How to get FireDAC for Delphi, C++Builder and RAD Studio

By now, you have probably seen the announcements about FireDAC, an enterprise-class data access development library for multiple devices including Windows, Mac, and Mobile. FireDAC works seamlessly with Embarcadero's Delphi, C++Builder, and RAD Studio multi-device development solutions. FireDAC offers developers support for the largest array of database platforms including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2, SAP, DataSnap, Sybase SQL Anywhere, InterBase, Advantage Database, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MySQL, Firebird and Microsoft Access.

Your next question may be what's the best way to get FireDAC? Here are some answers.

If you already own an XE3 Professional edition of Delphi, C++Builder or RAD Studio

• Visit the Embarcadero online store to purchase the Client/Server Add-On Pack for XE3 Professional. There is a special introductory price available. There is also an upgrade price available if you had the prior XE2 Client/Server Pack or AnyDAC. You can also purchase from an Embarcadero partner.

If you already own an XE3 Enterprise, Ultimate or Architect edition of Delphi, C++Builder or RAD Studio

• Purchasers of XE3 Enterprise edition and higher get FireDAC for XE3 free! You must register your XE3 product first, then click here to download your free copy of FireDAC. This download will be available for a limited time.

If you have an earlier version of Delphi, C++Builder or RAD Studio

• Best Option: Buy or upgrade to XE3 Enterprise, Ultimate or Architect edition, register it and then get FireDAC as a free download from the link above. You can purchase RAD Studio, Delphi or C++Builder from the Embarcadero Online Store, or from a reseller partner or contact an Embarcadero product specialist.
• You can also purchase a Professional edition of RAD Studio, Delphi or C++Builder XE3 along with the FireDAC Client/Server Add-On Pack for XE3 Professional. Those products are also available from the Embarcadero Online Store, or from a reseller partner or contact an Embarcadero product specialist.

There are a number of other special offers available if you buy during the month of March 2013. Click here to learn more about the additional special offers.