= doc.Products.dotnet-db2-mt %TOC% The Multi-Tier .Net Provider for DB2 consists of a 100% managed client assembly and the DB2 Database agent on the server utilizing the built in database independent network layer for communication between the client and server. The [[OpenLink]] Multi-Tier .Net Provider for DB2 are a Type A class of provider developed using the DB2CLI call level interface. These drivers are currently available for DB2 versions 6.x, 7.x, 8.x and beyond. [[/images/aodbcst.gif|]] /DB2 .Net Provider Architecture Diagram Image scaled down; Click to enlarge./ This driver is available for Windows and Linux Operating systems. The Multi-Tier .Net Provider for DB2 consists of a 100% managed client assembly and the DB2 Database agent on the server utilizing the built in database independent network layer for communication between the client and server. The [[OpenLink]] Multi-Tier .Net Provider for DB2 are a Type A class of provider developed using the DB2CLI call level interface. These drivers are currently available for DB2 versions 6.x, 7.x, 8.x and beyond. [[/images/dotnetdb2mt.gif|]] /DB2 .Net Provider Architecture Diagram Image scaled down; Click to enlarge./ This driver is available for Windows and Linux Operating systems. ----