Essential DownloadsDownload the latest versions of Microsoft's data development technologies.
ADO.NET Data Services Update for .NET Framework 3.5 SP1The ADO.NET Data Services framework consists of patterns and libraries that enable the creation and consumption of REST-based data services for the web. This update to the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 provides additional features which extend the functionality provided in version 1.0 of the ADO.NET Data Services framework. Monday, Feb 1
SQL Server Modeling (formerly code name "Oslo") November 2009 CTPThe SQL Server Modeling CTP includes updated "M" language tools, "Quadrant" for viewing and editing data, and SQL Server Modeling Services (formerly referred to as the "Repository"). This version includes numerous bug fixes, simplifications, and added features from prior CTPs as described in its Release Notes.Monday, Nov 16
Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Beta 2Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 focuses on the core pillars of developer experience, support for the latest platforms, targeted experiences for specific application types, and core architecture improvements. Includes the ADO.NET Entity Framework 4 and ADO.NET Data Services 4.Tuesday, Nov 10
ADO.NET Entity Framework Feature CTP2This CTP is a an early preview of future features of the ADO.NET Entity Framework. Note: These features are not part of Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4Tuesday, Nov 10
ADO.NET Data Services v1.5 CTP2ADO.NET Data Services v1.5 CTP2 is the second tech preview release of the next version of ADO.NET Data Services. This release (v1.5) will target the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 & Silverlight 3 platforms and provide new client and server side features for data service developers.Tuesday, Sep 1
MDAC DownloadsThis page offers the most recent downloads of the MDAC/WDAC technologies such as OBDC and OLEDB. Previous versions are also available through the link at the bottom of the page.Friday, May 15
Microsoft Project Code Named "Velocity" CTP 3 "Velocity" is a distributed in-memory application cache platform for developing scalable, high-performance applications. "Velocity" can be used to cache any common language runtime (CLR) object and provides access through simple APIs. The key aspects of "Velocity" are distributed cache performance, scalabily, and availability. Download CTP3 and try it today.Wednesday, Apr 8
SQL Server JDBC Driver 2.0This version of the JDBC Driver provides support for JDBC Spec 4.0, which includes new national character set conversion API methods, new metadata methods and new data types. The support for the national character set includes new setter, getter, and updater methods for new JDBC data types, such as NCHAR, NVARCHAR, LONGNVARCHAR, and NCLOB. Also, this release introduces the support for the SQLXML JDBC data type to store and retrieve an XML document in and from a relational database. In addition, this release enhances tracing the driver operation by logging the entry and exit points of public methods and by providing better distinction between the trace levels.Thursday, Apr 2
MSXML4.0 Service Pack 3 (SP3)MSXML4.0 SP3 is a complete replacement of MSXML4.0, MSXML4.0 SP1 and MSXML4.0 SP2 and contains a number of bug fixes to enhance security and reliability. Approximately nine years ago, MSXML4.0 was released to the web. MSXML4.0 was superseded by MSXML6.0 six+ years ago and is only intended to support legacy applications. After MSXML4.0 SP3, there are no future service packs planned. Also, please note that SP2 support will end in November 2009. MSXML4.0 customers are recommended to upgrade to MSXML6. Friday, Mar 6
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