A bio is not available for this author.

An Introduction to ADO.NET.- The ADO.NET Object Model.- ADO.NET Hello World!.- Connecting to a Data Source.- Retrieving Data in a Connected Fashion.- DataSets.- Fetching Data: The DataAdapter.- Sorting, Searching, and Filtering.- Updating Data.- Updating Data: Advanced Scenarios.- Transactions.- XML and ADO.NET.- The CLR in SQL Server.- ADO.NET Best Practices.

* Provides compact coverage of new ADO.NET features and use of cutting edge tools, such as Visual Studio .NET 2005.

* Content and examples take practical focus as opposed to a theoretical, academic treatment.

* Heavily trimmed content eliminates information the reader won't find useful very often.