OleDbConnection?

[StacyStacy]

I am in the process of learning to use vb.net. I have an ansi sql database that I want to connect in my vb.net solution. I tired several times but have been unsuccessful. My laptop that I am using is not using a SQL server. Do I need a sql server access in order to access the dbf in vb.net?

Please help.
Thanks.

 

[dace]

Yes, you need an instance of a db server running to connect to. MSDE (

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/msde/default.asp)

is a free db server from Microsoft that is quite good for local application testing purposes.

 

[StacyStacy]

Thanks! I'll try it.