How do I connect to a remote hosted sql database

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Hey Guys i have a remote desktop server hosted over the internet, and im really new to this .. how can i get my client application to connect to the sql database on that server, please i need help.

i am using windows forms.

Posted 7-Aug-14 4:29am

MashaJoey

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[no name] 7-Aug-14 10:37am

Put the IP address in the connection string.

PIEBALDconsult 7-Aug-14 10:39am

http://www.connectionstrings.com/sql-server/

Herman<T>.Instance 7-Aug-14 10:42am

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Neetin_1809 · Accepted Answer · 2014-08-07T04:55:00

Yes can Detect the IP of remote server. Type

cmd

in run & Type

IPCONFIG

.
You will get the ipaddress of the remote server.
Put that Ip Address :

<data source="192.168.x.xxx\SQLExpress;Initial" catalog="Master;Integrated" security="True;MultipleActiveResultSets=True</pre">

x->denotes any no.May be 0 ,2,3,or anuything</data>