New ADO.NET Data Provider and Pervasive PSQL v10.10 Update 10

Pervasive Engineering has just released version 3.2 of the ADO.NET data provider as part of the latest Pervasive PSQL v10.10 update. Update 10 provides additional fixes and solves known issues reported since the release of PSQL v10.10 (Build #10.10 or higher). This update includes all fixes from prior versions. If you’re a Visual Studio developer, you need this data provider. The ADO.NET data provider works with several versions of Windows (going back to Windows 2000 SP4) and on 32- and 64-bit machines. The highlights of the 3.2 release include support for: Pervasive PSQL v10.10 NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5 and 3.5 SP1 Enterprise Access Libraries 3.1, including data access application block (DAAB) Visual Studio 2008 Pervasive Bulk Load Connection statistics.

Download PSQL v10.10 Update 10

Download the Design Time Components for ADO.NET 3.2 Data Provider

TECH TIP

Installing Pervasive PSQL v10 on a Virtual Machine

answerman@pervasive.com. We need your feedback and we’re more than happy to borrow ideas.

Despite the current economic climate, companies providing virtualization solutions are growing. For this month’s Tech Tip, Pervasive will demonstrate the installation of Pervasive PSQL v10 Workgroup on a Windows XP operating system that is running in a VMware Workstation 5.5 virtual machine environment. Read this month's tip.

THE LATEST WORD

Gilbert turns the mike over to Pervasive CEO John Farr

Gilbert's special guest this issue is Pervasive CEO John Farr, who wants to give you the latest word on what's cooking around Pervasive. Product development has been in full swing on multiple fronts at Pervasive and our Database customers will be interested to learn more. Listen in.

LICENSING NEWS

Pervasive PSQL Server Licensing for Virtual Servers, Standby Systems, and Clusters

We’ve had some questions recently about the licensing policy related to using Pervasive PSQL for clusters, virtual servers and standby systems. Those of you buying online have already seen that we’ve updated the license administration utility and that keys are activated and deactivated differently than in the past. (Check out the January 2009 Tech Tip for more details.)

Read the provided overview and FAQ to learn more.

INTRODUCING THE REST OF PERVASIVE

We’ve gotten some requests to let you know what’s going on at Pervasive outside of Database Products. Expect key bits of information from other parts of Pervasive to appear in this newsletter in the future. For now, here’s an introduction to each of the product groups that make up the rest of Pervasive.

NEW SITE NEWS

Help us build a new website

The great thing about websites is that they’re easy to get to and have lots of information. The bad thing is that, as with any other storage facility, things tend to accumulate over time and clutter can get in the way of utility. We’re due for a refresh. In the next few weeks, you’ll see some changes to the Pervasive site: new corporate section, new sections for Data Integration and Pervasive DataRush^TM and a new landing page for Pervasive PSQL customers. The next step is to redesign part of the site specifically for database customers.

Here’s where we need your help:

Click here and take a few minutes to answer these questions about what you would like to see in the new site. If you’ve got a site you’re really impressed with, send the url to

ANSWER MAN WITH ZIPPY

Lipstick, pigs and marketing

I was in a meeting recently where a vendor was trying to save an account from moving to a competitor. The big issue was the usability of the software. Counterintuitive interface, frustrated users – classic anti-productivity tool. We’ve all been there. Find out if marketing saved the bacon or only made it cuter. Read the blog.

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