This section of the documentation contains topics that help you design powerful, flexible applications with use of dotConnect for DB2 advanced features. The section describes how to employ best the components and technologies that constitute dotConnect for DB2.
There are many database application development approaches, each with its own advantages and drawbacks. This topic describes some of database application design patterns applicable with dotConnect for DB2 and lists their tradeoffs to help you decide which one best suits your development needs.
The DB2DataTable component is one of the most effective tools in the dotConnect for DB2 arsenal. It combines connection to server, command object and data storage in single component with really comprehensive capabilities. In addition, it can accomplish data access tasks in both connected and disconnected models. This topic describes how you can use some of the DB2DataTable features.
dotConnect for DB2 enhances SQL handling capabilities with usage of parameters in SQL queries. You can make execution of a query or stored procedure very flexible using several simple techniques. This article describes some basics you must be acquainted with when working with parameters in dotConnect for DB2, as well as parameters synchronization and some nuances related to usage of stored procedures.
dotConnect for DB2 leverages managing DataSets in your applications with such tools as DataSet Wizard and DataSet Manager. The DataSet Wizard allows you to create and manage typed provider-specific datasets. The DataSet Manager displays the data sources in your project represented by DB2DataSet and DB2DataTable classes and allows you to create a user interface with data-bound controls by dragging items from the window onto forms in the project.
Describes dotConnect for DB2 features, specific for WinForms applications.
Describes dotConnect for DB2 features, specific for ASP.NET applications.
This topic describes how to use command editor for setting SQL commands to the different data access components, like DB2DataTable, DB2DataAdapter, or DB2DataSource.
dotConnect for DB2 has useful feature - GetSchema method. It allows you to read server schema information without writing queries and parsing the output. All information you may want to obtain is brought to you by single function in easy-to-process format.
dotConnect for DB2 supports asynchronous execution of methods that take most of time in database applications. These are opening a connection, transferring large blocks of data, and other operations alike.
dotConnect for DB2 can be used in conjunction with Microsoft Enterprise Library Data Access Application Block. This topic describes what is Enterprise Library, what part of it can be substituted with dotConnect for DB2, and how to use the bundle in your applications.
This section describes SQL Server Integration Services support in dotConnect for DB2.
This tutorial describes how to use dotConnect for DB2 to synchronize DB2 databases with Microsoft Sync Framework.