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.
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This driver is available for Windows and Linux Operating systems.