entity framework code first using existing database

Question

I have started learning Entity framework and have a problem. I have created a code first mvc project and I don't want to drop the database when the model changes. What can I do other than DropCreateDatabaseIfModelChanges in my initializer class so that the database and the tables stays along with the data?

Answer 1

You don't need to use an initializer at all. This is valid:

Database.SetInitializer<YourContext>(null);

And in your configuration file set AutomaticMigrationsEnabled = false;

Then you can do the migrations yourself.