Connection to sql database in c#
 

I am fairly new to asp.net, I am trying to connect to a sql (mysql prefferably) database, it must be using C#. I have been searching all of yesterday and today, I cant figure out how. Could someone help me here (if this has been asked, please point me to a topic)

Re: Connection to sql database in c#
 

dude u need to create OdbcConnection.

using this object u can connect to any type of db such as (mssql, oracle, mysql, excel...)

dude i amnot sure abt the stability in using mysql with .net.

sam

Re: Connection to sql database in c#
 

Do you have anything on it? just saying do an odbc connection doesnt help me.

Re: Connection to sql database in c#
 

go to connectionstrings.com,will solve all ur problems related to connection.tell me if you got your problem solved

Re: Connection to sql database in c#
 

It solves what to give it, but not on what to put it in. what use is a string with no command?

Does anyone know the answer to my question? it cant be that hard.

Re: Connection to sql database in c#
 

I am at my wits end trying to figure this out, does anyone know how to do this?

Re: Connection to sql database in c#
 

send me the string u r using and name of ur machine and database name also.

Re: Connection to sql database in c#
 

I just figured it out. Thanks for your time