.net 2005 Database Connection String?
Feb 22, 2011Between ODBC and OLEDB providers, which one is more flexible at both the application level, and at the report level using crystal report?
View 1 RepliesBetween ODBC and OLEDB providers, which one is more flexible at both the application level, and at the report level using crystal report?
View 1 RepliesI would like to enable my app to run from a central database, but I dont want to recompile should the DB server change. Are my only two options saving the connection string to an XML file or the registry?
If so I think the XML file will probably be the way I go at least for me. I dont really want to mess with the registry. I just wanted to check what my options are.
Is it possible to use a file browser to load a connection string when the start form is loaded?
Using ofb As New OpenFileDialog
If ofb.ShowDialog = Windows.Forms.DialogResult.OK Then
Dim cConnectionString As String = ofb.FileName
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Is there a way to display the connection properties dialog for connection string browsing(for database) in run time?
As I want the user to be able to connect to various database using the GUI.
Using - VB2008 Express, XP Pro,
Connecting to SQL 2005 across the internet
The walk throughs have several good explanations although I don't see any about connecting over the internet.
I used the wizard in VB 2005 to add my database. Under the "Applications Settings" area in VB my string is currently set to:
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what is the connection string for Access for connecting Access Database with ADO.NET (For win app).
View 1 RepliesConnection String Using .net 2005 With Sql Server 2000?
View 1 RepliesI am trying to connect VB 2008 express with sql 2005 standard edition on a reomte server. Is this possible or VB 2008 express version limits this Can some one guide me with the connection string to achieve this.
View 1 RepliesWhat is the connection string for the sql-Server express?
I did this
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But this connection string is not correct:
CODE:
What will be the correct one?
how to code for database connection in vb.net 2005?
View 3 Replieshow to code for database connection in vb.net 2005?
View 1 Repliesi have visual studio 2005 installed in my pc.i have sql server 2000 as database.i have expertise in client server software written in vb6.now im trying to do the same in vb.net.i dont know how to establish a global connection in vb.net.how to do that in vb.net?in vb6 i would just write a public function in a module and it remains throughout my application.so how can i achieve the same thing in vb.net.
View 4 RepliesI've developed a software using VB.net and SQL server 2005. This is the connection string that used. Data Source=MY-PC\SQLEXPRESS;Initial Catalog=studentInformation; Integrated Security=True But now i want to use SQL server compact edition. So what should i change in this connection string?
View 11 RepliesHow To Editing The "Connection String" in the Configuration file by the Code in the Runtime. This is my Code
My.MySettings.Default.Item("ConString") = "New Connection String"
My.MySettings.Default.Save()
This code can edit the Configuration file in the run Time but if I restart the system the Configuration file will return back to the first Configuration.
When connecting to data I always like to use the Configuration methods:
2005
Dim settings As ConnectionStringSettings = _
onfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings("csCambra_2")
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How do I assign a My.Settings.Item connection string to cmd.Connection connection string value?
Dim cmd As New SqlCommand()
cmd.Connection = My.Settings.Item("csStaffHoursWorked")
cmd.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure
cmd.CommandText = "spSaveDeltekImport"
I am working on designing a SQL Server database connection class in VB.net 2005. The idea behind doing this will be so a developer can can call the class, pass it a stored procedure name along with the parameters, and get return values back (if any).
View 1 RepliesI want to know how to connect sql server 2005 to vb.net windows application
1)is there any connection string ?
2)if so i am using windows authendication in sql server 2005 management studio so am not entering any user id and
password to enter in sql server
3)so what should be the userid and password for the connection string can any one send me a sample code that i can refar
I have a database (Seeds1) that is connected to my project. I have gone in manually and entered data in to my database which is an Access. How do I retrieve information from my database into my program.
View 2 RepliesDoes anyone know how to store the connection string in a file rather than hard coding it in the application. For example i have declared this connection string in the form to connect to oracle database and it works. But i assume this is not the right way to go by if one is looking for more secured environment.
strcon = "Provider=MSDASQL;" & _
"Driver={Microsoft ODBC for Oracle}; " & _
"CONNECTSTRING=(DESCRIPTION=" & _
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I want to ask that where to store connection string in VB.Net.AS in ASP.net we can store connection string in web.config file and access it in the foll. way [code]In VB.net where to store conn. string on form_Load or any other place???
View 1 RepliesI have a question about the App.Config file. My understanding is that the connection string is stored within this file. I have setup my application so that the App.Config file is not only written to c:users<username>appdatalocal but also to c:users<username>appdataoaming. I plan to encrypt the connection string, my question at this point is will it encrypt the connection string in ALL copies of the App.Config file? It looks like at this point that the App.Config file is stored in two places on the hard drive.
View 2 RepliesI am trying to connect a VB.NET 2003 Oledbdataadapter through the wizard to a SQL Server 2005 Database, but i get an error message during the wizard.These are my steps:New Connection, Select provider (Microsoft OLE DB Provider for SQL Server), Select Connection:server name, log on: use windows NT integrated security, select database. I do all these steps then click "test connection" and it is fine, but when I click "ok" and error message pops up."Unable to connect to database. It is only possible to connect to SQL Server Desktop Engine databases and Microsoft Access Databases with this version of visual studio."
View 3 RepliesWhat is the connection string for connecting MS Access 2010 (.accdb) database in VB.net.
View 3 RepliesOr there's another way to make it, without adding a Connection String?
View 3 RepliesMy Ms-Access .mdb file is on my website. It is in the App_Data Folder
The current connection string is:
OleDbDataAdapter Da = new OleDbDataAdapter("Select * from SerialNo",
new OleDbConnection(@"provider=microsoft.jet.oledb.4.0;
data source=ftp://ftp.WebsiteName.com/App_Data/SerialNo.mdb"));
Where am I making a mistake in above connection string?
Note: CRs added in the code for better readability
Is it possible change the connection string to a different database when the user changes the database they are using .i have a working program atm but i want to be able to change the connection with out having to change the code. the databases contain information from different years but all have the same tables queries etc.
View 2 RepliesMy query is not the straightforward connection to MS Access.I am using a third application that places all data in an Access database BUT recently they changed the database so that it doesn't end in '.mdb', instead in another suffix: '.accdb'.The database is still an Access database but I cannot connect to it using the connection strings:[code]Previously I was able to use the second connection when the database name ended in '.mdb' (Database Name.mdb).
View 1 RepliesI have an application that will be called by a database(this application is called from an access shell that uses SQL Server Tables), my question is do I need to provide a connection string to write to the database or since it is already open I can just pass the insert statement. If I am to provide a connection string do I use OLEDB JET 4.0 or ?
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