.NET Connector for Db2 With ORM Support

dotConnect for Db2 is a versatile enterprise-grade connector that enables access to Db2 data in .NET applications of all levels. It delivers advanced ORM support, compatibility with multiple Db2 versions and .NET platforms, and easy integration with a variety of IDEs, including Microsoft Visual Studio.

Moreover, this connector regularly undergoes security and performance tests to make sure it stays ahead of the competition at all times. Extra benefits include premium support, frequent updates, and detailed documentation to help you with a quick and easy start.

ORM support: EF Core, Dapper, NHibernate, LinqConnect, etc.
Full compliance with ADO.NET standards
Secure SSL/SSH connections, proxy servers, and HTTP tunneling
Advanced encryption and data integrity
Support for Db2-specific features and data types
Integration with Visual Studio and design-time support

Worry-free connection to IBM Db2

dotConnect for Db2 allows connecting to Db2 databases via TCP/IP with native clients, which greatly simplifies the integration of Db2 data with your applications.

Easy connection with Db2 client
Full support for Db2-specific data types
Robust security with advanced encryption and authentication
Flexible connectivity options for diverse operational environments
Cost-effective deployment

Connection details

Unlocking the flexibility of ORM: The one connector to rule them all

dotConnect for Db2 offers enhanced ORM support with a bundled visual designer for ORM models - Entity Developer. All in all, it supports the following ORM solutions:

Entity Framework Core

1.x, 2.x, 3.x, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0

Entity Framework

v1-v6

NHibernate

1.x-5.x

Dapper

1.x, 2.x

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Unlocking the flexibility of ORM: The one connector to rule them all

Speed and reliability in perfect harmony

dotConnect for Db2 is the ultimate solution for your .NET development. You have background data fetching that keeps your applications responsive during data loading. You can fine-tune the overall performance with intelligent data management features like pagination and selective loading. Finally, you get robust error handling with comprehensive information that helps troubleshoot and maintain data integrity.

Performance details

The most extensive compatibility for the widest variety of projects

dotConnect for Db2 is the only data provider of its kind that supports both modern platforms and technologies (such as .NET Core and Entity Framework Core) as well as deprecated technologies, which is an excellent way to reduce integration costs for existing applications.

Platforms

.NET 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0
.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

IBM Db2

All versions

Microsoft Visual Studio

Visual Studio 2008-2022

Features

Database-specific features

dotConnect for Db2 offers broad support for various database-specific features, including different connection modes and protocols, data types, and optimized components for bulk data operations and database script handling.

Advanced durability

Our data provider offers data fetching control (background, on-demand, pagination) and helps establish server-side data relationships. The refresh of specific records and selective column loading facilitate effective performance optimization.

Microsoft technology support

You get seamless integration with Microsoft's data-oriented technologies, including but not limited to Microsoft Enterprise Library, various ASP.NET providers, ExtendedMembership providers, and Microsoft Sync Framework.

Secure connections

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

Fast data loading

Our data provider allows importing even large datasets into Db2 databases with exceptional speed and efficiency. This greatly facilitates faster initialization, data population, and overall improved performance during data-intensive operations.

Integration with Visual Studio

dotConnect for Db2 can be easily integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio, providing intuitive editors to help tweak components in the most convenient way. Seamless support for Visual Studio goes all the way up to its latest version.

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