UniData and UniVerse Add-ins for Visual Studio (U2.NET) provides an ADO.NET provider and Microsoft™ Visual Studio add-ins for MultiValue-centric programming in a .NET framework.


Optimized for U2 Data Servers
U2.NET has been optimized to work seamlessly with U2 data servers, providing high performance access. U2.NET leverages native interfaces and, optionally, allows the use of U2 Connection Pooling to increase scalability of your Web applications.

Supports multi-language, multi-byte character markets
U2.NET supports Unicode and UniVerse NLS, to allow U2 customers around the globe to take advantage of a rapid, drag-and-drop GUI and Web development environment.

Consumability
U2.NET's focus on consumability accelerates your access to business data and thus, your time to value. The product includes a step-by-step installation tutorial and intuitive installation, configuration and deployment wizards to minimize installation time and reduce or eliminate the need to consult documentation. In those cases where documentation is required, expanded instructions and extensive code samples are available through the IBM developerWorks Website.

Developer Benefits
The U2.NET Data Manager lets you see and leverage your accounts, files and dictionaries—either as a standalone application or integrated into Visual Studio to allow rapid application development from a MultiValue point of view. This powerful combination allows you to leverage the zero code programming concepts inherent in Visual Studio. Leverage drag-and-drop capabilities to quickly develop your application and Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) support to make your Web applications more interactive and dynamic.

Leverage and extend your investment
U2.NET lets skilled MultiValue programmers use their extensive knowledge and experience to take valuable business logic and data structures to the next level. For .NET programmers familiar with U2, U2.NET offers the best integration with Microsoft Visual Studio