Analysing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures

Introduction
This five-day, instructor-led course providesstudents with the knowledge and skills needed to design Microsoft .NET-connectedsolutions to business problems.

Audience
This course is intended for:

Experienced developers moving into a role that requires the skills to bridge business and technology environments.

Experienced developers, including those with the Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) credential, pursuing the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) credential.

Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:

A general understanding of the software development life cycle.

Practical working knowledge of .NET development technologies.

Familiarity with the Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF) Process Model.

Basic familiarity with object modeling and data modeling methodologies.

Experience working with Microsoft Visio® Professional 2000.

One year experience as part of a software development team.
In addition, it is recommended, but not required, thatstudents complete Course 1846 :Microsoft Solutions Framework Essentials, before taking this course.

At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will beable to:

Gather and analyze information for designing a business solution.

Create a vision/scope document.

Create the conceptual design for a business solution.

Create the logical design for a business solution.

Create the physical design for a business solution.

Design the presentation layer of an application.

Design the data layer of an application.

Create a functional specifications document.

Create a technical specifications document.

Create a security plan.

Create a test plan.

Create a deployment plan.

Microsoft CertifiedProfessional Exams

Exam 70-300 : Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures

Course Materials
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbookand other necessary materials for this class.

Course Outline
Module1: Introduction to Designing Business Solutions
This module describes the MSF Process Model andthe key activities in designing an application model. It also introduces thecase study that will be used throughout the course.
Lessons

Overview of Microsoft Solutions Framework

Phases in the MSF Process Model

Introducing the Case Study-Adventure Works Cycles Application
After completing this module, students will be ableto:

Describe the MSF Process Model and the MSF Team Model.

Describe the MSF disciplines: risk management, readiness management, and project management.

Describe the key activities of each phase in the MSF Process Model and the deliverables associated with each phase.

Describe the Adventure Works Cycles case study that will be used throughout this course.

Module2: Gathering and Analyzing Information
This module describes the various types ofinformation that you need to gather, sources of information, and some techniquesfor gathering information.
Lessons

Using Modeling Notations

Creating Use Cases and Usage Scenarios

Gathering Information

Analyzing Information
Activity:Gathering and Analyzing Information

Preparing for an Interview

Deriving Use Case Statements for the Sales Automation Project and for the Web Enhancement Project

Developing Draft Requirements from Initial Information Gathering

Developing a Usage Scenario
After completing this module, students will be ableto:

Describe modeling notations, such as Unified Modeling Language (UML) and Object Role Modeling (ORM).

Describe the techniques for gathering information.

Describe the sources from which you gather information.

Create an information gathering strategy.

Analyze and refine requirements by using use cases and usage scenarios.

Create internal project documents.

Module3: Envisioning the Solution
This module describes the responsibilities of teammembers during this phase, how to define the vision of a project, and how toanalyze risks associated with a project.
Lessons

The Envisioning Phase

Creating a Vision/Scope Document

Creating the Project Structure Document

Analyzing Risks
Activity:Developing a Vision/Scope Document

Writing Problem Statements

Writing a Vision Statement

Developing Project Goals
After completing this module, students will be ableto:

Describe the envisioning phase of the MSF Process Model in terms of its purpose, activities, and deliverables.

Identify the components of a vision/scope document.

Identify the components of a project structure document.

Analyze risks in a project.

Module4: Creating the Conceptual Design
This module explains the purpose of the planning phaseand the three design processes that occur during the planning phase:conceptual, logical, and physical design. It will also explain the purpose andbenefits of the functional specification and the conceptual design process.
Lessons

An Introduction to the Planning Phase

An Overview of the Functional Specification

An Overview of the Conceptual Design Process

Building the Conceptual Design

Optimizing the Conceptual Design
Activity:Analyzing Requirements

Refining Use Cases and Requirements

Viewing a Conceptual Model Diagram
After completing this module, students will be ableto:

Describe the purpose of the planning phase of the MSF Process Model.

Describe the role of the functional specification in the planning phase.

Describe the purpose of conceptual design.

Analyze a conceptual design.

Optimize a conceptual design.

Describe the benefits of logical design.

Create a logical design model for a business solution.

Document the outputs of logical design.

Optimize a logical design.

Module5: Creating the Logical Design
This module describes how to create the logical designfor a business solution and how to use tools and techniques for documenting theoutput. It also covers how to optimize the logical design.
Lessons

An Overview of Logical Design

Creating a Logical Design

Documenting Logical Design Output

Optimizing Logical Design
Activity:Identifying Objects for the Logical Design

Identifying Objects from Use Cases

Creating a Services Matrix

Creating a Sequence Diagram
After completing this module, students will be ableto:

Describe the benefits of logical design.

Create a logical design model for a business solution.

Document the outputs of logical design.

Optimize a logical design.

Module6: Creating the Physical Design
This module explains the purpose of the physicaldesign, and the steps involved in completing the physical design.
Lessons

An Overview of Physical Design

Physical Design Analysis

Physical Design Rationalization

Physical Design Implementation
Activity:Working on the Physical Design

Creating a Class Model

Creating a Component Model Diagram
After completing this module, students will be ableto:

Describe the role of physical design in the MSF Process Model.

Describe the steps of physical design.

Create a preliminary services topology.

Select candidate technologies for a solution.

Distribute and package components into different layers.

Design a programming model.

Module7: Designing the Presentation Layer
This module defines and explains how to design thetwo parts of the presentation layer.
Lessons

Basics of User Interface Design

Designing the User Interface

Designing User Process Components
Activity:Creating the User Interface

Designing a User Interface Prototype
After completing this module, students will be ableto:

Explain the function of the presentation layer for a business solution.

Design a user interface that accommodates user needs and business requirements.

Module8: Designing the Data Layer
This module explains how to design the data layer fora solution, how to optimize data access, and how to validate data.
Lessons

Designing the Data Store

Optimizing Data Access

Implementing Data Validation
Activity:Creating a Data Schema

Creating a Data Schema
After completing this module, students will be ableto:

Design the data store for a solution.

Optimize data access for a solution.

Implement data validation for a solution.

Module9: Designing Security Specifications
This module explains how to design security for anapplication.
Lessons

Overview of Security in Application Development

Planning for Application Security

Using the .NET Framework Security Features

Designing Authorization, Authentication, and Auditing Strategies
Activity:Threat Modeling and Mitigation

Identifying Potential Threats

Applying Mitigation Technologies
After completing this module, students will be ableto:

Identify some of the security challenges and vulnerabilities for an application.

Plan security strategies for an application.

Explain the security features provided by .NET.

Design authorization, authentication, and auditing strategies for the application tiers.

Module10: Completing the Planning Phase
This module explains the tasks and plans requiredto complete the planning phase.
Lessons

Incorporating Design Considerations

Planning for Administrative Features

Planning for Future Phases

Creating the Technical Specifications
Activity:Reviewing a Test Plan and Technical Specification

Reviewing a Test Plan

Reviewing a Technical Specification
After completing this module, students will be ableto:

Create plans and specifications to incorporate design considerations in the solution.

Create plans and strategies for the subsequent phases of the project.

Create plans for adding administrative features to the solution.

Create technical specifications for the solution.

Module11: Stabilizing and Deploying the Solution
This module explains how to stabilize and deploy asolution.
Lessons

The MSF Stabilizing Phase

Testing and Piloting for Stabilization

The MSF Deploying Phase

Deploying to a Production Environment
Activity:Prioritizing Bugs

Categorizing and Prioritizing Bugs
After completing this module, students will be ableto:

Explain the goal, milestones, and deliverables of the MSF stabilizing phase.

Describe the tasks involved in testing and piloting a solution.

Explain the goal, milestones, and deliverables of the MSF deploying phase.

Describe the steps for deploying the solution to a production environment.

Describe the recommended activities involved in completing a project.