Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - ADO.NET Application Development 500pages software manual

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit [Exam 70-561]: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - ADO.NET Application Development Maximize your performance on the exam by learning to:
- Connect to data sources; query and retrieve data
- Manage data integrity and transactions
- Use LINQ to query data across types, including XML
- Work with DataSets and in-memory stores
- Synchronize data, including smart-caching strategies
- Generate an EDM using the Entity Framework
- Use ADO.NET Data Services for Internet applications
Maximize your performance on 70-561, the required exam for the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - ADO.NET Application Development.

This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help you assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most - including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.
Focusing on ADO.NET application development, this official study guide covers connecting to data sources, selecting & querying data, modifying & synchronizing data, working with disconnected data, and using the Entity Framework. Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises.

On the CD:
- 300+ practice and review questions;
- evaluation version of Visual Studio 2008 software;
- an exam discount voucher