Data Access Frequently Asked Questions (MFC Data Access)

The following are frequently asked questions (FAQ) about data access programming:

• What Are DAO and ODBC?

• When Should I Use the Database Classes?

• What Is the MFC Data Access Programming Model?

• Should I Use DAO or ODBC?

• What data sources can I access with DAO and ODBC?

• Can I call DAO or ODBC APIs directly?

• Are DDL and DML Supported?

• Where Can I Find Microsoft Knowledge Base Articles on Database Topics?

See Also

Concepts

Data Access Programming (MFC/ATL)