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how to add mysql data source in visual studio 2012 express for web


i'm trying to add mysql connection to my asp.net mvc 4 projects but i dont see it on the data source window.

after installing visual studio 2012 express for web i added mysql Connector/Net through nuget. i wanted to add new connection to mysql db but i did see mysql data source on the data source window list. after a search i realized that i have v6.6.4 and it supported from 6.6.5 so i uninstalled it from nuget and install 6.6.5 from mysql website(a complete install). it didnt helped.. i also tried to uninstall and reinstall it but it didnt change a thing.

how can i solve this?


Solution

  • The problem is that its an express version. i installed a non express version and it worked.