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Modeling and Mapping

In the Entity Framework, you can define the conceptual model, storage model, and the mapping between the two in the way that best suits your application. The Entity Data Model Tools in Visual Studio allow you to create an .edmx file from a database or a graphical model and then update that file when either the database or model changes. The EDM Generator, which is included with the .NET Framework, generates the .csdl, .ssdl, and .msl files from an existing data source. You can also manually create the model and mapping content. The topics in this section show how to define modeling and mapping files in the Entity Framework.

How to: Make Model and Mapping Files Embedded Resources

ADO.NET Entity Data Model Designer

Entity Framework Quickstart

How to: Create a New Entity Data Model

See Also

Other Resources

Configuring the Entity Framework
Getting Started (Entity Framework)

Build Date: 2011-08-29