OLE DB is a Windows API developed by Microsoft to enable seamless access to various sources of information. It provides a standardized architecture for creating and interacting with custom software products.

Overview

The underlying Component Object Model allows you to communicate with different types of data sources. Fundamental operations such as executing queries and retrieving information are defined by a set of standard commands.

Users can customize the COM architecture to meet the requirements of a specific project. It is possible to access remote databases. Moreover, there is an option to integrate third party modules to expand basic capabilities.

Please note that OLE DB is discontinued and no longer supported by the developer. More modern solutions with similar features like MySQL are available for download.

Performance

Instruments for automatically optimizing the data retrieval process are provided. You are able to improve the access time for frequently used files by caching them in the system memory.

OLE DB seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft technologies such as ADO and Active Server Pages. Users can develop complex workflows and automate various data modification operations.

Features

contains an application programming interface for accessing remote and local databases;
free to download and use;
based on the Component Object Model architecture;
it is possible to optimize and automate a wide variety of data processing tasks;
compatible with all modern versions of Windows.