OpenLink Software

.Net Data Provider for Microsoft SQL Server

Simple to embed within partner applications.
Feature Category Features
Usability
ASP.NET and Visual Studio 2005 Compatibility Data Provider Integrates fully with Visual Studio and ASP.NET
Managed ADO.NET Data Provider The use of a .NET implementation of the TDS wire-protocol facilitates direct connectivity from ADO.NET Data Provider to Database Server. This alleviates the need to install any additional client side networking software as part of the driver installation and configuration process
Administration Configuration and Management
Single Component Installation Process In situations where DBMS vendor networking is already in place, Single-Tier Drivers provide ease of installation and configuration since you are only required to install a single client component that inherently depends on existing DBMS specific networking for remote data access.
Zero Config based Auto-Discovery of instances Zero Config based Auto-Discovery of SQL Server instances across local area networks Simplifies configuration and administration of database connections

Product Availability

Windows Mono CLR .NET CLR
Database Version Operating System Version Processor Mode Upwards Compatible Try / Buy
SQL Server 6.x - 2005 Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/2003 x86 32 Bit Y Release 5.2

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