MySQLDirect .NET 2.00 Released

MySQLDirect.NET 2.00 Released

Core Labannounced the release of MySQLDirect .NET 2.00, an ADO.NET data provider fordirect access to the MySQL database server for the Microsoft .NET Framework.

  MySQLDirect .NET can access MySQL servereither using the native MySQL network protocol directly or through the MySQLclient library.

  MySQLDirect .NET provides functionality forconnecting to the MySQL database, executing commands, and retrieving results.Those results can be processed directly, or placed in an ADO.NET DataSetfor further processing while in a disconnected state. While in the DataSetdata can be exposed to the user, combined with other data from multiplesources, or passed remotely between tiers. Any processing performed on the datawhile in the DataSet can then be reconciled to the MySQL database.

  The main feature of this new version is thatMySQLDirect .NET can access the MySQL database server using the native MySQLnetwork protocol directly.

  Also, a new database explorer, DBExplorer,is integrated in Visual Studio.NET. This provides functionality to view,create, and manipulate database connections, schema objects, and data using agrid-based editor. MySQLDirect .NET 2.00 also offers transferred datacompression and Unicode support.

  The standard edition includes ADO.NET coreclasses and classes for native data types only. The professional editionincludes additional classes, design-time extensions, and wizards.

  Support for Microsoft ASP.NET Web Matrix andBorland Delphi 8 was also added.

  MySQLDirect .NET is licensed per developerand registered users can deploy royalty free run-time assemblies withexecutable applications. Free support is provided for registered users. A trialversion is available for free download from the Core Lab Web site.

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Price: MySQLDirect .NET 2.00 Standard,US$99; MySQLDirect .NET 2.00 Professional, US$149. Upgrade from version 1,US$39.

WebSite: http://www.crlab.com