Duration: 5 days – 35 hrs.
Overview
In today’s digital landscape, businesses rely on robust applications and seamless data management for their operations. This comprehensive training course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the domains of Visual Studio VB.NET Database Development and Azure Deployment. Whether you are a budding software developer, IT professional, or tech enthusiast, this course offers an immersive learning experience that will empower you to create, manage, and deploy sophisticated applications while harnessing the power of Microsoft Azure.
This comprehensive 5-day bootcamp is designed to take you from a beginner to a proficient developer in Visual Studio using VB.NET. You will learn how to create database-driven applications, establish connections to databases, and deploy your applications to Microsoft Azure. By the end of this bootcamp, you will have the skills to build and deploy robust VB.NET applications in the cloud.
Objectives
- Aspiring and experienced software developers
- IT professionals interested in cloud computing and database management
- Tech enthusiasts looking to expand their skill set
- Anyone seeking practical knowledge in Visual Studio, VB.NET, and Azure
Audience
- Software Developers: VB.NET developers who want to enhance their skills in creating database-driven applications, working with databases, and deploying applications to the cloud.
- Application Developers: Professionals who work on Windows desktop applications or web applications and want to leverage VB.NET and Azure for database development and deployment.
- Database Administrators: Individuals responsible for managing and maintaining databases who need to understand how to work with applications that interact with databases.
- IT Professionals: Those in IT roles who want to learn about the integration of VB.NET, databases, and cloud deployment within the Microsoft ecosystem.
- Students and Aspiring Developers: Students or individuals new to programming who want to learn VB.NET database development and Azure deployment as part of their educational or career development.
- Project Managers: Project managers overseeing development projects that involve VB.NET, databases, and Azure deployment may benefit from understanding the process and challenges involved.
- Technical Leads: Individuals in leadership or lead developer roles who need a comprehensive understanding of database development and cloud deployment in VB.NET projects.
- Anyone Interested in Cloud Deployment: Individuals interested in learning how to deploy applications to the Azure cloud platform, even if they don’t have a deep programming background.
Pre- requisites
- Basic programming knowledge (no prior experience with VB.NET required)
- Familiarity with SQL concepts (helpful but not mandatory)
- Access to a computer with Visual Studio installed (Community edition is acceptable)
- Reliable internet access for Azure-related activities
Course Content
Topic 1: Introduction to Visual Studio and VB.NET
- Overview of Visual Studio IDE
- Setting up your development environment
- Introduction to VB.NET syntax and basics
- Creating your first VB.NET application
Topic 2-3: Database Development with VB.NET
- Connecting to databases using ADO.NET
- Working with SQL Server and VB.NET
- CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
- Error handling and debugging techniques
Topic 4-5: Advanced Database Integration
- Working with datasets and data binding
- Building data-driven Windows Forms applications
- Implementing data validation and error handling
- Creating custom data controls
Topic 6-7: Deployment to Microsoft Azure
- Introduction to Microsoft Azure
- Preparing your application for deployment
- Deploying your VB.NET application to Azure
- Managing and monitoring applications in Azure
Topic 8-9: Azure Functions and Logic Apps
- Introduction to serverless computing
- Creating Azure Functions in VB.NET
- Automating workflows with Azure Logic Apps
- Integrating your VB.NET application with Azure services
Topic 10-11: Azure Databases and Cosmos DB
- Working with Azure SQL Database
- Introduction to Azure Cosmos DB
- Migrating and managing data in Azure databases
- Implementing NoSQL data solutions
Topic 12-13: Security and Authentication
- Securing your VB.NET application and Azure resources
- Implementing user authentication and authorization
- Best practices for securing cloud-based applications
Topic 14: Final Project Development
- Work on a comprehensive project integrating database functionality and deploying to Azure
- Troubleshooting and optimizing your project
Topic 15: Final Project Presentation and Graduation
- Presentation and demonstration of final projects
- Graduation ceremony and certificate distribution
- Review of key concepts and skills learned
- Next steps for advancing your career in cloud-based VB.NET development
