DB/Reporting :: Connecting An SQL Server Database With VB Express?
Apr 14, 2009
I'm at an absolute loss here, I've read so many different things.I just want to add new records to a database I created using SQL Server 2008 with SQL statements in Visual Basic Express 2008. But I can't even connect/get it to recognise the database I created.The database name is 'database.mdf' and is situated in the MSSQL/DATA folder. So far I've read I need to use this code;
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Conn.ConnectionString = "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data source=database.mdf"
Conn.Open()
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Feb 29, 2012
Here is the scoop: I am trying to make a user account SQL database work with Visual Basic 2008 Express for login purposes, i.e. usernames & passwords. Plan is to host this server so people can login to use the the application and verify they have a valid account. I would like to host all the account information in SQL due to the possiblity of hundreds of users at any given time. I also need the ability to add data to the database for users registering for the first time. The SQL server will need to be able to access the SQL Server databases remote via WAN.
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Mar 31, 2011
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I get 'sqlconnection' is ambiguous in the name space 'system.data.sqlclient' What is this confusion? What I am trying is to connect a .mdf (sql server express) database file using vb.net to store and retrieve some date from a table Wot am i missing? I see various examples for this but none working with me? Am i supposed to add some references?
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Feb 29, 2012
I am trying to make a user account SQL database work with Visual Basic 2008 Express for login purposes, i.e. usernames & passwords. Plan is to host this server so people can login to use the the application and verify they have a valid account. I would like to host all the account information in SQL due to the possiblity of hundreds of users at any given time. I also need the ability to add data to the database for users registering for the first time. The SQL server will need to be able to access the SQL Server databases remote via WAN.
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Feb 29, 2012
there Dream in Code Community! Im an okay programmer as far as skill right now I am still learning as we all are I need some help from some experienced VB.NET programmers in the community, Here is the scoop: I am trying to make a user account SQL database work with Visual Basic 2008 Express for login purposes, i.e. usernames & passwords.
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Oct 4, 2009
I want to connect visual basic 2008 or 2005 to sql server using connection string or something elsejust like in VB6 I'm using a connection string but here at VB express i dont know =(Is there a way just like in asp.net to have connection string using?
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Oct 16, 2011
I am trying to connect to SQL Server Express locally using VB.NET 2005. I pulled my connection string directly from the app.config file. When I run, I get NO errors and the connection states returns open, however the commands are not being processed.
Imports System.Data
Imports System.Data.SqlClient
Public Class frmAddMovie
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Oct 4, 2009
I have Windows Vista Business on my machine and running visual studio 2005 (Version 8.0.50727.867 (vsvista.050727-8600)) as well as "ENU Service Pack 1 (KB926601)" and "Update for Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition - ENU (KB932232) "I'm trying to connect to SQL server 2008 Express via Visual Basic and I've gone through all the forums to try to resolve my issue and it seems that I have to install " Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 Update for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Support" However, when I try to do this I keep on getting the error "The upgrade patch cannot be installed by the Windows Installer service because the programme to be upgraded may be missing, or the upgrade patch may update a different version of the programme.
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Aug 27, 2009
I'm trying to query an access database, but my query results only display the first cell of the query results.
For example, if I select 3 columns, 5 rows, only Column 1 Row 1 is displayed. Someone mentioned something about EOF but I can't find EOF code for OleDB. Should I be using another type of connection?;
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Private Sub btnGetReport_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles btnGetReport.Click
Dim StartDate, EndDate As Date
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Apr 24, 2011
I can connect/login to my database, view a formatted table in the current window, however I want to click a button and see a new table set in a new window. Theoretically I should be still logged in/connection information saved but however I get 'unable to connect to database'.
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Jul 21, 2009
I was wondering which way would be the easiest in VS2005 to connect to and pull data from a MS SQL database. I have already setup the database connection by choosing the datasource for a DataGridView but I'm not able to retreive any information.
The steps I have taken so far:
1. Make new form
2. Drag and drop DataGridView onto the form
3. Setup the data source and respective username password
Not sure where to go from here....
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Jan 6, 2011
I have a MySQL database online. What do I need to connect to it and exchange data?
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Sep 9, 2009
Would like to know if it is possible to access a Primavera 6.2.1 database (.mdf) from VB 2008 Express. Would like to take advantage of the existing database, if possible.
It is easy enough to export to Excel and then develop an Access database, but I would like to avoid those steps.
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Jan 5, 2009
I've used visual basic in office before, but when it comes to writing applications in Visual Studio, my knowledge is fairly limited. I'm unsure on how to set up a connection in my application to connect with a dBase IV database that uses indexes (not sure if it matters if it has indexes or not). I will need to both read and write to this database.
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Oct 28, 2009
I started coding my first "real" stand-alone desktop application in VB 2008 Express. I was led into believing that using SQL Express Compact Edition was the thing to use for my database since it would reside on each PC (laptops) that I installed the program on. I created all my tables and about 6 forms and all was going well until I came to the point where I need to display a grid showing data from multiple tables using what i think is supposed to be a view. Now the problem is that CE doesnt allow views. Here are my questions:
1. Can I convert my CE database file into an SQL Server Express file?
2. Do I have to re-write all my forms that are using the database? I am planning on creating my SQL Server Express database with the same table names and the same field names, data types, etc.
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Oct 18, 2009
I use Ms VB 2008 express edition with SQL server express. I want to know what is the reference to be added to make a connection the SQL express database?
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Sep 30, 2010
Microsoft Access 2007 A Students.mdb database file Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition. I was informed that one can connect to Access files with ease from the Express Edition and most of the tutorials on the internet also show this however I am encountering a problem.
I open Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition Start a new project, with a form, and then click on the Data window, and add new data sources from the Data menu.
I click on database. The problem starts with the data connection. I click New Connection Change the Data Source from Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 to Microsoft Access Database File and instead of then leading back to the other window (as happens on the tutorials for me to browse for the mdb file). Another window pops up asking me to Add a Connection.
It has the data source listed as Access and asks for a Connection String under the misc section. I type in
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When I click on Ok I get this error: Format of the initialization string does not conform to specification starting at index 0.
The Test connection button works and says connection success whether the Connection String field is empty or not but when I click OK it still gives me the same error. So I can't leave it blank either
So basically I can't connect to the Access database since I can't change the connection type and it won't just let me browse and add the file anyway.
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Dec 18, 2008
I have just installed VB.NET 2003 and I am trying to manage some databases using SQL Server 2005 Express.When I try accessing the database via the data connection tab, I get the following message.
Quote: You have connected to a version of SQL Server later than SQL Server 2000. The version of Visual Studio or Access that you are using was released before the version of SQL Server to which you are connected. For this reason, you might encounter problems.
Please check with Microsoft to see if there is a service pack that you should apply to Visual Studio or Office in order to get support for the version of SQL Server to which you are connected.You can continue but any new object types might not be enumerated, and it will not be possible to save any objects or database diagrams that you create using the Visual Database Tools.I can not add tables or manage data fields. Does anyone know how to get the patch referred to in the message above? I can not find it via google or this forum.
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Nov 18, 2009
I have a problem here I did make database program for a friend the database is online Mysql I use Visual Studio and put this into setup.exe when he install the program and try to log on he get this error This is my connection to the database
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Jul 8, 2008
For years now I have been using access as my database. But with the SQL server Express version around I have been wondering if it is not better to use this instead of access. Note: I only develop applications for small businesses and a limited set of users. So what do you guys prefer and recommend?
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Aug 3, 2009
I have been using Access 200 as my database of choice with Visual Basic 2008 Express.I am trying to start usingSQL Server Express but having a difficult time with it. All of the instrctions I have tri9ed seem to be written for someone who already knows the answers. Here's my problem.I wrote a program using Access, with one table and five queries and it works fine. Using that program as a baseI created an SQL Server database within Visual basic. Naturally I changed my code to reflect SQL rather then OLEDB.When I try to run the program I get an error message telling me that the database is not registered. When I use the SQL Server Management Studio Expres, it shows my database by give a big message that the database is not registered.
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Mar 5, 2010
I'm using VB 2008 Express for our College Project. I'm also running SQL Server 2008 Express and have installed SQL Server Management Studio and used it to create my database. Both software have been installed and running locally. I'm trying to connect to the database from VB 2008 Express. Database connection wizard have 3 options:
connecting to Access db
connecting to SQL Server 3.5 compact db and
connecting to SQL Server db file.
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Jan 7, 2010
I have SQL 2008 Express and Visual Basic 2008 Express runing on XP Professional SP2. When I select add new data source from VB I don't have the option to connect to SQL Server 2008 express to get at the to SQL Server Database. I also notice that the OLE DB connector is not availble as a data connector. Can somebody please confirm that VB 2008 Express can connect directly to SQL Server 2008 Express and how I can achieve it.
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Nov 1, 2011
Is it possible to connect to a database on SQL Server R2 Express from Visual Basic Express? I am following a set of tutorial videos done in SQL Server 2005, but cannot seem to connect to create the database. I have created the database in SQL Server R2 Express, but cannot connect. Is there a work around?
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Jul 25, 2010
will SQL statements that work in Compact SQL Server also work in the Express Edition of SQL Server?
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May 13, 2005
It's probably just a case of me not looking in the right place or not seeing the obvious, but does anyone know if a machine with just version 2.0 of the .NET Framework should be able to run a VB.NET Express application which accesses a SQL Server Express database file? Or is there an additional requirement for a non-development machine to have some kind of SQL Server Express runtime component in addition to the 2.0 Framework?It seems to be counterintuitive to expect that a VB.NET application would be able to access any kind of SQL Server data without having some kind of SQL Server host component (Express or otherwise) installed. But then again, it seems just as counterintuitive that Microsoft would require the download and installation of the new framework as well as a separate database runtime in order for the average user to run an application with accesses a local SQL Server Express database.To me, it runs contrary to the whole concept of XCopy deployment to require more than just the application's files and .NET Framework for an application to run properly. But nothing I've read so far explicitly indicates that a user would require anything more than the app files and the framework to run an application which accesses SQL Server Express data. But...I can't get any VB Express applications which uses a SQL Server Express databases to run on any machine that doesn't have SQL Server Express installed.What am I missing?(Apologies if this isn't the right group to post this in.
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Nov 12, 2010
I am trying to connect with SQL Server Database using VB.Net. In Datasource of Binding Source, I selected 'Add project datasource' Clicked 'Database and New Connection in Choose Connection Wizard.
In New Connection, what to select 'SQL Server' or SQL server Database? I tried both but when Tested Connection, it failed to connect.Also, what type of password to be chosen, Windows based or SQL Server based?
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Mar 17, 2009
I'm working on a multi user VB.Net windows application with back end as SQL Server 2008 Express. The SQL Server is installed on the intranet network drive. This is the connection string I will be using. Is this correct?
Data Source=.SQLEXPRESS;AttachDbFilename=Q:DatabasePrintDB.mdf;Integrate d Security=True;Connect Timeout=30;User Instance=True
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Jun 21, 2010
I am trying to connect the database that is sql server 2005 to the vb.net code so that I can add the data to my database, which is already in the sql server and retrieve the required data from the database.
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Jun 27, 2010
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03 Dim MyConnObj As New ADODB.Connection 'ADODB Connection Object
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