Book excerpt: Here's the book you need to prepare for the Developing Web Applications (70-305) and Developing Windows-based Applications (70-306) MCAD and MCSD exams. This Study Guide provides: In-depth coverage of official exam objectives Practical information on using Visual Basic .NET to develop Windows and Web applications Hands-on exercises designed to give you the skills needed to approach the exams with confidence Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Creating user services Creating and managing components and .NET assemblies Consuming and manipulating data Testing and debugging Configuring, deploying, supporting, and securing Windows-based and Web applications Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.