Build real-world programming skills—and prepare for the Microsoft® Certified Professional (MCP) exam—with this single training kit. Work at your own pace through an integrated system of lessons and hands-on labs to construct a full-featured Win32®-based desktop application; then extend its functionality—and your expertise—through additional skill-building exercises. As you gain practical experience with essential Visual C++® 6.0 development tasks, you’re also preparing for MCP exam 70-016, a core exam for Microsoft Certified Solution Developer certification. Make this official Microsoft training kit your first step to career advancement!
Coverage includes:
• Establishing the development environment
• Working with the Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC)
• Creating the user interface—navigation, data input, dialog boxes, ActiveX® controls, and online help
• Adding database support with ODBC and MFC
• Building COM components using MFC, ATL, or the platform SDK
• Testing and debugging solutions
• Deploying your desktop application through various media and modes; Microsoft’s Zero Administration for Windows® (ZAW) initiative
• Maintaining and supporting applications