PostgreSQLDirect .NET is an enhanced data provider for PostgreSQL that builds on ADO.NET technology to present a complete solution for developing PostgreSQL-based database applications. As part of the Core Lab database application development framework, PostgreSQLDirect .NET offers both high performance native connectivity to the PostgreSQL database and a number of innovative development tools and technologies.
PostgreSQLDirect .NET introduces new approaches for designing application architecture, boosts productivity, and leverages database application implementation.
The following list describes the main features of PostgreSQLDirect .NET.
* Direct access to PostgreSQL server
* 100% managed code
* High performance
* Easy to deploy
* Supports the latest versions of PostgreSQL server
* All PostgreSQL data types support
* .NET Compact Framework support
* Operates in both connected and disconnected models
* Powerful PgSqlDataTable component as all-in-one table data access solution
* Auxiliary components for SQL scripts and bulk data transfer
* Extra data binding capabilities
* Cross-form components cooperation
* Ability of monitoring query execution
PostgreSQLDirect .NET supports PostgreSQL server since 7.1 version to 8.2, Pervasive Postgres SQL server. The provider works with .NET Framework 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 and .NET Compact Framework 1.1 and 2.0, and can be used with the following development environments:
* Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2008 Beta
* Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2005
* Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003
* Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2002
* Turbo Delphi for .NET Professional
* Turbo C# Professional
* Borland Developer Studio 2006
* Borland Developer Studio 2005
* Borland Delphi 8
* Borland C#Builder
PostgreSQLDirect .NET can be used together with UniDirect .NET data provider that provides universal access to different databases