How to Connect .NET Console Application to Oracle using ADO.NET

Apr 11, 2025

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to connect a.NET console application to an Oracle database using dotConnect for Oracle and ADO.NET.

In this video, you'll learn:

  • How to set up a new.NET console application in Visual Studio.
  • How to install dotConnect for Oracle to enable Oracle connectivity.
  • How to configure your Oracle connection strings.
  • How to run and test your connection to the Oracle database within the application.

This step-by-step guide will give you a solid foundation to integrate Oracle databases into your.NET projects using Devart's dotConnect for Oracle.

Find the code example mentioned in the video here: https://dotnetfiddle.net/ZjRzcY

👉 Check full overview of dotConnect for Oracle here: https://www.devart.com/dotconnect/oracle/

🔥 You can download dotConnect for Oracle trial here: https://www.devart.com/dotconnect/oracle/download.html

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