The DB2 Data Provider
- Last Updated: April 16, 2026
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The DataDirect Connect for ADO.NET DB2 data provider (the DB2 data provider) supports DB2 servers. For the latest support and certification information, visit the DataDirect Product Compatibility Guide.
See the README text file shipped with your DataDirect product for the file name of the data provider.
Note: If you are using the ADO.NET Entity Framework, you must use the DB2 Entity Framework Data Provider. See The DB2 Entity Framework Data Provider for more information.