Visual Basic Concepts
Visual Basic provides a wide variety of data access alternatives, for working with both local and remote databases, including enterprise-level three-tiered client/server applications.
All Editions Provides links to what's new or modified in ActiveX Data Objects, data controls and data-bound controls, and database programming tools and technology.
All Editions Introduces tools and techniques for working with local databases with ActiveX Data Objects.
Data Access and Security Strategies
Visual Studio Enterprise Edition Provides an overview of using data in the enterprise, design strategies, and implementing legacy data access. Also links to information on client/server data access alternatives, including ActiveX Data Objects, Remote Data Objects, the ODBC API, and Data Access Objects.