dotConnect for MySQL is an excellent database connectivity solution built over ADO.NET architecture and a development framework with a number of advanced technologies. dotConnect is an ideal tool for developing database-related applications and web sites. With state of the art ORM solutions such as Entity Framework and LINQ to SQL, it offers new approaches for designing applications and increases productivity of database application development.

Major Features:

1. Direct access to MySQL server
   
2. 100% managed code *High performance
3. Easy to deploy
   
4. Supports the latest versions of MySQL server including MySQL Embedded server
5. All MySQL data types support
6. .NET Compact Framework support
   
7. Entity Framework support *LINQ to MySQL support
   
8. Operates in both connected and disconnected models
9. Powerful MySqlDataTable component as all-in-one table data access solution
10. Auxiliary components for SQL scripts and bulk data transfer
    
11. Extra data binding capabilities
    
12. Cross-form components cooperation
    
13. Ability of monitoring query execution
14. Licensed royalty-free per developer, per team, or per site dotConnect for MySQL supports MySQL server version 5.1, 5.0, 4.1, 4.0, and 3.23.
15. The provider works with .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, and .NET Compact Framework 2.0. dotConnect for MySQL supports Mono version 2.0 and above.
16. The product is compatible with the latest version of ADO.NET Entity Framework. Development Environments: * Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2008 * Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2005 * Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 * Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2002 * Turbo Delphi for .NET Professional * Turbo C# Professional * Borland Developer Studio 2006 * Borland Developer Studio 2005 * Borland Delphi 8 * Borland C#Builder