doc.Products.dotnet-sqlserver-mt The Multi-Tier .Net Provider for MS SQL Server consists of a 100% managed client assembly and the MS SQL Server Database agent on the server utilizing the built in database independent network layer for communication between the client and server.The OpenLink Multi-Tier providers for MS SQLServer are a Type B class driver developed using the TDS network (wire) protocol interface.These providers are currently available for MS SQLServer versions 6.5, 7, 2000 and beyond. [[/images/aodbcst.gif|]] /MS SQL Server .Net Provider Architecture Diagram Image scaled down; Click to enlarge./ This driver is available for Windows and Linux Operating systems.