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SQL Server Connection

This document provides a step-by-step guide for connecting SQL Server with Visual Studio 2010. It includes instructions on creating a new project, configuring the connection in Server Explorer, testing the connection, and using C# code to establish the connection. The guide emphasizes selecting the appropriate data source and authentication method for successful connectivity.

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SQL Server Connection

This document provides a step-by-step guide for connecting SQL Server with Visual Studio 2010. It includes instructions on creating a new project, configuring the connection in Server Explorer, testing the connection, and using C# code to establish the connection. The guide emphasizes selecting the appropriate data source and authentication method for successful connectivity.

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SQL Server Connection with Visual Studio 2010

1. Open Visual Studio 2010


• Launch Visual Studio 2010 and create a new project.
• Select 'Windows Forms Application' or 'ASP.NET Web Application', depending on your
requirement.

2. Open Server Explorer


• Go to 'View' → 'Server Explorer'.
• Right-click on 'Data Connections' → Select 'Add Connection'.

3. Configure Connection
• In the 'Add Connection' window:
- Select 'Microsoft SQL Server (SqlClient)' as the data source.
- Enter the 'Server Name' (e.g., .\SQLEXPRESS for local SQL Server Express).
- Choose 'Windows Authentication' or enter SQL 'username/password'.
- Select the database you want to connect to from the dropdown.

4. Test and Save Connection


• Click 'Test Connection'.
• If successful, click 'OK' to add the connection.

5. Use Connection in Code


Use the following C# code to establish a connection:

using System;
using System.Data.SqlClient;

class Program
{
static void Main()
{
string connectionString = "Server=YOUR_SERVER_NAME;
Database=YOUR_DATABASE_NAME; Integrated Security=True;";
using (SqlConnection con = new SqlConnection(connectionString))
{
try
{
con.Open();
Console.WriteLine("Connection Successful!");
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
Console.WriteLine("Connection Failed: " + ex.Message);
}
}
}
}

Below is an example image of the SQL Server connection setup:

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