Johnson G. Accessing Data with Microsoft NET Framework 4. Self-Paced Training Kit (MCTS Exam 70-516)

Microsoft Press, 2011. - 670 p. - ISBN 978-0735627390EXAM PREP GUIDE Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCTS Exam 70-516—and on the job—with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce and apply what you’ve learned through real-world case scenarios and practice exercises.Maximize your performance on the exam by mastering the skills and experience measured by these objectives:
Modeling data
Managing connections and context
Querying data
Manipulating data
Developing and deploying reliable applicationsPRACTICE TESTS Assess your skills with the practice tests on CD. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies.ADO.NET Disconnected Classes
Working with the DataTable and DataSet Classes
Serialization, Specialized Types, and Data BindingADO.NET Connected Classes
Connecting to the Data Store
Reading and Writing Data
Working with TransactionsIntroducing LINQ
Understanding LINQ
Using LINQ QueriesLINQ to SQL
What Is LINQ to SQL?
Executing Queries Using LINQ to SQL.
Submitting Changes to the DatabaseLINQ to XML
Working with the XmlDocument and XmlReader Classes
Querying with LINQ to XML
Transforming XML Using LINQ to XMLADO.NET Entity Framework
What Is the ADO.NET Entity Framework?
Querying and Updating with the Entity FrameworkWCF Data Services
What Is WCF Data Services?
Consuming WCF Data ServicesDeveloping Reliable Applications
Monitoring and Collecting Performance Data
Handling Exceptions
Protecting Your Data
Synchronizing DataDeploying Your Application
Deploying Your Application