VS 2008 - Downloaded SQL Server Express - Create A Database - Find/connect ?

Feb 26, 2010

I've just downloaded SQL server express and have created a database in there. Now back in my VB.NET application from Visual Studio how do i find/connect to it?

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VB 2008 Express - Connect To SQL Server Instance And Select The Database

Sep 5, 2009

I'm trying to connect from VB 2008 Express Edition to a database in an instance of SQL Server 2008. Both, VB and SQL Server are running on the same machine. From a VB project, when I try to define a new Data Connection I find just three Data sources available: [Code] I selected the last one but when I browse for the mdf file I cannot select it because it tells me that the file is in USE. I have stopped all the services but still I'm not able to link the database file.

Two questions: 1. Is there a way to connect to the SQL Server Instance and from there to select the desired database? 2. How to connect using the Database file.

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Connect SQL Server 2005 Express Database With Visual Basic 2008?

Aug 15, 2011

i am new with SQL server 2005 and visual studio 2008.how do i connect the forms and the tables in the database

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Connect To A Database On SQL Server R2 Express From Visual Basic Express?

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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Can't Connect To SQL Server 5 Database From Express

Dec 31, 2007

In the beta version of Beta2 of Visual Studio Professional, when I choose add new connections, I can select a I can select a " SQL Server (SQL Client)" datasource, which works great with my SQL Server Express DB running on the local machine.

In VB2008 Express, though, I can't select a "SQL Server" in the datasource dropdown. I can only try to connect to a Microsoft SQL Server Database File.

When I actually try to connect using the .mdf file that is being managed by my local SQL Server, I get an connection error -- can't make connection to the server (and the usual message about enabling remote connections".

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Connect A Sql Server Express Database In 2010?

Sep 17, 2011

I want to use a connetction string for connect a databse in sql server express by vb.net? My code is : Cn1.ConnectionString ="Data Source=.SQLEXPRESS;Integrated Security=True;Connect Timeout=30;User Instance=True" but i when open then connection i see this error Cannot open user default database. Login failed. Login failed for user 'Shahab-PCShahab'.

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Use VB 2008 Express And Connect To A DB Of SQL Server 2008 Express?

Jan 7, 2009

'm trying to use Visual Basic 2008 Express and connect to a DB of SQL Server 2008 Express but ... you can tell me why in the Database Explorer and the Data menu of VB only have the following options for data source? Microsoft Access Database File Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 Microsoft SQL Server Database File does not have the options Microsoft ODBC Data Source Microsoft SQL Server obs.: I have the Visual Web Express 2008 installed, and there are the options available.

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Create A SQL Server (express) Database (.mdf)

Dec 7, 2009

create an SQL Server (express) database (.mdf).

most of the example in the walkthrough make use of the pre made northwind database(.mdf)

i will use the database that i will make to get connected from my application. the connection would client-server and what i have noticed, that this is possible if your database is an SQL version with extension filename of .mdf.

Or if its possible to create this database just using the Visual Studio 2008 Pro(90-day trial)

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VS 2008 Downloaded TCP Program - Even Port: 8080 Not Connect

Nov 30, 2010

i have downloaded TCP program and try

[Code]...

what is the right IP or Port must i used? between client and server

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Connecting VB 2010 Express To SQL Server 2008 Express Database Via IP

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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Starting Out With VB And Have Downloaded And Installed VB Express 2008?

Dec 18, 2009

I'm just starting out with VB and have downloaded and installed VB Express 2008. I'm researching and trying to wrap my head around programming in VB before I start working on any projects. I have a little bit of experience with ASP Classic so some of the syntax looks familiar, but I can't get a handle on database integration. Let's say I am creating an address book. Each installation is a stand-alone (no network connectivity). How are databases used in this situation? Are they built using VB Express and packaged into the installer or can you create them separately (using either Access or MySQL) and then package them into the installer? What is needed to read and write to these databases? Are there extra bits of software that need to be packaged into the installer to allow access to the databases?

What if this application does connect to a centralized database (let's say a MySQL or Access database on a web server). Is the connectivity handled the same way? Sorry for so many questions, but I just can find the answers I'm looking for when searching. I'm not necessarily looking for the actual code to do this, just an explanation of how it's possible (or even a link to some examples/tutorials).

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Connect To SAP Business One's Database On VB 2008 Express?

Aug 4, 2011

On VB 2008 express, how to connect to SAP Business One's DataBase? The Database is MS sql 2008.

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Unable To Connect To A Database From VB Express 2008

Feb 14, 2010

I added a new database using SQL Server Management studio express 2008. I can connect to that database using Web Developer and Visual Studio just fine. But when I try to connect from VB Express 2008 I get an error message "file in use by another program". VB only prompts me for the name of the database, but Web Developer and Visual Studio prompts me for both server instance and database name. I'm sure this is just something simple I'm missing.

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Connect A SQL Express 2005 Database To A VB Project In Studio 2008

Feb 9, 2010

I have been learning about working with databases and VB. I have coded the connection string for a MS Access database to my VB project but i cannot establish a connection with my sql mdf database.

The code i used to connect to MS Access is:

<Dim dt As New DataTable()/>
<Dim match As String = ""/>
< Dim connStr As String = "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;" & _

[Code]....

What is the connection code in order to manipulate data from the mdf file. Is it similar to the above code.

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Forms :: Create Database Connection String Builder Like SQL Connect To Server Interface

May 21, 2009

I am trying to build a user control that will do exactly what the SQL 2005 Connect to Server interface do, eventually create a connection string and store in a app.config file. It should allow user to select server type, server name, authentication, user name and password. It should also automatically load available servers and domain login by default.

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VS 2008 Connect VB 2008 Express To A Database File

Jan 12, 2012

I am using VB 2008 express and SQL Server 2008 express on a test basis and I used to connect VB express to a SQL database (created in SQL Server 2008 Express management studio) file and it work perfectly until my hard drive packed up and I had to get a new one, so I had to reinstall both of these again and copied my old databases from a backup I had. Now when I try to connect to the database file it cannot connect. Network related error or the instance name is incorrect. When I look at the advanced options in the connect dialog it shows my instance as .SQLExpress and my correct instance name is .SQL2008Express. I clicked OK on the connect dialog and manually changed my connection string to the correct instance and that worked but whenever I run the application in debug mode it give me the same error as above.

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VS 2008 : Connect To A MySQL Database On A Server?

May 4, 2010

I have a database in MySQL server called MD

Server: Local host
User: root
Pass: wccmd12
port 3306

How do I connect to this database in vb.net?

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Can't Connect To A SQL Server 2008 Database Using VB 2010 Code

Sep 24, 2011

First off, my apologies for being a complete Newb! I have a SQL Express database that I use quite successfully to track my investments in several accounts. I built it myself, it's quite functional, and Im happy with it. The problem is that there are multiple account tables and updating them can be tedious in SQL Server, if multiple purchases and sales in multiple accounts have occurred in a month. Tedium can lead to errors¦

[Code]...

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VS 2010 Connecting VB 2010 Express To SQL Server 2008 Express Database Via IP

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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Cannot Connect To SQL Server Express Using Program

Jan 17, 2010

I am using this connection string to connect to my database and still it won't connect[code]....

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VS 2010 Connect To SQL Server With .NET Express?

Oct 29, 2010

I try to use my data source and setup a new connection, but i see it wont let me.Is this another features they left out of 2010 express edtions?I just want to setup a connection to sql server with vb.net express 2010?

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Deploy Stand Alone SQL Server 2008 Express Database?

Dec 10, 2008

How can I deploy and reference a stand-alone SQL Server 2008 Express database with my vb.net 2008 Express app ?

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Deploying An Application Express 2010 With A Sql Server 2008 R2 Database?

Apr 10, 2012

I have recently developed a back end database in SQL server 2008 R2 and attached it to a application in VB express 2010.Everything works fine and when i publish the application, it works fine on my machine, but once i try to setup up the application on another machine i get the error message: A network related or instance specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. Server was not found or not accessible please verify the instance name is correct or allow remote connections.I have read numerous forums on this saying about changing the connection string and instance name.but with being novice i dont understand what needs to be changed etc.The sql server allows remote connections, but i am unsure what else needs changing to allow the application to work with the database on another machine.

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Connect SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Through Internet In VB?

Feb 12, 2010

I installed MS-SQL Server 2005 Express edition at my home and I want to connect my database from office by using VB/VB.net.

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VB Express 2008 - File Directory - Coded A Video Downloaded - Want To Include A Converter As A Separate Exe File

Feb 15, 2011

Anyways, i have coded a video downloaded and i want to include a converter as a separate exe file. But obviously people may have different file directories so a simple piece of code i have used won't work. This is what i have: Also where would i place the exe file?

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Create Database With Code In 2008 Express?

Aug 17, 2009

how can i tarnslate this code blokcs ,from vb6.0 to vb 2008 express successful work how can i do this in vb 2008 express

If Dir(App.Path & "MUHASEBECIM.mdb") = "" Then
' muhasebem is database name
Dim MUHASEBEM As Database
' tables define
Dim GENELAYARLAR As New TableDef

[code].....

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Sql Server - Face Database Limitation Issue In SQl Sever Express 2008?

Aug 4, 2011

im decide to develop Vb .net Application With Sql server Express 2008 ,but microsoft says they limit 4 GB Sze for per DB! So im developing my app for Single user Desktop pc , so what i do when the DB reached to the Maximum size? when the db size reached to maximum size , is it Good thing to create new DB and allow my vb.net application to work with both DB s ?

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Using SMO To Find - Connect To Remote SQL Server?

Oct 15, 2009

Using SMO To Find - Connect to Remote SQL Server?

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XCopy Deployment Of A VB Express App Which Uses A SQL Server Express Database?

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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DB/Reporting :: Create Access Database (VB 2008 Express Edition) OledBcommand

Jun 20, 2009

I want to create a table (called "Customers") in a Microsoft Access database and then insert/delete records into the table and update the table. The table shall have 3 columns:

ID
Customer Name
Customer Address

I know i need to make the "ID" column as an autonumber and a primary key, as i need to insert and delete records and update the table. I am using the Visual basic 2008 Express edition and quite familar with the OledBcommand.

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