DbExpress Driver for Oracle Review
Summary[edit]
dbExpress driver for Oracle is a database-independent layer that defines common interface to provide fast access to Oracle from Delphi and C++Builder on Windows and Mac OS X for both 32-bit and 64-bit platforms. For this server, dbExpress provides a driver as an independent library that implements the common dbExpress interface for processing queries and stored procedures. It can work using Oracle Call Interface (OCI) or SQL*Net directly. dbExpress enables users both possibility of connection to Oracle by means of native Oracle data access and direct access to Oracle without Oracle Client.
History[edit]
The first version of dbExpress driver for Oracle was released in March, 2002. In the next major update (May, 2014) were added support for Delphi 8 and Oracle 10g, character conversion support in Oracle 9i with net option and unicode character data support with net option. In version 3.0 (February, 2006) Devart implemented Delphi 2006 support and unicode support with coUseUnicode added (Delphi 2006). dbExpress driver for Oracle, v.4.0 (July, 2007) had the complete support of Delphi 2007 for Win32 and C++Builder 2007, general performance improvements and fixed bugs. The release of the version 5.0 had support of Embarcadero RAD Studio XE2, application development for 64-bit Windows and FireMonkey application development platform.
dbExpress driver for Oracle, version 6.0 (September, 2012) contains support of Rad Studio XE3,Windows 8, Data Explorer and fixed bugs.
Feature list[edit]
Direct Mode
Allows your application to work with Oracle directly via TCP/IP without involving Oracle Client, thus significantly facilitating deployment and configuration of your applications.
DB Compatibility
dbExpress driver supports Oracle servers 12c, 11g, 10g, 9i, 8i, 8.0, and 7.3, including Oracle Express Edition 11g and 10g.
64-bit Development
Support of the 32-bit and 64-bit platforms with Delphi.
IDE Compatibility
dbExpress driver is compatible with the latest IDE versions: Embarcadero RAD Studio XE6, Delphi XE6 and C++Builder XE6. It is also compatible with the previous IDE versions since Delphi 6 and C++Builder 6.
For a comprehensive list of features please visit the overview page - http://www.devart.com/dbx/oracle/
Installation[edit]
To install the tool, it is necessary to double-click the exe file and follow the prompts in the wizard. The tool can be upgraded using the built-in wizard. If a new version is available on the Devart website, you are automatically prompted about it when you start the tool.
Availability[edit]
dbExpress driver for Oracle comes in two editions: Standard and Standard with source code
Also it can be registered under three types of licenses. You can get a Single License for one developer, a Team License for up to four developers, and a Site License for an unlimited number of developers in a single company.
Benefits
• 30-day fully-functional product trial
• 30-day money-back guarantee policy
• Volume discounts free 1-year subscription for updates and technical support
Product support
If you have any problems with the product or questions or suggestions concerning it, you can send an e-mail to its developers or write them at the company forum, and you will be answered shortly.
