A Database API Control/Component by Core Lab

PostgreSQLDirect .NET data provider can be used in the same way as the SQL Server .NET or the OLE DB .NET Data Provider.

PostgreSQLDirect .NET uses native message-based protocol for communication with PostgreSQL server. It allows to create lightweight and fast applications working with PostgreSQL.

PostgreSQLDirect .NET provides functionality for connecting to PostgreSQL database, executing commands, and retrieving results. Those results can be processed directly, or placed in an ADO.NET DataSet for further processing while in a disconnected state. While in the DataSet, data can be exposed to the user, combined with other data from multiple sources, or passed remotely between tiers. Any processing performed on the data while in the DataSet can then be reconciled to PostgreSQL database.

PostgreSQLDirect .NET data provider is designed to be lightweight. It consists of a minimal layer between PostgreSQL database and your code. This extends functionality without sacrificing performance.

Following the main features of the PostgreSQL .NET Data Provider.

• Direct access to PostgreSQL server


• Doesn't require PostgreSQL client library and uses PostgreSQL protocol directly


• 100% managed code


• High performance


• Easy to deploy


• Supports the latest versions of PostgreSQL server


• All PostgreSQL data types support


• Connection pooling feature


• Fill DataSet with multiple query


• Named parameters support


• Ability of monitoring query execution


• Advanced design-time editors


• Easy migration from ODBC and OLE DB .NET Data Providers with Migration Wizard


• Help integrated into Visual Studio .NET


• Free support for registered users


• Licensed per a developer without royalty fee