In particular, we'll look at: Connecting to common data sources, including SQL Server and MS Access Reading data with data reader and dataset objects Creating and deleting records, and editing data Displaying data with ASP. NET's web server controls Writing and using stored procedures from VB. NET code Placing your data access code in reusable class libraries The book closes with a real-world case study that consolidates the tutorials throughout the book into a practical result. Who is this book for? To use this book, you need a computer running either Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional Edition. The examples it contains will not run on Windows XP Home Edition. This book is for people who have some experience of programming ASP. NET with Visual Basic . NET, are familiar with the operation of the . NET Framework, and want to learn how to use ASP. NET to make data-centric web applications. No prior knowledge of database programming is necessary.