The release of the new 6.5 Connector/Net version includes a MySqlClientPermission class to help all the users define the security polices to use in the database connections within any application using a MySQL database.

 Intellisense Support in Visual Studio

One of the cool features coming in Connector/NET 6.5 is the support in Visual Studio 2010 of Intellisense for MySql files.

As you probably know, the capability of editing mysql files (in the way of both .mysql raw files included in the solution and stored procedures/functions from Server Explorer) has been around for a while, yet a missing piece of the puzzle was to have advanced completion of sql statements in those files… until now.

Let’s explore the set of features currently implemented as part of Intellisense support.

Note: For completion intellisense features to work a database connection must be properly configured, see images below

One of the cool features coming in Connector/NET 6.5 is the support in Visual Studio 2010 of Intellisense for MySql files.

As you probably know, the capability of editing mysql files (in the way of both .mysql raw files included in the solution and stored procedures/functions from Server Explorer) has been around for a while, yet a missing piece of the puzzle was to have advanced completion of sql statements in those files… until now.

Since the release of the 5.6 Community MySQL Server there is support for the milliseconds value in Time, TimeStamp and DateTime types.  You can find more information on this new feature at (http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.6/en/fractional-seconds.html).  Starting with version 6.5, Connector/Net fully supports milliseconds. This support does not affect compatibility with older versions of MySQL and it gives you the ability to use fractional seconds when combining Connector/Net 6.5 with MySQL Server 5.6 or later.  Let's see how we should use it.

Creating a DateTime column that include Milliseconds value.

You can do this either using Connector/Net or using any MySQL client with a valid connection to your database.

For this case we're going to use MySqlCommand class within a console application in VS 2010.

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I see so many posts on what happened to company X, product Y and dream Z that I couldn't resist the temptation to summarize this great year for MySQL. At the end of 2010, Oracle did an announcement we were all waiting for: MySQL 5.5 is GA! Another year has passed since then and it's time to reflect on what has been done.

I know this is a long post. I tried to rewrite it at least 10 times to make it shorter, but I couldn't condense the list. Hence, I wrote a summary in the beginning for those who don't want to read it all.

I believe that 2011 was an exceptional year for MySQL and I really enjoy being part of this team. I wish all of us a lot of success and fun in the years to come!

Summary:
Oracle released many  …

MySQL Connector/Net 6.5.0, a new version of the all-managed .NET driver for MySQL has been released.  This is a beta release of our newest connector and comes with several new features.  It is of beta quality and should not be used in any production environment.  It is appropriate for use with MySQL server versions 5.0-5.6

It is now available in source and binary form from here and mirror sites (note that not all mirror sites may be up to date at this point-if you can't find this version on some mirror, please try again later or choose another download site.)

This new versions brings new features such as

• Exception and command injector support
• Millseconds support
• Better partial-trust support
• Better intellisense including auto-completion when editing stored …

MySQL Connector/Net 6.5.0, a new version of the all-managed .NET driver for MySQL has been released.  This is a beta release of our newest connector and comes with several new features.  It is of beta quality and should not be used in any production environment.  It is appropriate for use with MySQL server versions 5.0-5.6

It is now available in source and binary form from here and mirror sites (note that not all mirror sites may be up to date at this point-if you can't find this version on some mirror, please try again later or choose another download site.)

This new versions brings new features such as

• Exception and command injector support
• Millseconds support
• Better partial-trust support
• Better intellisense including auto-completion when editing stored …

When Oracle acquired MySQL there was some concern about what would happen with the world's most popular open-source database.  It's clear now that not only is Oracle very serious about continuing the great database but it is expanding the teams working on it and it's related technologies.  I know because I run one of those teams!

I've been working on MySQL and .NET technologies for the past 8 years and I'm very proud to introduce a couple of people who have been and will continue be working on my team.  

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When Oracle acquired MySQL there was some concern about what would happen with the world's most popular open-source database.  It's clear now that not only is Oracle very serious about continuing the great database but it is expanding the teams working on it and it's related technologies.  I know because I run one of those teams!

I've been working on MySQL and .NET technologies for the past 8 years and I'm very proud to introduce a couple of people who have been and will continue be working on my team.  

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MySQL Connector/Net 6.3.8, a new version of the all-managed .NET driver for MySQL has been released.  This is a maintenance release to our 6.3 release chain and includes 40 changes and fixes.

Version 6.3.8 is appropriate for use with versions of MySQL 5.0-5.5.

It is now available in source and binary form from here and mirror sites (note that not all mirror sites may be up to date at this point-if you can't find this version on some mirror, please try again later or choose another download site.)

The release is also available for download on My Oracle Support (MOS).

Enjoy and thanks for the support!