MCSD: App Builder (Exam 70-487) | 3-Days

Overview

On this accelerated 3-day MCSD: App Builder (Developing Windows Azure and Web Services) course, you’ll learn how to design and develop services that access both local and remote data. You’ll get the knowledge needed to deploy these services in Windows Azure, on-premises servers and other hybrid environments.

This accelerated course is 40% faster than traditional training and uses Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC). You’ll be taught by Microsoft Certified Trainers who will immerse you in this course using Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review Technique.

On this Microsoft Developing Windows Azure and Web Services course you’ll learn how to:

Query and manipulate data with Entity Framework
Use ASP.NET Web API services
Deploy services to both on-premises servers and Windows Azure environments
Store, configure and access data in Windows Azure Storage
Create scalable load-balanced services

Plus, get an overview of service and cloud technologies using the Microsoft .NET framework and the Windows Azure cloud.

With Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) material and official practice exams, you’ll be prepared to take exam 70-487 - included at the end of your accelerated course. This exam is covered by your Certification Guarantee.

This course is a an elective for the MCSA: Web Applications & MCSD: App Builder certification.

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Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 3-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

You'll cover the following modules:

Module 1: Overview of service and cloud technologies
Module 2: Querying and Manipulating Data Using Entity Framework
Module 3: Creating and Consuming ASP.NET Core Web APIs
Module 4: Extending ASP.NET Core HTTP Services
Module 5: Hosting Services On-Premises and in Azure
Module 6: Deploying and Managing Services
Module 7: Implementing Data Storage in Azure
Module 8: Diagnostics and Monitoring
Module 9: Securing services on-premises and in Microsoft Azure
Module 10: Scaling Services

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Exam 70-487: Developing Microsoft Azure and Web Services

The skills you'll be tested on include:

Accessing Data (20-25%)
Querying and Manipulating Data by Using the Entity Framework (20-25%)
Creating and Consuming Web API-based services (20-25%)
Designing and Implementing Web Services (15-20%)
Deploying Web Applications and Services (15-20%)

Exam 70-487 provides credit towards your MCSA: Web Applications & MCSD: App Builder certification.

This exam will assess your knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 and Microsoft Azure.

This exam is available in the following languages:

English
Chinese (Simplified)
French
German
Japanese
Portuguese (Brazil)

What's Included

Microsoft Official Curriculum

MOC 20487: Developing Windows Azure and Web Services

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, you must have:

Experience with C# programming and concepts such as Lambda expressions, LINQ and anonymous types
An understanding of the concepts of n-tier applications
Experience with querying and manipulating data with ADO.NET
Knowledge of XML data structures

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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