How to Connect to SQL Server using LINQ to SQL?

Question

Sure this is a really dumb question, but how do I connect my C# console app to a SQL Server Instance?

Have done this plenty of times with c# Web Apps, but this is the fi

Answer 1

It sounds like you want to create a new LINQ To SQL dbml to your console app, and use Visual Studio's Server Explorer as part of the process.

Add a .dbml to your project as per normal.

Your Server Explorer window in Visual Studio should allow you to create a new Connection. Ensure you're using SqlClient. Here you can enter the instance name of your SQL Server.