Top "Localdb" questions

LocalDB is a lightweight deployment option for SQL Server Express Edition with the same features but with a simple installation.

LocalDB deployment on client PC

I am very intrigued by this new version of SQL Server Express. It's not clear (to me) what a setup …

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How to manually create a mdf file for localdb to use?

I'm setting up some unit tests for testing work done with a database. I would like to use localdb v11 …

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How to transfer ASP.NET MVC Database from LocalDb to SQL Server?

I created a new ASP.NET MVC 5 project in Visual Studio 2013 (Express for Web) and by default, the project uses …

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"Server" vs "Data Source" in connection string

I'm new to SqlServer, right now I have SqlLocalDb installed to work locally. Good, but I can see two connection …

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Cannot connect to (LocalDB)\MSSQLLocalDB -> Login failed for user 'User-PC\User'

I am getting an error, While I am trying to connect (LocalDB)\MSSQLLocalDB through SQL Server management studio. I also …

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How to install LocalDB 2016 along with Visual Studio 2017?

After installing Visual Studio 2017 with the SQL Server Data tools feature checked, I noticed LocalDB was not installed. How can …

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Is there a difference between SQL Server Express (2012) and LocalDB?

In his excellent and popular comparision chart, ErikEJ draws a distinction between SQL Server Express 2012, and SQL Server 2012 LocalDB. However, …

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How to deploy ASP.NET MVC 4 application using localDB to local IIS on Windows 7?

When I try to run my ASP.NET MVC 4 application using Local IIS on Windows 7 with Visual Studio 2013. I run …

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System.Data.DataException error occurred in EntityFramework.dll

I have been following this tutorial Getting Started with Entity Framework 6 Code First using MVC 5. When I got to the …

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