When I use local SQL database in my app how I can make "database connection string" to work on all other computer when I make setup project?

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the problem is i need to make a local db by vb.net work on any pc

What I have tried:

i know how to build a local db but when set up my application on another pc it wont work
so how can i fix the connection issue

Posted 8-Jan-20 4:15am

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Updated 8-Jan-20 9:38am

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Leo Chapiro · Answer 1 · 2020-01-08T04:23:00

Solution 1

Sql connection-string for localhost server says:

Using the default instance (i.e., MSSQLSERVER, use the DOT (.))

C#

<add name="CONNECTION_STRING_NAME" connectionString="Data Source=.;Initial Catalog=DATABASE_NAME;Integrated Security=True;" />

Posted 8-Jan-20 4:23am

Leo Chapiro

RickZeeland · Answer 2 · 2020-01-08T09:39:00

Solution 2

Many people seem to think that you don't need to install LocalDB, but you will have to install it.
See answer and comments here: sql server - LocalDB deployment on client PC - Stack Overflow[^]

Posted 8-Jan-20 9:39am

RickZeeland