IN THIS CHAPTER
Why This Chapter Is Important
Importing, Linking, and Opening Files: When and Why
Importing External Data
Creating a Link to External Data
Opening an External Table
Understanding Windows Registry Settings
Using the Jet OLEDB:Link Provider String
Working with Passwords
Refreshing and Removing Links
Sharing Data with SharePoint Team Services
Looking at Special Considerations
Troubleshooting
Looking at Performance Considerations and Links
Working with HTML Documents
Practical Examples: Working with External Data from Within Your Application