This document provides an overview of the MCSD certification program and the 70-487 exam for developing Windows Azure and web services. It describes the MCSD certification path and objectives covered in the 70-487 exam, including accessing and querying data, designing and implementing WCF and Web API services, and deploying web applications. New testing innovations that may be included in the exam are also outlined.

1. INTRODUCTION TO MCSD
AND 70-487 EXAM
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WINDOWS AZURE MVP, MCSD: WEB APPLICATION

2. AGENDA
 MCP Program
 MCSD Program
 Blueprint of “70-487”: Developing Windows Azure and Web Services
 Accessing Data
 Query and manipulate data by using the Entity Framework
 Designing and Implementing WCF Services
 Creating and Consuming Web API-based Services
 Deploying Web Applications and Services
 Testing Innovations: Some question type will you see when taking exam

3. MCP PROGRAM
 A technology-based learning and certification program.
 Based on Microsoft Products and Technologies
 Windows Server and Server Platform Series
 Developer Tools and Technologies
 Office Series
 5 levels
 Student Level: MTA (Technology Assistant)
 Entry Level: MCSA (Solution Associate), MOS (Office Specialist) Core
 Professional Level: MCSE (Solution Expert), MCSD (Solution Developer), MOS Expert
 Master Level: MCSM (Solution Master), MOS Master
 Architect Level: MCA (Architect)
 Instructor: MCT (Trainer)

4. MCSD PROGRAM
 Certify to skills of application/service development tools and technologies.
 Visual Studio and .NET Framework
 Web Development (MCSD)
 Windows Store Development (MCSD)
 Application Lifecycle Management (MCSD)
 SharePoint Application Development (MCPD)
 Windows Phone Development (MCPD)
 MCSD must take recertification exam each 2 years.
 Reflect the service and technology changes.
 3 years for MCSE.

5. MCSD FOR WINDOWS STORE APPS
 HTML5/JavaScript Path
 Exam 70-480: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 (Microsoft Specialist Certification)
 Exam 70-481: Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using HTML5 and JavaScript
 Exam 70-482: Advanced of Developing Windows Store Apps Using HTML5 and JavaScript
 C# Path
 Exam 70-483: Programming C# (Microsoft Specialist Certification)
 Exam 70-484: Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using C#
 Exam 70-485: Advanced of Developing Windows Store Apps Using C#

6. MCSD FOR WEB APPLICATIONS
 Web Application Client-side Development Skills: HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript
 Exam 70-480: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 (Microsoft Specialist Certification)
 Web Application Server-side Development Skills: ASP.NET MVC 4
 Exam 70-486: Developing ASP.NET MVC 4 Applications (or Developing ASP.NET 4.5 MVC Applications)
 Cloud and Service Application Development Skills: Windows Azure, WCF, ADO.NET and Entity Framework
 Exam 70-482: Advanced of Developing Windows Store Apps Using HTML5 and JavaScript

7. BLUEPRINT FOR 70-487 EXAM
 Testing the skills of:
 Cloud Application Development: Windows Azure Platform
 Data Access Strategy: ADO.NET, Entity Framework
 Performance: Caching
 Service-based Development: WCF Service
 REST-based Development: Web API
 Configuring Web Application and Service: Web.config and WCF configuration
 Deploying and Updating referenced assemblies by using NuGet

8. BLUEPRINT FOR 70-487 EXAM
 Accessing Data (24%)
 Choose data access technologies
 Implement caching
 Implement transactions
 Implement data storage in Windows Azure
 Create and implement a WCF Data Services service
 Manipulate XML data structures

9. BLUEPRINT FOR 70-487 EXAM
 Query and manipulate data by using the Entity Framework (20%)
 Query and manipulate data by using the Entity Framework
 Query and manipulate data by using Data Provider for Entity Framework
 Query data by using LINQ to Entities
 Query and manipulate data by using ADO.NET
 Create an Entity Framework data model

10. BLUEPRINT FOR 70-487 EXAM
 Designing and Implementing WCF Services (19%)
 Create a WCF service
 Configure WCF services by using configuration settings
 Configure WCF services by using the API
 Secure a WCF service
 Consume WCF services
 Version a WCF service
 Create and configure a WCF service on Windows Azure
 Implement messaging patterns
 Host and manage services

11. BLUEPRINT FOR 70-487 EXAM
 Creating and Consuming Web API-based Services (18%)
 Design a Web API
 Implement a Web API
 Secure a Web API
 Host and manage Web API
 Consume Web API web services

12. BLUEPRINT FOR 70-487 EXAM
 Deploying Web Applications and Services (19%)
 Design a deployment strategy
 Choose a deployment strategy for a Windows Azure web application
 Configure a web application for deployment
 Manage packages by using NuGet
 Create, configure, and publish a web package
 Share assemblies between multiple applications and servers

13. TESTING INNOVATIONS
 Active Screen
 Build List and Reorder
 Case Studies
 Create Tree
 Drag and Drop
 Hot Area
 Repeated Answer Choices
 Simulations
 Short Answer Code
 Best Answers
Reference:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification-
exams.aspx