DataDirect ADO.NET Data Provider for DB2

Improves the performance and scalability of your applications

DataDirect ADO.NET data providers outperform other providers in throughput capacity, as well as memory and CPU utilization.

Only DataDirect providers are 100% managed, making no calls outside the .NET runtime environment. This dramatically improves application performance and scalability by eliminating reliance on components that reside outside the managed environment.

DataDirect providers also include a high-performance Bulk Load capability for loading large amounts of data into DB2 very quickly, which doesn’t require application code changes or additional bulk load tools.

Provides comprehensive database/platform coverage from one vendor

DataDirect can serve all your data connectivity needs, for any API (JDBC, ODBC, .NET) for any major database—SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, Sybase, and more, while offering extensive platform support.

Enables faster, more flexible deployment

Because it doesn’t require database client libraries, the DataDirect provider supports “side-by-side” installation, allowing you to run multiple applications using different versions of the database on the same machine. This eliminates the need to re-qualify unrelated applications if an application is updated.

Makes it easy and cost effective to support multiple databases and database versions

One DataDirect provider supports simultaneous connections to all DB2 versions and platforms: DB2 UDB 7.x, 8.x, and 9.x for Linux, Windows, UNIX, and z/OS; and DB2 UDB V5R1, 2, 3, and 4 for iSeries). This significantly reduces the cost of deploying and testing applications against multiple versions of DB2 and its client libraries.

Enables single sign-on and end-to-end data encryption

DataDirect providers include advanced, industry-standard security mechanisms:

• SSL data encryption to secure the integrity of your data and provide client/server authentication
• Operating system authentication via Kerberos, allowing you to include database access in a Single Sign-On environment

In addition, 100% managed code ensures no reliance on components outside the .NET managed environment, allowing the application to take full advantage of the security controls in .NET.

Guarantees reliability for demanding production environments

DataDirect providers are quality tested and certified using our extensive ADO.NET Verification Suite (ADOVS), verifying all supported Windows platforms and Oracle database versions. We also test ADO.NET conformance using the Microsoft LTM (Local Test Manager). This comprehensive testing ensures that you can develop the most robust DB2 .NET application.

Offers 100% specification compliance and robust functionality

DataDirect providers are certified for use with .NET Framework versions 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 (32-bit and 64-bit), are fully compliant with ADO.NET 2.0, and offer advanced functionality such as:

• Connection failover and client load balancing
• Numerous connection tuning options
• Distributed transactions
• ClickOnce deployment (formerly “No Touch”)
• Support for Microsoft Enterprise Library Data Access (DAAB) Application Block
• Visual development aids that integrate seamlessly with Visual Studio 2008
• Built-in debugging tools and tracing capabilities

Reduces total cost of ownership through superior technical support

Focused on database connectivity, our award-winning support includes 24x7 phone, web, email, forum, fax, and an extensive knowledgebase.

Superior technical support is essential to resolve data connectivity issues quickly, thereby reducing the total cost of ownership of software.