ADO.NET Client
- Last Updated: April 5, 2026
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- OpenAccess SDK
- Version 8.1
- Documentation
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Installing the ADO.NET Client requires the Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.8 or higher, available for download on the Microsoft Web site.
Supported Operating Environments
For the latest support and certification information, visit the DataDirect Product Compatibility Guide.
Existing code written for earlier version of the .NET Framework and earlier version of the.NET client is not compatible with the 8.1 version of the data provider. Note that the applications built using .NET 4.8 or above and directly referencing the data provider assemblies must be updated with 8.1 data provider and recompiled. If recompiling is not an option, you can use .NET facilities to redirect references the older assemblies to the newer assemblies.
Development Environment
You can connect to a database using the ADO.NET Client from an application developed in Microsoft Visual Studio. For the latest support and certification information, visit the DataDirect Product Compatibility Guide.