PROGRESS DATADIRECT ADO.NET PROVIDERS
The Only Suite of 100% Managed Code ADO.NET Data Providers
Progress DataDirect's 100% managed code ADO.NET data provider eliminate the need for database clients, which boosts .NET application performance and delivers a flexible, secure connection to all major databases, including Oracle, DB2, Sybase, and Microsoft SQL Server
Progress DataDirect Connect for ADO.NET has been thoroughly proven in data transaction intensive environments in which high performance, stability and security are mission-critical requirements. In addition, Progress DataDirect's .NET data provider supports many of the latest .NET technologies, including:
- ADO.NET Entity Framework
- LINQ and Entity SQL Queries
- Microsoft Enterprise Libraries
- ADO.NET Bulk APIs
- .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
- ADO.NET 2.0 (Common Programming Model)
- NHibernate (Coming in 2010!)
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Improves the Performance and Scalability of .NET Applications
- Outperform other providers in throughput capacity and memory / CPU utilization.
- 100% managed, making no calls outside the .NET runtime environment. Completely eliminating reliance on non-managed components dramatically improves application performance and scalability.
- High-performance Bulk Load capability enables loading large amounts of data into relational databases very quickly, without requiring application code changes or additional bulk load tools.
Provides Comprehensive Database / Platform Coverage from One Vendor
Progress DataDirect serves all your data connectivity needs, for any API (JDBC, ODBC, .NET) for any major database—SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, Sybase, and more, while offering extensive platform support.
Enables Faster, More Flexible Deployment
Because it doesn't require database client libraries, the Progress DataDirect provider supports "side-by-side" installation, allowing you to run multiple applications using different versions of the database on the same machine. This eliminates the need to re-qualify unrelated applications if an application is updated.
Makes it Easy and Cost Effective to Support Multiple Databases and Database Versions
One provider supports simultaneous connections to multiple versions of a database, which significantly reduces the costs of deploying and testing applications against multiple database versions and their client libraries.
Reinforces Your Security Strategy
- SSL data encryption - Secures the integrity of your data and provides client/server authentication
- Operating system authentication via Kerberos - Allows you to include database access in a Single Sign-On environment
- 100% managed code - Ensures no reliance on components outside the .NET managed environment, allowing the application to take full advantage of the security controls in .NET
Guarantees Reliability for Demanding Production Environments
Progress DataDirect providers are quality tested and certified using our extensive ADO.NET Verification Suite (ADOVS), verifying all supported Windows platforms and database versions. We also test ADO.NET conformance using the Microsoft LTM (Local Test Manager). This comprehensive testing ensures that you can develop the most robust .NET application.
Offers 100% Specification Compliance and Robust Functionality
Progress DataDirect providers are certified for use with .NET Framework versions 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 (32-bit and 64-bit), are fully compliant with ADO.NET 2.0, and offer advanced functionality such as:
- Connection failover and client load balancing
- Numerous connection tuning options
- Distributed transactions
- ClickOnce deployment (formerly "No Touch")
- Support for Microsoft Enterprise Library Data Access (DAAB) Application Block
- Visual development aids that integrate seamlessly with Visual Studio 2008
- Built-in debugging tools and tracing capabilities
Reduces Total Cost of Ownership through Superior Technical Support
Focused on database connectivity, our award-winning support includes 24x7 phone, web, email, forum, fax, and an extensive knowledgebase. Superior technical support is essential to resolve data connectivity issues quickly, thereby reducing the total cost of ownership of software.
