Dynamic Connection string configuration

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Hi,

I want my C# winforms projects connection string configurable during a setup by the client ( within a setup wizard) so that client can configure server setting as per their db-server name and password.
But am stuck thinking how to do that. Relay in need of a help.

am using vs2010 and sql server 2008 r2 as database.

Any body there willing to help will be highly appreciated.

Posted 26-Oct-15 3:21am

CringTee

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Andy Lanng · Accepted Answer · 2015-10-26T03:35:00

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You can do this with a setup project. You will have to code the form yourself, but that's pretty easy. You can even emulate the "detect server" functionality you find on other installers:

Follow this to set up an install project
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/vstudio/19x10e5c(v=vs.100).aspx[^]

Posted 26-Oct-15 3:35am

Andy Lanng

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CringTee 29-Oct-15 0:09am

Thank you sir, for the link. Sir as am new to programming, i would like to request for an example or link to a tutorial for achieving database connection configuring form in a setup. Thanks

Andy Lanng 29-Oct-15 5:04am

I'm sure there are better solutions out there but this basic form should get you started: Adding connection string during installation
One thing I would add is a "Test Connection" button that attempts to open a new connection with the settings the user entered.

CringTee 30-Oct-15 2:36am

Thanks you so much sir. it has solved my problem