1. Introduction to VB.Net ITE-370

2. What is.NET? A brand of Microsoft technologies A platform for creating distributed Web applications A combination of new and updated technologies

3. Technologies in.NET The.NET Framework Visual Studio.NET Support for Web Services Other.NET technologies.NET My Services.NET My Services.NET Enterprise Services.NET Enterprise Services

4. The.NET Framework Consists of two major components: The Common Language Runtime (CLR) The Common Language Runtime (CLR) Various Class Libraries Various Class Libraries The.NET Framework is the foundation for.NET development Needed by all Visual Studio.NET developers Needed by all Visual Studio.NET developers Required by users running.NET apps Required by users running.NET apps

5. Common Language Runtime.NET Framework Class Library ASP.NETADO.NET Windows Forms Enterprise Services Windows Browser Apps Web Services Apps Local Apps The.NET Framework includes the CLR and the class libraries …more more…

6. Common Language Runtime Common Type System (CTS) A just-in-time (JIT) compiler converts Microsoft Intermediate Language (MSIL) code into native code Performs other functions Garbage collection Garbage collection Exception managing Exception managing More More

7. .NET Applications Local apps that run in Windows ASP.NET apps that run in browsers Web Services that may be invoked by applications via the Internet; a means of distributed computing Multiple.NET languages all support these multiple application types

8. Installation Should have 2 GB free for installation – the program takes 1.5 GB Run Windows Update (30 min- 1.5 hours)- install Critical updates and Service Packs Install Internet Information Services (IIS) and FrontPage Server Extensions FPSE Internet Explorer 6.0 Install Visual Studio.NET (takes about 1.5 – 3 hours)

9. Installation Skills Installation: A Classic Skill or a Hot Skill? Classic Skill Skills that are likely to last a lifetime in terms of their relevance Skills that are likely to last a lifetime in terms of their relevance Principles and Theories, esp. ones that are useful in the performance of work Principles and Theories, esp. ones that are useful in the performance of work Hot Skill A Skill that can help you land a Job A Skill that can help you land a Job

10. Installation Skills? Visual Studio 2005 installation: Classic Skill? Classic Skill? Answer: No Answer: No Hot Skill? Hot Skill? Answer: Yes, but for a short time. Answer: Yes, but for a short time.

11. Installation: A Classic Skill? Some Classic skills that are related to installation are: Troubleshooting skills Troubleshooting skills Technology Evaluation Technology Evaluation Life-Long Learning Skills Life-Long Learning Skills Basic Computer Fundamentals Basic Computer Fundamentals Systems Theory Systems Theory Social Learning Theory Social Learning Theory Configuration Management Configuration Management

12. References Chappell, D. Understanding.NET: A Tutorial and Analysis, 2002, Addison-Wesley, Boston, MA Ceccucci, W. “Workshop: Moving From VB 6.0 to VB.NET,” 2003, Information Systems Education Conference (ISECON), Nov. 2003, San Diego, CA Oancea, G. and McDonald, B. Visual Basic.NET By Example, 2002, Que, Indianapolis, IN