How To Connect C# To Online Database

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hey guys,

i'm going to make a system that connects our computers so that i'm able to message them a lot easier and set dates for parties and all that, but i want it to connect to an online database. how do I do that?

thanks :)

Posted 23-Jun-13 21:46pm

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Taulant Loshi 24-Jun-13 3:56am

Do you want to connect to a LAN or Remote Database server ?

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OriginalGriff · Answer 1 · 2013-06-23T21:56:00

That's probably a poor idea in practice: it means exposing the database to the internet, where anyone can see it.

I would probably write a web service instead (or even a website that requires log in) and have that access the database - at least that way you restrict access to known channels of information.

But...if you must, then all you need is the IP address or name of the server and appropriate login name and password information. If you are using a hosting service for this, they will be able to give you the exact details. Do note that some hosts do not allow remote access for security reasons, so you will have to check anyway.