ASP.NET Using Visual Basic 2010, Part 1 of 9

Course description

In this course, you will learn how to use features of Visual Studio 2010 and Visual Basic/C# 2010 to build ASP.NET Web pages. You will gain an understanding of the architecture behind ASP.NET and how to use the various ASP.NET server controls. You will learn to create consistent web sites using Master Pages, add membership features and configure-deploy ASP.NET applications, to authenticate users and limit their access to resources, direct users using Site Navigation tools, debug .NET, and to display/edit data using ASP.NET and ADO.NET. In addition, you will learn about ASP.NET features, such as support for LINQ (Language Integrated Query), CSS tools, and will become familiar with the tracing features in Visual Studio that help you quickly troubleshoot issues. You will also learn how to work with ASP.NET Profile features, ASP.NET Web Parts, and how to take advantage of creating your own user-defined control. As you progress through the course you will learn about optimizing your sites, the ListView control, and so much more.

Each LearnNowOnline training course is made up of Modules (typically an hour in length). Within each module there are Topics (typically 15-30 minutes each) and Subtopics (typically 2-5 minutes each). There is a Post Exam for each Module that must be passed with a score of 70% or higher to successfully and fully complete the course.

Prerequisites

This course assumes that students have already been introduced to Visual Studio 2008 or 2010 and Visual Basic, and have a basic understanding of the .NET Framework. Some prior experience with Web development will also be helpful.

Meet the experts

Ken Getz

Ken Getz is a featured instructor for several of our Visual Studio courses. He is a Visual Basic and Visual C# expert and has been recognized multiple times as a Microsoft MVP. Ken is a seasoned instructor, successful consultant, and the author or co-author of several best-selling books. He is a frequent speaker at technical conferences like Tech-Ed, VSLive, and DevConnections and he has written for several of the industry's most-respected publications including Visual Studio Magazine, CoDe Magazine, and MSDN Magazine.

Don Kiely

Don Kiely is a featured instructor on many of our SQL Server and Visual Studio courses. He is a nationally recognized author, instructor, and consultant specializing in Microsoft technologies. Don has many years of teaching experience, is the author or co-author of several programming books, and has spoken at many industry conferences and user groups. In addition, Don is a consultant for a variety of companies that develop distributed applications for public and private organizations.

Video Runtime

123 Minutes

Time to complete

143 Minutes

Course Outline

Module 1

Introduction to ASP.NET (44:04)

• Introduction (02:53)
• Dynamically Create Pages (02:01)
• Demo: View Classic ASP Page (02:56)
• ASP Object Model (02:52)
• Demo: View Classic ASP Page (01:00)
• Handle ASP Postbacks (02:02)
• Demo: View Classic ASP Page (04:19)
• Demo: View ASP Page Source (00:49)
• ASP Shortcomings (07:30)
• ASP.NET to the Rescue (07:05)
• ASP.NET Web Apps (00:47)
• Create New Web App (01:19)
• Demo: Create ASP.NET App (08:06)
• Summary (00:19)

ASP.NET Controls (44:38)

• Introduction (00:42)
• Render HTML w/Server Ctrls (02:25)
• Types of Server Controls (00:29)
• HTML Controls (01:24)
• Demo: HTML vs Server Ctrls (03:00)
• Web Server Controls (03:39)
• Demo: Page w/HMTL Ctrls (00:42)
• Demo: View Code Behind File (02:25)
• Demo: Page_Load Event (01:00)
• Demo: Retrieve Data (03:42)
• Demo: Handle Postback (03:29)
• View Client Source (02:00)
• Demo: Build a Table (06:18)
• Demo: Properties Window (00:51)
• Demo: Modify Styles (01:22)
• Browse Final Page (00:19)
• ASP.NET Server Controls (00:33)
• Demo: Page w/Server Ctrls (06:37)
• AutoPostBack Property (01:13)
• Demo: AutoPostBack Property (01:59)
• Summary (00:20)

Data Binding (34:20)

• Introduction (00:48)
• Demo: Data Binding (01:08)
• Add/Config SqlDataSource (03:25)
• Add/Config DropDownList (01:00)
• Add Data Connection (01:08)
• Add Products Table (03:06)
• Refresh Gridview (00:20)
• Config Gridview (00:21)
• Browse the Page (01:44)
• Web Development w/VS (00:48)
• Code Behind vs Inline Code (02:55)
• Web Sites and Applications (01:06)
• Demo: Web Site Project (02:19)
• Demo: Web App Project (03:26)
• ASP.NET Development Server (03:43)
• Demo: Development Server (00:40)
• Demo: Web Site Properties (01:01)
• Demo: Web App Properties (01:13)
• Multi-Targeting Support (01:32)
• Demo: Multi-Targeting (01:53)
• Summary (00:35)