ADO.NET is a set of classes that expose data access services for .NET Framework programmers. ADO.NET provides a rich set of components for creating distributed, data-sharing applications. It is an integral part of the .NET Framework, providing access to relational, XML, and application data. ADO.NET supports a variety of development needs, including the creation of front-end database clients and middle-tier business objects used by applications, tools, languages, or Internet browsers.
- What's New in ADO.NET
Introduces features that are new in ADO.NET.
- ADO.NET Overview
Provides an introduction to the design and components of ADO.NET.
- Securing ADO.NET Applications
Describes secure coding practices when using ADO.NET.
- Data Type Mappings in ADO.NET
Describes data type mappings between .NET Framework data types and the .NET Framework data providers.
- DataSets, DataTables, and DataViews (ADO.NET)
Describes how to create and use DataSets, typed DataSets, DataTables, and DataViews.
- LINQ to DataSet
Provides information about LINQ to DataSet, including programming examples.
- Retrieving and Modifying Data in ADO.NET
Describes how to connect to a data source and how to retrieve and modify data using Commands, DataReaders and DataAdapters.
- ADO.NET Entity Framework
Describes how to create applications using the Entity Framework.
- Entity Data Model Tools
Describes how to use the Entity Data Model Tools, which are provided by the Entity Framework, to create applications.
- ADO.NET Data Services Framework
Describes how to use the ADO.NET Data Services framework to deploy data services on the Web or an intranet.
- SQL Server and ADO.NET
Describes how to work with features and functionality that are specific to SQL Server.
- Oracle and ADO.NET
Describes features and behaviors that are specific to the .NET Framework Data Provider for Oracle.
- Security in Native and .NET Framework Code
Provides links to security topics for Visual Studio, the .NET Framework, and cryptography.
- Language-Integrated Query (LINQ)
Provides links to LINQ topics and samples.
- Core Development Technologies
Provides links to information about standard development tasks in the .NET Framework.
- Advanced Development Technologies
Provides links to information about sophisticated development tasks and techniques in the .NET Framework.
- Samples and QuickStarts
Provides complete listings of all samples and QuickStart samples associated with the .NET Framework.
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