Easy connection to PostgreSQL
dotConnect for PostgreSQL allows connecting to PostgreSQL databases via TCP/IP with no need for native clients. This can greatly simplify application development and deployment.

• Quick connection without any client libraries.
• Full support for PostgreSQL-specific data types.
• Robust security features with advanced encryption and authentication.
• Flexible connectivity options for diverse operational environments.
• Cost-effective deployment.
• Access to the following databases:
  • PostgreSQL
  • Azure Database for PostgreSQL
  • AlloyDB
  • Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL
  • Amazon Aurora
  • Heroku Postgres
  • Google Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL

Advanced ORM support
dotConnect for PostgreSQL offers enhanced ORM support when bundled with Entity Developer - a visual designer for ORM models.

The combination of speed and reliability
dotConnect for PostgreSQL facilitates .NET development with the quick fetching of background data. Performance can be fine-tuned with intelligent data management features like pagination and selective loading. Flexible error handling settings allow retrieving comprehensive information to troubleshoot and maintain data integrity.

Features

• Advanced connection configuration - Easily manage PostgreSQL connections with tools like PgSqlConnectionStringBuilder, enabling dynamic configuration of connection settings. Enable server discovery and metadata access to ensure flexible and reliable database connections.
• Advanced PostgreSQL type support - Work natively with complex PostgreSQL types like ranges, arrays, composite types, and large objects. dotConnect provides .NET-friendly mappings for these advanced types, reducing manual serialization and improving type safety.
• Bulk data operations and backups - Speed up data migration and maintenance with advanced bulk import and backup tools. Use PgSqlLoader for high-performance loading of large datasets and PgSqlDump to easily create and restore database backups.
• Secure connectivity and configuration - Protect data and connections with built-in support for SSH tunneling, SSL encryption, and secure storage of credentials. These features provide robust authentication and enhanced data security for applications in cloud and on-premise environments.
• Event-driven monitoring and change tracking - Implement responsive applications with real-time diagnostics and event notifications. PgSqlDependency and PgSqlMonitor allow you to track database changes, monitor SQL execution, and build event-driven solutions that instantly react to data updates.
• Development wizards in Visual Studio - Boost your productivity with PostgreSQL-specific Visual Studio wizards that simplify connection setup, dataset creation, and database migrations.