>I am an experienced VFP programmer just starting with VB.NET. I would like to start with a simple database program with SQL Server as the back end, using whatever are recognized as "standard techniques" for this technology.
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>Is there a simple tutorial-level sample, book or article anyone would particularly recommend for someone like me?

Check out http://www.learnvisualstudio.net You can view the videos with for $15+ fee.

Some others (from the UT articles section)
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/vbcon/html/vbwlkWalkthroughCreatingMaster-DetailWindowsForm.asp

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/vbcon/html/vbwlkWalkthroughDisplayingDataFromSingleTableInWindowsForm.asp

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/vbcon/html/vbwlkWalkthroughDisplayingDataInWindowsFormUsingParameterizedQuery.asp