Data and modeling in .NET

This section provides information on how to access data in .NET Framework.

In this section

ADO.NET
Describes the ADO.NET architecture and how to use the ADO.NET classes to manage application data and interact with data sources, including Microsoft SQL Server, OLE DB data sources, and XML.

Transaction Processing
Discusses the .NET support for transactions.

Related sections

Language Integrated Query (LINQ)
Provides links to relevant documentation for Language Integrated Query (LINQ) using C#.

Language-Integrated Query (LINQ) (Visual Basic)
Provides links to relevant documentation for Language Integrated Query (LINQ) using Visual Basic.

XML Documents and Data
Provides an overview to a comprehensive and integrated set of classes that work with XML documents and data in .NET Framework.

XML Standards Reference
Provides reference information on XML standards that Microsoft supports.