Display a ConnectionString dialog

Question

I\'m trying to create a program in C# that should be able to create, backup and restore a SQL Server database.

For this, the user needs to be able to setup a connect

Answer 1

Create your own form similar to Server Explorer Connection Setting window, and implement it. You cannot use that form meant for VS

Answer 2

Yes and no.

Yes, it is technically possible, but I urge you not to; that dialog is part of Visual Studio and is lot listed in "redist". My interpretation is that you are not free to redistribute this dll.