This book walks new readers through the intricacies of developing data-driven solutions using VB 2005 and ADO.NET 2.0. It is a revision of a successful title with Apress that still sells to this day. Helpful for those new to the .NET 2.0 technologies or new to data access and manipulation in general, this book surely gives these developers a thorough but easy-to-understand introduction to VB 2005 databases. It includes tighter focus on newer .NET technologies, as well as LINQ, creating higher commercial appeal. The book is written by a veteran author with decades of experience in the field of database access and manipulations.