Asp.net MVC connect to database mdf file

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I have small asp.net mvc project with database on SQL server. I need to present it at the job interview so I need to send it via email. What I need to know what is the best way, how to export and connect the mdf file to the project so the database is always tied to the project folder. Can you give me any tips please?

What I have tried:

I was thinking about just copy mdf file to project and change the connection string

Posted 7-Jan-18 5:31am

Jakub Provaznik

Updated 7-Jan-18 16:29pm

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F-ES Sitecore 7-Jan-18 12:49pm

Send them a backup of the database and let them restore as they see fit.

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san2debug · Answer 1 · 2018-01-07T16:29:00

Hi Jakub,

I recommend best practice for database file as the following

1. Export the Script - you can export the SQL server database script with data as the script file. Then, you can create a new database and run it the script file whereas you want it.

(or)

2. Project folder inside - you can keep the SQL server database file (.MDF) on the App_Data folder inside the project folder. then you can attach the database file (.MDF) using SQL Server Management Studio whereas you want it. you can use the database connection string in your project.

Please let me know if you want any help