diff --git a/product_docs/docs/migration_portal/4/04_mp_migrating_database/01_mp_schema_extraction/01_data_pump_utility.mdx b/product_docs/docs/migration_portal/4/04_mp_migrating_database/01_mp_schema_extraction/01_data_pump_utility.mdx
index 9e47f70f30f..fd2682924ec 100644
--- a/product_docs/docs/migration_portal/4/04_mp_migrating_database/01_mp_schema_extraction/01_data_pump_utility.mdx
+++ b/product_docs/docs/migration_portal/4/04_mp_migrating_database/01_mp_schema_extraction/01_data_pump_utility.mdx
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
---
title: "Extracting schemas using Oracle Data Pump utilities"
-
+navTitle: Using Oracle Data Pump
---
Migration Portal requires only the metadata in the SQL dump file to assess the extracted schemas.
diff --git a/product_docs/docs/migration_portal/4/04_mp_migrating_database/01_mp_schema_extraction/edb_ddl_extractor.mdx b/product_docs/docs/migration_portal/4/04_mp_migrating_database/01_mp_schema_extraction/edb_ddl_extractor.mdx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..487738b8be4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/product_docs/docs/migration_portal/4/04_mp_migrating_database/01_mp_schema_extraction/edb_ddl_extractor.mdx
@@ -0,0 +1,111 @@
+---
+title: "Extracting schemas using the EDB DDL Extractor"
+navTitle: Using EDB DDL Extractor
+---
+
+
+Download the latest EDB DDL Extractor script from the Migration Portal Projects page.
+
+!!! Note
+ Migration Portal might become unresponsive for very large SQL files, depending on your system and browser resource availability. To resolve this, try extracting fewer schemas at a time to reduce the SQL file size.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+You can run the EDB DDL Extractor script in SQL Developer or SQL\*Plus. It uses Oracle’s `DBMS_METADATA` built-in package to extract DDLs for different objects under schemas (specified while running the script). The EDB DDL Extractor creates the DDL file uploaded to the portal and analyzed for EDB Postgres Advanced Server compatibility.
+
+!!! Note
+ You must have `CONNECT` and `SELECT_CATALOG_ROLE` roles and `CREATE TABLE` privilege.
+
+### For SQL\*Plus
+
+1. Connect to SQL\*Plus and run this command:
+
+ ```sql
+ @edb_ddl_extractor.sql
+ ```
+
+1. When prompted, if the Oracle user that is running the script has the required privileges, press **Enter** to continue running the script.
+
+1. When prompted, provide the schema name. When extracting multiple schemas, use a comma (`‘,’`) as a delimiter.
+
+ !!! Note
+ If you want to extract all the user schemas from the current database, don't mention any schema names while extracting. However, we recommend mentioning the schema names that you want to extract.
+
+1. When prompted, enter the path or directory for the extractor to store the extracted DDL. If you don't specify a path, the extracted DDL is output to the directory where you ran the SQL\*Plus command.
+
+1. When prompted, enter `yes`or `no` depending on whether you want to extract dependent objects from other schemas.
+
+1. When prompted, enter `yes`or `no` depending on whether you want to extract grant statements from other schemas.
+
+## Example
+
+1. Run the extractor script:
+
+ ```text
+ @edb_ddl_extractor.sql
+ ```
+
+1. Press **Enter**.
+
+1. Specify three schemas by separating them with commas:
+
+ ```text
+ Enter a comma separated list of schemas to be extracted (Default all schemas): HR, SCOTT, FINANCE
+ ```
+
+1. Enter a path for the output file:
+
+ On Linux, you might use:
+
+ ```text
+ Location for output file (Default current location) : /home/oracle/extracted_ddls/
+ ```
+
+ Similarly on Windows:
+
+ ```text
+ Location for output file (Default current location) : c:\Users\Example\Desktop\
+ ```
+
+1. Enter `yes` to extract dependent objects in other schemas:
+
+ ```text
+ WARNING:
+
+ Given schema(s) list may contain objects which are dependent on objects
+ from other schema(s), not mentioned in the list.` `Assessment may fail
+ for such objects. It is suggested to extract all dependent objects
+ together.
+ Extract dependent object from other schemas?(yes/no) (Default no / Ignored for all schemas option): yes
+ ```
+
+1. Enter `yes` to extract grant statements:
+
+ ```text
+ Extract GRANT statements?(yes/no) (Default no): yes
+ ```
+
+### For SQL Developer
+
+After loading the `edb_ddl_extractor.sql` script into SQL Developer and connecting to the source Oracle database, run the script. As the script executes, respond to the prompts.
+
+1. If the user for the database connection has the required privileges as listed in the **Script Output** tab, select **Yes** to continue running the script.
+
+2. Enter a comma-separated list of schemas, and select **OK**.
+
+3. Enter the path for the output file, and select **OK**. The default is the location of the DDL Extractor script.
+
+4. Enter `yes` or `no` to extract dependent objects, and select **OK**. The default is to not extract dependent objects.
+
+5. Enter `yes` or `no` to extract grant statements, and select **OK**. The default setting is not to extract grant statements.
+
+Output of the DDL Extractor run appears in the Script Output tab. The name of the output file appears after the `Extraction Completed` message in the script output.
+
+!!! Note
+ You can also enter single schema name in both SQL\*Plus and SQL Developer.
+
+The script then iterates through the object types in the source database. Once the task is completed, the `.SQL` output is stored at the location you entered (e.g., `c:\Users\Example\Desktop\`).
+
+See [file encoding](/migration_portal/latest/known_issues_notes/#file-encoding) for information about the file encoding format expected by Migration Portal.
+
+
diff --git a/product_docs/docs/migration_portal/4/04_mp_migrating_database/01_mp_schema_extraction/index.mdx b/product_docs/docs/migration_portal/4/04_mp_migrating_database/01_mp_schema_extraction/index.mdx
index e3fe205e35e..30953d039ec 100644
--- a/product_docs/docs/migration_portal/4/04_mp_migrating_database/01_mp_schema_extraction/index.mdx
+++ b/product_docs/docs/migration_portal/4/04_mp_migrating_database/01_mp_schema_extraction/index.mdx
@@ -7,126 +7,27 @@ legacyRedirectsGenerated:
redirects:
- ../01_whats_new/
-
+deepToC: true
navigation:
- - "01_data_pump_utility"
-
+ - edb_ddl_extractor
+ - 01_data_pump_utility
---
-
-
-You can perform a schema extraction using either of the following methods. EDB recommends using the EDB DDL extractor to extract your schemas.
- - [EDB DDL Extractor](#extracting-schemas-using-the-edb-ddl-extractor) (recommended method)
- - [Oracle Data Pump utilities](01_data_pump_utility/)
-
-For more information, see [Known issues, limitations, and notes](/migration_portal/latest/known_issues_notes/).
-
-## Extracting schemas using the EDB DDL Extractor
-
-Download the latest EDB DDL Extractor script from the Migration Portal Projects page.
-
-!!! Note
- Migration Portal might become unresponsive for very large SQL files, depending on your system and browser resource availability. To resolve this, try extracting fewer schemas at a time to reduce the SQL file size.
-
-### Prerequisites
-
-You can run the EDB DDL Extractor script in SQL Developer or SQL\*Plus. It uses Oracle’s `DBMS_METADATA` built-in package to extract DDLs for different objects under schemas (specified while running the script). The EDB DDL Extractor creates the DDL file uploaded to the portal and analyzed for EDB Postgres Advanced Server compatibility.
-
-!!! Note
- You must have `CONNECT` and `SELECT_CATALOG_ROLE` roles and `CREATE TABLE` privilege.
-
-#### For SQL\*Plus
-
-1. Connect to SQL\*Plus and run this command:
-
- ```sql
- @edb_ddl_extractor.sql
- ```
-
-2. When prompted, if the Oracle user that is running the script has the required privileges, press **Enter** to continue running the script.
-
-3. When prompted, provide the schema name. When extracting multiple schemas, use a comma (`‘,’`) as a delimiter.
-
- !!! Note
- If you want to extract all the user schemas from the current database, don't mention any schema names while extracting. However, we recommend mentioning the schema names that you want to extract.
-
-4. When prompted, enter the path or directory for the extractor to store the extracted DDL. If you don't specify a path, the extracted DDL is output to the directory where you ran the SQL\*Plus command.
-
-5. When prompted, enter `yes`or `no` depending on whether you want to extract dependent objects from other schemas.
-
-6. When prompted, enter `yes`or `no` depending on whether you want to extract grant statements from other schemas.
-
-For example:
-
-1. Run the extractor script:
+## Schema extraction methods
- ```text
- @edb_ddl_extractor.sql
- ```
+You can perform a schema extraction using the EDB or Oracle extraction tools.Select one of the following for instructions and examples:
-2. Press **Enter**
-
-3. Specify three schemas by separating them with commas:
-
- ```text
- Enter a comma separated list of schemas to be extracted (Default all schemas): HR, SCOTT, FINANCE
- ```
-
-4. Enter a path for the output file:
-
- On Linux, you might use:
-
- ```text
- Location for output file (Default current location) : /home/oracle/extracted_ddls/
- ```
-
- Similarly on Windows:
-
- ```text
- Location for output file (Default current location) : c:\Users\Example\Desktop\
- ```
-
-5. Enter `yes` to extract dependent objects in other schemas:
-
- ```text
- WARNING:
-
- Given schema(s) list may contain objects which are dependent on objects
- from other schema(s), not mentioned in the list.` `Assessment may fail
- for such objects. It is suggested to extract all dependent objects
- together.
- Extract dependent object from other schemas?(yes/no) (Default no / Ignored for all schemas option): yes
- ```
-
-6. Enter `yes` to extract grant statements:
-
- ```text
- Extract GRANT statements?(yes/no) (Default no): yes
- ```
-
-#### For SQL Developer
-
-After loading the `edb_ddl_extractor.sql` script into SQL Developer and connecting to the source Oracle database, run the script. As the script executes, respond to the prompts.
-
-1. If the user for the database connection has the required privileges as listed in the **Script Output** tab, select **Yes** to continue running the script.
-
-2. Enter a comma-separated list of schemas, and select **OK**.
-
-3. Enter the path for the output file, and select **OK**. The default is the location of the DDL Extractor script.
-
-4. Enter `yes` or `no` to extract dependent objects, and select **OK**. The default is to not extract dependent objects.
-
-5. Enter `yes` or `no` to extract grant statements, and select **OK**. The default setting is not to extract grant statements.
-
-Output of the DDL Extractor run appears in the Script Output tab. The name of the output file appears after the `Extraction Completed` message in the script output.
-
-!!! Note
- You can also enter single schema name in both SQL\*Plus and SQL Developer.
+ - [EDB DDL Extractor](edb_ddl_extractor) (recommended method)
+ - [Oracle Data Pump utilities](01_data_pump_utility/)
-The script then iterates through the object types in the source database. Once the task is completed, the `.SQL` output is stored at the location you entered (e.g., `c:\Users\Example\Desktop\`).
+EDB recommends using the EDB DDL extractor to extract your schemas.
+Alternatively, you can use Oracle’s Data Pump (IMPDP/EXPDP) tool to export schemas from an Oracle database.
-See [file encoding](/migration_portal/latest/known_issues_notes/#file-encoding) for information about the file encoding format expected by Migration Portal.
+!!!warning
+ If you choose to extract schemas using a different method and then upload the DDL file to Migration Portal, the portal may not be able to assess the file correctly.
+!!!
+For more information, see [Known issues, limitations, and notes](/migration_portal/latest/known_issues_notes/).
## Schemas and objects support
diff --git a/product_docs/docs/migration_portal/4/04_mp_migrating_database/index.mdx b/product_docs/docs/migration_portal/4/04_mp_migrating_database/index.mdx
index 8836d3f083a..5b8fb87bb4d 100644
--- a/product_docs/docs/migration_portal/4/04_mp_migrating_database/index.mdx
+++ b/product_docs/docs/migration_portal/4/04_mp_migrating_database/index.mdx
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ legacyRedirectsGenerated:
To migrate a database, you must complete the following steps:
-1. Perform a [schema extraction](01_mp_schema_extraction/#mp_schema_extraction).
+1. Perform a [schema extraction](01_mp_schema_extraction).
2. Perform a [schema assessment](02_mp_schema_assessment/#mp_schema_assessment).
3. Perform a [schema migration](03_mp_schema_migration/#mp_schema_migration).
4. Perform a [data migration](04_mp_data_migration/#mp_data_migration).
diff --git a/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/01_release_notes.mdx b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/01_release_notes.mdx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..05fa5f26539
--- /dev/null
+++ b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/01_release_notes.mdx
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+---
+title: "Release notes"
+---
+
+Released: 22 Nov 2024
+
+The EDB .NET Connector provides connectivity between a .NET client application and an EDB Postgres Advanced Server database server.
+
+New features, enhancements, bug fixes, and other changes in the EDB .NET Connector `8.0.5.1` include:
+
+| Type | Description | Addresses |
+|----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
+| Upstream merge | Merged with community .NET driver version 8.0.5 and EF Core Driver 8.0.10. See [release notes](https://www.npgsql.org/doc/release-notes/8.0.html) for more information about merge updates. | |
+| Bug fix | Fixed a performance issue. Performance is now improved when reading data while targeting .NET Framework 4.7.2, 4.8, and 4.8.1. | #41979 |
+| Enhancement | Added support for EDB Postgres Advanced Server 17.2. | |
+| Enhancement | Added support for `IS TABLE OF`. EDB Postgres Advanced Server supports Oracle nested table collection types created with `CREATE TYPE ... AS TABLE OF` statements. See [Using nested tables](./using_nested_table_types.mdx) for more information. | |
+| Deprecation | Removed .NET5, .NET6, and .NET7 targets as they have reached end of support. | |
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/02_requirements_overview.mdx b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/02_requirements_overview.mdx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..fbd750391e3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/02_requirements_overview.mdx
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+---
+title: "Product compatibility"
+---
+
+
+
+These are the supported versions and platforms for the EDB .NET Connector.
+
+The EDB .NET Connector is certified with EDB Postgres Advanced Server version 11 and later.
+
+The EDB .NET Connector graphical installers are supported on the following Windows platforms:
+
+64-bit Windows:
+
+- Windows Server 2019 and 2022
+- Windows 10 and 11
+
+32-bit Windows:
+
+- Windows 10
diff --git a/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/03_the_advanced_server_net_connector_overview.mdx b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/03_the_advanced_server_net_connector_overview.mdx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..edc633b4804
--- /dev/null
+++ b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/03_the_advanced_server_net_connector_overview.mdx
@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+---
+title: "EDB .NET Connector overview"
+
+---
+
+
+
+EDB .NET Connector is a .NET data provider that allows a client application to connect to a database stored on an EDB Postgres Advanced Server host. The .NET Connector accesses the data directly, allowing the client application optimal performance, a broad spectrum of functionality, and access to EDB Postgres Advanced Server features.
+
+The .NET Connector supports the following frameworks:
+
+- .NET 8.0
+- .NET Framework 4.7.2, 4.8, and 4.8.1
+- .NET Standard 2.0 and 2.1
+
+
+## The .NET class hierarchy
+
+The .NET class hierarchy contains classes that you can use to create objects that control a connection to the EDB Postgres Advanced Server database and manipulate the data stored on the server. The following are a few of the most commonly used object classes.
+
+`EDBDataSource`
+
+ `EDBDataSource` is the entry point for all the connections made to the database. It's responsible for issuing connections to the server and efficiently managing them. Starting with EDB .NET Connector 7.0.4.1, you no longer need direct instantiation of `EDBConnection`. Instantiate `EDBDataSource` and use the method provided to create commands or execute queries.
+
+`EDBConnection`
+
+ The `EDBConnection` class represents a connection to EDB Postgres Advanced Server. An `EDBConnection` object contains a `ConnectionString` that tells the .NET client how to connect to an EDB Postgres Advanced Server database. Obtain `EDBConnection` from an `EDBDataSource` instance, and use it directly only in specific scenarios, such as transactions.
+
+`EDBCommand`
+
+ An `EDBCommand` object contains a SQL command that the client executes against EDB Postgres Advanced Server. Before you can execute an `EDBCommand` object, you must link it to an `EDBConnection` object.
+
+`EDBDataReader`
+
+ An `EDBDataReader` object provides a way to read an EDB Postgres Advanced Server result set. You can use an `EDBDataReader` object to step through one row at a time, forward only.
+
+`EDBDataAdapter`
+
+ An `EDBDataAdapter` object links a result set to the EDB Postgres Advanced Server database. You can modify values and use the `EDBDataAdapter` class to update the data stored in an EDB Postgres Advanced Server database.
diff --git a/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/04_installing_and_configuring_the_net_connector.mdx b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/04_installing_and_configuring_the_net_connector.mdx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..32b80812cf3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/04_installing_and_configuring_the_net_connector.mdx
@@ -0,0 +1,290 @@
+---
+title: "Installing and configuring the .NET Connector"
+
+---
+
+
+
+## Installing the .NET Connector
+
+You can install the EDB .NET Connector using either the EDB installer or the installer from NuGet.org.
+
+### Installing and configuring the .NET Connector from NuGet.org
+
+#### Install NuGet package via command line
+
+Launch a terminal from your solution folder and run:
+
+```text
+dotnet add package EnterpriseDB.EDBClient
+```
+
+This command downloads and installs the EDB .NET Connector matching your .NET version. Your project is then ready to import the EDB .NET Connector namespace:
+
+```text
+using EnterpriseDB.EDBClient;
+```
+
+You can find all the EDB .NET Connector satellite packages at [NuGet.org](https://www.nuget.org/profiles/EnterpriseDB).
+
+For more information, see the [EDB .NET Connector Now Published on NuGet](https://www.enterprisedb.com/blog/improving-developer-experience-updated-edb-net-connector-now-published-nuget) blog post.
+
+#### Install NuGet package via Visual Studio interface
+
+1. Right-click your project or solution and select **Manage NuGet package**.
+1. Search the package using `enterprisedb.edbclient` as the search text.
+1. Select the EnterpriseDB.EDBClient package.
+1. Select **Install** to proceed to package download and installation.
+
+This command downloads and installs the EDB .NET Connector matching your .NET version. Your project is then ready to import the EDB .NET Connector namespace:
+
+```text
+using EnterpriseDB.EDBClient;
+```
+
+For more information, see the [EDB .NET Connector Now Published on NuGet](https://www.enterprisedb.com/blog/improving-developer-experience-updated-edb-net-connector-now-published-nuget) blog post.
+
+### Installing the .NET Connector using EDB installer
+
+You can use the EDB .NET Connector installer to add the .NET Connector to your system. The installer is available from [the EDB website](https://www.enterprisedb.com/software-downloads-postgres).
+
+1. After downloading the installer, right-click the installer icon, and select **Run As Administrator**. When prompted, select an installation language and select **OK** to continue to the Setup window.
+
+ ![The .NET Connector Installation wizard](images/dotnet_installation_wizard.png)
+
+1. Select **Next**.
+
+ ![The Installation dialog box](images/dotnet_installation_dialog.png)
+
+1. Use the Installation Directory dialog box to specify the directory in which to install the connector. Select **Next**.
+
+ ![The Ready to Install dialog box](images/ready_to_install.png)
+
+1. To start the installation, on the Ready to Install dialog box, select **Next**. Popups confirm the progress of the installation wizard.
+
+ ![The installation is complete](images/dotnet_installation_complete.png)
+
+1. When the wizard informs you that it has completed the setup, select **Finish**.
+
+You can also use StackBuilder Plus to add or update the connector on an existing EDB Postgres Advanced Server installation.
+
+1. To open StackBuilder Plus, from the Windows **Apps** menu, select **StackBuilder Plus**.
+
+ ![Starting StackBuilder Plus](images/starting_stackbuilder_plus.png)
+
+1. When StackBuilder Plus opens, follow the onscreen instructions.
+
+1. From the Database Drivers node of the tree control, select the **EnterpriseDB.Net Connector** option.
+
+ ![Selecting the Connectors installer](images/selecting_the_connectors_installer.png)
+
+1. Follow the directions of the onscreen wizard to add or update an installation of an EDB Connector.
+
+### Configuring the .NET Connector
+
+For information about configuring the .NET Connector in each environment, see:
+
+- **Referencing the Library Files.** [General configuration information](#referencing_the_library_files) applicable to all components.
+- **.NET 8.0** Instructions for configuring for use with [.NET 8.0](#setup_8_0).
+- **.NET Framework 4.7.2** Instructions for configuring for use with [.NET framework 4.7.2](#net-framework-472).
+- **.NET Framework 4.8** Instructions for configuring for use with [.NET Framework 4.8](#net-framework-48).
+- **.NET Framework 4.8.1** Instructions for configuring for use with [.NET Framework 4.8.1](#net-framework-481).
+- **.NET Standard 2.0** Instructions for configuring for use with [.NET Standard 2.0](#standard_setup_2_0).
+- **.NET Standard 2.1** Instructions for configuring for use with [.NET Standard 2.1](#standard_setup_2_1).
+- **.NET EntityFramework Core** Instructions for configuring for use with [.NET EntityFramework Core](#entity_setup).
+
+#### Referencing the library files
+
+
+
+To reference library files with Microsoft Visual Studio:
+
+1. In the Solution Explorer, select the project.
+2. Select **Project > Add Reference**.
+3. In the Add Reference dialog box, browse to select the appropriate library files.
+
+Optionally, you can copy the library files to the specified location.
+
+Before you can use an EDB .NET class, you must import the namespace into your program. Importing a namespace makes the compiler aware of the classes available in the namespace. The namespace is `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient`.
+
+The method you use to include the namespace varies by the type of application you're writing. For example, the following command imports a namespace into an `ASP.NET` page:
+
+```text
+ <% import namespace="EnterpriseDB.EDBClient" %>
+```
+
+To import a namespace into a C# application, use:
+
+```text
+ using EnterpriseDB.EDBClient;
+```
+
+#### .NET framework setup
+
+Each .NET version has specific setup instructions.
+
+
+
+##### .NET 8.0
+
+For .NET 8.0, the data provider installation path is:
+
+`C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\net8.0\`
+
+You must add the following dependencies to your project:
+
+`EnterpriseDB.EDBClient.dll`
+
+Depending upon the type of application you use, you may be required to import the namespace into the source code. See [Referencing the library files](#referencing_the_library_files) for this and other information about referencing library files.
+
+##### .NET Framework 4.7.2
+
+For .NET Framework 4.7.2, the data provider installation path is:
+
+ `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\net472\`.
+
+You must add the following dependency to your project. You may also need to add other dependencies from the same directory:
+
+- `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient.dll`
+
+Depending on your application type, you might need to import the namespace into the source code. See [Referencing the library files](#referencing_the_library_files) for this and the other information about referencing the library files.
+
+##### .NET Framework 4.8
+
+For .NET Framework 4.8, the data provider installation path is:
+
+ `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\net48\`.
+
+You must add the following dependency to your project. You may also need to add other dependencies from the same directory:
+
+- `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient.dll`
+
+Depending on your application type, you might need to import the namespace into the source code. See [Referencing the library files](#referencing_the_library_files) for this and the other information about referencing the library files.
+
+##### .NET Framework 4.8.1
+
+For .NET Framework 4.8.1, the data provider installation path is:
+
+ `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\net481\`.
+
+You must add the following dependency to your project. You may also need to add other dependencies from the same directory:
+
+- `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient.dll`
+
+Depending on your application type, you might need to import the namespace into the source code. See [Referencing the library files](#referencing_the_library_files) for this and the other information about referencing the library files.
+
+
+
+##### .NET Standard 2.0
+
+For .NET Standard Framework 2.0, the data provider installation path is:
+
+ `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\netstandard2.0\`.
+
+You must add the following dependencies to your project:
+
+- `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient.dll`
+
+- `System.Threading.Tasks.Extensions.dll`
+
+- `System.Runtime.CompilerServices.Unsafe.dll`
+
+- `System.ValueTuple.dll`
+
+Depending on your application type, you might need to import the namespace into the source code. See [Referencing the library files](#referencing_the_library_files) for this and the other information about referencing the library files.
+
+
+
+##### .NET Standard 2.1
+
+For .NET Standard Framework 2.1, the data provider installation path is `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\netstandard2.1\`.
+
+The following shared library files are required:
+
+- `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient.dll`
+
+- `System.Memory.dll`
+
+- `System.Runtime.CompilerServices.Unsafe.dll`
+
+- `System.Text.Json.dll`
+
+- `System.Threading.Tasks.Extensions.dll`
+
+- `System.ValueTuple.dll`
+
+Depending on your application type, you might need to import the namespace into the source code. See [Referencing the library files](#referencing_the_library_files) for this and the other information about referencing the library files.
+
+
+
+##### .NET Entity Framework Core
+
+To configure the .NET Connector for use with Entity Framework Core, the data provider installation path is:
+
+`C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\EF.Core\EFCore.PG\net8.0`
+The following shared library file is required:
+
+- `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient.EntityFrameworkCore.PostgreSQL.dll`
+
+See [Referencing the library files](#referencing_the_library_files) for information about referencing the library files.
+
+The following NuGet packages are required:
+
+- `Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.Design`
+
+- `Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.Relational`
+
+- `Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.Abstractions`
+
+
+For usage information about Entity Framework Core, see the [Microsoft documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/ef/core/).
+
+**Prerequisite**
+
+To open a command prompt:
+
+Select **Tools > Command Line > Developer Command Prompt**.
+
+Install dotnet-ef (using the command prompt),
+
+ `dotnet tool install --global dotnet-ef`
+
+**Sample project**
+
+Create a new Console Application based on .NET 8.0.
+
+Add Reference to the following EDB assemblies:
+
+- `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient.EntityFrameworkCore.PostgreSQL.dll`
+
+- `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient.dll`
+
+Add the following NuGet packages:
+
+- `Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.Design`
+
+- `Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.Relational`
+
+- `Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.Abstractions`
+
+**Database-first scenario**
+
+Issue the following command to create model classes corresponding to all objects in the specified database:
+
+```text
+dotnet ef dbcontext scaffold Host=;Database=;Username=;Password=;Port= EnterpriseDB.EDBClient.EntityFrameworkCore.PostgreSQL -o Models
+```
+
+**Code-first scenario**
+
+Add code for defining a DbContext and create, read, update, and delete operations.
+
+For more details, see the Microsoft documentation.
+
+Issue the following commands to create the initial database and tables:
+
+```text
+ dotnet ef migrations add InitialCreate --context BloggingContext
+
+ dotnet ef database update --context BloggingContext
+```
diff --git a/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/05_using_the_net_connector.mdx b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/05_using_the_net_connector.mdx
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+---
+title: "Using the .NET Connector"
+
+---
+
+
+
+These examples show how you can use the EDB object classes that are provided by the EDB .NET Connector. These object classes allow a .NET application to connect to and interact with an EDB Postgres Advanced Server database.
+
+To use these examples, place the .NET library files in the same directory as the compiled form of your application. All of these examples are written in C#, and each is embedded in an ASP.NET page. The same logic and code applies to other .NET applications (WinForm or console applications, for example).
+
+Create and save the following `web.config` file in the same directory as the sample code. The examples make use of the `DB_CONN_STRING` key from this configuration file to return a connection string from the EDB Postgres Advanced Server host.
+
+```text
+
+
+
+
+
+
+```
+
+An EDB Postgres Advanced Server connection string for an ASP.NET web application is stored in the `web.config` file. If you're writing an application that doesn't use ASP.NET, provide the connection information in an application configuration file, such as `app.config`.
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+---
+title: "Opening a database connection"
+
+---
+
+
+
+An `EDBConnection` object is responsible for handling the communication between an instance of EDB Postgres Advanced Server and a .NET application. Before you can access data stored in an EDB Postgres Advanced Server database, you must create and open an `EDBConnection` object.
+
+## Creating an EDBConnection object
+
+You can open a connection using one of the following approaches. In either case, you must import the namespace `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient`.
+
+### Connection with a data source
+
+1. Create an instance of the `EDBDataSource` object using a connection string as a parameter to the create method of the `EDBDataSource` class.
+
+2. To open a connection, call the `OpenConnection` method of the `EDBDataSource` object.
+
+This example shows how to open a connection using a data source:
+
+ ```text
+ await using var dataSource = EDBDataSource.Create(ConnectionString);
+ var connection = dataSource.OpenConnection();
+ ```
+
+### Connection without a data source
+
+1. Create an instance of the `EDBConnection` object using a connection string as a parameter to the constructor of the `EDBConnection` class.
+
+2. Call the `Open` method of the `EDBConnection` object to open the connection.
+
+This example shows how to open a connection without a data source:
+
+ ```text
+ EDBConnection conn = new EDBConnection(ConnectionString);
+ conn.Open();
+ ```
+
+!!! Note
+ For `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient 7.0.4` and later, we recommend `EDBDataSource` to connect to EDB Postgres Advanced Server database or execute SQL directly against it. For more information on the data source, see the [Npgsql documentation](https://www.npgsql.org/doc/basic-usage.html).
+
+
+
+
+## Connection string parameters
+
+A valid connection string specifies location and authentication information for an EDB Postgres Advanced Server instance. You must provide the connection string before opening the connection. A connection string must contain:
+
+- The name or IP address of the server
+- The name of the EDB Postgres Advanced Server database
+- The name of an EDB Postgres Advanced Server user
+- The password associated with that user
+
+You can include the following parameters in the connection string:
+
+`CommandTimeout`
+
+ `CommandTimeout` specifies the length of time (in seconds) to wait for a command to finish executing before throwing an exception. The default value is `20`.
+
+`ConnectionLifeTime`
+
+ Use `ConnectionLifeTime` to specify the length of time (in seconds) to wait before closing unused connections in the pool. The default value is `15`.
+
+`Database`
+
+ Use the `Database` parameter to specify the name of the database for the application to connect to. The default is the name of the connecting user.
+
+`Encoding`
+
+ The `Encoding` parameter is obsolete. The parameter always returns the string `unicode` and silently ignores attempts to set it.
+
+`Integrated Security`
+
+ Specify a value of `true` to use Windows Integrated Security. By default, `Integrated Security` is set to `false`, and Windows Integrated Security is disabled.
+
+`Load Role Based Tables`
+
+ Use `Load Role Based Tables` to load table OIDs based on role. This change affects only the loading of table type OID and not the composite type. Setting this parameter to `true` triggers the new functionality. The default value is `false`.
+
+`MaxPoolSize`
+
+ `MaxPoolSize` instructs `EDBConnection` to dispose of pooled connections when the pool exceeds the specified number of connections. The default value is `20`.
+
+`MinPoolSize`
+
+ `MinPoolSize` instructs `EDBConnection` to preallocate the specified number of connections with the server. The default value is `1`.
+
+`Password`
+
+ When using clear text authentication, specify the password to use to establish a connection with the server.
+
+`Pooling`
+
+ Specify a value of `false` to disable connection pooling. By default, `Pooling` is set to `true` to enable connection pooling.
+
+`No Reset On Close`
+
+When `Pooling` is enabled and the connection is closed, reopened, and the underlying connection is reused, then some operations are executed to discard the previous connection resources. You can override this behavior by enabling `No Reset On Close`.
+
+`Port`
+
+ The `Port` parameter specifies the port for the application to connect to.
+
+`Protocol`
+
+ The specific protocol version to use (instead of automatic). Specify an integer value of `2` or `3`.
+
+`SearchPath`
+
+ Use the `SearchPath` parameter to change the search path to named and public schemas.
+
+`Server`
+
+ The name or IP address of the EDB Postgres Advanced Server host.
+
+`SSL`
+
+ Specify a value of `true` to attempt a secure connection. By default, `SSL` is set to `false`.
+
+`sslmode`
+
+ Use `sslmode` to specify an SSL connection control preference. `sslmode` can be:
+
+- `prefer` — Use SSL if possible.
+
+- `require` — Throw an exception if an SSL connection can't be established.
+
+- `allow` — Connect without SSL. This parameter isn't supported.
+
+- `disable` — Don't attempt an SSL connection. This is the default behavior.
+
+`SyncNotification`
+
+ Use the `SyncNotification` parameter to specify for `EDBDataprovider` to use synchronous notifications. The default value is `false`.
+
+`Timeout`
+
+ `Timeout` specifies the length of time (in seconds) to wait for an open connection. The default value is `15`.
+
+`User Id`
+
+ The `User Id` parameter specifies the user name to use for the connection.
+
+## Example: Opening a database connection using ASP.NET
+
+This example shows how to open a connection to an instance of EDB Postgres Advanced Server and then close the connection. The connection is established using the credentials specified in the `DB_CONN_STRING` configuration parameter. See [Using the .Net Connector](05_using_the_net_connector/#using_the_net_connector) for an introduction to connection information. Also see [Connection string parameters](#connection-string-parameters) for connection parameters.
+
+```cpp
+<% @ Page Language="C#" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="EnterpriseDB.EDBClient" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Configuration" %>
+
+```
+
+If the connection is successful, a message appears indicating that the connection opened successfully.
+
+## Example: Opening a database connection from a console application
+
+This example opens a connection with an EDB Postgres Advanced Server database using a console-based application.
+
+Before writing the code for the console application, create an `app.config` file that stores the connection string to the database. Using a configuration file makes it convenient to update the connection string if the information changes.
+
+```ini
+
+
+
+
+
+
+```
+
+Enter the following code sample into a file:
+
+```csharp
+using System;
+using System.Data;
+using EnterpriseDB.EDBClient;
+using System.Configuration;
+namespace EnterpriseDB
+{
+ class EDB
+ {
+ static void Main(string[] args)
+ {
+ var strConnectionString = ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["DB_CONN_STRING"];
+ try
+ {
+ await using var dataSource = EDBDataSource.Create(strConnectionString);
+ var conn = dataSource.OpenConnection();
+ Console.WriteLine("Connection Opened Successfully");
+ conn.Close();
+ }
+ catch(Exception exp)
+ {
+ throw new Exception(exp.ToString());
+ }
+ }
+ }
+}
+```
+
+Save the file as `EDBConnection-Sample.cs` and compile it with the following command:
+
+```text
+csc /r:EnterpriseDB.EDBClient.dll /out:Console.exe EDBConnection-Sample.cs`
+```
+
+Compiling the sample generates a `Console.exe` file. You can execute the sample code by entering `Console.exe`. When executed, the console verifies that it opened successfully.
+
+## Example: Opening a database connection from a Windows form application
+
+This example opens a database connection using a .NET WinForm application. To use the example, save the following code as `WinForm-Example.cs` in a directory that contains the library files:
+
+```csharp
+using System;
+using System.Windows.Forms;
+using System.Drawing;
+using EnterpriseDB.EDBClient;
+namespace EDBTestClient
+{
+ class Win_Conn
+ {
+ static void Main(string[] args)
+ {
+ Form frmMain = new Form();
+ Button btnConn = new Button();
+ btnConn.Location = new System.Drawing.Point(104, 64);
+ btnConn.Name = "btnConn";
+ btnConn.Text = "Open Connection";
+ btnConn.Click += new System.EventHandler(btnConn_Click);
+ frmMain.Controls.Add(btnConn);
+ frmMain.Text = "EnterpriseDB";
+ Application.Run(frmMain);
+ }
+ private static void btnConn_Click(object sender, System.EventArgs e)
+ {
+ try
+ {
+ var strConnectionString = "Server=localhost;port=5444;username=edb;password=edb;database=edb";
+ await using var dataSource = EDBDataSource.Create(strConnectionString);
+ var conn = dataSource.OpenConnection();
+ MessageBox.Show("Connection Opened Successfully");
+ conn.Close();
+ }
+ catch(EDBException exp)
+ {
+ MessageBox.Show(exp.ToString());
+ }
+ }
+ }
+}
+```
+
+Change the database connection string to point to the database that you want to connect to. Then compile the file with the following command:
+
+```text
+csc /r:EnterpriseDB.EDBClient.dll /out:WinForm.exe WinForm-Example.cs
+```
+
+This command generates a `WinForm.exe` file in the same folder that the executable was compiled under. Invoking the executable displays a message that the connection was successful.
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+---
+title: "Retrieving database records"
+
+---
+
+
+
+You can use a `SELECT` statement to retrieve records from the database using a `SELECT` command. To execute a `SELECT` statement you must:
+
+1. Create and open a database connection.
+1. Create an `EDBCommand` object that represents the `SELECT` statement.
+1. Execute the command with the `ExecuteReader()` method of the `EDBCommand` object returning `EDBDataReader`.
+1. Loop through the `EDBDataReader`, displaying the results or binding the `EDBDataReader` to some control.
+
+An `EDBDataReader` object represents a forward-only and read-only stream of database records, presented one record at a time. To view a subsequent record in the stream, you must call the `Read()` method of the `EDBDataReader` object.
+
+The example that follows:
+
+1. Imports the EDB Postgres Advanced Server namespace `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient`.
+2. Initializes an `EDBCommand` object with a `SELECT` statement.
+3. Opens a connection to the database.
+4. Executes the `EDBCommand` by calling the `ExecuteReader` method of the `EDBCommand` object.
+
+The results of the SQL statement are retrieved into an `EDBDataReader` object.
+
+Loop through the contents of the `EDBDataReader` object to display the records returned by the query in a `WHILE` loop.
+
+The `Read()` method advances to the next record (if there is one) and returns `true` if a record exists. It returns `false` if `EDBDataReader` has reached the end of the result set.
+
+```cpp
+<% @ Page Language="C#" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="EnterpriseDB.EDBClient" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Data" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Configuration" %>
+
+
+```
+
+To exercise the sample code, save the code in your default web root directory in a file named `selectEmployees.aspx`. Then, to invoke the program, enter the following in a browser: `http://localhost/selectEmployees.aspx`.
+
+## Retrieving a single database record
+
+To retrieve a single result from a query, use the `ExecuteScalar()` method of the `EDBCommand` object. The `ExecuteScalar()` method returns the first value of the first column of the first row of the `DataSet` generated by the specified query.
+
+```cpp
+<% @ Page Language="C#" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="EnterpriseDB.EDBClient" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Data" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Configuration" %>
+
+```
+
+Save the sample code in a file named `selectscalar.aspx` in a web root directory.
+
+To invoke the sample code, enter the following in a browser: `http://localhost/selectScalar.aspx`
+
+The sample includes an explicit conversion of the value returned by the `ExecuteScalar()` method. The `ExecuteScalar()` method returns an object. To view the object, you must convert it to an integer value by using the `Convert.ToInt32` method.
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+---
+title: "Parameterized queries"
+
+---
+
+
+
+A _parameterized query_ is a query with one or more parameter markers embedded in the SQL statement. Before executing a parameterized query, you must supply a value for each marker found in the text of the SQL statement.
+
+Parameterized queries are useful when you don't know the complete text of a query when you write your code. For example, the value referenced in a `WHERE` clause can be calculated from user input.
+
+As shown in the following example, you must declare the data type of each parameter specified in the parameterized query by creating an `EDBParameter` object and adding that object to the command's parameter collection. Then, you must specify a value for each parameter by calling the parameter's `Value()` function.
+
+The example shows using a parameterized query with an `UPDATE` statement that increases an employee salary:
+
+```cpp
+<% @ Page Language="C#" Debug="true"%>
+<% @Import Namespace="EnterpriseDB.EDBClient" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Data" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Configuration" %>
+
+```
+
+Save the sample code in a file named `updateSalary.aspx` in a web root directory.
+
+To invoke the sample code, enter the following in a browser: `http://localhost/updateSalary.aspx`
diff --git a/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/09_inserting_records_in_a_database.mdx b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/09_inserting_records_in_a_database.mdx
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+---
+title: "Inserting records in a database"
+
+---
+
+
+
+You can use the `ExecuteNonQuery()` method of `EDBCommand` to add records to a database stored on an EDB Postgres Advanced Server host with an `INSERT` command.
+
+In the example that follows, the `INSERT` command is stored in the variable `cmd`. The values prefixed with a colon (`:`) are placeholders for `EDBParameters` that are instantiated, assigned values, and then added to the `INSERT` command's parameter collection in the statements that follow. The `INSERT` command is executed by the `ExecuteNonQuery()` method of the `cmdInsert` object.
+
+The example adds an employee to the `emp` table:
+
+```cpp
+<% @ Page Language="C#" Debug="true"%>
+<% @Import Namespace="EnterpriseDB.EDBClient" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Data" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Configuration" %>
+
+```
+
+Save the sample code in a file named `insertEmployee.aspx` in a web root directory.
+
+To invoke the sample code, enter the following in a browser: `http://localhost/insertEmployee.aspx`
diff --git a/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/10_deleting_records_in_a_database.mdx b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/10_deleting_records_in_a_database.mdx
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+---
+title: "Deleting records in a database"
+
+---
+
+
+
+You can use the `ExecuteNonQuery()` method of `EDBCommand` to delete records from a database stored on an EDB Postgres Advanced Server host with a `DELETE` statement.
+
+In the example that follows, the `DELETE` command is stored in the variable `strDeleteQuery`. The code passes the employee number specified by `EmpNo` to the `DELETE` command. The command is then executed using the `ExecuteNonQuery()` method.
+
+```cpp
+<% @ Page Language="C#" Debug="true"%>
+<% @Import Namespace="EnterpriseDB.EDBClient" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Data" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Configuration" %>
+
+```
+
+Save the sample code in a file named `deleteEmployee.aspx` in a web root directory.
+
+To invoke the sample code, enter the following in a browser: `http://localhost/deleteEmployee.aspx`
diff --git a/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/11_using_spl_stored_procedures_in_your_net_application.mdx b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/11_using_spl_stored_procedures_in_your_net_application.mdx
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+---
+title: "Using SPL stored procedures in your .NET application"
+
+---
+
+
+
+You can include SQL statements in an application in two ways:
+
+- By adding the SQL statements directly in the .NET application code
+- By packaging the SQL statements in a stored procedure and executing the stored procedure from the .NET application
+
+In some cases, a stored procedure can provide advantages over embedded SQL statements. Stored procedures support complex conditional and looping constructs that are difficult to duplicate with SQL statements embedded directly in an application.
+
+You can also see an improvement in performance by using stored procedures. A stored procedure needs to be parsed, compiled, and optimized only once on the server side. A SQL statement that's included in an application might be parsed, compiled, and optimized each time it's executed from a .NET application.
+
+To use a stored procedure in your .NET application you must:
+
+1. Create an SPL stored procedure on the EDB Postgres Advanced Server host.
+2. Import the `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient` namespace.
+3. Pass the name of the stored procedure to the instance of the `EDBCommand`.
+4. Change the `EDBCommand.CommandType` to `CommandType.StoredProcedure`.
+5. `Prepare()` the command.
+6. Execute the command.
+
+## Example: Executing a stored procedure without parameters
+
+This sample procedure prints the name of department 10. The procedure takes no parameters and returns no parameters. To create the sample procedure, invoke EDB-PSQL and connect to the EDB Postgres Advanced Server host database. Enter the following SPL code at the command line:
+
+```sql
+CREATE OR REPLACE PROCEDURE list_dept10
+IS
+ v_deptname VARCHAR2(30);
+BEGIN
+ DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE('Dept No: 10');
+ SELECT dname INTO v_deptname FROM dept WHERE deptno = 10;
+ DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE('Dept Name: ' || v_deptname);
+END;
+```
+
+When EDB Postgres Advanced Server validates the stored procedure, it echoes `CREATE PROCEDURE`.
+
+### Using the EDBCommand object to execute a stored procedure
+
+The `CommandType` property of the `EDBCommand` object indicates the type of command being executed. The `CommandType` property is set to one of three possible `CommandType` enumeration values:
+
+- Use the default `Text` value when passing a SQL string for execution.
+- Use the `StoredProcedure` value, passing the name of a stored procedure for execution.
+- Use the `TableDirect` value when passing a table name. This value passes back all records in the specified table.
+
+The `CommandText` property must contain a SQL string, stored procedure name, or table name, depending on the value of the `CommandType` property.
+
+This example executes the stored procedure:
+
+```cpp
+<% @ Page Language="C#" Debug="true"%>
+<% @Import Namespace="EnterpriseDB.EDBClient" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Data" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Configuration" %>
+
+```
+
+Save the sample code in a file named `storedProc.aspx` in a web root directory.
+
+To invoke the sample code, enter the following in a browser: `http://localhost/storedProc.aspx`
+
+## Example: Executing a stored procedure with IN parameters
+
+This example calls a stored procedure that includes `IN` parameters. To create the sample procedure, invoke EDB-PSQL and connect to the EDB Postgres Advanced Server host database. Enter the following SPL code at the command line:
+
+```sql
+CREATE OR REPLACE PROCEDURE
+ EMP_INSERT
+ (
+ pENAME IN VARCHAR,
+ pJOB IN VARCHAR,
+ pSAL IN FLOAT4,
+ pCOMM IN FLOAT4,
+ pDEPTNO IN INTEGER,
+ pMgr IN INTEGER
+ )
+AS
+DECLARE
+ CURSOR TESTCUR IS SELECT MAX(EMPNO) FROM EMP;
+ MAX_EMPNO INTEGER := 10;
+BEGIN
+
+ OPEN TESTCUR;
+ FETCH TESTCUR INTO MAX_EMPNO;
+ INSERT INTO EMP(EMPNO,ENAME,JOB,SAL,COMM,DEPTNO,MGR)
+ VALUES(MAX_EMPNO+1,pENAME,pJOB,pSAL,pCOMM,pDEPTNO,pMgr);
+ CLOSE testcur;
+END;
+
+```
+
+When EDB Postgres Advanced Server validates the stored procedure, it echoes `CREATE PROCEDURE`.
+
+### Passing input values to a stored procedure
+
+Calling a stored procedure that contains parameters is similar to executing a stored procedure without parameters. The major difference is that, when calling a parameterized stored procedure, you must use the `EDBParameter` collection of the `EDBCommand` object. When the `EDBParameter` is added to the `EDBCommand` collection, properties such as `ParameterName`, `DbType`, `Direction`, `Size`, and `Value` are set.
+
+This example shows the process of executing a parameterized stored procedure from a C# script:
+
+```cpp
+<% @ Page Language="C#" Debug="true"%>
+<% @Import Namespace="EnterpriseDB.EDBClient" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Data" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Configuration" %>
+
+```
+
+Save the sample code in a file named `storedProcInParam.aspx` in a web root directory.
+
+To invoke the sample code, enter the following in a browser: `http://localhost/storedProcInParam.aspx`
+
+In the example, the body of the `Page_Load` method declares and instantiates an `EDBConnection` object. The sample then creates an `EDBCommand` object with the properties needed to execute the stored procedure.
+
+The example then uses the `Add` method of the `EDBCommand Parameter` collection to add six input parameters.
+
+```cpp
+EDBCommand cmdStoredProc = new EDBCommand
+("emp_insert(:EmpName,:Job,:Salary,:Commission,:DeptNo,:Manager)",conn);
+cmdStoredProc.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure;
+```
+
+It assigns a value to each parameter before passing them to the `EMP_INSERT` stored procedure.
+
+The `Prepare()` method prepares the statement before calling the `ExecuteNonQuery()` method.
+
+The `ExecuteNonQuery` method of the `EDBCommand` object executes the stored procedure. After the stored procedure executes, a test record is inserted into the `emp` table, and the values inserted are displayed on the web page.
+
+## Example: Executing a stored procedure with IN, OUT, and INOUT parameters
+
+The previous example showed how to pass `IN` parameters to a stored procedure. The following examples show how to pass `IN` values and return `OUT` values from a stored procedure.
+
+### Creating the stored procedure
+
+The following stored procedure passes the department number and returns the corresponding location and department name. To create the sample procedure, invoke EDB-PSQL and connect to the EDB Postgres Advanced Server host database. Enter the following SPL code at the command line:
+
+```sql
+CREATE OR REPLACE PROCEDURE
+ DEPT_SELECT
+ (
+ pDEPTNO IN INTEGER,
+ pDNAME OUT VARCHAR,
+ pLOC OUT VARCHAR
+ )
+AS
+DECLARE
+ CURSOR TESTCUR IS SELECT DNAME,LOC FROM DEPT;
+ REC RECORD;
+BEGIN
+
+ OPEN TESTCUR;
+ FETCH TESTCUR INTO REC;
+
+ pDNAME := REC.DNAME;
+ pLOC := REC.LOC;
+
+ CLOSE testcur;
+END;
+```
+
+When EDB Postgres Advanced Server validates the stored procedure, it echoes `CREATE PROCEDURE`.
+
+### Receiving output values from a stored procedure
+
+When retrieving values from `OUT` parameters, you must explicitly specify the direction of those parameters as `Output`. You can retrieve the values from `Output` parameters in two ways:
+
+- Call the `ExecuteReader` method of the `EDBCommand` and explicitly loop through the returned `EDBDataReader`, searching for the values of `OUT` parameters.
+- Call the `ExecuteNonQuery` method of `EDBCommand` and explicitly get the value of a declared `Output` parameter by calling that `EDBParameter` value property.
+
+In each method, you must declare each parameter, indicating the direction of the parameter (`ParameterDirection.Input`, `ParameterDirection.Output`, or `ParameterDirection.InputOutput`). Before invoking the procedure, you must provide a value for each `IN` and `INOUT` parameter. After the procedure returns, you can retrieve the `OUT` and `INOUT` parameter values from the `command.Parameters[]` array.
+
+This code shows using the `ExecuteReader` method to retrieve a result set:
+
+```cpp
+<% @ Page Language="C#" Debug="true"%>
+<% @Import Namespace="EnterpriseDB.EDBClient" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Data" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Configuration" %>
+
+```
+
+This code shows using the `ExecuteNonQuery` method to retrieve a result set:
+
+```cpp
+<% @ Page Language="C#" Debug="true"%>
+<% @Import Namespace="EnterpriseDB.EDBClient" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Data" %>
+<% @Import Namespace="System.Configuration" %>
+
+```
diff --git a/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/12_using_advanced_queueing.mdx b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/12_using_advanced_queueing.mdx
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+---
+title: "Using advanced queueing"
+
+---
+
+
+
+EDB Postgres Advanced Server advanced queueing provides message queueing and message processing for the EDB Postgres Advanced Server database. User-defined messages are stored in a queue. A collection of queues is stored in a queue table. Create a queue table before creating a queue that depends on it.
+
+On the server side, procedures in the `DBMS_AQADM` package create and manage message queues and queue tables. Use the `DBMS_AQ` package to add messages to or remove messages from a queue or register or unregister a PL/SQL callback procedure. For more information about `DBMS_AQ` and `DBMS_AQADM`, see [DBMS_AQ](/epas/latest/reference/oracle_compatibility_reference/epas_compat_bip_guide/03_built-in_packages/02_dbms_aq/).
+
+On the client side, the application uses the EDB.NET driver to enqueue and dequeue messages.
+
+## Enqueueing or dequeueing a message
+
+For more information about using EDB Postgres Advanced Server's advanced queueing functionality, see [Built-in packages](/epas/latest/reference/oracle_compatibility_reference/epas_compat_bip_guide/).
+
+### Server-side setup
+
+To use advanced queueing functionality on your .NET application, you must first create a user-defined type, queue table, and queue, and then start the queue on the database server. Invoke EDB-PSQL and connect to the EDB Postgres Advanced Server host database. Use the following SPL commands at the command line.
+
+#### Creating a user-defined type
+
+To specify a RAW data type, create a user-defined type. This example shows creating a user-defined type named `myxml`:
+
+```
+CREATE TYPE myxml AS (value XML);
+```
+
+#### Creating the queue table
+
+A queue table can hold multiple queues with the same payload type. This example shows creating a table named `MSG_QUEUE_TABLE`:
+
+```Text
+EXEC DBMS_AQADM.CREATE_QUEUE_TABLE
+ (queue_table => 'MSG_QUEUE_TABLE',
+ queue_payload_type => 'myxml',
+ comment => 'Message queue table');
+END;
+```
+
+#### Creating the queue
+
+This example shows creating a queue named `MSG_QUEUE` in the table `MSG_QUEUE_TABLE`:
+
+```Text
+BEGIN
+DBMS_AQADM.CREATE_QUEUE ( queue_name => 'MSG_QUEUE', queue_table => 'MSG_QUEUE_TABLE', comment => 'This queue contains pending messages.');
+END;
+```
+
+**Starting the queue**
+
+Once the queue is created, invoke the following SPL code at the command line to start a queue in the EDB database:
+
+```Text
+BEGIN
+DBMS_AQADM.START_QUEUE
+(queue_name => 'MSG_QUEUE');
+END;
+```
+
+### Client-side example
+
+Once you've created a user-defined type, the queue table, and the queue, start the queue. Then, you can enqueue or dequeue a message using EDB .Net drivers.
+
+#### Enqueue a message
+
+To enqueue a message on your .NET application, you must:
+
+1. Import the `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient` namespace.
+2. Pass the name of the queue and create the instance of the `EDBAQQueue`.
+3. Create the enqueue message and define a payload.
+4. Call the `queue.Enqueue` method.
+
+The following code shows using the `queue.Enqueue` method.
+
+!!! Note
+ This code creates the message and serializes it. This is example code and doesn't compile if copied as it is. You must serialize the message as XML.
+
+```csharp
+using EnterpriseDB.EDBClient;
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Linq;
+using System.Text;
+using System.Threading.Tasks;
+
+namespace AQXml
+{
+ class MyXML
+ {
+ public string value { get; set; }
+ }
+ class Program
+ {
+ static void Main(string[] args)
+ {
+ int messagesToSend = 1;
+ if (args.Length > 0 && !string.IsNullOrEmpty(args[0]))
+ {
+ messagesToSend = int.Parse(args[0]);
+ }
+ for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++)
+ {
+ EnqueMsg("test message: " + i);
+ }
+ }
+
+ private static EDBConnection GetConnection()
+ {
+ string connectionString = "Server=127.0.0.1;Host=127.0.0.1;Port=5444;User Id=enterprisedb;Password=test;Database=edb;Timeout=999";
+ EDBConnection connection = new EDBConnection(connectionString);
+ connection.Open();
+ return connection;
+ }
+
+
+ private static string ByteArrayToString(byte[] byteArray)
+ {
+ // Sanity check if it's null so we don't incur overhead of an exception
+ if (byteArray == null)
+ {
+ return string.Empty;
+ }
+ try
+ {
+ StringBuilder hex = new StringBuilder(byteArray.Length * 2);
+ foreach (byte b in byteArray)
+ {
+ hex.AppendFormat("{0:x2}", b);
+ }
+
+ return hex.ToString().ToUpper();
+ }
+ catch
+ {
+ return string.Empty;
+ }
+ }
+
+ private static bool EnqueMsg(string msg)
+ {
+ EDBConnection con = GetConnection();
+ using (EDBAQQueue queue = new EDBAQQueue("MSG_QUEUE", con))
+ {
+ queue.MessageType = EDBAQMessageType.Xml;
+ EDBTransaction txn = queue.Connection.BeginTransaction();
+ QueuedEntities.Message queuedMessage = new QueuedEntities.Message() { MessageText = msg };
+
+ try
+ {
+ string rootElementName = queuedMessage.GetType().Name;
+ if (rootElementName.IndexOf(".") != -1)
+ {
+ rootElementName = rootElementName.Split('.').Last();
+ }
+
+ string xml = new Utils.XmlFragmentSerializer().Serialize(queuedMessage);
+ EDBAQMessage queMsg = new EDBAQMessage();
+ queMsg.Payload = new MyXML { value = xml };
+ queue.MessageType = EDBAQMessageType.Udt;
+ queue.UdtTypeName = "myxml";
+ EDBConnection.GlobalTypeMapper.MapComposite("myxml");
+ con.ReloadTypes();
+ queue.Enqueue(queMsg);
+ var messageId = ByteArrayToString((byte[])queMsg.MessageId);
+ Console.WriteLine("MessageID: " + messageId);
+ txn.Commit();
+ queMsg = null;
+ xml = null;
+ rootElementName = null;
+ return true;
+ }
+ catch (Exception ex)
+ {
+ txn?.Rollback();
+ Console.WriteLine("Failed to enqueue message.");
+ Console.WriteLine(ex.ToString());
+ return false;
+ }
+ finally
+ {
+ queue?.Connection?.Dispose();
+ }
+ }
+ }
+
+ }
+}
+```
+
+#### Dequeueing a message
+
+To dequeue a message on your .NET application, you must:
+
+1. Import the `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient` namespace.
+2. Pass the name of the queue and create the instance of the `EDBAQQueue`.
+3. Call the `queue.Dequeue` method.
+
+!!! Note
+ The following code creates the message and serializes it. This is example code and doesn't compile if copied as it is. You must serialize the message as XML.
+
+```csharp
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Linq;
+using System.Text;
+using System.Threading.Tasks;
+using EnterpriseDB.EDBClient;
+
+namespace DequeueXML
+{
+ class MyXML
+ {
+ public string value { get; set; }
+ }
+ class Program
+ {
+ static void Main(string[] args)
+ {
+ DequeMsg();
+ }
+
+
+ private static EDBConnection GetConnection()
+ {
+ string connectionString = "Server=127.0.0.1;Host=127.0.0.1;Port=5444;User Id=enterprisedb;Password=test;Database=edb;Timeout=999";
+ EDBConnection connection = new EDBConnection(connectionString);
+ connection.Open();
+ return connection;
+ }
+
+
+ private static string ByteArrayToString(byte[] byteArray)
+ {
+ // Sanity check if it's null so we don't incur overhead of an exception
+ if (byteArray == null)
+ {
+ return string.Empty;
+ }
+ try
+ {
+ StringBuilder hex = new StringBuilder(byteArray.Length * 2);
+ foreach (byte b in byteArray)
+ {
+ hex.AppendFormat("{0:x2}", b);
+ }
+
+ return hex.ToString().ToUpper();
+ }
+ catch
+ {
+ return string.Empty;
+ }
+ }
+ public static void DequeMsg(int waitTime = 10)
+ {
+ EDBConnection con = GetConnection();
+ using (EDBAQQueue queueListen = new EDBAQQueue("MSG_QUEUE", con))
+ {
+ queueListen.UdtTypeName = "myxml";
+ queueListen.DequeueOptions.Navigation = EDBAQNavigationMode.FIRST_MESSAGE;
+ queueListen.DequeueOptions.Visibility = EDBAQVisibility.ON_COMMIT;
+ queueListen.DequeueOptions.Wait = 1;
+ EDBTransaction txn = null;
+
+ while (1 == 1)
+ {
+
+ if (queueListen.Connection.State == System.Data.ConnectionState.Closed)
+ {
+ queueListen.Connection.Open();
+ }
+
+ string messageId = "Unknown";
+ try
+ {
+ // the listen function is a blocking function. It will Wait the specified waitTime or until a
+ // message is received.
+ Console.WriteLine("Listening...");
+ string v = queueListen.Listen(null, waitTime);
+ // If we are waiting for a message and we specify a Wait time,
+ // then if there are no more messages, we want to just bounce out.
+ if (waitTime > -1 && v == null)
+ {
+ Console.WriteLine("No message received during Wait period.");
+ Console.WriteLine();
+ continue;
+ }
+
+ // once we're here that means a message has been detected in the queue. Let's deal with it.
+ txn = queueListen.Connection.BeginTransaction();
+
+ Console.WriteLine("Attempting to dequeue message...");
+ // dequeue the message
+ EDBAQMessage deqMsg;
+ try
+ {
+ deqMsg = queueListen.Dequeue();
+ }
+ catch (Exception ex)
+ {
+ if (ex.Message.Contains("ORA-25228"))
+ {
+ Console.WriteLine("Message was not there. Another process must have picked it up.");
+ Console.WriteLine();
+ txn.Rollback();
+ continue;
+ }
+ else
+ {
+ throw;
+ }
+ }
+
+ messageId = ByteArrayToString((byte[])deqMsg.MessageId);
+ if (deqMsg != null)
+ {
+ Console.WriteLine("Processing received message...");
+ // process the message payload
+ MyXML obj = (MyXML) deqMsg.Payload;
+
+ QueuedEntities.Message msg = new Utils.XmlFragmentSerializer().Deserialize(obj.value);
+
+ Console.WriteLine("Received Message:");
+ Console.WriteLine("MessageID: " + messageId);
+ Console.WriteLine("Message: " + msg.MessageText);
+ Console.WriteLine("Enqueue Time" + queueListen.MessageProperties.EnqueueTime);
+
+ txn.Commit();
+
+ Console.WriteLine("Finished processing message");
+ Console.WriteLine();
+
+ }
+ else
+ {
+ Console.WriteLine("Message was not dequeued.");
+ }
+ }
+ catch (Exception ex)
+ {
+ Console.WriteLine("Failed To dequeue or process the dequeued message.");
+ Console.WriteLine(ex.ToString());
+ Console.WriteLine();
+ if (txn != null)
+ {
+ txn.Rollback();
+ if (txn != null)
+ {
+ txn.Dispose();
+ }
+ }
+ }
+ }
+ }
+
+ }
+ }
+}
+```
+
+## EDBAQ classes
+
+The following EDBAQ classes are used in this application.
+
+### EDBAQDequeueMode
+
+The `EDBAQDequeueMode` class lists all the dequeuer modes available.
+
+| Value | Description |
+| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Browse | Reads the message without locking. |
+| Locked | Reads and gets a write lock on the message. |
+| Remove | Deletes the message after reading. This is the default value. |
+| Remove_NoData | Confirms receipt of the message. |
+
+### EDBAQDequeueOptions
+
+The `EDBAQDequeueOptions` class lists the options available when dequeuing a message.
+
+| Property | Description |
+| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
+| ConsumerName | The name of the consumer for which to dequeue the message. |
+| DequeueMode | Set from `EDBAQDequeueMode`. It represents the locking behavior linked with the dequeue option. |
+| Navigation | Set from `EDBAQNavigationMode`. It represents the position of the message to fetch. |
+| Visibility | Set from `EDBAQVisibility`. It represents whether the new message is dequeued as part of the current transaction. |
+| Wait | The wait time for a message as per the search criteria. |
+| Msgid | The message identifier. |
+| Correlation | The correlation identifier. |
+| DeqCondition | The dequeuer condition. It's a Boolean expression. |
+| Transformation | The transformation to apply before dequeuing the message. |
+| DeliveryMode | The delivery mode of the dequeued message. |
+
+### EDBAQEnqueueOptions
+
+The `EDBAQEnqueueOptions` class lists the options available when enqueuing a message.
+
+| Property | Description |
+| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
+| Visibility | Set from `EDBAQVisibility`. It represents whether the new message is enqueued as part of the current transaction. |
+| RelativeMsgid | The relative message identifier. |
+| SequenceDeviation | The sequence when to dequeue the message. |
+| Transformation | The transformation to apply before enqueuing the message. |
+| DeliveryMode | The delivery mode of the enqueued message. |
+
+### EDBAQMessage
+
+The `EDBAQMessage` class lists a message to enqueue/dequeue.
+
+| Property | Description |
+| ------------ | -------------------------------- |
+| Payload | The actual message to queue. |
+| MessageId | The ID of the queued message. |
+
+### EDBAQMessageProperties
+
+The `EDBAQMessageProperties` lists the message properties available.
+
+| Property | Description |
+| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Priority | The priority of the message. |
+| Delay | The duration after which the message is available for dequeuing, in seconds. |
+| Expiration | The duration for which the message is available for dequeuing, in seconds. |
+| Correlation | The correlation identifier. |
+| Attempts | The number of attempts taken to dequeue the message. |
+| RecipientList | The recipients list that overthrows the default queue subscribers. |
+| ExceptionQueue | The name of the queue to move the unprocessed messages to. |
+| EnqueueTime | The time when the message was enqueued. |
+| State | The state of the message while dequeued. |
+| OriginalMsgid | The message identifier in the last queue. |
+| TransactionGroup | The transaction group for the dequeued messages. |
+| DeliveryMode | The delivery mode of the dequeued message. |
+
+### EDBAQMessageState
+
+The `EDBAQMessageState` class represents the state of the message during dequeue.
+
+| Value | Description |
+| --------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Expired | The message is moved to the exception queue. |
+| Processed | The message is processed and kept. |
+| Ready | The message is ready to be processed. |
+| Waiting | The message is in waiting state. The delay isn't reached. |
+
+### EDBAQMessageType
+
+The `EDBAQMessageType` class represents the types for payload.
+
+| Value | Description |
+| --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Raw | The raw message type.
Note: Currently, this payload type isn't supported. |
+| UDT | The user-defined type message. |
+| XML | The XML type message.
Note: Currently, this payload type isn't supported. |
+
+### EDBAQNavigationMode
+
+The `EDBAQNavigationMode` class represents the different types of navigation modes available.
+
+| Value | Description |
+| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
+| First_Message | Returns the first available message that matches the search terms. |
+| Next_Message | Returns the next available message that matches the search items. |
+| Next_Transaction | Returns the first message of next transaction group. |
+
+### EDBAQQueue
+
+The `EDBAQQueue` class represents a SQL statement to execute `DMBS_AQ` functionality on a PostgreSQL database.
+
+| Property | Description |
+| ----------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Connection | The connection to use. |
+| Name | The name of the queue. |
+| MessageType | The message type that's enqueued/dequeued from this queue, for example `EDBAQMessageType.Udt`. |
+| UdtTypeName | The user-defined type name of the message type. |
+| EnqueueOptions | The enqueue options to use. |
+| DequeuOptions | The dequeue options to use. |
+| MessageProperties | The message properties to use. |
+
+### EDBAQVisibility
+
+The `EDBAQVisibility` class represents the visibility options available.
+
+| Value | Description |
+| --------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Immediate | The enqueue/dequeue isn't part of the ongoing transaction. |
+| On_Commit | The enqueue/dequeue is part of the current transaction. |
+
+!!! Note
+ - To review the default options for these parameters, see [DBMS_AQ](../../epas/11/epas_compat_bip_guide/03_built-in_packages/02_dbms_aq/).
+ - EDB advanced queueing functionality uses user-defined types for calling enqueue/dequeue operations. `Server Compatibility Mode=NoTypeLoading` can't be used with advanced queueing because `NoTypeLoading` doesn't load any user-defined types.
diff --git a/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/13_using_a_ref_cursor_in_a_net_application.mdx b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/13_using_a_ref_cursor_in_a_net_application.mdx
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+---
+title: "Using a ref cursor in a .NET application"
+
+---
+
+
+
+A `ref cursor` is a cursor variable that contains a pointer to a query result set. The result set is determined by executing the `OPEN FOR` statement using the cursor variable. A cursor variable isn't tied to a particular query like a static cursor. You can open the same cursor variable a number of times with the `OPEN FOR` statement containing different queries each time. A new result set is created for that query and made available by way of the cursor variable. You can declare a cursor variable in two ways:
+
+- Use the `SYS_REFCURSOR` built-in data type to declare a weakly typed ref cursor.
+- Define a strongly typed ref cursor that declares a variable of that type.
+
+`SYS_REFCURSOR` is a ref cursor type that allows any result set to be associated with it. This is known as a weakly typed ref cursor. The following example is a declaration of a weakly typed ref cursor:
+
+```
+ name SYS_REFCURSOR`;
+```
+
+Following is an example of a strongly typed ref cursor:
+
+```
+TYPE IS REF CURSOR RETURN emp%ROWTYPE`;
+```
+
+## Creating the stored procedure
+
+This sample code creates a stored procedure called `refcur_inout_callee`. It specifies the data type of the ref cursor being passed as an OUT parameter. To create the sample procedure, invoke EDB-PSQL and connect to the EDB Postgres Advanced Server host database. Enter the following SPL code at the command line:
+
+```sql
+CREATE OR REPLACE PROCEDURE
+ refcur_inout_callee(v_refcur OUT SYS_REFCURSOR)
+IS
+BEGIN
+ OPEN v_refcur FOR SELECT ename FROM emp;
+END;
+```
+
+This C# code uses the stored procedure to retrieve employee names from the `emp` table:
+
+```cpp
+using System;
+using System.Data;
+using EnterpriseDB.EDBClient;
+using System.Configuration;
+namespace EDBRefCursor
+{
+ class EmpRefcursor
+ {
+ [STAThread]
+ static void Main(string[] args)
+ {
+ var strConnectionString =
+ ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["DB_CONN_STRING"];
+ try
+ {
+ await using var dataSource = EDBDataSource.Create(ConnectionString);
+ var conn = await dataSource.OpenConnectionAsync();
+ await using var tran = await connection.BeginTransactionAsync();
+ using var command = new EDBCommand("refcur_inout_callee", conn);
+ command.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure;
+ command.Transaction = tran;
+ command.Parameters.Add(new EDBParameter("refCursor",
+ EDBTypes.EDBDbType.Refcursor, 10, "refCursor",
+ ParameterDirection.Output, false, 2, 2,
+ System.Data.DataRowVersion.Current, null));
+ await command.PrepareAsync();
+ command.Parameters[0].Value = null;
+ await command.ExecuteNonQueryAsync();
+ var cursorName = command.Parameters[0].Value.ToString();
+ command.CommandText = "fetch all in \"" + cursorName + "\"";
+ command.CommandType = CommandType.Text;
+ await using var reader =
+ await command.ExecuteReaderAsync(CommandBehavior.SequentialAccess);
+ var fc = reader.FieldCount;
+ while (await reader.ReadAsync())
+ {
+ for (int i = 0; i < fc; i++)
+ {
+ Console.WriteLine(reader.GetString(i));
+ }
+ }
+ await reader.CloseAsync();
+ await tran.CommitAsync();
+ await conn.CloseAsync();
+ }
+ catch (Exception ex)
+ {
+ Console.WriteLine(ex.Message.ToString());
+ }
+ }
+ }
+}
+```
+
+This .NET code snippet displays the result on the console:
+
+```cpp
+for(int i = 0;i < fc; i++)
+{
+ Console.WriteLine(reader.GetString(i));
+}
+```
+
+You must bind the `EDBDbType.RefCursor` type in `EDBParameter()` if you're using a ref cursor parameter.
diff --git a/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/14_using_plugins.mdx b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/14_using_plugins.mdx
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+---
+title: "Using plugins"
+
+---
+
+
+
+EDB .Net driver plugins support the enhanced capabilities for different data types that are otherwise not available in .Net. The different plugins available support:
+
+- GeoJSON
+- Json.NET
+- NetTopologySuite
+- NodaTime
+
+The plugins support the use of spatial, data/time, and JSON types. The following are the supported frameworks and data provider installation path for these plugins.
+
+## GeoJSON
+
+If you're using the GeoJSON plugin on .NET Standard 2.0, the data provider installation paths are:
+
+- `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\plugins\GeoJSON\netstandard2.0`
+- `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\plugins\GeoJSON\net472`
+- `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\plugins\GeoJSON\net48`
+- `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\plugins\GeoJSON\net481`
+
+The following shared library files are required:
+
+- `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient.GeoJSON.dll`
+
+For detailed information about using the GeoJSON plugin, see the [Npgsql documentation](http://www.npgsql.org/doc/types/geojson.html).
+
+## Json.NET
+
+If you're using the Json.NET plugin on .NET Standard 2.0, the data provider installation paths are:
+- `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\plugins\Json.NET\netstandard2.0`
+- `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\plugins\Json.NET\net472`
+- `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\plugins\Json.NET\net48`
+- `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\plugins\Json.NET\net481`
+
+The following shared library files are required:
+
+- `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient.Json.NET.dll`
+
+For detailed information about using the Json.NET plugin, see the [Npgsql documentation](http://www.npgsql.org/doc/types/jsonnet.html).
+
+## NetTopologySuite
+
+If you're using the NetTopologySuite plugin on .Net Standard 2.0, the data provider installation paths are:
+- `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\plugins\NetTopologySuite\netstandard2.0`
+- `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\plugins\NetTopologySuite\net472`
+- `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\plugins\NetTopologySuite\net48`
+- `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\plugins\NetTopologySuite\net481`
+
+The following shared library files are required:
+
+- `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient.NetTopologySuite.dll`
+
+For detailed information about using the NetTopologySuite type plugin, see the [Npgsql documentation](http://www.npgsql.org/doc/types/nts.html).
+
+## NodaTime
+
+If you're using the NodaTime plugin on .Net Standard 2.0, the data provider installation paths are:
+- `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\plugins\NodaTime\netstandard2.0`
+- `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\plugins\NodaTime\net472`
+- `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\plugins\NodaTime\net48`
+- `C:\Program Files\edb\dotnet\plugins\NodaTime\net481`
+
+The following shared library files are required:
+
+- `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient.NodaTime.dll`
+
+For detailed information about using the NodaTime plugin, see the [Npgsql documentation](http://www.npgsql.org/doc/types/nodatime.html).
diff --git a/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/15_using_object_types.mdx b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/15_using_object_types.mdx
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+---
+title: "Using object types in .NET"
+
+---
+
+
+
+The SQL `CREATE TYPE` command creates a user-defined object type, which is stored in the EDB Postgres Advanced Server database. You can then reference these user-defined types in SPL procedures, SPL functions, and .NET programs.
+
+Create the basic object type with the `CREATE TYPE AS OBJECT` command. Optionally, use the `CREATE TYPE BODY` command.
+
+## Using an object type
+
+To use an object type, you must first create the object type in the EDB Postgres Advanced Server database. Object type `addr_object_type` defines the attributes of an address:
+
+```sql
+CREATE OR REPLACE TYPE addr_object_type AS OBJECT
+(
+ street VARCHAR2(30),
+ city VARCHAR2(20),
+ state CHAR(2),
+ zip NUMBER(5)
+);
+```
+
+Object type `emp_obj_typ` defines the attributes of an employee. One of these attributes is object type `ADDR_OBJECT_TYPE`, as previously described. The object type body contains a method that displays the employee information:
+
+```sql
+CREATE OR REPLACE TYPE emp_obj_typ AS OBJECT
+(
+ empno NUMBER(4),
+ ename VARCHAR2(20),
+ addr ADDR_OBJECT_TYPE,
+ MEMBER PROCEDURE display_emp(SELF IN OUT emp_obj_typ)
+);
+
+CREATE OR REPLACE TYPE BODY emp_obj_typ AS
+ MEMBER PROCEDURE display_emp (SELF IN OUT emp_obj_typ)
+ IS
+ BEGIN
+ DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE('Employee No : ' || SELF.empno);
+ DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE('Name : ' || SELF.ename);
+ DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE('Street : ' || SELF.addr.street);
+ DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE('City/State/Zip: ' || SELF.addr.city || ', ' ||
+ SELF.addr.state || ' ' || LPAD(SELF.addr.zip,5,'0'));
+ END;
+END;
+```
+
+This example is a complete .NET program that uses these user-defined object types:
+
+```csharp
+using EnterpriseDB.EDBClient;
+using System.Data.Common;
+namespace TypesTest
+{
+ internal class Program
+ {
+ static async Task Main(string[] args)
+ {
+ var connString = "Server=localhost;Port=5444;database=edb;User ID=enterprisedb;password=edb;";
+ var dataSourceBuilder = new EDBDataSourceBuilder(connString);
+ dataSourceBuilder.MapComposite("enterprisedb.addr_object_type");
+ dataSourceBuilder.MapComposite("enterprisedb.emp_obj_typ");
+ await using var dataSource = dataSourceBuilder.Build();
+ await using var conn = await dataSource.OpenConnectionAsync();
+ try
+ {
+ var address = new addr_object_type()
+ {
+ street = "123 MAIN STREET",
+ city = "EDISON",
+ state = "NJ",
+ zip = 8817
+ };
+ var emp = new emp_obj_typ()
+ {
+ empno = 9001,
+ ename = "JONES",
+ addr = address
+ };
+ await using (var cmd = new EDBCommand("emp_obj_typ.display_emp", conn))
+ {
+ cmd.CommandType = System.Data.CommandType.StoredProcedure;
+ EDBCommandBuilder.DeriveParameters(cmd);
+ cmd.Parameters[0].Value = emp;
+ cmd.Prepare();
+ cmd.ExecuteNonQuery();
+ var empOut = (emp_obj_typ?)cmd.Parameters[0].Value;
+ Console.WriteLine("Emp No: " + empOut.empno);
+ Console.WriteLine("Emp Name: " + empOut.ename);
+ Console.WriteLine("Emp Address Street: " + empOut.addr.street);
+ Console.WriteLine("Emp Address City: " + empOut.addr.city);
+ Console.WriteLine("Emp Address State: " + empOut.addr.state);
+ Console.WriteLine("Emp Address Zip: " + empOut.addr.zip);
+ Console.WriteLine("Emp No: " + empOut.empno);
+ }
+ }
+ catch (EDBException exp)
+ {
+ Console.WriteLine(exp.Message.ToString());
+ }
+ finally
+ {
+ conn.Close();
+ }
+ }
+ }
+public class addr_object_type
+ {
+ public string? street;
+ public string? city;
+ public string? state;
+ public decimal zip;
+ }
+ public class emp_obj_typ
+ {
+ public decimal empno;
+ public string? ename;
+ public addr_object_type? addr;
+ }
+}
+```
+
+The following .NET types are defined to map to the types in EDB Postgres Advanced Server:
+
+```csharp
+public class addr_object_type
+{
+public string? street;
+public string? city;
+public string? state;
+public decimal zip;
+}
+
+public class emp_obj_typ
+{
+ public decimal empno;
+ public string? ename;
+ public addr_object_type? addr;
+}
+```
+
+A call to `EDBDataSourceBuilder.MapComposite` maps the .NET type to the EDB Postgres Advanced Server types:
+
+```csharp
+dataSourceBuilder.MapComposite("enterprisedb.addr_object_type");
+dataSourceBuilder.MapComposite("enterprisedb.emp_obj_typ");
+```
+
+A call to `EDBCommandBuilder.DeriveParameters()` gets parameter information for a stored procedure. This allows you to just set the parameter values and call the stored procedure:
+
+```csharp
+EDBCommandBuilder.DeriveParameters(cmd);
+```
+
+Set the value of the parameter by creating an object of the .NET type and assigning it to the `Value` property of the parameter:
+
+```csharp
+addr_object_type address = new addr_object_type()
+{
+ street = "123 MAIN STREET",
+ city = "EDISON",
+ state = "NJ",
+ zip = 8817
+};
+
+emp_obj_typ emp = new emp_obj_typ()
+{
+ empno = 9001,
+ ename = "JONES",
+ addr = address
+};
+cmd.Parameters[0].Value = emp;
+```
+
+A call to `cmd.ExecuteNonQuery()` executes the call to the `display_emp()` method:
+
+```csharp
+cmd.ExecuteNonQuery();
+```
diff --git a/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/16_scram_compatibility.mdx b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/16_scram_compatibility.mdx
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+---
+title: "Scram compatibility"
+legacyRedirects:
+ - "/edb-docs/d/edb-postgres-net-connector/user-guides/net-guide/4.1.6.1/security_and_encryption.html"
+
+---
+
+
+
+The EDB .NET driver provides SCRAM-SHA-256 support for EDB Postgres Advanced Server version 10 and later. This support is available in EDB .NET 4.0.2.1 release and later.
diff --git a/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/17_advanced_server_net_connector_logging.mdx b/product_docs/docs/net_connector/8.0.5.1/17_advanced_server_net_connector_logging.mdx
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+---
+title: "EDB .NET Connector logging"
+
+---
+
+
+
+EDB .NET Connector supports the use of logging to help resolve issues with the .NET Connector when used in your application. EDB .NET Connector supports logging using the standard .NET `Microsoft.Extensions.Logging` package. For more information about logging in .Net, see [Logging in C# and .NET](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/extensions/logging?tabs=command-line) in the Microsoft documentation.
+
+!!! Note
+ For versions earlier than 7.x, EDB .NET Connector had its own, custom logging API.
+
+## Console logging provider
+
+The .NET logging API works with a variety of built-in and third-party logging providers. The console logging provider logs output to the console.
+
+### Console logging with EDBDataSource
+
+Create a `Microsoft.Extensions.Logging.LoggerFactory` and configure an `EDBDataSource` with it. Any use of connections opened through this data source log using this logger factory.
+
+```csharp
+var loggerFactory = LoggerFactory.Create(builder => builder.AddSimpleConsole());
+
+var dataSourceBuilder = new EDBDataSourceBuilder(connectionString);
+dataSourceBuilder.UseLoggerFactory(loggerFactory);
+await using var dataSource = dataSourceBuilder.Build();
+
+await using var connection = await dataSource.OpenConnectionAsync();
+await using var command = new EDBCommand("SELECT 1", connection);
+_ = await command.ExecuteScalarAsync();
+```
+
+### Console logging without EDBDataSource
+
+Create a `Microsoft.Extensions.Logging.LoggerFactory` and configure EDB .NET Connector's logger factory globally using `EDBLoggingConfiguration.InitializeLogging`. Configure it at the start of your program, before using any other EDB .NET Connector API.
+
+```csharp
+var loggerFactory = LoggerFactory.Create(builder => builder.AddSimpleConsole());
+EDBLoggingConfiguration.InitializeLogging(loggerFactory);
+
+await using var conn = new EDBConnection(connectionString);
+await conn.OpenAsync();
+await using var command = new EDBCommand("SELECT 1", conn);
+_ = await command.ExecuteScalarAsync();
+```
+
+## Log levels
+
+The following log levels are available:
+
+- Trace
+- Debug
+- Information
+- Warning
+- Error
+- Fatal
+
+This example shows how to change the log level to `Trace`:
+
+```csharp
+var loggerFactory = LoggerFactory.Create(builder => builder
+.SetMinimumLevel(LogLevel.Trace
+.AddSimpleConsole()
+);
+```
+
+## Formatting the log output
+
+This example shows how to format your log output. Create a `LoggerFactory` to restrict each log message to a single line and add a date and time to the log:
+
+```csharp
+var loggerFactory = LoggerFactory.Create(builder =>
+builder
+.SetMinimumLevel(LogLevel.Trace)
+.AddSimpleConsole(
+ options =>
+ {
+ options.SingleLine = true;
+ options.TimestampFormat = "yyyy/MM/dd HH:mm:ss ";
+ }
+ ));
+```
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+---
+title: "API reference"
+
+---
+
+
+
+For information about using the API, see the [Npgsql documentation](http://www.npgsql.org/doc/api/Npgsql.html).
+
+Usage notes:
+
+- When using the API, replace references to `Npgsql` with `EnterpriseDB.EDBClient`.
+- When referring to classes, replace `Npgsql` with `EDB`. For example, use the `EDBBinaryExporter` class instead of the `NpgsqlBinaryExporter` class.
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+---
+title: "EDB .NET Connector"
+directoryDefaults:
+ description: "EDB .NET Connector version 8.0.5.1 documentation and release notes."
+navigation:
+ - 01_release_notes
+ - 02_requirements_overview
+ - 03_the_advanced_server_net_connector_overview
+ - 04_installing_and_configuring_the_net_connector
+ - 05_using_the_net_connector
+ - 06_opening_a_database_connection
+ - 07_retrieving_database_records
+ - 08_parameterized_queries
+ - 09_inserting_records_in_a_database
+ - 10_deleting_records_in_a_database
+ - 11_using_spl_stored_procedures_in_your_net_application
+ - 12_using_advanced_queueing
+ - 13_using_a_ref_cursor_in_a_net_application
+ - 14_using_plugins
+ - 15_using_object_types
+ - using_nested_table_types
+ - 16_scram_compatibility
+ - 17_advanced_server_net_connector_logging
+ - 18_api_reference
+---
+
+The EDB .NET Connector distributed with EDB Postgres Advanced Server provides connectivity between a .NET client application and an EDB Postgres Advanced Server database server. You can:
+
+- Connect to an instance of EDB Postgres Advanced Server.
+- Retrieve information from an EDB Postgres Advanced Server database.
+- Update information stored on an EDB Postgres Advanced Server database.
+
+To understand these examples, you need a solid working knowledge of C# and .NET. The EDB .NET Connector functionality is built on the core functionality of the Npgsql open source project. For details, see the [Npgsql User Guide](http://www.npgsql.org/doc/index.html).
+
+