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XML Training Overview
This seminar will introduce XML and explain its implications for IT. You will:
Learn what XML is and where it is useful
Understand the parts of an XML document and what makes it well formed
Understand how schemas impose structure on an XML document
Understand how Style Sheets can transform an XML document
Be introduced to certain core XML languages, such as XHTML and XQuery
Hear about current specific industry standard XML efforts such as FinXML
Hear case studies of XML implementations
Understand the role of XML in Web Services
Learn about the facilities for processing XML using the Java language
Understand how XML can enhance the capabilities of relational databases
Understand the potential impact of XML and its potential benefit to your enterprise
Receive a guide to additional resources that can further your understanding of XML
XML Training Prerequisites
General familiarity with Information Technology
XML Training Course duration
1 Day
XML Training Course outline
Part I: XML Fundamentals
Introducing XML
What is XML?
XML: A First Look
Where is XML Useful?
Why is XML Attractive?
The XML Landscape
XML Basics
XML Documents
Elements
Tags
Attributes
Comments
Processing Instructions
Well-Formed XML
A Longer Example
Parsers
XML Content Models
XML Content Models
DTDs
XML Schema
Part II: Core Languages / Techniques
XML Stylesheets
Style Sheet Overview
CSS and XML
XSL Overview
Transformations
Formatting Objects
The State of the Art
How XSL Works
Who Should Apply XSL?
A Basic Style Sheet
Linking to Document
Other XML Languages
XHTML
XQuery
XLink
Part III: XML in Use
Standard Schemas
Standard Schemas
FinXML
XML in Action
Vendor Support
XML Products
Some XML Cases
A Detailed Case
Web Services
What is Web Services?
How Web Services Works
SOAP
WSDL
Service Discovery
UDDI
Where Are We?
XML & Java
What is Java?
Why Use Java for XML?
Java Software for XML
XML & Databases
XML Docs & RDBs
Using Mixed Data
XML-Aware Databases
Part IV: Going Forward
XML & IT
Where to Use XML
XML FAQ
XML & Web Browsers
XML & Legacy Systems
XML & Doc Management
What Skills Are Needed?
What Tools are Needed?
XML Resources
Hardware/Software Requirements
Hardware Requirements
This course is presentation only. It requires a single instructor PC connected to a projection device.
A connection to the Internet is desirable (but not required) to show students various XML-related sites.
Software Requirements
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 (to demonstrate the display of XML documents)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
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