dotConnect for SQL Server 2.00

dotConnect for SQL Server 2.00 formerly known as SQLDirect .NET, is an enhanced data provider for SQL Server that builds on ADO.NET technology and SqlClient to present a complete solution for developing SQL Server-based database applications. As part of the Devart database application development framework, dotConnect for SQL Server offers both high performance native connectivity to SQL Server and a number of innovative development tools and technologies.

It offers complete solution for developing database-related applications and web sites. It interoperates with all essential development tools and technologies, including Visual Studio, SQL Server Business Intelligence Solutions, ASP.NET Provider Model, and Enterprise Library Data Access Application Block. dotConnect can be used in all areas of modern application development: web applications and services, windows forms applications, mobile and enterprise development.

dotConnect for SQL Server supports SQL Server 2005 (including Express editions), SQL Server 2000 and MSDE. The provider works with .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, and 3.5, and can be used with the following development environments:

• Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
• Delphi 2007

Major Features:

1. Direct access to SQL Server within 100% managed code
2. High performance
3. Operates in both connected and disconnected models
4. Powerful SqlDataTable component as all-in-one table data access solution
5. Auxiliary components for SQL scripts and bulk data transfer
6. Extra data binding capabilities
7. Cross-form components cooperation
8. Ability of monitoring query execution
9. Easy to deploy
10. Supports the latest versions of SQL Server
11. All SQL Server data types support
12. Licensed royalty-free per developer, per team, or per site
    

Enhancements:

1. SQLDirect .NET renamed to dotConnect for SQL Server 
2. SQL Server 2008 supported
3. Renamed assemblies, namespaces, and classes

Requirements: .NET Framework