Store user data in Windows 8 metro app

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John Doe picture John Doe · Jan 22, 2012 · Viewed 9.6k times · Source

I am learning how to develop Windows 8 Metro style apps but i couldn't found a way to store user data in SQL Server for example.

What could i use or how to store user data.

Answer

Tiago Andrade e Silva picture Tiago Andrade e Silva · Jan 23, 2012

You cannot access local "desktop services" from the Metro app. So you will not be able to communicate with a local SQL Server. You can use online services that store your information or you can use local storage.

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