What is the difference between Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and how can I integrate SSMS in Visual Studio 2012 so I can use database diagrams?
Credit to marc_s:
SQL Server = database engine; SQL Server Management Studio = GUI
Administration Tool for working against the SQL Server engine
It seems like Microsoft is trying to make SSMS look like Visual Studio, but there is still no integration. Use the Entity Framework 6.0 within Visual Studio 2012 to generate those diagrams for you.
Download here: Entity Framework 6.0
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I created a window application in which I used SQL Server as backend database. But I want to know that is there a way through which we do not need SQL Server Management Studio to be installed on system?
I used Entity Framework with a code-first approach which creates database automatically but needs connection string for that. I need a way through which I can provide connection string of SQL Server Express without installing Management Studio.
You only need to install SQL Server, Management Studio is just for an easier database and server management, but it's not required to make SQL Server services work.
Try using SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT). You can create, manage and deploy SQL Server code right from Visual Studio.
It's built into VS 2013 and up and can be downloaded as an addin all the way down to VS 2010.
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt204009.aspx
I am trying to add a SQL Server database item into my ASP.Net website.
I have SQL Server 2012 installed but when I press add in Visual Studio I get the following error
Connection to SQL server database files (.mdf) require SQL Server 2005 Express or SQL Server 2008 Express to be installed and running on the local computer. The current version of SQL Server Express can be downloaded and at the following at the following URL: "
I am wondering if I can get it to work with 2012 in the way it would with 2005/2008 or will I need to download 2005/2008 to get this feature?
I only ask because it seems a little strange that VS2013 is not not compatible with SQL Server 2012...
PS: I am trying to follow the following tutorial and that is why I am hoping to get this to work so I can follow the tutorial as intended. "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyr1YXpNOrk"
by SQL Server Management Studio create your database, then in vs 2013 asp.net project use this database into web.config file
in vs 2013 and Server Explorer tab and Data Connections with Add Connection or Create new sql server database use from your db or create new sql 2012 db
I am wondering if i can get it to work with 2012 in the way it would with 2005/2008
What for? To my knowledge that was retired for the bad issues it created.
Visual Studio 2013 comes with an ad job user version of MSSQL (localdb) that is non-install-required and used in case.
Otherwise install the normal sql server and reate the db - do not rely on this functionality (like most non-trivial shops anyway) and no problem arises to start.
Yes It can be done through Visual studio and here is the link to guide A-Z
It will IIS to deploy ASP site.
http://www.asp.net/mvc/tutorials/older-versions/models-(data)/creating-model-classes-with-linq-to-sql-cs
Hope this will work as it worked for me
I am using Visual Studio 2013 and have installed MS SQL Server 2014. I am trying to generate my database from a model (edmx) but I get the following error (screenshot attached):
In the edmx.sql file, is written:
-- Entity Designer DDL Script for SQL Server 2005, 2008, 2012 and Azure
I can see that 2014 version is missing from this generated file, and seems that the program tries to connect to the 2012 version .. how can I avoid this and manage visual studio tu use the 2014 version of MS SQL Server?
Thanks in advance
What Sql Server data tools are you using?
Have you tried newer version of it:
Microsoft® SQL Server Data Tools for SQL Server® 2014 CTP2
I have created a C# application that connects to a Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition (64-bit) database. However, I want to transition the project from SQL Server to a local database and convert the .mdf file to a .sdf file.
The best solution I have found is SQL Server Compact Toolbox written by ErikEJ also pointed out by this post. When attempting to install the add-in to Visual Studio I receive an error:
This extension is not installable on any currently installed products.
even though the installer recognizes that Microsoft Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows Desktop is installed. I believe this is only targeted for Professional and above.
I have also attempted to use the standalone tool. However, the option I want is grayed out and it's for version 3.5 instead of the current version 4.0.
I have also looked at trying to export/convert from Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 11.0.3128.0. However, I have had no luck.
Is there a solution for VS Express Edition, or am I out of luck?
Just use the standalone edition for SQL Server Compact 4.0, available here: https://sqlcetoolbox.codeplex.com/releases/view/104096
Is it possible to create a DataContext for connection to a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 using Visual Studio 2012?
Hope this Information helps:
Mainstream support for SQL Server 2000 ended on 04/08/2008. Visual
Studio 2010 only supports SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008/2008 R2.
In order to continue working with SQL Server 2000, you may use any of
the earlier releases of Visual Studio.
The ODBC connection is still enabled as ODBC is version independent.
You will find many features disabled for ODBC connections.
see source
Microsoft states that some functionalities like Take and Skip have certain limitations when they are used in queries against SQL Server 2000, which means it works but with limitations.
Check this link too.