Get DataBase Connection Strings in Easy Way

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1. Get DataBase Connection Strings in Easy Way Updated: 16 Feb 2011 Or you could just pop over to:http://www.connectionstrings.com/[^]Use the exhaustive samples they provide and not hard code your connection strings by using a standard .NET configuration file:http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/1xtk877y.aspx[^] C#, VB, .NET, VS.NET2003, VS2005, VS2008, VS2010	jim lahey
2. Get DataBase Connection Strings in Easy Way Updated: 3 Mar 2011 The ConnectionStringBuilder classes in .NET can be quite handy...http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.data.sqlclient.sqlconnectionstringbuilder.aspx[^]. C#, VB, .NET, VS.NET2003, VS2005, VS2008, VS2010	crocks256
3. Get DataBase Connection Strings in Easy Way Updated: 1 Mar 2011 goto Server Explorer right Click on DataBase Click on properties in properties window you will get Connection String copy it & use where you want use !! C#, VB, .NET, VS.NET2003, VS2005, VS2008, VS2010	bipin9
4. Get DataBase Connection Strings in Easy Way Updated: 3 Mar 2011 I get it from the web.config via ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings;This makes it possible to keep all connectionstring settings in the web.config file.For example: http://www.dreamincode.net/code/snippet1676.htm[^]. C#, VB, .NET, VS.NET2003, VS2005, VS2008, VS2010	MikkelAndersen