• Direct access to SQL Server within 100% managed code
• High performance
• Operates in both connected and disconnected models
• Powerful SqlDataTable component to retrieve and manipulate data
• SqlScript component to execute scripts with streaming support
• SqlLoader component for fast loading data
• DataLink component for flexible data binding
• Ability of monitoring query execution
• Cross-form components cooperation
• Advanced connection pooling feature
• Base-Class-Based provider model
• Paginal access to query result
• Asynchronous execution support
• SqlSelectStatement class for building SELECT statements
• Ability to retrieve metadata information
• Advanced design-time editors
• DataSet Manager and DataSet Editor
• DataSet Wizard to leverage design-time setup
• Generate DataSet Wizard
• ASP.NET data providers: Membership, Role, Session State, Profile, Personalization, Site Map, Web Event
• TableMappings editor
• Data preview
• Advanced integration with Visual Studio 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 including Server Explorer, Data Source wizard, TableAdapter configuration, Query Builder and configuring web component SqlDataSource
• Easy migration from ODBC and OLE DB .NET Data Providers with Migration Wizard
• Easy to deploy
• Supports the latest versions of SQL Server
• All SQL Server data types support
• Help integrated into Visual Studio and CodeGear Delphi
• Included annual dotConnect for SQL Server Subscription with Priority Support
• Licensed per developer, per team, or per site with no royalty fee