Direct connection to SQL Server
dotConnect for SQL Server allows connecting to SQL Server databases via TCP/IP which greatly simplifies application development and deployment.

• Easy connection to SQL Server.
• Full support for SQL Server-specific data types.
• Robust security with advanced encryption and authentication.
• Flexible connectivity options for diverse operational environments.
• Cost-effective deployment.

Full compliance with ADO.NET
dotConnect for SQL Server has a provider model that revolves around base classes, provider factories, connection string builder, metadata schemas, asynchronous commands, pooling enhancements, batch update support, provider-specific types, server enumeration, database change notification support, and so on. dotConnect for SQL Server will continue supporting the newest standards and innovations of .NET.

High performance
The goal of dotConnect for SQL Server is to help developers write efficient and flexible database applications. The dotConnect for SQL Server assemblies are implemented using optimized code and advanced data access algorithms. Components undergo comprehensive performance tests and are designed to help you write thin and efficient product data access layers.

Features

• Database-specific features - dotConnect for SQL Server stands out with wide support for SQL Server functionality.
• Advanced durability - dotConnect for SQL Server delivers data fetching control (background, on-demand, pagination) and server-side data relationships. Additionally, selective column loading and refresh operations help maintain performance at an all-time high.
• Microsoft technology support - The connector is seamlessly compatible with Microsoft's data-related technologies, such as Microsoft Enterprise Library, a variety of ASP.NET providers, ExtendedMembership providers.
• Secure connection - Without a doubt, the safety of connections is a top priority. That's why dotConnect for SQL Server provides support for encryption protocols.
• Fast data loading - The SqlLoader component helps load large datasets into SQL Server databases with speed and precision. This leads to faster initialization and data population, as well as helps achieve remarkable performance during data-intensive operations.
• Integration with Visual Studio - dotConnect for SQL Server can be perfectly integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio, enhancing the design-time experience with Server Explorer connections and convenient dataset management tools.