Scribd
Upload
4 views

Introduction to ADO.net

ADO.NET is a part of the .NET Framework that facilitates communication between applications and databases, crucial for enterprise applications that manage large amounts of data. It provides essential features like SqlConnection, SqlCommand, and DataSet for efficient data handling and security measures against threats like SQL Injection. Utilizing parameterized queries is a best practice in ADO.NET to ensure data integrity and application security.

Uploaded by

azam.2244666
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
4 views

Introduction to ADO.net

ADO.NET is a part of the .NET Framework that facilitates communication between applications and databases, crucial for enterprise applications that manage large amounts of data. It provides essential features like SqlConnection, SqlCommand, and DataSet for efficient data handling and security measures against threats like SQL Injection. Utilizing parameterized queries is a best practice in ADO.NET to ensure data integrity and application security.

Uploaded by

azam.2244666
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 9

Introduction to ADO.

NET in Enterprise
Application Development

�What is ADO.NET?
ADO.NET 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, ADO.NET is used to
connect, retrieve, insert, update, and delete data from large
databases that are part of business applications.

� Why is ADO.NET 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.)
ADO.NET provides the tools to manage this data efficiently
and securely.
� Key Features of ADO.NET

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 ADO.NET Fits in Enterprise Architecture


In 3-tier architecture (which is common in enterprise apps):
1. Presentation Layer – UI (like ASP.NET, Windows
Forms)
2. Business Logic Layer – Processes data (C#, VB.NET)
3. Data Access Layer (DAL) – Uses ADO.NET to interact
with the database
� ADO.NET 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. ADO.NET 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
ADO.NET.

� Security & Performance


ADO.NET 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, ADO.NET is essential
for:
 Reliable data access
 Smooth communication between application and database
 Building scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise-level
systems
Introduction to ADO.NET: 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 ADO.NET 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 ADO.NET


We can stop SQL injection by using parameterized queries.
� Safe Example:
SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand("SELECT * FROM Users WHERE
Username = @username", con);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@username", userInput);

Here:
 @username is a parameter (placeholder)
 ADO.NET 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.
ADO.NET 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 ADO.NET: Parameterized


Queries

� What Are Parameterized Queries?


Parameterized Queries are a safe way to send data to the
database using ADO.NET.
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


ADO.NET allows us to fix this using parameters:

SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand("SELECT * FROM


Users WHERE Username = @username", con);

cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@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);

cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@name", "Ali");

cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@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 ADO.NET with
parameterized queries is a best practice.
It helps you build secure, professional, and scalable
applications.

You might also like