MS .NET Solution Architectures
Tutor: Mr S.Jeba MSc, MPhil
Duration: 8 Weeks
Price: £790.00
Module 1: Introduction to Designing Business
Solutions
This module describes the MSF Process Model and
the key activities in designing an application model. It also introduces the
case study that will be used throughout the course.
Lessons
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Overview of Microsoft Solutions Framework |
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Phases in the MSF Process Model |
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Introducing the Case StudyAdventure Works
Cycles Application |
After completing this module, students will be
able to:
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Describe the MSF Process Model and the MSF
Team Model. |
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Describe the MSF disciplines: risk management,
readiness management, and project management. |
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Describe the key activities of each phase in
the MSF Process Model and the deliverables associated with each phase. |
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Describe the Adventure Works Cycles case study
that will be used throughout this course. |
Module 2: Gathering and Analyzing Information
This module describes the various types of
information that you need to gather, sources of information, and some
techniques for gathering information.
Lessons
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Using Modeling
Notations |
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Creating Use Cases and Usage Scenarios |
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Gathering Information |
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Analyzing Information |
Activity: Gathering and Analyzing Information
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Preparing for an Interview |
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Deriving Use Case Statements for the Sales
Automation Project and for the Web Enhancement Project |
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Developing Draft Requirements from Initial
Information Gathering |
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Developing a Usage Scenario |
After completing this module, students will be
able to:
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Describe modeling
notations, such as Unified Modeling Language (UML)
and Object Role Modeling (ORM). |
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Describe the techniques for gathering
information. |
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Describe the sources from which you gather
information. |
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Create an information gathering strategy. |
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Analyze and refine requirements by using use
cases and usage scenarios. |
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Create internal project documents. |
Module 3: Envisioning the Solution
This module describes the responsibilities of
team members during this phase, how to define the vision of a project, and how
to analyze risks associated with a project.
Lessons
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The Envisioning Phase |
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Creating a Vision/Scope Document |
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Creating the Project Structure Document |
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Analyzing Risks |
Activity: Developing a Vision/Scope Document
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Writing Problem Statements |
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Writing a Vision Statement |
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Developing Project Goals |
After completing this module, students will be
able to:
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Describe the envisioning phase of the MSF
Process Model in terms of its purpose, activities, and deliverables. |
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Identify the components of a vision/scope
document. |
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Identify the components of a project structure
document. |
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Analyze risks in a project. |
Module 4: Creating the Conceptual Design
This module explains the purpose of the planning
phase and the three design processes that occur during the planning phase:
conceptual, logical, and physical design. It will also explain the purpose and
benefits of the functional specification and the conceptual design process.
Lessons
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An Introduction to the Planning Phase |
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An Overview of the Functional Specification |
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An Overview of the Conceptual Design Process |
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Building the Conceptual Design |
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Optimizing the Conceptual Design |
Activity: Analyzing Requirements
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Refining Use Cases and Requirements |
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Viewing a Conceptual Model Diagram |
After completing this module, students will be
able to:
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Describe the purpose of the planning phase of
the MSF Process Model. |
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Describe the role of the functional
specification in the planning phase. |
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Describe the purpose of conceptual design. |
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Analyze a conceptual design. |
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Optimize a conceptual design. |
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Describe the benefits of logical design. |
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Create a logical design model for a business
solution. |
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Document the outputs of logical design. |
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Optimize a logical design. |
Module 5: Creating the Logical Design
This module describes how to create the logical
design for a business solution and how to use tools and techniques for
documenting the output. It also covers how to optimize the logical design.
Lessons
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An Overview of Logical Design |
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Creating a Logical Design |
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Documenting Logical Design Output |
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Optimizing Logical Design |
Activity: Identifying Objects for the Logical
Design
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Identifying Objects from Use Cases |
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Creating a Services Matrix |
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Creating a Sequence Diagram |
After completing this module, students will be
able to:
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Describe the benefits of logical design. |
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Create a logical design model for a business
solution. |
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Document the outputs of logical design. |
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Optimize a logical design. |
Module 6: Creating the Physical Design
This module explains the purpose of the physical
design, and the steps involved in completing the physical design.
Lessons
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An Overview of Physical Design |
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Physical Design Analysis |
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Physical Design Rationalization |
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Physical Design Implementation |
Activity: Working on the Physical Design
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Creating a Class Model |
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Creating a Component Model Diagram |
After completing this module, students will be
able to:
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Describe the role of physical design in the
MSF Process Model. |
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Describe the steps of physical design. |
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Create a preliminary services topology. |
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Select candidate technologies for a solution. |
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Distribute and package components into
different layers. |
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Design a programming model. |
Module 7: Designing the Presentation Layer
This module defines and explains how to design
the two parts of the presentation layer.
Lessons
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Basics of User Interface Design |
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Designing the User Interface |
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Designing User Process Components |
Activity: Creating the User Interface
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Designing a User Interface Prototype |
After completing this module, students will be
able to:
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Explain the function of the presentation layer
for a business solution. |
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Design a user interface that accommodates user
needs and business requirements. |
Module 8: Designing the Data Layer
This module explains how to design the data
layer for a solution, how to optimize data access, and how to validate data.
Lessons
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Designing the Data Store |
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Optimizing Data Access |
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Implementing Data Validation |
Activity: Creating a Data Schema
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Creating a Data Schema |
After completing this module, students will be
able to:
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Design the data store for a solution. |
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Optimize data access for a solution. |
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Implement data validation for a solution. |
Module 9: Designing Security Specifications
This module explains how to design security for
an application.
Lessons
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Overview of Security in Application
Development |
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Planning for Application Security |
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Using the .NET Framework Security Features |
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Designing Authorization, Authentication, and
Auditing Strategies |
Activity: Threat Modeling
and Mitigation
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Identifying Potential Threats |
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Applying Mitigation Technologies |
After completing this module, students will be
able to:
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Identify some of the security challenges and
vulnerabilities for an application. |
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Plan security strategies for an application. |
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Explain the security features provided by
.NET. |
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Design authorization, authentication, and
auditing strategies for the application tiers. |
Module 10: Completing the Planning Phase
This module explains the tasks and plans
required to complete the planning phase.
Lessons
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Incorporating Design Considerations |
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Planning for Administrative Features |
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Planning for Future Phases |
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Creating the Technical Specifications |
Activity: Reviewing a Test Plan and Technical
Specification
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Reviewing a Test Plan |
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Reviewing a Technical Specification |
After completing this module, students will be
able to:
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Create plans and specifications to incorporate
design considerations in the solution. |
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Create plans and strategies for the subsequent
phases of the project. |
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Create plans for adding administrative
features to the solution. |
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Create technical specifications for the
solution. |
Module 11: Stabilizing and Deploying the
Solution
This module explains how to stabilize and deploy
a solution.
Lessons
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The MSF Stabilizing Phase |
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Testing and Piloting for Stabilization |
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The MSF Deploying Phase |
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Deploying to a Production Environment |
Activity: Prioritizing Bugs
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Categorizing and Prioritizing Bugs |
After completing this module, students will be
able to:
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Explain the goal, milestones, and deliverables
of the MSF stabilizing phase. |
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Describe the tasks involved in testing and
piloting a solution. |
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Explain the goal, milestones, and deliverables
of the MSF deploying phase. |
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Describe the steps for deploying the solution
to a production environment. |
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Describe the recommended activities involved
in completing a project. |