SQL Server 2005 Migration Assistance Program for DataDirect Connect for JDBC

DataDirect is offering technical migration assistance for the DataDirect Connect for JDBC driver on Microsoft's SQL Server 2005 database.
As a result, DataDirect's customers can leverage the benefits of the industry's fastest and most functionally robust Type 4 JDBC driver for the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database.

The DataDirect Connect for JDBC driver includes support for the following new SQL Server 2005 functionality:

• Support for MAX DataTypes;
  Support for VARCHAR(MAX), NVARCHAR(MAX) and VARBINARY(MAX) eliminates the difficulty associated with long data types inherent in the TEXT, NTEXT, and IMAGE data types.
• Support for Snapshot transaction isolation level;
  Support for new transaction isolation levels provide optimistic locking capabilities, allowing greater application transaction control.

Program Description

DataDirect will provide limited assistance to customers in migrating to an environment running the DataDirect Connect for JDBC driver on the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database.

Migration assistance will include the following:

• DataDirect Connect for JDBC for the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database Migration Guide;
  This guide provides step-by-step instructions for migrating to the DataDirect Connect for JDBC driver running in a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database environment.
• This guide includes the following topics:
  • Installing the drivers
  • Establishing a connection
  • Creating the necessary datasources
  • Creating and managing failover and load balancing
  • Establishing secure authentication
  • Implementing distributed transaction support
• DataDirect Connect for JDBC for the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database Migration Consultation;
  DataDirect is providing a limited number of free migration consultations for customers and prospects. The consultation includes of a teleconference call with a DataDirect technical support engineer. The consultation can be used to develop a migration plan for your individual environment.

Register now for the Migration Guide and/or Migration Consultation.

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When you register for the Migration Guide or Consultation, an email will be sent to you with a link to download the most recent version. Once you complete the form for the Migration Guide or Consultation, it will not be necessary for you to fill out another registration form to download the product.

Program Summary

Why DataDirect?

DataDirect's JDBC driver deployed with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 applications is the SPECjAppServer/ECPerf performance and scalability leader. It supports advanced functionality including distributed transactions, connection pooling, updating BLOB/CLOB data types, and Windows Authentication.

DataDirect Connect for JDBC also consistently supports the latest database features and is fully compliant with J2SE 5.0 and JDBC 3.0.

Download Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database from the Microsoft site.

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