Using basic login controls

jgtech · October 27th, 2010, 07:20 AM

I have been following the Try It Out in CH16 pages 583,4 but when I try to sign up (step 10) I get the following error msg:

"The connection name 'LocalSqlServer' was not found in the applications
configuration or the connection string is empty."

I have googled this error and found several responses but no clear solution. I bielieve I have to get the connection string correct but my current one has been working perfectly so far.

John

Imar · October 27th, 2010, 08:50 AM

Hi there,

By default, when you use a Login control, ASP.NET creates a database automatically based on this LocalSqlServer connection string (which is defined in the machine.config). Maybe you cleared it out using a <clear /> element in your web.config? Can you show us your code for that file?

Cheers,

Imar

jgtech · October 27th, 2010, 09:41 PM

Thank you, you have solved this problem for me. I just removed the <clear/>.
I am enjoying working through your book.
John

Imar · October 28th, 2010, 02:38 AM

Quote:

I am enjoying working through your book.

Good to hear that. Have fun with the rest of the chapters.

Cheers,

Imar