The XmlDataSource control makes XML data available to data-bound controls. You can use it to display both hierarchical and tabular data, although the XmlDataSource control is typically used to display hierarchical XML data in read-only scenarios.

The topics in this section provide information on using the XmlDataSource control to connect to XML data sources and make XML data available to other controls on the page.

In This Section

XmlDataSource Control Overview

Filtering Data Using the XmlDataSource Control

Binding a Tabular Control to the XmlDataSource Control

Related Sections

ASP.NET Web Server Controls Overview: Provides general information on working with ASP.NET Web server controls.

Accessing Data with ASP.NET: Provides information on working with data on ASP.NET Web pages.

Individual ASP.NET Web Server Controls: Provides information on other Web server controls.

Data Source Web Server Controls: Provides information on other controls used to connect to data sources.

Data Web Server (ASP.NET) Controls: Provides information on other controls used to display and edit data on ASP.NET Web pages.