Connecting to datasource

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Hi all,

I used my app to connect to SQL db, I changed
it and want to connect to a datasource now in
visual studio.

How is this possible?
Can I just replace my Connection String?

Please any help would be appriciated

Posted 23-Feb-12 12:00pm

Ben Paxton

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**R. Giskard Reventlov** · Answer 1 · 2012-02-23T12:03:00

Solution 1

Yes; you merely need to change the connection string to one that is appropraite for your data source.

Of course, you could keep a number of available connections in a config file and switch as and when. There are articles a-plenty on doing that if you care to search here or on Google.

Posted 23-Feb-12 12:03pm

R. Giskard Reventlov

graciax8 · Answer 2 · 2012-02-23T14:59:00

Solution 2

You will just have to cite the datasource of your control either a dataset or a datatable. I also use a datasource when im retrieving or making CRUD commands.
like:

VB

...
Dim ds as Dataset
Listbox1.Datasource = ds
...

Posted 23-Feb-12 14:59pm

graciax8