ADO.NET
Data Access Layer, Database Access, Databases, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Technologies, Solution Development
ADO.NET is a data access framework created by Microsoft for interacting with databases from .NET applications. It enables developers to retrieve, manipulate, and update data stored in relational databases, such as SQL Server.
ADO.NET is part of the .NET Framework and provides a set of classes for connecting to databases, executing commands, and managing data in disconnected or connected modes. It supports both DataSet-based and DataReader-based models, giving developers flexibility depending on the use case. ADO.NET is widely used in enterprise IT systems where stable and efficient database interaction is essential.