About dotConnect for PostgreSQL

ADO.NET provider for PostgreSQL with advanced ORM support.

dotConnect for PostgreSQL is a high-performance ADO.NET data provider that grants simple access to PostgreSQL databases when developing PostgreSQL-based applications. It fully supports Entity Framework (EF Core), Dapper, and NHibernate, along with a wide range of PostgreSQL-specific features, such as secure SSL connections, PostgreSQL notifications, PostgreSQL bulk data loading, GEOMETRY, PostgreSQL ARRAY types, and others.

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.

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

  • Database-Specific Features - dotConnect for PostgreSQL effectively supports secure SSL connections, bulk data loading, PostgreSQL notifications, GEOMETRY, ARRAY types, and other PostgreSQL-specific features.
  • Advanced Durability - dotConnect for PostgreSQL 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, and Microsoft Sync Framework.
  • Secure Connection - Without a doubt, the safety of connections is a top priority. That's why dotConnect for PostgreSQL provides support for encryption protocols, including SSL and SSH, and allows using HTTPS tunneling.
  • Fast Data Loading - The PostgreSqlLoader component helps load large datasets into PostgreSQL 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 PostgreSQL can be perfectly integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio, enhancing the design-time experience with Server Explorer connections and convenient dataset management tools.