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Introduction

In this chapter, you will learn how to access database through Visual Basic application. Data access describes the different methods available to store, retrieve, add, delete, and update information in a database.

Play Sound A database is a collection of files that work together to form a complete data-management system.

VB provides the power to access and manipulate large data resources from a VB program. VB supports the following popular database formats:

  • Microsoft Access
  • dBASE
  • FoxPro
  • Lotus spreadsheet-based databases
  • ODBC-compliant databases
  • Paradox
  • Text files formated with comma-delimited data

 



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