IDataReader::Read Method
Advances the IDataReader to the next record.
Assembly: System.Data (in System.Data.dll)
The default position of the IDataReader is prior to the first record. Therefore you must call Read to begin accessing any data.
While the data reader is in use, the associated connection is busy serving the IDataReader. This is the case until Close is called.
The following example creates instances of three derived classes OleDbConnection, an OleDbCommand, and an OleDbDataReader. The example reads through the data, writing it out to the console. Finally, the example closes the OleDbDataReader, then the OleDbConnection.
Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP SP2 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008 (Server Core not supported), Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core supported with SP1 or later), Windows Server 2003 SP2
The .NET Framework does not support all versions of every platform. For a list of the supported versions, see .NET Framework System Requirements.