Where are objects created in code behind stored in memory?

Question

Say we create a 'DataTable' object from a page's code-behind in ASP.NET. Where exactly is this datatable held in memory? Client-side or Server-side? Application pool?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Instances of classes are stored in memory on the server-side, in the managed heap to be specific.

Here's a great article explaing the concepts of in-memory storage of variables and objects:

• Article: Six important .NET concepts - Section: Stack and Heap

Answer 2

Server-side, in your server's memory. Be carefull when you load a lot of records to the datatable, it may cause a OutOfMemoryExeption.