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Ok, I’ve installed SQL Server 2008 R2.
I’m trying to add a “SQL Server Database” to an ASP MVC project.
But it keeps telling me I need SQL Server for it to work.
What do I need to do to setup the SQL Server properly for it to work with VS2010 ?
I’ve tried messing with the SQL Server Management Studio, and can’t seem to connect to anything through there.
What am I doing wrong ? How can I create a working SQL service ?
Ok, so it turns out that the service wasn’t running at all.
I’ve reinstalled it, and it worked OK.
Then you need to connect with the manager to (local)\SQLSERVEREXPRESS
And in VS2010 go to Tools -> Options -> Database Tools -> Database Connections
Enter SQLSERVEREXPRESS as the connection name.
Of course if you changed the name (in the install process), use the new name