1. 1 Connecting to a Database Server

2. 2 We all have accounts, with a single database each, on a Microsoft SQL Server on the USF network: allman.forest.usf.edu A VPN connection is required for your home computer to access allman on the Internet. Not for wireless access on campus USF Resources

3. 3 The Database Server Different from our web server. Different user accounts. Be sure to use the username and password that you have been given for the SQL Server Same username as for the web server (wpusr xx ). Different password.

4. 4 Using Visual Studio Visual Studio includes database access functions. Connect via VPN if off campus. Start Visual Studio View "Server Explorer" Set up a Data Connection

5. 5 Adding a Data Connection in Visual Studio Right click on Data Connections and select Add Connection.

6. 6 Adding a Data Connection in Visual Studio You will see this the first time you add a data connection.

7. 7 Adding a Data Connection Your SQL Server Username Your SQL Server Password Click here

8. Testing the Connection 8