How to fix the datetime2 out-of-range conversion error using DbContext and SetInitializer?

Question

I\'m using the DbContext and Code First APIs introduced with Entity Framework 4.1.

The data model uses basic data types such as string

Answer 1

You have to ensure that Start is greater than or equal to SqlDateTime.MinValue (January 1, 1753) - by default Start equals DateTime.MinValue (January 1, 0001).