How to specify database name in Code First?

Question

How do I tell EF what to name the database and where to put it?

If there is no connection string in the Web.Config, it tries to put it in the local SQLEXPRESS Server

Answer 1

How to Use a Different Connection String Name with EF

EF will use the name of the database in the connection string. When you want to decouple the name of your connection string from EF, you need to provide your connection string to the constructor. Example:

public class DatabaseContext : DbContext
{
    public DatabaseContext() 
      : base(ApplicationParameters.ConnectionStringName)
    {
    }

    public DatabaseContext(string connectionStringName)
      : base(connectionStringName)
    {
    }

}