Using typed datasets' connection string for client application

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Hi,
I have set the connection string of my dataset(typed) as

Data Source=MyHomeServer\SQLEXPRESS;Initial Catalog=dbTestSharing;Integrated Security=True
This is going to be a client side application. I need to change the machinename in the connection string so it could connect with server.
I donot know how to change it.

Thanks

Posted 20-Jan-12 5:23am

Furqan Sehgal

Updated 20-Jan-12 5:33am

fjdiewornncalwe

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fjdiewornncalwe · Accepted Answer · 2012-01-20T05:34:00

Place your connection string in the .config file for your application and retrieve it from there.
That file can be edited in each installation so that you do not require a recompile for each install.

Check out these links to help in understanding how to use these configuration files.
Storing and Retrieving Connection Strings[^]

When deploying the application on a client machine, the .config file that is deployed with the application is a plain text file that can be opened in Notepad and simply updated with the appropriate connection string required.