Overview of the Provider Independent Model

Provides an overview of the factory design pattern and programming interface.

Enumerating Installed Data Providers

Demonstrates how to retrieve information about the .NET Framework data providers installed on the local computer.

Working with Factories

Demonstrates how to work with factories to access data sources across multiple providers.

What's New in ADO.NET

Introduces features that are new in ADO.NET.

Overview of ADO.NET

Provides an introduction to the design and components of ADO.NET.

Securing ADO.NET Applications

Describes secure coding practices when using ADO.NET.

Using DataSets in ADO.NET

Describes how to create and use a DataSet, a typed DataSet, a DataTable, and a DataView.

Connecting and Retrieving Data in ADO.NET

Describes how to connect to a data source and retrieve data, including DataReaders and DataAdapters.

Modifying Data in ADO.NET

Describes how to modify data in a database and how to use transactions.

Using the .NET Framework Data Provider for SQL Server

Describes how to work with features and functionality that are specific to SQL Server.

Using the .NET Framework Data Provider for Oracle

Describes features and behaviors that are specific to the .NET Framework Data Provider for Oracle.

Using SQL Server Common Language Runtime Integration

Describes how data can be accessed from within a common language runtime database object in SQL Server 2005.

Performing General Tasks in ADO.NET

Describes how to use various general-purpose features of ADO.NET.

Finding Additional ADO.NET Information

Provides links to additional online information about ADO.NET.

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