title | description | author | ms.author | ms.date | ms.service | ms.subservice | ms.topic |
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Connecting to data source |
Learn about Connection objects, used to connect to data sources in ADO.NET. The Connection object you choose depends on the type of data source. |
David-Engel |
davidengel |
11/13/2020 |
sql |
connectivity |
conceptual |
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In the Microsoft SqlClient data provider, you use a Connection object to connect to a specific data source by supplying necessary authentication information in a connection string. The Connection object you use depends on the type of data source.
The Microsoft SqlClient Data Provider for SQL Server includes a xref:Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection type that is derived from a xref:System.Data.Common.DbConnection class.
Establishing the Connection
Describes how to use a Connection object to establish a connection to a data source.
Connection Events
Describes how to use an InfoMessage event to retrieve informational messages from a data source.