dotConnect for DB2 is an enhanced data provider for DB2 that builds on ADO.NET technology and IBM DB2 .NET Data Provider to present a complete solution for developing DB2-based database applications. It allows you to easily integrate DB2 data with widely used data-oriented technologies and use them in your .NET applications. It offers better Entity Framework support, more features for ASP.NET projects, native SSIS Source and Destination components and many more.
dotConnect for DB2 is a scalable data access solution developed with wide adaptability in mind. It can be successfully used in WinForms, ASP.NET, two-tier, multi-tier applications; within the ASP.NET Provider Model; in conjunction with the Enterprise Library and so on.
dotConnect for DB2 is actively developed and supported by the Devart. If you have questions about dotConnect for DB2, email the developers at support@devart.com or visit dotConnect for DB2 online at http://www.devart.com/dotconnect/db2/.
Wide Coverage of DB2 Features
By providing access to the most advanced database functionality, dotConnect for DB2 allows developers to harness the full capabilities of the DB2 database engine and optimize their database applications. dotConnect for DB2 stands out as the set of components with the widest support of DB2 functionality. Get a full list of supported DB2 features in the Features topic.
Comprehensive Support for ADO.NET Technology Features
dotConnect for DB2 supports all the ADO.NET features and technologies. It supports both connected (DataTable) and disconnected (DataSet) models of data access, provides advanced components, such as DB2Script, powerful tools - DataSet Wizard and DataSetManager, etc.
Database Application Development Extensions
dotConnect for DB2 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 DB2-specific components, toolset for live data binding and much more. dotConnect for DB2 integrates tightly with Visual Studio 2008 - 2022, Delphi, and SQL Server 2008 - 2023 Business Intelligence Solutions.
ADO.NET Entity Framework Support
ADO.NET Entity Framework is a conceptual approach to database application development with focus on objects instead of relational data. The flexible architecture of Entity Framework is made up of well-thought layers and modules. Entity Framework optimizes the development process with object-relational mapping, SQL-based entity query language, and LINQ.
dotConnect for DB2 fully supports the Entity Framework run time capabilities, which allows you to base your object-oriented applications on DB2. dotConnect for DB2 includes a set of demos to use as a starting point. All standard Entity Framework samples can be easily ported to dotConnect for DB2.
dotConnect for DB2 supports all the Entity Framework development approaches - Code First, Model First, and Database First, and comes with a bundled visual designer for Entity Framework models - Entity Developer.
Development and Support
dotConnect for DB2 is a DB2 connectivity solution that comes with full documentation, demo projects, and fast (usually within one business day) technical support by the dotConnect for DB2 development team. Find out more about how to get help or submit feedback and suggestions in the Getting Support topic.
For the detailed list of dotConnect for DB2 features refer to the Features topic.