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How do you connect to a sql database using C#

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Hello everyone,

I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to connect and query sql databases in c#.

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Re: How do you connect to a sql database using C#

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Umm, ok. I will give you some sample code, but you should really consider checking out the tutorials here at Daniweb, or C# websites with tutorials. The principles are the same no matter what language, the syntax is the only thing that differs. And google searches are a really good place to start.

Sample - as a console application in C#

using System;
using System.Data.SqlClient;

namespace ConsoleCSharp
{
	/// <summary>
	/// Summary description for Class1.
	/// </summary>
	class DataReader_SQL
	{
		/// <summary>
		/// The main entry point for the application.
		/// </summary>
		[STAThread]
		static void Main(string[] args)
		{
			//
			// TODO: Add code to start application here
			//
			try
			{
		    	SqlConnection thisConnection = new SqlConnection(@"Network Library=DBMSSOCN;Data Source=192.168.0.100,1433;database=Northwind;User id=Paladine;Password=;");
				thisConnection.Open();
		 	SqlCommand thisCommand = thisConnection.CreateCommand();
		 	thisCommand.CommandText = "SELECT CustomerID, CompanyName FROM Customers";
			 SqlDataReader thisReader = thisCommand.ExecuteReader();
				while (thisReader.Read())
				{
		 		Console.WriteLine("\t{0}\t{1}", thisReader["CustomerID"], thisReader["CompanyName"]);
					}
				thisReader.Close();
				thisConnection.Close();

			}
			catch (SqlException e)
			{
				Console.WriteLine(e.Message);
			}
			
		}
	}
}

** NOTE **
If you are using Visual Studio, rather than the commandline compiler, use CTRL + F5 to compile, as that will put a pause in the Console app, and keep it open for you to see the results.

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how can you use the data to test conditions, not just write out data that you want.
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Here is an example of the principles of ADO.Net

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Sqldataadapter custAdapter = new SqlDataAdapter("SELECT * FROM Customers", thisConnection);
custAdapter.Fill(thisDataSet, "Customers");
foreach (DataRow custRow in thisDataSet.Tables["CustomerID"].Rows)
{ 
		if (custRow["City"].ToString() == "Madrid")
			   {
				 Console.WriteLine("Customer ID: " + custRow["CustomerID"]);
				}
}


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thanks this was a lot of help
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Glad I could help.

If I ever get a free mo...I will try to post some C# Tutorials
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Hi, I'm trying to gain access to a postGres database. I've tried to use Npgsql but I get an error with the Mono.Security.dll file (the version is incorrect > but I can't find v2). So I thought I'd give the above method a try. I was just wondering in the statement:
SqlConnection thisConnection = new SqlConnection(@"Network Library=DBMSSOCN;Data Source=192.168.0.100,1433;database=Northwind;User id=Paladine;Password=;");
What does the 'Network Library=DBMSSOCN' refer to? And would it change if I'm using postGres? I'll try it out when I get to work tomorrow but just thought I'd ask.

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I've tested the above connection and there's an error in the detection of a SQLServer... which makes sense since I'm using the wrong provider... I think that 'Network Library=DBMSSOCN' specifies the provider? And a provider allows you to connect to the require database server... but I'm not sure. Regardless, I'm still unsure of how to connect to my PostGres database. Can some help please
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Well I've finally figured out how to get Ngpsql to work!! I downloaded the beta version and that came with the correct version of the Mono.Security.dll file. A piece of advice to those that plan to use it, perhaps you'd just want to copy the Mono.Security.dll file to the /bin/Debug and /bin/Release directories of your project instead of adding it as a reference.
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Re: How do you connect to a sql database using C#

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can anyone please specify the concept of
SqlConnection thisConnection = new SqlConnection(@"Network Library=DBMSSOCN;Data Source=192.168.0.100,1433;database=Northwind;User id=Paladine;Password=;");

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