<DIV><p>Teach yourself how to use ADO.NET 4, the data access technology that helps you create data-focused software faster and easier. With STEP BY STEP, you set the pace -- building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! </p><p>Gain a firm understanding of the fundamental concepts and tools provided with ADO.NET 4.0, one feature at a time. With clear discussions and hands-on examples written in Visual Basic and C#, you'll move step-by-step through the learning process. </p><ul><li>Manage data and information in a database-like fashion -- without access to a database </li><li>Connect to external data sources, including databases and other standard data formats </li><li>Use Entity Framework to interact with underlying data stores </li><li>Learn why LINQ is a popular tool for analyzing information retrieved by ADO.NET </li><li>Drive information to end users by binding data directly to Windows Forms and Web Forms </li><li>Go beyond the core functionality of ADO.NET to manipulate data in advanced ways</li> </ul><p> Your online learning resources include: </p><ul><li>Files for building skills and practicing the book's lessons </li><li>Examples and code in both the Visual Basic and C# languages </li><li>Fully searchable eBook</li> </ul></div>