Build real-world programming skills—and prepare for MCP Exams 70-305 and 70-315—with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises to learn how to build Web applications using Visual Basic .NET and Visual C# .NET. Then extend your expertise through additional skill-building exercises. As you gain practical experience with essential Web development tasks, you’re also preparing for MCAD or MCSD certification for Microsoft .NET.
Learn how to:

• Use Microsoft ASP.NET to build Web Forms applications
• Create user services, including user input, localization features, and online help
• Access and modify data with Microsoft ADO.NET
• Build and reuse custom Web controls
• Manage application appearance and behavior with style sheets and XML
• Configure security features for Web applications, including authentication and authorization
• Test and debug coding errors
• Deploy applications to your server or hosting service
• Maintain and optimize applications