Table of Contents:
Overview
ADO.NET is the data access component for the .NET Framework. ADO.NET is made of a set of classes that are used for connecting to a database and providing access to relational, XML or application data. Progress DataDirect offers the only 100% managed code ADO.NET data providers for all major databases. By using 100% managed code, you can take advantage of the numerous built-in services of the CLR and enhance the performance of your managed application.
- Get full coverage from legacy .NET applications to any JDBC or ODBC data source
- ADONET Bridge supports compatibility for .NET 1.0 Framework
- For newer .NET Frameworks, see the OpenAccess ADO.NET client
Features
Security
Connect securely using advanced password encryptions supported by SAP Sybase ASE
Performance
Improve data access performance by simply switching ADO.NET providers, without changing application code
Reliable
Ensure high availability via application failover and workload balancing without costly server configurations
Extensive
Certified DataDirect quality guarantees ADO.NET connectivity across all supported database versions and distributions with complete functionality
Codeless Configuration
Optimize your application performance and compatibility without any changes to the code
Speed
Easily load large volumes of data without application code or additional vendor tools that slow performance
Technical Specifications
Progress DataDirect SequeLink Client for ADO.NET
Version 6.0
System Requirements
- Microsoft .NET Framework Redistributable 1.x, available for download on the Microsoft Web site.
- All components should be compatible with .NET applications built to run on the Windows versions listed.
- If you want to use distributed transactions, you must install COM+ Services, which include the Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator (MS DTC).
Windows Operating Systems Supported
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008
- Microsoft Windows Vista
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1+
- Microsoft Windows XP SP2+
- Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4+
Documentation
All resources are available for download below the Instructions.
Instructions
1. Download your SequeLink client
Download the SequeLink Client to implement data access between the SequeLink Server and SequeLink Clients over TCP/IP.
2. Download the SequeLink Socket Server for ODBC or JDBC.
To extend connectivity from any ODBC data source, download the SequeLink Server for ODBC Socket. To extend connectivity from any JDBC data source, download the SequeLink Server for JDBC Socket.
Note: For Microsoft Access or Excel, download the 32-bit SequeLink Server for ODBC Socket on Windows.3. Download SequeLink Manager for remote administration for SequeLink Servers on Unix/Linux (optional)
4. Install all downloaded components
5. Enter the evaluation key
Downloads are fully functional and free for a 15-day trial period, which begins when you install the product. When asked, use:
- Serial number: EVAL
- Leave license key blank
