Building Distributed Applications with ADO [Paperback]

William Martiner (Author), David Herion (Author), James Falino (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471317012 | ISBN-13: 978-0471317012 | Publication Date: March 11, 1999 | Edition: 1

A complete guide to building powerful, distributed database applications using today's hottest data access technology.

ctiveX Data Objects (ADO) give developers the ability to build enterprise-level distributed applications with access to a universe of data sources and the power to work the data. In this book, you'll learn how to get the most out of this dynamic new technology. It provides a complete practical overview of ADO and related distributed application technologies. Using example applications, complete with source code, the authors show you, step by step, how to use these powerful new technologies to build sophisticated database applications of your own. This essential guide covers such important topics as:
* The MDAC Object Structure (ADO, RDC, and ADOX).
* Using ADO with Diverse Data Sources (SQL Server, Oracle, Access, Microsoft Index Server)
* Using ADO on the Web with ASP, RDS, and XML.
* Transaction/Batch Processing.
* Using ADO with Windows Distributed Application Services (MTS and MSMQ).
* Distributed Object-Oriented Design and Development using ADO.

On the companion Web site you'll find:
* Complete code examples.
* ADO related links.
* Updates on the technologies and methods described in the book.

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A complete guide to building powerful, distributed database applications using today's hottest data access technology.

ctiveX Data Objects (ADO) give developers the ability to build enterprise-level distributed applications with access to a universe of data sources and the power to work the data. In this book, you'll learn how to get the most out of this dynamic new technology. It provides a complete practical overview of ADO and related distributed application technologies. Using example applications, complete with source code, the authors show you, step by step, how to use these powerful new technologies to build sophisticated database applications of your own. This essential guide covers such important topics as:
* The MDAC Object Structure (ADO, RDC, and ADOX).
* Using ADO with Diverse Data Sources (SQL Server, Oracle, Access, Microsoft Index Server)
* Using ADO on the Web with ASP, RDS, and XML.
* Transaction/Batch Processing.
* Using ADO with Windows Distributed Application Services (MTS and MSMQ).
* Distributed Object-Oriented Design and Development using ADO.

On the companion Web site you'll find:
* Complete code examples.
* ADO related links.
* Updates on the technologies and methods described in the book.

About the Author

WILLIAM MARTINER is an architect, mentor, manager, author, and active developer specializing in large-scale client/server and Internet/intranet applications. He is an MCSD, a veteran trainer and author of Visual Basic Programmer's Guide to Web Development (Wiley), several training guides on Microsoft technologies, and a number of articles for industry publications.

DAVID HERION is a principal consultant specializing in distributed/Internet/intranet business solutions with Xerox Connect, a worldwide systems integrator. David is also an experienced trainer in VB, Visual InterDev, and Access.

JAMES FALINO is a project manager with GARPAC Corp., a New York City-based software development firm. He is also a Microsoft Certified Developer and trainer, and has written several articles on client/server development.

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (March 11, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471317012
• ISBN-13: 978-0471317012
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,345,217 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VB MTS programmers - start here first ..., June 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Building Distributed Applications with ADO (Paperback)

This is a great book for anyone interested in programming your typical MTS system - You have a database and a bunch of clients who want to access it using MTS.

This book details the way you would do it with ADO and as a beginner's guide it is invaluable. A lot of people will say that you should buy Don Box's book, or even Ted Patterson's book first but this book is simple to understand and gives you all the basics before moving on to the more difficult topics. So start here first before you move on to the other books.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to learn the latest technology!, May 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Building Distributed Applications with ADO (Paperback)

I'm just learning how all this new technology works and this text has been really great at getting me up and running quickly and efficiently. Unlike most books of this genre, the text here is easy to read (almost fun - for a technical book, that is) and the examples relevant and easy to follow. I highly recommend this text for anyone either looking to get started or who needs a more detailed understanding of this technology.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very clear & easy to use., August 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Building Distributed Applications with ADO (Paperback)

This book is very well organized, easy to use, and actually amusing in parts. The authors did a nice job. The best I've seen so far on the subject. I've recommended it to co workers.