An introduction to database programming; An introduction to ADO.NET 2.0; How to work with data sources and datasets; How to work with bound controls and parameterised queries; How to use the Dataset Designer; How to work with connections, commands, and data readers; How to work with parameters and stored procedures; How to work with transactions; How to work with object data sources; A Complete Payable Entry Application; How to use SQL data source controls; How to use the GridView control; How to use the DetailsView and FormView controls; How to use object data source controls; How to work with typed datasets and table adapters; How to work with untyped datasets and data adapters; How to work with data views and relationships; How to work with XML data; How to use the Server Explorer; How to use Crystal Reports.
Murach's ADO. NET 2. 0 Database Programming with VB 2005 : Training and Reference