dotConnect is an enhanced data connectivity solution built over ADO.NET architecture and a development framework with a number of innovative technologies. dotConnect includes high-performance data providers for the major databases and popular cloud applications and offers a complete solution for developing data-related applications and web sites. dotConnect can be used in all areas of modern application development: web applications and services, Windows Forms applications, mobile applications, and even enterprise-grade solutions.

· Broad compatibility with various versions and .NET platforms

· ORM support: EF Core, Dapper, NHibernate, LinqConnect, etc.

· Full compliance with ADO.NET

· SSL, SSH, proxy servers, and HTTP tunnels support

· Advanced encryption and data integrity

· Integration with Visual Studio and design-time support

Database and Cloud data connectivity

Connect to data source worry-free

dotConnect allows connecting to data sources via TCP/IP with no need for native clients, thus simplifying application development and deployment significantly.

· Easy connection without any client libraries

· Full support for source-specific data types

· Robust security features with advanced encryption and authentication

· Flexible connectivity options for diverse operational environments

· Cost-effective deployment

Advanced ORM Support

It offers enhanced ORM support with a bundled Entity Developer – visual designer for ORM models:

Entity Framework Core

1.x, 2.x, 3.x, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0

Entity Framework

v1-v6

NHibernate

1.x-5.x

Dapper

1.x, 2.x

Broad Compatibility

dotConnect is the only data provider that supports modern platforms and technologies like .NET Core and Entity Framework Core, as well as multiple deprecated technologies, reducing the existing applications' support costs.

Platforms

· .NET 5, 6, 7, 8

· .NET Framework 2.0-4.8

· .NET Core 1.x, 2.x, and 3.0

· .NET Compact Framework 2.0 and higher

· Mono 2.0 and higher

Microsoft Visual Studio

Visual Studio 2008-2022

Features

Source-specific Features

It offers broad support for various source-specific features, including different connection modes and protocols, data types, and optimized components for bulk data operations and database script handling.

Advanced Durability

The provider grants smooth data manipulation and management, including data fetching control (background, on-demand, pagination) and establishing server-side data relationships. Easy refreshment of specific records and selective column loading will allow for effective performance optimization.

Microsoft Technology Support

It seamlessly integrates with Microsoft's data-oriented technologies, including Microsoft Enterprise Library, various ASP.NET providers, ExtendedMembership providers, and Microsoft Sync Framework.

Secure Connection

ODBC connections emphasize security through encryption protocols, including SSL and SSH, and enable the use of HTTPS tunneling.

Fast Data Loading

The DataLoader component enables users to import large datasets into data sources with exceptional speed and efficiency. This ensures faster application initialization, data population, and overall improved performance during data-intensive operations.

Advanced Visual Studio Integration

dotConnect integrates with Visual Studio for an improved design-time experience, offering features like Server Explorer connections and dataset management tools.

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