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.

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

Discusses the .NET Framework support for transactions.

Provides information about how to use WCF Data Services to deploy data services on the Web or an intranet.

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

Provides reference information on XML standards that Microsoft supports.

Describes a set of technologies that enable rapid and customized data-based application design and development.

Provides a guide to all key technology areas and tasks for application development, including creating, configuring, debugging, securing, and deploying your application, and information about dynamic programming, interoperability, extensibility, memory management, and threading.

Provides links to more information on the classes and services in the common language runtime and the .NET Framework that facilitate secure application development.