dotConnect for MySQL, formerly known as MyDirect. NET, is an enhanced ORM-enabled data provider for MySQL that builds on the ADO. NET technology to present a complete solution for developing MySQL-based database applications. It introduces new methods for designing application architecture, boosts productivity, and leverages database applications. Fast and Advanced ADO. NET Provider dotConnect with regard to MySQL offers both high-performance connectivity to the MySQL database and a number of innovative development tools and technologies. It supports a wide range of MySQL-specific features, such as secure SSL and SSH connections, embedded server, compression protocol, HTTP tunneling, and others. RAD Approach dotConnect for MySQL provides a vast number of GUI tools that increase your productivity. It integrates in to Visual Studio Server Explorer and some other tools and provides advanced visual component editors to simplify component tweaking. DataSet tools, such as DataSet Wizard, DataSet Editor, DataSet Manager, provide you an easy way to create and edit typed and untyped DataSets. ORM Solutions The app for MySQL offers enhanced ORM support with a bundled visual designer for ORM models - Organization Developer. dot Connect for MySQL supports ADO. NET Entity Framework, NHibernate, and LinqConnect (formerly known as LINQ to MySQL) - our own ORM answer, closely compatible to Microsoft LINQ to SQL, while extending its functionality with its own features. Features and Highlights Direct Mode Allows your application to work with MySQL directly via TCP/IP without involving the MySQL client library. ASP. NET Implements Role, Session State, Membership, Profile, Site Map, and some other ASP 2 . 0 providers. Enterprise Library It can be used in conjunction with Microsoft Enterprise Library Data Access Application Block. BIS Enables Integration Services to export and import data to/from MySQL machines. Monitoring Allows per-component tracing of database events with a free dbMonitor software. Compatibility Supports MySQL servers 3. 23 and higher on. NET and. NET Compact Framework 2. 0 and higher,. NET Core, and Mono. Note: 30 days trial version. Requires. NET Framework Download dotConnect for MySQL Latest Version