Database Creation Sample
This sample shows how to execute SQL statements from code.
SQL statements are executed that create a database, a table, a stored procedure, and a view in code. SQL statements are then executed that populate the table with data from the Northwind database. This table is then queried to fill a DataSet that is subsequently bound to a DataGrid for display.
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To run this sample
Press F5.
If you want to run the application again after you create the database, you will have to close all applications that maintain an active connection to the instance of SQL Server that contains the demo database. This means you will have to close and reopen Visual Studio if you opened a connection to the database in the Server Explorer. Other applications, such as SQL Query Analyzer, may also hold an open connection. Alternatively, you can stop and restart the instance of SQL Server by using the SQL Server Service Manager in the system tray.
Requirements
This sample requires the Northwind database. For more information, see How to: Install and Troubleshoot Database Components for Samples.
Demonstrates
The application leads you through the steps in creating and populating the database:
Create the database The SqlCommand class uses the CREATE DATABASE statement to create the How to Demo database.
Create the data table The SqlCommand class uses the CREATE TABLE statement to create a table named NW_Seafood. The table includes fields for product ID, product name, quantity per unit, and unit price.
Create a stored procedure The SqlCommand class uses the INSERT INTO statement and the SELECT statement to add code to the new table and retrieve the data from the table.
Create a view The SqlCommand class uses the CREATE VIEW statement to select rows in the NW_Seafood table.
Populate the table The SqlCommand class uses the EXECUTE statement to run a procedure that retrieves rows from the Northwind database and add them to the NW_Seafood table.
Display the data in the table The SqlCommand class uses the SELECT statement to fill a DataSet that is then used as the DataSource of a DataGrid control. Table and column style objects are used to customize the appearance of the DataGrid.
See Also
Tasks
How to: Install and Troubleshoot Database Components for Samples