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When Should I Use the Database Classes?

 

The latest version of this topic can be found at Visual Studio 2017 Documentation. Many applications require data storage in a database, and many other applications could benefit from using a database. A database gives you a flexible data repository that can be accessed, in many cases, by multiple users and multiple applications. Databases can store large amounts of data and provide fast data access for queries and updates.

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Data Access Frequently Asked Questions