how to add ms sql server database file in stand alone exe application

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i am create databse emp.mdf in ms sql server 2008 r2.then i want to use this database in my stand alone exe .how can i use

Posted 5-May-15 20:17pm

satyanand mishra

Updated 5-May-15 21:28pm

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Abhinav S · Answer 1 · 2015-05-05T20:23:00

Solution 1

Create a deplorable package with the database -
.NET Installer that Automatically Installs SQL 2005 Express[^]
Create database during installation of a .NET application - Version 2[^]
Deploy your Application and Database[^]

Posted 5-May-15 20:23pm

Abhinav S

Tarun Kumar · Answer 2 · 2015-10-28T21:31:00

Go to Data tab in the menu -> Add Data Source-> it Will ask For Which database You Want to choose -> click next -> Select Dataset -> it will ask for Connection String -> Click on new connection->On Clicking A wizard will Open ->Choose datasource as SQl Server -> then choose server name Type . if its on you local machine -> choose authetication type ->Then at the bottom see the database name shows up select from that .click next-> it will prompt You to Which table to choose -> Choose the table-> click on finish ->

if you want to see your table open the server explorer from by clicking on view from menu bar -> server explorer ->

let me know if it helped