Exploring the ADO Object Model

In ADO, the Connection, Command, and Recordset objects are the primary interfaces you will use to access and manipulate the data. There are other objects you will be looking at as well, but these are your primary objects to focus on. Figure 6.2 diagrams the Object Model for ADO. This figure also shows the relationship that exists between the ADO objects and collections.

Figure 6.2. ADO 2.5 objects and their collections.

Unlike its Microsoft pre decessors, ADO objects are not dependent upon each other. You can choose to use them together, but each may also be used independently as well, making them easier to use. ...

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