Example of Using SQL Script Directly in Entity Framework

Below is a code example of how to use direct SQL script command and normal entity operation in Entity Framework 5. TransactionScope is used to cover the operations to do all if both are successful or nothing at all:

using (var scope = new TransactionScope(TransactionScopeOption.Required))
{
                context.ExecuteStoreCommand("UPDATE Class Set Number = 20");
                context.Student.Add(new Student{ StudentId = 1, Firstname = "first", Lastname = "last" });
                context.SaveChanges();
                scope.Complete();
}