Course 3359: Serializing Data in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

Introduction In this 2-hour course you will learn about how to serailize and deserialize objects in the Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0. Topics range from Binary, SOAP, and XML Serialization to how to customize serialization using atrributes and custom classes. In the lab, you will customize XML Serialization with XmlAttributes. You will also use the XmlSerializer to serialize and deserialize an object.

Having a good understanding of serialization concepts is key to developing distributed applications.

This course also will help you prepare for Exam 70-536 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0—Application Development Foundation. Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Serialize to Binary and SOAP
  • Using the SoapFormatter
  • Using the BinaryFormatter
  
  
  
• Serialize to XML
  • Serializing objects using XmlSerializer
  • Customizing serialization with serialization attributes
  • Customizing serialization using IXmlSerializable
  • Handling XML Serialization Events
  
  
  
• Create Custom Serialization Classes
  • Using Serialization interfaces
  • Creating custom formatters
  • Handling Serialization Events
  • Using ObjectManger to manage deserialized objects

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Introduction Navigation Overview Lab Information Course Information Serializing Data Module Introduction Generating Serialized Binary and SOAP Formats Lesson Introduction What Is Serialization and Deserialization? Serialize Objects by Using BinaryFormatter and SoapFormatter Self Test Generating Serialized XML Formats Lesson Introduction Serialize Objects into XML Format by Using the XmlSerializer Class Control the Resulting XML by Using XML Serialization Attributes Create a Custom XmlSerializable Class by Using IXmlSerializable Handle XML Serialization Events by Using Delegates Evaluating When to Use a Specific Type of Serialization Self Test Creating Custom Serialization Classes Lesson Introduction Collect the Serialization Information by Using Serialization Types Create Custom Classes by Using Serialization Interfaces Convert Data to a Serialized Format by Using Formatter Classes Handle Serialization Events by Using Event Handler Attributes Manage Deserialized Objects by Using the ObjectManager Class Categorizing the Features of Serialization Types and Formatter Classes Self Test Lab: Serializing Data Lesson Introduction Scenario Exercises Lab Review Module Summary Glossary Module Introduction System Requirements To view this course, you need:

• A Pentium II, 256 MB RAM with a processor speed greater than or equal to 400 MHZ
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or higher
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Adobe Flash 7.0 or higher (1MB disk space needed to install)
• Microsoft Silverlight 4.0 or higher
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0 or higher
• Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 or higher
• A Super VGA monitor with minimum screen resolution 1024x768, with 16-bit color.
• A sound card, and either speakers or headphones (for multi-media audio).
• Internet bandwidth of 56K or faster. Broadband internet access is recommended.

For courses containing Virtual Server-based labs (courses in the IT Professional and Developer Catalog), you will need:

• Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install)

Test your computer's capabilities to see if it supports this course. Accessibility Requirements The following software must be running on your computer in order to access this course with Screen Reader Software:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Window-Eyes from GW Micro
• JAWS from Freedom Scientific
• MSAA enabled