Do not connect to SQL database on application load?

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Alright, I am currently writing an application that connects to my local SQL Server 2008 Express instance. I have created a dataset, table adapter, etc., via the Forms Designer. I simply want to know how, if possible, I can keep the application from connecting to the database when the application loads.

What I am trying to achieve is providing a login screen, where I provide my username/password for the SQL Server, and it connects at that point. How would I go about doing this?

I am using Visual Studio 2010 and C#, targeting the .NET Framework 4.0.

If you need more information or clarification feel free to ask. :)

Posted 12-Dec-10 14:19pm

Matt U.

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Not Active · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-12T15:07:00

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You are in absolute and complete control of the code you write. If you don't want the application to connect onload then don't let it. Don't use the wizard, create the data access manually via code and pass in the connection string info as necessary.

Posted 12-Dec-10 15:07pm

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Matt U. 12-Dec-10 21:17pm

Alright, I figured that would be the case. One question though. Will I need to create the other objects (data tables and such) manually as well? Or can I tie them to a custom connection object?

Thank you for the prompt reply.

[no name] 12-Dec-10 21:32pm

You can reuse it.