is a high-performance ADO.NET provider designed to streamline DB2 database development within the .NET framework. With its speed, versatility, and comprehensive features, dotConnect for DB2 offers developers an advanced toolkit for crafting robust applications. Leveraging ADO.NET technology and the IBM DB2 .NET Data Provider, it enables seamless integration of DB2 data with popular data-driven technologies, facilitating effortless data access and manipulation within .NET environments.

This solution excels in Entity Framework support, offering a bundled visual designer for streamlined model development. Supporting various development approaches and DB2-specific functionalities, Devart dotConnect for DB2 Professional empowers developers to adopt flexible strategies while ensuring compatibility with DB2 databases. Moreover, its tailored features for ASP.NET projects, including advanced data access components and comprehensive provider model support, enhance efficiency and streamline integration within ASP.NET environments.

Furthermore, Devart dotConnect for DB2 Professional extends its capabilities to Business Intelligence Solutions (BIS), providing native Source and Destination components for SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages. This enables seamless data export and import between DB2 databases and other systems, fostering fluid data flows within BI ecosystems. Additionally, its integration with Analysis Services and Reporting Services projects further expands its utility, making dotConnect for DB2 a comprehensive solution for modern database development needs in the .NET landscape.

Key Features of Devart dotConnect for DB2 Professional:

1. Enhanced ADO.NET provider for DB2

2. ORM support

3. Seamless integration with .NET applications

4. Entity Framework support

5. Visual designer for Entity Framework models

6. Support for code-first, model-first, and database-first approaches

7. Compatibility with DB2-specific types and functions

8. Advanced data access components

9. ASP.NET support

10. Advanced DB2DataSource component

11. Comprehensive ASP.NET provider model support

12. Integration with Membership, Role, Session State, Site Map, Web Event, and Personalization providers

13. Business Intelligence Solutions (BIS) support

14. Native SSIS Source and Destination components

15. Export and import data between DB2 databases and other systems

16. Integration with Analysis Services and Reporting Services projects

17. Tools such as DB2Script and DataSet Wizard for enhanced development