Introduction to ADO.
NET in Enterprise
Application Development
�What is [Link]?
[Link] stands for ActiveX Data Objects for .NET. It is a
part of the .NET Framework that allows applications to
communicate with databases.
In Enterprise Application Development, [Link] is used to
connect, retrieve, insert, update, and delete data from large
databases that are part of business applications.
� Why is [Link] Important in Enterprise Applications?
Enterprise applications usually:
Handle large amounts of data
Need fast and secure database access
Are multi-user systems
Store data in centralized databases (like SQL Server,
Oracle, etc.)
[Link] provides the tools to manage this data efficiently
and securely.
� Key Features of [Link]
Feature Description
SqlConnection Connects to the database
SqlCommand Runs SQL queries (SELECT, INSERT, etc.)
SqlDataReader Reads data quickly (forward-only)
DataSet / Stores data in memory (for disconnected
DataTable access)
SqlDataAdapter Bridges data between DataSet and database
� How [Link] Fits in Enterprise Architecture
In 3-tier architecture (which is common in enterprise apps):
1. Presentation Layer – UI (like [Link], Windows
Forms)
2. Business Logic Layer – Processes data (C#, [Link])
3. Data Access Layer (DAL) – Uses [Link] to interact
with the database
� [Link] is used in the Data Access Layer to get and save
data.
� Example Scenario
Let’s say you’re building a student management system for a
university. [Link] will:
Fetch student records from the database
Save new admissions
Update fee payments
Delete old records
All of this is done using C# code and SQL queries through
[Link].
� Security & Performance
[Link] supports:
Parameterized queries to prevent SQL Injection
Connection pooling for better performance
Disconnected data access using DataSet for less load on
the database
� Conclusion
In Enterprise Application Development, [Link] is essential
for:
Reliable data access
Smooth communication between application and database
Building scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise-level
systems
Introduction to [Link]: SQL Injection
� What is SQL Injection?
SQL Injection is a security problem where a hacker enters
harmful input that changes the meaning of a database query.
This can let them:
Log in without a password
View private data
Even delete or change important records
� Why It’s Important in Enterprise Apps?
Enterprise applications usually:
Store sensitive data (like employee info, bank records,
etc.)
Are used by many users
Need high-level security
If SQL Injection is not stopped, hackers can damage the whole
system.
� Unsafe [Link] Example (Vulnerable to SQL Injection)
string query = "SELECT * FROM Users WHERE Username = '" + userInput + "'";
SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand(query, con);
If someone enters this:
' OR '1'='1
The query becomes:
SELECT * FROM Users WHERE Username = '' OR '1'='1'
� This gives access to all users, even without a valid
username!
� How to Prevent SQL Injection in [Link]
We can stop SQL injection by using parameterized queries.
� Safe Example:
SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand("SELECT * FROM Users WHERE
Username = @username", con);
[Link]("@username", userInput);
Here:
@username is a parameter (placeholder)
[Link] safely puts user input in the query
It will not be executed as SQL code
� Best Practices in Enterprise Applications
1. Always use parameterized queries
2. Never build SQL using + (string concatenation)
3. Validate and clean user input
4. Test the app against SQL injection attacks
� Conclusion
In Enterprise Application Development, security is very
important.
[Link] helps keep your database safe if you:
Use parameterized queries
Follow secure coding practices
SQL Injection is dangerous but easy to prevent with the right
approach.
Introduction to [Link]: Parameterized
Queries
� What Are Parameterized Queries?
Parameterized Queries are a safe way to send data to the
database using [Link].
Instead of adding user input directly into the SQL query (which
is dangerous), we use placeholders (parameters) that are filled
with data safely.
� Problem with Plain Queries
When we write a query like this:
string query = "SELECT * FROM Users WHERE Username =
'" + userInput + "'";
If someone enters:
' OR '1'='1
The query becomes:
SELECT * FROM Users WHERE Username = '' OR '1'='1'
� This is called SQL Injection and it’s dangerous — it can
give unauthorized access to the system.
� Solution: Use Parameterized Queries
[Link] allows us to fix this using parameters:
SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand("SELECT * FROM
Users WHERE Username = @username", con);
[Link]("@username", userInput);
� Here:
@username is a placeholder in the query
AddWithValue safely assigns the value
Even if the user enters harmful input, it will be treated as
data, not code
� Why Parameterized Queries Are Important in Enterprise
Apps
� Security – Prevents SQL Injection
� Performance – Runs faster with repeated queries
� Cleaner Code – Easy to read and manage
� Reliable – Handles data types correctly
� Example: Insert with Parameters
SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand("INSERT INTO
Students (Name, Age) VALUES (@name, @age)", con);
[Link]("@name", "Ali");
[Link]("@age", 21);
This inserts a new student safely into the database.
� In Simple Words:
"Parameterized queries protect your database like a filter, only
allowing clean, safe input from users."
� Conclusion
In Enterprise Application Development, using [Link] with
parameterized queries is a best practice.
It helps you build secure, professional, and scalable
applications.
