... a data source, you must first choose a .NET data provider. The data provider includes classes that enable you to connect to the data source, read data efficiently, modify and manipulate data, ... to connect to a data source, and retrieve and update data !Types of .NET data providers" SQL Server .NET Data Provider" OLE DB .NET Data Provider" ODBC .NET Data Provider" ... USE****************************** ADO.NET uses the .NET data providers to connect to a data source, retrieve data, manipulate data, and update the data source. The .NET data providers are designed to be lightweight....