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Best SQL Server ODBC Drivers 2026

Most database problems get blamed on queries, schemas, or infrastructure, and rarely on SQL Server ODBC drivers. Fair enough, those components often break. But in many cases, the real culprit is the connection layer itself. Poor drivers can lead to security gaps, performance hits, cloud connection struggles, Unicode issues, or incompatibility across platforms and modern SQL Server versions.

Install and Activate dotConnect in Visual Studio & Any IDE

Learn how to install and activate dotConnect products step by step. In this video, we show all available installation options—including NuGet Package Manager, command-line installation in any IDE, and the Windows installer for full Visual Studio integration. You’ll also see how to activate dotConnect using a license key, including how to get a free 30-day trial key from the Devart Customer Portal. This guide helps you.

dotConnect for Dynamics 365 | Secure C# ADO.NET connection with ORM support

Integrate Microsoft Dynamics 365 into your C# .NET applications with dotConnect for Dynamics 365—a powerful, high-performance data provider built for secure enterprise connectivity. From workflow automation to CRM data synchronization, dotConnect enables reliable access with seamless Visual Studio integration and advanced ORM support for modern development workflows. Chapters: Try it free for 30 days and see why thousands of developers trust dotConnect for Dynamics 365 in mission-critical environments.

dotConnect Update: .NET 10 Support, OAuth Integration & Faster Batch Updates

The latest dotConnect release is here, bringing major improvements in performance, security, and cloud connectivity for.NET developers. In this video, we walk through the most important updates: This release is designed for developers who rely on high-performance, secure, and dependable data connectivity in modern.NET environments.

Best PostgreSQL ODBC Drivers in 2026: How to Choose

PostgreSQL ODBC drivers are no longer background components. For teams running BI, reporting, and ETL on PostgreSQL, the drivers directly affect how fast queries run, how reliably dashboards refresh, and whether data pipelines remain stable as usage grows. As PostgreSQL moves deeper into analytics stacks, these capabilities are driving the demand for these tools, a trend reflected in broader ODBC market growth.

Database Administration Made Easy With dbForge Edge

Simplify database administration across multiple platforms with dbForge Edge. This video shows how dbForge Edge helps you handle performance tuning, backups, security, and migrations across multiple database systems. Optimize SQL performance Automate database backups Manage users and permissions Migrate databases in minutes.

SSIS Data Flow Components 4.0: Ready for Visual Studio 2026, SQL Server 2025, and Beyond

We are excited to announce the release of SSIS components Data Flow Components version 4.0, an update that delivers expanded compatibility with the latest development tools and database platforms. Version 4.0 introduces full support for Visual Studio 2026 and Visual Studio 2026 Insiders, ensuring developers can seamlessly adopt Microsoft’s newest IDE while continuing to work with familiar workflows.

DataReader vs DataSet: A Guide to Connected and Disconnected Data Access

DataReader and DataSet are two significant data access models that can greatly impact the performance, scalability, and responsiveness of your.NET application. The connected model, powered by DataReader, keeps a live connection open and streams data forward-only to maximize speed and minimize memory usage. The disconnected model, implemented through DataSet, takes the opposite approach. It loads data into memory so you can edit and reuse it without constant database interaction.