dotConnect for SQL Server Overview
dotConnect for SQL Server, 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.
dotConnect for SQL Server introduces new approaches for designing application architecture,
boosts productivity, and leverages database application implementation.
Advantages of dotConnect for SQL Server
Wide Coverage of SQL Server Features
By providing access to the most advanced database functionality, dotConnect for
SQL Server allows developers to harness the full capabilities of the SQL Server
and optimize their database applications. dotConnect for SQL Server stands out as
the set of components with the widest support of SQL Server functionality.
Optimized Code
The goal of dotConnect for SQL Server is to enable developers to write efficient
and flexible database applications. The dotConnect for SQL Server assemblies are
implemented using optimized code and advanced data access algorithms. Components
undergo comprehensive performance tests and are designed to help you write thin
and efficient product data access layers.
Database Application Development Extensions
dotConnect for SQL Server has rich set of design time tools that leverage the development
process greatly. Particularly, there are convenient design time component editors,
wizards and managers for typed SQL Server-specific components, toolset for live
data binding, cross-form components cooperation, and much more. dotConnect for SQL
Server integrates tightly with Visual Studio 2008/2010/2012 and Delphi.
Both Connected and Disconnected Models
dotConnect for SQL Server combines connected and disconnected data access models
in single SqlDataTable component, which allows you to design more flexible application
architecture and use full power of data binding.
Comprehensive Support for ADO.NET Technology Features
dotConnect for SQL Server supports new ADO.NET features and technologies as soon
as they are released. This includes base-class-based provider model, provider factories,
connection string builder, metadata schemas, asynchronous commands, pooling enhancements,
batch update support, provider-specific types, server enumeration, database change
notification support and so on. dotConnect for SQL Server will continue supporting
the newest standards and innovations of the .NET Framework.
Key Features
The following list describes the main features of dotConnect for SQL Server.
- Direct access to SQL Server within 100% managed code
- High performance
- Operates in both connected and disconnected models
- Powerful SqlDataTable component as all-in-one table data access solution
- Auxiliary components for SQL scripts and bulk data transfer
- ASP.NET Provider Model
support
- Extra data binding capabilities
- Cross-form components cooperation
- Ability of monitoring query execution
- Easy to deploy
- Supports the latest versions of SQL Server
- All SQL Server data types support
- Licensed royalty-free per developer, per team, or per site