SQL Server
dotConnect for SQL Server supports the following versions of the server: 2022, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008, 2005 (including Express editions), 2000, and MSDE
Framework Compatibility
The provider works with .NET Frameworks 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, or 4.8, .NET 5.0, NET 6.0, and .NET 7.0 . (SQL Server server or higher is required for Entity Framework). The provider supports .NET Core 2.x, 3.x, and is compatible with EF Core 5, 6, 7, and 8.
IDE Compatibility
dotConnect for SQL Server can be used with following integrated development environments:
- Visual Studio 2019 release and preview
- Visual Studio 2017
- Visual Studio 2015
- Visual Studio 2015
- Visual Studio 2013
- Visual Studio 2012
- Visual Studio 2010
- Visual Studio 2008
- Embarcadero Delphi Prism
- CodeGear RAD Studio 2007
- Visual Studio Code
There are some limitations in Express Editions of Visual Studio. The following features are not available: provider add-in, automatic toolbox components registration and Server Explorer integration. As an exclusion, Visual Web Developer 2008 and 2010 supports Server Explorer features.
RAD Studio 2007 is supported in run time only as these environments have no WinForms designers.
Devart Data Providers Compatibility
Since Devart data providers use a common assembly (Devart.Data.dll), it is necessary to make sure that all installed data providers are compatible.