MCSD Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-300) Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures

by Microsoft Corporation

• ISBN13: 9780735618947
• ISBN10: 0735618941
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-02
• Publisher: Microsoft Press

Summary

Now you can build real-world programming skills as you prepare for MCP Exam 70-300the only exam every MCSD certification candidate must pass. Work at your own pace through the scenario-based lessons and hands-on labs to learn how to analyze requirements and define a Microsoft .NET solution architecture for a software development project. This official Microsoft study guide maps one-to-one with the MCP exam objectives, including envisioning the solution; gathering and analyzing business requirements; developing specifications; creating the conceptual, logical, and physical designs; and creating standards and processes. As you develop proficiency in these critical skill areas, you're also preparing for MCSD certification for Microsoft .NET.

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Table of Contents

About This Book	vii
Intended Audience	vii
Prerequisites	viii
Reference Materials	viii
About the CD-ROM	viii
Features of This Book	ix
The Microsoft Certified Professional Program	xx
Technical Support	xxv
Introduction to Designing Business Solutions	1	(36)
Overview of Microsoft Solutions Framework	2	(13)
Phases in the MSF Process Model	15	(10)
Introducing the Case Study---Adventure Works Cycles Application	25	(12)
Summary	34	(1)
Review	35	(2)
Gathering and Analyzing Information	37	(48)
Gathering Information	38	(11)
Analyzing Information	49	(8)
Using Modeling Notations	57	(12)
Creating Use Cases and Usage Scenarios	69	(16)
Activity: Gathering and Analyzing Information	78	(3)
Summary	81	(1)
Review	82	(3)
Envisioning the Solution	85	(38)
The Envisioning Phase	86	(5)
Creating a Vision/Scope Document	91	(13)
Creating the Project Structure Document	104	(6)
Analyzing Risks	110	(13)
Activity: Developing a Vision/Scope Document	114	(4)
Summary	118	(2)
Review	120	(3)
Creating the Conceptual Design	123	(48)
An Introduction to the Planning Phase	125	(6)
An Overview of the Functional Specification	131	(7)
An Overview of the Conceptual Design Process	138	(5)
Building the Conceptual Design	143	(14)
Optimizing the Conceptual Design	157	(14)
Activity: Analyzing Requirements	163	(2)
Summary	165	(3)
Review	168	(3)
Creating the Logical Design	171	(44)
An Overview of Logical Design	173	(7)
Creating a Logical Design	180	(14)
Documenting Logical Design Output	194	(8)
Optimizing Logical Design	202	(13)
Activity: Identifying Objects for the Logical Design	208	(2)
Summary	210	(2)
Review	212	(3)
Creating the Physical Design	215	(38)
An Overview of Physical Design	216	(9)
Physical Design Analysis	225	(7)
Physical Design Rationalization	232	(9)
Physical Design Implementation	241	(12)
Activity: Working on the Physical Design	247	(1)
Summary	248	(2)
Review	250	(3)
Designing the Presentation Layer	253	(32)
Basics of User Interface Design	255	(7)
Designing the User Interface	262	(13)
Designing User Process Components	275	(10)
Activity: Creating the User Interface	279	(2)
Summary	281	(2)
Review	283	(2)
Designing the Data Layer	285	(34)
Designing the Data Store	286	(12)
Optimizing Data Access	298	(9)
Implementing Data Validation	307	(12)
Activity: Creating a Data Schema	314	(1)
Summary	315	(2)
Review	317	(2)
Designing Security Specifications	319	(36)
Overview of Security in Application Development	320	(3)
Planning for Application Security	323	(7)
Using .NET Framework Security Features	330	(9)
Designing Authorization, Authentication, and Auditing Strategies	339	(16)
Activity: Threat Modeling and Mitigation	349	(1)
Summary	350	(2)
Review	352	(3)
Completing the Planning Phase	355	(36)
Incorporating Design Considerations	356	(15)
Planning for Administrative Features	371	(4)
Planning for Future Phases	375	(6)
Creating the Technical Specification	381	(10)
Activity: Reviewing a Test Plan and Technical Specification	383	(2)
Summary	385	(3)
Review	388	(3)
Stabilizing and Deploying the Solution	391	(36)
The MSF Stabilizing Phase	392	(5)
Testing and Piloting for Stabilization	397	(13)
The MSF Deploying Phase	410	(2)
Deploying to a Production Environment	412	(15)
Activity: Prioritizing Bugs	421	(2)
Summary	423	(1)
Review	424	(3)
Appendix A Questions and Answers	427	(28)
Glossary	455	(14)
Index	469