Using LocalDB in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) was as simple as typing " (localdb)\v11.0 " into the Connect to Server dialog box. After connecting, you can see you're using LocalDB in the Object ...

Microsoft recently updated SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) with support for Visual Studio 2012, improved LocalDB functionality and new SSDT Power Tools. SSDT, if you're unfamiliar with it, is a ...

Untangle SQL Server connection strings Today’s README file explains how to create connection strings to SQL Server databases using Visual Studio’s built-in tools.