The high-performing DataDirect ADO.NET data providers eliminate the need for database client software, and now support VS 2017 and the latest database versions, plus improved security and more.

In this tutorial, learn how to use Schannel SSP via Progress DataDirect ADO.NET clients to configure Cipher Suite Open Access Client for ADO.NET.

Are you familiar with our ADO.NET data providers, which completely eliminate the need for database client libraries with a 100% managed, wire protocol architecture? You are now! Our latest release of...

DataDirect has developed the most robust set of diagnostic features in standards based drivers that rival any application out there.  This is because organizations choose DataDirect to meet demanding SLAs and run mission critical applications, and our Support/R&D teams have seen every kind of...

There is a surge in interest for Sybase, Oracle and DB2 ADO.NET providers for use with 64-bit .NET applications built across ADO.NET, Entity Framework, and NHibernate.  Like these shops, you are probably reading this article since you've encountered an issue upgrading a development PC or server to...

Since the announcement of Visual Studio 2010 and the .NET Framework 4.0 Beta 2 we have seen torrent of requests from people looking to use our Oracle EF provider with VS 2010. The good news is...

I am happy to announce that we've released our GA for Connect for ADO.NET 3.3! This includes our support for the ADO.NET Entity Framework for Oracle and a host of enterprise-ready...

In conversations with many .NET developers and architects, I consistently hear a preference to build their initial implementations with SQL Server. In many cases, it’s perfectly logical to do this. If you want to spin your application quickly, it offers the least path of resistance to get things up...

Today has unquestionably been an interesting day for .NET developers who work with Oracle data sources, so it’s timely that we announce our beta refresh for our ADO.NET Entity...