dotConnect for MySQL is an enhanced database connectivity solution built over ADO.NET architecture and a development framework with a number of innovative technologies. dotConnect offers a complete solution for developing database-related applications and web sites. With state of the art ORM solutions such as Entity Framework and LINQ to SQL, it introduces new approaches for designing applications and boosts productivity of database application development.
Key Features:
*Direct access to MySQL server
*100% managed code
*High performance
*Easy to deploy
*Supports the latest versions of MySQL server including MySQL Embedded server
*All MySQL data types support
*.NET Compact Framework support
*Entity Framework support
*LINQ to MySQL support
*Operates in both connected and disconnected models
*Powerful MySqlDataTable component as all-in-one table data access solution
*Auxiliary components for SQL scripts and bulk data transfer
*Extra data binding capabilities
*Cross-form components cooperation
*Ability of monitoring query execution
*Licensed royalty-free per developer, per team, or per site

dotConnect for MySQL supports MySQL server version 5.1, 5.0, 4.1, 4.0, and 3.23. The provider works with .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, and .NET Compact Framework 2.0. dotConnect for MySQL supports Mono version 2.0 and above. The product is compatible with the latest version of ADO.NET Entity Framework.
Development Environments:
* Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2008
* Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2005
* Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003
* Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2002
* Turbo Delphi for .NET Professional
* Turbo C# Professional
* Borland Developer Studio 2006
* Borland Developer Studio 2005
* Borland Delphi 8
* Borland C#Builder

Requirements: .NET Framework

What's new in this version: Visual Studio 2010 Beta supported The behavior of ConnectionTimeout corrected Ability to perform SSH authentication using public key added HTTP tunneling improved with the new PHP script The LocalFailover property and ConnectionLost event added for processing connection problems