This is a hands-on Visual Basic .NET and ADO.NET software developer's guide for creating database applications based on WinForms, Web Forms, and Web Services. The book describes practical ways to solve data access problems that Visual Basic .NET developers encounter in their daily work. The book begins with the basics of creating databases, using the Structured Query Language SQL, and the Microsoft SQL Server 2000 database management system. It then looks at how to use basic ADO.NET model objects to access data in relational databases. Through detailed examples, readers can learn how to use basic features and techniques, as well as learn about more advanced components and technologies. Numerous Visual Basic .NET code listings illustrate the concepts used and business situations show practical applications.