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title: SQL Database Example
page_title: SQL Database Example
description: "How to add SQL database as data source in Test Studio project/test."
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# SQL Database Example

Let's say we have a SQL Server with the name of **SQLEXPRESS**. We have to create a database in this server in order to use it for data binding. One way to do it is by using <a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/ssms/download-sql-server-management-studio-ssms" target="_blank">SQL Management Studio</a>.

Let's create a database called **myFirstDB**:

![MS Management Studio][1]

Now we can connect to it and use it for data-driven testing.

1.&nbsp; Load the **Create New DataSource** menu.

![Create New Data Source][2]

2.&nbsp; Choose **Database**.

3.&nbsp; For **Provider**, select **SqlClient Data Provider**.

4.&nbsp; Here's an example for **Connection String**:

```
Data Source=MACHINENAME\SQLEXPRESS; Initial Catalog=myFirstDB; Integrated Security=true;
```

- Data Source is the name of the SQL Server.
- Initial Catalog is the named of the Database.

It is possible to use different connection strings. See <a href="https://www.connectionstrings.com/sql-server/" target="_blank">here</a> for more examples.

5.&nbsp; Customize the **Friendly Name** as desired.

6.&nbsp; Click on **Create** button and the new data source should appear in the Data Sources list.

[1]: /img/features/data-driven-testing/sql-database-example/fig1.png
[2]: /img/features/data-driven-testing/sql-database-example/fig2.png