I am using sql server2008 developer edition

Although in my code behind file I am able to create a sql connection class and query data from the database,

when it comes to configuring the sqldatasource tool,it shows an error "This server version is not supported.You must have Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Beta or later".

The problem is only for sqlclient dataprovider and the oledb dataprovider works fine if iI try to configure it.

Also I added the namespace System.Data.Sqlclient and tried but no hope please help

Hi there,

Did you install the correct versions of the software (VWD 2008 and SQL Server Express 2008) as explained in Chapter 1? Even though you have a developer edition of SQL Server, I still recommend installing SQL Server Express side byy side as well.

Cheers,

Imar

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