sql server database connection in asp.net2010

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i want to do database connection using sql server database. i am doing this connectivity in visual basic ASP.NET2010, after right click on the database connection CREATE NEW SQL SERVER DATABASE window is open, here i want to give server name.

i given the server name as .\SQLEXPRESS and my database name as minedb. but it wont accept.

so what is the sql server name... please help me

Posted 9-Dec-13 22:36pm

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joginder-banger 10-Dec-13 5:23am

try to .(dot).
. it's working in windows based security.

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Ganesh Raja · Answer 1 · 2013-12-09T23:16:00

Solution 1

Check the instance name which is available and running in windows services (instance name is given by you while installation of sql server)

For Ex: server name(computer name or IP)\instance name,port

Note: If it is default port (1433), no need to mention

Posted 9-Dec-13 23:16pm

Ganesh Raja

Updated 9-Dec-13 23:17pm

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chetan B Y · Answer 2 · 2013-12-09T23:33:00

Solution 2

Hi,

Just use . or localhost in the database dropdown all the databases will come.

Posted 9-Dec-13 23:33pm

chetan B Y

subbuksr123 · Answer 3 · 2013-12-09T23:49:00

Solution 3

Hi,

Data Source=.

Data Source=System Name(eg: SUBBARAO-PC)

Try this once

Posted 9-Dec-13 23:49pm

subbuksr123

Updated 9-Dec-13 23:51pm

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