Getting Started - IBM Database Add-Ins for Visual Studio

The IBM^® Database Add-Ins for Visual Studio are provided with IBM database products. This Getting Started section describes essential steps that you need to take before you can use the add-ins within Visual Studio to develop applications that access IBM data servers.

In this section:

Installation of IBM Database Add-Ins for Visual Studio: Instructions for Installation of IBM Database Add-Ins for Visual Studio
IBM Database Add-Ins for Visual Studio Overview: An introduction to the features and functionality of the IBM Database Add-Ins for Visual Studio. This section also discusses system requirements and prerequisites.
Supported IBM Data Servers and System Requirements: System requirements for both the server and the client to use the IBM Database Add-Ins for Visual Studio.
Upgrading the IBM Database Add-Ins for Visual Studio: Preserving IBM Data Tools options and IBM data provider connections through upgrades of IBM Database Add-Ins for Visual Studio.
Customizing the IBM Database Add-Ins for Visual Studio: Instructions for customizing the IBM Development Add-Ins for Visual Studio by setting various tool options.
Guidelines for Improving Performance with the IBM Database Add-Ins Cache: Tips for using a cache to improve performance while you are developing databases and applications.
Migrating DB2 Projects to Visual Studio 2008 or Later: Instructions for migrating a DB2 database project that was developed in Visual Studio .NET 2003 or Visual Studio 2005 to an IBM database project in Visual Studio 2008 or later.
Using IBM Database Add-Ins in Additional Versions of Visual Studio: Instructions for making the add-ins available for use in versions of Visual Studio that you install after you install the add-ins.