"An object explorer allows developers to easily make connections to their SQL servers and databases and explore the hierarchy of the SQL Server instance," Yu explained. "Users can also easily launch ...

Built on the .Net platform, xSQL Object 1.5 supports SQL Server 2000 and requires .Net Framework 1.1 or later. Pricing starts at $199 for a single-user license; $499 for a 5-user license; and $999 ...

Database connectivity gives desktop and Web applications much of their value. .NET developers have products and framework objects that can tie a front-end application to SQL Server, MySQL, Sybase, ...