Entity Framework 4 - Handling very large (1000+ tables) data models?

Question

We\'ve got a database with over 1000+ tables and would like to consider using EF4 for our data access layer, but I\'m concerned about the practical realities of using it for suc

Answer 1

You should definately take a look at LLBLGen Pro v3. While LLBLGen is another O/RM tool, just like EF is an O/RM tool, the latest version contains a designer that allows you to generate models for LINQ to SQL, NHibernate, AND Entity Framework (both 1.0 and 4.0). Its designer is pretty solid and has better support for big domain models.