Written by experts on the Microsoft® .NET programming platform, ADO.NET in a Nutshell delivers everything .NET programmers will need to get a jump-start on ADO.NET technology or to sharpen their skills even further. In the tradition of O'Reilly's In a Nutshell Series, ADO.NET in a Nutshell is the most complete and concise source of ADO.NET information available.ADO.NET is the suite of data access technologies in the .NET Framework that developers use to build applications services accessing relational data and XML. Connecting to databases is a fundamental part of most applications, whether they are web, Windows®, distributed, client/server, XML Web Services, or something entirely different. But ADO.NET is substantially different from Microsoft's previous data access technologies--including the previous version of ADO--so even experienced developers need to understand the basics of the new disconnected model before they start programming with it.Current with the .NET Framework 1.1, ADO.NET in a Nutshell offers one place to look when you need help with anything related to this essential technology, including a reference to the ADO.NET namespaces and object model. In addition to being a valuable reference, this book provides a concise foundation for programming with ADO.NET and covers a variety of issues that programmers face when developing web applications or Web Services that rely on database access. Using C#, this book presents real world, practical examples that will help you put ADO.NET to work immediately.Topics covered in the book include: An Introduction to ADO.NET Connections, Commands and DataReaders Disconnected Data Advanced DataSets Transactions DataViews and Data Binding XML and the DataSet Included with the book is a Visual Studio .NET add-in that integrates the entire reference directly into your help files. When combining ADO.NET in a Nutshell with other books from O'Reilly's .NET In a Nutshell series, you'll have a comprehensive, detailed and independent reference collection that will help you become more productive.

A great resource for developers seeking to build databases and applications that access data in Oracle and SQL Server databases and other data sources, this handbook has comprehensive coverage that reveals all the efficiencies of the ADO.NET framework. Includes exclusive coverage with code examples in both VB.NET and C#.

A Programmer's Guide to ADO.NET in C# begins by taking readers through a fast-paced overview of C# and then delves into ADO.NET. Why should C# programmers use it instead of the existing technologies? What new functionality does it offer? The chapters that follow go through the details on each of the major Data Providers of the .NET platform (OleDb, SQL Server, and ODBC) that enable you to read and write data to the targeted database. These chapters also serve as a good reference for looking up detailed methods and properties for these data provider classes. Authors Chand and Gold also show C# programmers how to work with XML classes and how to integrate XML into the ADO.NET architecture. The book provides programmers with handy ideas about taking advantage of the VS.NET IDE and how you can tie your data to the myriad of powerful controls including the multi-faceted Data Grid. Finally, it goes through creating a guest book application for the Web so you can see how all the pieces fit together.

For every developer who's uttered, "I wish I knew that before I started writing all this code!" this guide demonstrates how to save time, write less code, and build more powerful, data-driver solutions using Microsoft ActiveX Data Objects. CD contains code samples in VB, along with examples in Visual C++, and Visual J++.

Create data access applications faster and with simpler code using this expert guide to " Microsoft ActiveX Data Objects " (ADO). " PROGRAMMING ADO " delivers practical problem-solving guidance for exploiting the Universal Data Access in ADO-helping you understand what goes on under the hood so you don't code yourself into a corner. To begin, the author deftly guides you through the ADO object model-sharing his expertise as a Microsoft developer support professional on the properties, methods, and events that most commonly challenge the ADO programmer. You'll learn how to use the ADO Cursor Engine to expedite development and how to work effectively within its limitations. Then you'll focus on building your proficiency with ADO programming techniques, including ways to : Master the use of Connection, Command, and Record set objects-and the new Record and Stream objects in ADO 2*5 to programmatically access data in traditional stores and in Internet applications. Examine techniques for updating data bases-understanding the pros and cons for development time, execution time, flexibility, and control. Learn how choosing specific cursor types will affect the performance and scalability of " Microsoft SQL Server ", " Microsoft Access ", " Oracle ", and other databases. Use the powerful RAD libraries of the ADO Cursor Engine to create data base-independent code that's easier to update and maintain. Utilize ADO features to better manage transactions in multi-user applications and detect and resolve conflicts. Let COM do the dirty work of handling interprocess communication between objects. Use Remote Data Service to extend your database applications to the Web. Each chapter comes packed with code examples-plus "Questions That Should Be Asked More Frequently" to help build your comprehension of how ADO objects behave and how to optimize their usage. Whether you're developing a basic client/server application or a high-stress Web-based solution, " PROGRAMMING ADO " delivers the expert coaching and in-depth information you need to create solid data-access applications faster !

Now in its 4th Edition, this book shows Visual Basic developers how to use Visual Studio and ADO.NET to develop database applications the way the best professionals do. You illl learn how to: Quickly create Windows and web applications by dragging-and-dropping data controls in Visual Studio 2010; Code your own presentation, business, and database classes with ADO.NET 4 to build 3-layer applications . . . the route the professionals take for flexibility and control; Display and manipulate data in web applications by using ASP.NET data controls designed specifically for that purpose, like GridView and DetailsView; Work with XML-specific features of ADO.NET and SQL Server to read, write, and manipulate XML data in your applications; Create local reports using Visual Studio's Report Designer and Report Viewer to display data easily . . . and clearly! . . . in tables, matrices, lists, and charts; Use the Entity Framework to create an entity data model that maps business objects to database objects, then retrieve and maintain data through that model; Use LINQ to query datasets, SQL Server databases, and entity data. Practice exercises at the end of every chapter and complete database applications throughout help you master every skill along the way. And Murach's distinctive "paired-pages" format . . . where each skill is presented with examples and advice in a single 2-page spread . . . is great for both targeted learning and reference.

The ultimate desktop reference for Visual Basic programmers who are building Web services and applications for the .NET Platform. This guide provides developers with a complete overview of the .NET framework.