Microsoft MCTS Accessing Data with .NET Framework 4 70-516

This Microsoft video training with Garth Schulte covers data access programming, including working with ADO.NET, XML technologies, and more.

Related area of expertise:

• Programming level 2

Recommended skills:

• Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio
• Experience using ADO.NET 4
• 2 to 3 years of developing application concepts
• Familiarity with relational database concepts
• 1 to 2 years of using a relational database management system
• Familiarity with ADO.NET 4 coding techniques and framework components, ADO.NET Data Services LINQ, LINQ to SQL, Entity Framework technologies, SQL, stored procedures, and Database Structures/Schemas (Objects) XML

Recommended equipment:

• Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

Related certifications:

• MCTS: .NET Framework 4, Data Access
• MCPD: Windows Developer 4
• MCPD: Web Developer 4

Related job functions:

• Software developers
• IT professionals

Data access programming skills are a must for software developers these days and this course shows you how to use all of the current data access technologies while preparing you for the 70-516 exam.

Trainer Garth Schulte shows you how to work with technologies such as ADO.NET, LINQ to SQL, WCF, and the Entity Framework - just to name a few. This CBT Nuggets course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to create data access solutions and turn that blank canvas into a mosaic of interactive data!