Getting Started

Getting Started

This self-paced training kit contains hands-on procedures to help you learn about developing Windows-based applications with Visual Basic .NET and Visual C# .NET.

Hardware Requirements

Each computer must have the following minimum configuration. All hardware should be on the Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000 Hardware Compatibility List.

• Pentium II class processor, 450 megahertz (MHz).

• 160 MB physical memory, 256 MB recommended.

• CD-ROM or DVD drive, 12x or faster recommended.

  NOTE
  A DVD drive is required to install the Visual Studio .NET Professional Evaluation Edition software.

• 3.5 gigabytes (GB) on installation drive, which includes 500 megabytes (MB) on system drive.

• Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colors.

• Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device.

Software Requirements

The following software is required to complete the procedures in this course.

• Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition

• Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Professional Edition, Enterprise Developer Edition, or Enterprise Architect Edition

• Microsoft Access 2000 or later with the Jet 4.0 data engine

Setup Instructions

Set up your computer according to the manufacturer s instructions.

The Exercise Files

The Supplemental Course Materials CD-ROM contains a set of exercise files and solution files, some of which you will need to copy to your hard disk drive to complete the exercises in this book.

To install the exercise files to your hard disk drive

1. Insert the Supplemental Course Materials CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

   NOTE
   If AutoRun is disabled on your machine, refer to the Readme.txt file on the CD-ROM.

2. Select Labs Folder on the user interface menu, and then select the exercise file you want to view. If required for the exercise, copy the files to a working folder on your hard disk drive.

The eBook

The CD-ROM also includes an electronic version of the book that you can view using a HyperText Markup Language (HTML) browser.

To use the eBook

1. Insert the Supplemental Course Materials CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

   NOTE
   If AutoRun is disabled on your machine, refer to the Readme.txt file on the CD-ROM.

2. Click eBook on the user interface menu and follow the prompts.

   NOTE
   You must have the Supplemental Course Materials CD-ROM inserted in your CD-ROM drive to run the eBook.

Sample Exam Questions

To install the sample exam questions to your hard disk drive

1. Insert the Supplemental Course Materials CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

   NOTE
   If AutoRun is disabled on your machine, refer to the Readme.txt file on the CD-ROM.

2. Click Sample Exam Questions on the user interface menu and follow the prompts.