Installing the Firebird .NET Provider via NuGet Package

Problem:

Users may encounter issues when trying to install the Firebird .NET Provider, as recent changes to its distribution method mean it is now only available via NuGet. This can be challenging, especially for those unfamiliar with NuGet installations.

Solution:

To simplify the process, our development team has created a script that automates the download and installation of the Firebird .NET Provider. We have found version 10.0.0.0 to be the most stable and compatible, so this is the version provided in the script..​

 

Steps for Installation:

1. Download this ZIP file containing the installation script.
2. Extract the contents of the ZIP file to a folder on your system. (Password: layer2)
3. Run the Install.ps1 script with administrator privileges.
   • This will install version 10.0.0.0 of the Firebird .NET Provider for both x86 and x64 architectures.

Uninstallation:

To completely uninstall the Firebird provider, you can use the following command:

Install.ps1 -Uninstall