All programmers working in database technology using Microsoft development tools will find this book useful. As a reference, it is suitable for beginners and experienced programmers alike. This is a great addition and complement to any other ADO manual, and its one you'll want to keep on the desk at all times. This informative guide provides a complete reference to the ADO API, covering all versions up to 2.8. Code samples are concise, and emphasis is placed on ADO techniques rather than the specific environments in which it may be used. Some of the book's highlights include: * Coverage of related technologies, such as ADOX and ADOMD * Online samples in multiple languages * Examination of ADO performance aspects This is the most definitive book on the subject to date, and has been the leading reference on ADO since its first release. Table of Contents * What Is ADO? * The ADO Object Model * The Connection Object * The Command Object * The Recordset Object * The Record Object * The Stream Object * Collections * Remote Data Services * ADOX Objects and Collections * ADO Multidimensional * Jet Replication Objects * Data Shaping * Performance