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Introduction to Component Object Model (COM) Training

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Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft’s Component Object Model (COM), a platform-independent, distributed, object-oriented system used to build reusable software components. This course introduces COM architecture, interfaces, object lifecycle, and real-world implementation concepts.

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What is Introduction to Component Object Model (COM) Course about?

The Introduction to Component Object Model (COM) course provides a foundational understanding of how COM enables software components to communicate across processes, languages, and network boundaries. Participants will explore COM architecture, interfaces, registration, threading models, and practical use cases in Windows-based development. The course also introduces how COM integrates with modern technologies and legacy enterprise systems.

What are the objectives of Introduction to Component Object Model (COM) Course ?

  • Understand COM architecture and core concepts
  • Learn about COM interfaces and object communication
  • Explore COM object lifecycle and memory management
  • Understand COM threading and marshaling basics
  • Implement and register simple COM components

Who is Introduction to Component Object Model (COM) Course for?

  • Software Developers working on Windows platforms
  • .NET Developers working with legacy integrations
  • System Programmers and Application Engineers
  • Technical Architects managing legacy enterprise systems
  • IT Professionals maintaining COM-based applications

What are the prerequisites for Introduction to Component Object Model (COM) Course?

Prerequisite:

  • Basic programming knowledge (C++, C#, or similar)
  • Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Basic knowledge of Windows OS architecture
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycle
  • Basic debugging and coding skills


Learning Path:

  • Fundamentals of COM and its history
  • COM Architecture and Interface Design
  • COM Object Creation and Registration
  • Threading Models and Marshaling Concepts
  • COM Interoperability with .NET and Modern Systems


Related Courses:

  • Windows Internals Fundamentals
  • .NET Interoperability and Runtime Concepts
  • Advanced C++ for System Programming
  • Microsoft Windows Application Development

Available Training Modes

Live Online Training

4 Days

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  • What is COM?
  • History and Importance in Windows Development
  • COM Architecture and Terminology
  • Understanding CLSIDs and IIDs
  • COM Interfaces and Inheritance
  • The IUnknown Interface and Reference Counting
  • Instantiating COM Objects
  • Object Lifetime Management
  • Interface Querying and Casting
  • COM DLL Registration (regsvr32, Registry entries)
  • Using COM from Different Programming Languages
  • COM+ and DCOM Basics
  • Dual Interfaces and Automation
  • Threading Models in COM
  • COM Security and Access Control

Who is the instructor for this training?

The trainer for this Introduction to Component Object Model (COM) Training has extensive experience in this domain, including years of experience training & mentoring professionals.

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