Hello,

I have recently bought this book and keen to start. I have downloaded all the software as per the advice within the book. I have managed to set up a project as instructed in the first chapter and has moved onto the third chapter to create the membership services.
This is where I am getting stuck. I have managed to create a database through the SQL Server Management Studio, however I am wondering how I can link this to the project.
In the code accompanying the book, the database is in the App_data directory. How can I create the same situation in my project, i.e. create the database within the App_data and make the database available to the project?
Also when I load the project code for chapter 3 and access the database via the database explorer within the VS 2010 express I am getting the error:
"A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 - Error Locating Server/Instance Specified)"
which seems to suggest that may be I am missing something.

Does anyone have any suggestions for me to try?

Many thanks in advance

Hello,

If I was going to setup a new App_Data directory in one of my projects I would simply right click on the web project and select Add-> Add ASP.Net Folder -> App_Data.

Clicking on App_Data automatically add the proper folder into my web project.

To add data code, functions or db's I'd right click on my new App_Data folder and select Add-> New (or existing) and add whatever I needed.

I hope this helps,

Dave

Dave

Thanks for the suggestions. Now making progress