We think about to do our next releases in .NET language. So I´m looking now for components that I can use with Visual C# (e.g. RibbonBar controls, Grids etc.). Now I see on the Telerik site and Component One Site, that they have Business Object Framework components to access several databases. I like that idea to split the datalayer and business object away from user interface. And as I´m a lazy guy I prefer to use tested and appoved components for that.
As I´m a newbie in .NET things I don´t understand really, if it is possible to attach each Database to such components (Telerik - OpenAccess, C1 - DataObjects) or do it work only with some Databases. When you look on the Telerik site, you will see that OpenAccess provides access to MS-SQL, Oracle, Firebird, Sybase, VistaDB etc. databases - but nothing about ElevateDB At the C1 site I don´t see anything about the databases which are working together with the DataObjects component.

Do anybody here using such products, or can tell me if it is possible to connect ElevatDB with that components?

Thanks
Michael  

Michael,

<< As I´m a newbie in .NET things I don´t understand really, if it is
possible to attach each Database to such components (Telerik - OpenAccess,
C1 - DataObjects) or do it work only with some Databases. When you look on
the Telerik site, you will see that OpenAccess provides access to MS-SQL,
Oracle, Firebird, Sybase, VistaDB etc. databases - but nothing about
ElevateDB At the C1 site I don´t see anything about the databases which
are working together with the DataObjects component.

Do anybody here using such products, or can tell me if it is possible to
connect ElevatDB with that components? >>

Given that the ADO.NET data provider framework is standard, I would think
that the connectivity won't be an issue.  The real issue, however, is how
such products interrogate system information in the target database.   I
would simply send them an email and ask them if they support any generic
ADO.NET data provider, or if there are special layers in their code for each
data provider.

--
Tim Young
Elevate Software
www.elevatesoft.com

Tim,

<<Given that the ADO.NET data provider framework is standard, I would think
that the connectivity won't be an issue.  The real issue, however, is how
such products interrogate system information in the target database.   I
would simply send them an email and ask them if they support any generic
ADO.NET data provider, or if there are special layers in their code for each
data provider.>>

It would be really a great thing if you can ask them. Because I do not really know how I can ask it, and I´m quite sure that I will not really understand what they answer.

Best regards
Michael

Hi Michael,

This is from the Teleri9k website:

Database Support Plans

OpenAccess currently supports Microsoft SQL Azure, Microsoft SQL Server 2000,
2005 and 2008, MySQL 5.x, Firebird 2.x, Oracle 9.2+, Sybase Advantage Database
Server 8.1, SQL Anywhere 10.x, VistaDB and Microsoft SQL Server CE

Our plan for new databases includes support for SQLite, Postgres and IBM DB2.

--
Chris Holland
[Team Elevate]


Tim Young [Elevate Software] wrote:

> Michael,
>
> << As I´m a newbie in .NET things I don´t understand really, if it is
> possible to attach each Database to such components (Telerik - OpenAccess, C1
> - DataObjects) or do it work only with some Databases. When you look on the
> Telerik site, you will see that OpenAccess provides access to MS-SQL, Oracle,
> Firebird, Sybase, VistaDB etc. databases - but nothing about ElevateDB
> At the C1 site I don´t see anything about the databases which are working
> together with the DataObjects component.
>
> Do anybody here using such products, or can tell me if it is possible to
> connect ElevatDB with that components? >>
>
> Given that the ADO.NET data provider framework is standard, I would think
> that the connectivity won't be an issue.  The real issue, however, is how
> such products interrogate system information in the target database.   I
> would simply send them an email and ask them if they support any generic
> ADO.NET data provider, or if there are special layers in their code for each
> data provider.

Michael,

<< It would be really a great thing if you can ask them. Because I do not
really know how I can ask it, and I´m quite sure that I will not really
understand what they answer. >>

I'll send them an email.

--
Tim Young
Elevate Software
www.elevatesoft.com

Michael,

<< Do anybody here using such products, or can tell me if it is possible to
connect ElevatDB with that components? >>

Telerik responded to me, and this is what they indicated:

"I have heard back from our technical support specialist, who has informed
me that it is not yet possible to use any ADO driver with OpenAccess.  We
are expanding the number of databases we support, with sqlite being next on
the list.  I would like to suggest that you submit a request into PITS (our
Public Issue Tracking System) for this request:
http://www.telerik.com/support/pits.aspx

This system allows you to submit any product requests you may have directly
to our developers.  The community can then vote on this to show their
support for your request.  Our PITS system also provides you with updates on
the progress of your request."

I would suggest submitting a request for ElevateDB support, and hopefully
they will contact us about adding it.

--
Tim Young
Elevate Software
www.elevatesoft.com