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SqlDataSource control enables you to use a Web control to access data located in a relational data base, including Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases, as well as OLE DB and ODBC data sources. (source: MSDN)
As an aside, there's a nice NHibernateDataSource Control that gives a good example on how to make your own custom Data Source Controls.
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