Master Database File (.MDF) is the starting point of a SQL Server database. It is the primary data file and also points to the other files in the database.
See the Wikipedia article on Microsoft SQL Server.
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Program in WPF C# using .mdf database with LINQtoSQL freezes for a bit when I load the database
OK I have the following code that I run inside a button clicked event in order to compare the username and password given by the user.
public static bool isAuthenticated(string Username, string Password)
{
//Open a connection with the…
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fill datagridview with content from .mdf
I am trying to fill a datagridview with content from a .mdf SQL Server database file (C# Windows Forms app)...
private void Companies_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
load_table();
}
void load_table()
{
String DATA =…
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How to deploy C# exe with .Mdf file?
I have created windows application and i have created local database and added user name and password
If username and password is correct then i have to open the code.
I have generated a Setup.Msi , but when i try to install in my machine its…
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Getting a local .mdf database to work with a WPF C# app using VS 2013 Express for Desktop
I'm developing an app that happens to have some records that need to be updated pretty often. I wanted to avoid deploying SQL Server on the client pc so I read a lot and thought a local .mdf file could be a solution (not so sure now if it's possible…
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Running sql scripts against an attached database?
I've got an MDF attached to an instance of Sql Server 2008 Express, and I need to run some sql scripts against it to generate tables, indexes, etc.
But I can't figure out how to get this to work. If I load the scripts in Visual Studio, it only…
user1228
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Release plan for my application on other machine by using .mdf file
I am using SQL server 2008 R2 and VS2010. I made simple application by using this tools. I attach database as .mdf in my application and deploy that application on other machine its works fine. Now if I plan for new release of my app which some…
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Backup or Restore didnt work on mdf C#?
I'm trying to Backup and Restore my database with .MDF file in C#. I think it backup because I saw a .BAK file but when I restore, its not working. Both have no error on runtime but I think theres something wrong with my code. Here's my code:
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MDF to CSV Conversion? Is it possible?
Is there a way I can convert my MDF database to a CSV for supported webhost? If so could anyone enlighten me on how?
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.mdf files and cross-database querying?
I was wondering how I create a cross table query via C# when the databases are unattached (development)
I know the .mdf files are temporarily attached to the database when you execute--but that's really the source of the confusion. If your DB…
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Creating .MDF With SQL 2008 EXPRESS/ Visual Web Developer 2008
I am trying to create a login function with SQL server 2008 express and Visual Web Developer 2008 Express.
I tried Using a Login status and Login controll / Running the page without debugging and then attempting to login. I was told this would…
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Importing a MDF file into SQL Server 2008?
I have inherited a VB.net web app that I'm making some changes on. I'm perfectly capable with the programming side (VB and MSSQL) but I'm getting lost with the tools. I was given a zip file of the code and everything. I opened the sln file in Visual…
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Run SQL script on MDF file in App_Data
I have the following setup:
Development: My own computer using an MDF file with a connectionstring which refers to my app_data folder.
Production: An online server with its own SQL database
When I want to create a new table / fields in my system,…
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What i need to install on client pc for my .mdf database to work?
I developed an application in vs 2008, C#. Added the database in the project with add -> new item.
(using SQL Server 2005)
I took the connection string from app.config:
Data Source=.\SQLEXPRESS;AttachDbFilename=|DataDirectory|\Baza.mdf;Integrated…
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how to use an mdf in App_Data with shared hosting
If I create a website that uses an mdf in App_Data with the connection string:
Server=.\SQLExpress;AttachDbFilename=|DataDirectory|mydbfile.mdf;Database=dbname; Trusted_Connection=Yes;
what do I need to do to run the site in a shared hosting…
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Do you have to have SQL Server installed on a machine if the connection string using is a path to a .mdf File?
I am wondering if you can use Linq to SQL using a .mdf file on a machine without a SQL Server instance installed?
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