The link between the DataSet class and Adaptive Server. It uses two important methods:
Fill() – a DataSet with data from the server
Update() – apply the changes in a DataSet back to the server
When using AseDataAdapter Fill or Update methods, it can open the connection if it is not already open.
Component
IDbDataAdapter, IDisposable
The DataSet provides a way to work with data offline. The AseDataAdapter provides methods to associate a DataSet with a set of SQL statements.
“Using AseDataAdapter to access and manipulate data” and “Accessing and manipulating data”.