowService ServiceBuild a Custom Application for Hosting the ProductsWorkflowService ServiceTest the Hosted ServiceImplementing Common Messaging Patterns in a Workflow ServiceMessaging ActivitiesCorrelating Request and Reply Messages in a Workflow Service InstanceUsing Messaging Activities to Implement Messaging PatternsManaging Sessions and Maintaining State in a Workflow ServiceCreate the ShoppingCartService Workflow ServiceCreate the ShoppingCartService Workflow ServiceCreate the ShoppingCartService Workflow ServiceHost the ShoppingCartService Workflow ServiceTest the ShoppingCartService Workflow ServiceCorrelating Clients and Service InstancesBuilding Durable Workflow ServicesConfigure the ShoppingCartService Workflow Service as a Durable ServiceConfigure the ShoppingCartService Workflow Service as a Durable ServiceTest the Durable ServiceSummary
9. Supporting Transactions
Using Transactions in a WCF ServiceImplementing OLE TransactionsEnable Transactions in the ShoppingCartService ServiceEnable Transactions in the ShoppingCartService ServiceConfigure the ShoppingCartService Service to Flow Transactions from Client ApplicationsCreate a Transaction in the Client ApplicationConfigure the Client Application to Flow Transactions to the ShoppingCartService ServiceTest the Transactional Implementation of the ShoppingCartService ServiceImplementing the WS-AtomicTransaction ProtocolDesigning a WCF Service to Support TransactionsTransactions, Sessions, and Service Instance Context ModesTransactions and MessagingTransactions and Multi-ThreadingImplementing Transactions in a Workflow ServiceLong-Running TransactionsSummary
10. Implementing Reliable Sessions
Using Reliable MessagingImplementing Reliable Sessions with WCFEnable Reliable Sessions in the ShoppingCartService Service and Client ApplicationEnable Reliable Sessions in the ShoppingCartService Service and Client ApplicationExamine the Trace Messages Generated by the Client ApplicationDetecting and Handling Replay AttacksConfiguring Replay Detection with WCFCreate a Custom Binding for the ShoppingCartService ServiceCreate a Custom Binding for the ShoppingCartService ServiceCreate a Custom Binding for the ShoppingCartClient ApplicationSummary
11. Programmatically Controlling the Configuration and Communications
The WCF Service ModelServices and ChannelsBehaviorsComposing Channels into BindingsProgrammatically Create and Use a Custom Binding in the ShoppingCartService ServiceProgrammatically Create and Use a Custom Binding in the ShoppingCartService ServiceInspecting MessagesCreate a Message Inspector for the ShoppingCartService ServiceCreate a Message Inspector for the ShoppingCartService ServiceCreating a Custom BehaviorCreate a Service Behavior for the ShoppingCartService ServiceDefining a Behavior Extension ElementCreate a Behavior Extension Element for the ShoppingCartBehavior BehaviorConfigure the ShoppingCartService Service to Use the ShoppingCartBehavior BehaviorControlling Client CommunicationsConnecting to a Service ProgrammaticallyConnect to the ProductsService Service by Using a ChannelFactory ObjectConnect to the ProductsService Service by Using a ChannelFactory ObjectConfigure Security and Test the Client ApplicationUsing the ClientBase Abstract ClassSending Messages ProgrammaticallySend a Message and Process the Response in the Client ApplicationSend a Message and Process the Response in the Client ApplicationSummary
12. Implementing One-Way and Asynchronous Operations
Implementing One-Way OperationsThe Effects of a One-Way OperationOne-Way Operations and TransactionsOne-Way Operations and TimeoutsImplementing a One-Way OperationCreate the AdventureWorks Administrative Operations ServiceCreate the AdventureWorks Administrative Operations ServiceCreate a WCF Client Application to Test the AdventureWorks Administrative Operations ServiceResolve the Blocking Problem with the One-Way RequestRecommendations for Using One-Way OperationsInvoking and Implementing Operations AsynchronouslyInvoking an Operation Asynchronously in a Client ApplicationImplementing an Operation Asynchronously in a WCF ServiceAdd an Asynchronous Operation to the AdventureWorks Administrative ServiceAdd an Asynchronous Operation to the AdventureWorks Administrative ServiceInvoke the CalculateTotalValueOfStock Operation in the WCF Client ApplicationInvoke the CalculateTotalValueOfStock Operation AsynchronouslyUsing Message QueuesImplement a WCF Service that Uses Message QueuingImplement a WCF Service that Uses Message QueuingImplement a WCF Service that Uses Message QueuingSend Messages to a Message Queue from a WCF Client ApplicationCreate the AdventureWorksAdmin Queue and Test the ServiceSummary
13. Implementing a WCF Service for Good Performance
Using Service Throttling to Control Resource UseConfiguring Service ThrottlingApply Throttling to the ShoppingCartService ServiceApply Throttling to the ShoppingCartService ServiceSpecifying Memory RequirementsTransmitting Data by Using MTOMSending Large Binary Data Objects to a Client ApplicationExamine the ShoppingCartPhotoService ServiceExamine the ShoppingCartPhotoService ServiceConfigure the ShoppingCartPhotoService Service to Transmit MTOM-Encoded MessagesControlling the Size of MessagesAttempt to Receive a Large Message in a WCF ApplicationAttempt to Receive a Large Message in a WCF ApplicationStreaming Data from a WCF ServiceEnabling Streaming in a WCF Service and Client ApplicationDesigning Operations to Support StreamingSecurity Implications of StreamingSummary
14. Discovering Services and Routing Messages
Implementing DiscoveryConfiguring Ad Hoc DiscoveryConfigure the ProductsService Service to Support Ad Hoc DiscoveryConfigure the ProductsService Service to Support Ad Hoc DiscoveryModify the Client Application to Discover the ProductsService ServiceDeploy the ProductsService Service to IIS and Test the Client ApplicationHandling Service AnnouncementsConfigure the ProductsService Service to Send AnnouncementsConfigure the ProductsService Service to Send AnnouncementsModify the Client Application to Capture Announcement MessagesTest the ProductsService Service and Client ApplicationUsing a Discovery ProxyImplement a Discovery ProxyImplement a Discovery ProxyExamine the Host for the ProductsServiceProxy ServiceConfigure the ProductsService Service to Send Announcement Messages to the Discovery ProxyModify the Client Application to Send Probe Requests to the Discovery ProxyTest the Discovery ProxyImplementing RoutingRouting Messages ManuallyChannelDispatcher and EndpointDispatcher Objects RevisitedEndpointDispatcher Objects and FiltersRouting Messages to Other ServicesRevisit the Durable ShoppingCartService ServiceCreate the ShoppingCartRouter ServiceConfigure the ShoppingCartHost Application to Host the ShoppingCartRouterService ServiceTest the ShoppingCartRouter ServiceUsing the RoutingService ClassHost and Configure the RoutingService ServiceHost and Configure the RoutingService ServiceHost and Configure the RoutingService ServiceTest the RoutingService ServiceSummary
15. Building REST Services
Understanding the REST ModelQuerying Data by Implementing a REST Web ServiceDefine the ProductsSales REST Web Service ContractDefine the ProductsSales REST Web Service ContractDefine the ProductsSales REST Web Service ContractImplement the ProductsSales REST Web ServiceHost the ProductsSales REST Web ServiceTest the ProductsSales REST Web Service by Using a Web BrowserBuild a Procedural Client Application for the ProductsSales REST Web ServiceUpdating Data Through a REST Web ServiceExtend the ProductsSales REST Web Service to Support Data UpdatesExtend the ProductsSales REST Web Service to Support Data UpdatesExtend the ProductsSales REST Web Service to Support Data UpdatesUpdate the Procedural Client Application and Test the ProductsSales REST Web ServiceUsing WCF Data ServicesBuild a WCF Data Service to Expose Sales InformationBuild a WCF Data Service to Expose Sales InformationBuild a WCF Data Service to Expose Sales InformationTest the SalesData WCF Data ServiceConsuming a WCF Data Service in a Client ApplicationBuild a Test Client Application for the SalesData ServiceBuild a Test Client Application for the SalesData ServiceConfigure Tracing and Test the SalesData ServiceModifying Data by Using a WCF Data ServiceHandling Exceptions in a Client ApplicationSummary
16. Using a Callback Contract to Publish and Subscribe to Events
Implementing and Invoking a Client CallbackDefining a Callback ContractImplementing an Operation in a Callback ContractInvoking an Operation in a Callback ContractReentrancy and Threading in a Callback OperationBindings and Duplex ChannelsUsing a Callback Contract to Notify a Client of the Outcome of a One-Way OperationAdd a Callback Contract to the ProductsService Service and Invoke a Callback OperationAdd a Callback Contract to the ProductsService Service and Invoke a Callback OperationAdd a Callback Contract to the ProductsService Service and Invoke a Callback OperationGenerate the Client Proxy and Implement the Callback ContractConfigure the WCF Service and Client Application to Use the WSDualHttpBinding BindingUsing a Callback Contract to Implement an Eventing MechanismAdd Subscribe and Unsubscribe Operations to the ProductsService ServiceAdd Subscribe and Unsubscribe Operations to the ProductsService ServiceAdd Subscribe and Unsubscribe Operations to the ProductsService ServiceUpdate the WCF Client Application to Subscribe to the “Price Changed” EventTest the “Price Changed” Event in the ProductsService ServiceDelivery Models for Publishing and SubscribingThe Push ModelThe Pull ModelThe Broker ModelSummary
17. Managing Identity with Windows CardSpace
Using Windows CardSpace to Access a WCF ServiceImplementing Claims-Based SecurityConfigure the ShoppingCartService Service to Use Claims-based SecurityConfigure the ShoppingCartService Service to Use Claims-based SecurityAmend the ShoppingCartService Service to Authorize Users Based on Their Email AddressConfigure the ShoppingCartClient Application to use Windows CardSpace to Send a Token Identifying the UserCreate Information Cards for Testing the ShoppingCartService ServiceTest the ShoppingCartService ServiceUsing an Identity ProviderConfiguring a WCF Client Application and Service to Use an Identity ProviderClaims-Based Authentication in a Federated EnvironmentSummary
18. Integrating with ASP.NET Clients and Enterprise Services Components
Creating a WCF Service That Supports an ASP.NET ClientExamine an Existing ASP.NET Web Service and Client ApplicationExamine an Existing ASP.NET Web Service and Client ApplicationExamine an Existing ASP.NET Web Service and Client ApplicationImplement a WCF Service to Replace the ASP.NET Web ServiceConfigure the WCF Host Application and ServiceTest the ASP.NET Client ApplicationExposing a COM+ Application as a WCF ServiceDeploy the Products COM+ Application to the COM+ CatalogDeploy the Products COM+ Application to the COM+ CatalogDeploy the Products COM+ Application to the COM+ CatalogConfigure the Products COM+ Application as a WCF ServiceTest the Products COM+ ApplicationSummary
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