Entity Framework Data Providers

This section provides information on data providers that support the Entity Framework.

In This Section

• EntityClient Provider for the Entity Framework
  Describes the EntityClient data provider. This provider transforms queries against a data model into a canonical command tree. The command tree can then be consumed by a .NET Framework data provider for the Entity Framework.

• SqlClient for the Entity Framework
  Describes the .NET Framework data provider that supports the Entity Framework for use with a SQL Server database. 

Related Sections

• Entity Framework (SQL Server Compact)
  Describes provider limitations and how to use the Entity Framework with a SQL Server Compact database.

• Third-Party Providers for the Entity Framework
  List of the third-party data providers currently available for the Entity Framework.

See Also

Other Resources

Working with Data Providers

Build Date: 2011-08-29