get-started-sqlclient-driver.md

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Getting started with the SqlClient driver	An introduction to using the SqlClient Driver. Learn basic steps for configuring your environment and writing a simple code example.	David-Engel	davidengel	v-kaywon	04/20/2021	sql	connectivity	conceptual	intro-get-started

Getting started with the SqlClient driver

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• Step 1: Configure development environment for ADO.NET development
• Step 2: Create a SQL database for ADO.NET development
• Step 3: Proof of concept connecting to SQL using ADO.NET
• Step 4: Connect resiliently to SQL with ADO.NET