How to windows application work online and offline c#

Question

I am developing windows application.I am wants it to work online (if Client want to install Demo) and offline(if Client purchase and install Sql server and database file available).
How do I Do it.
I'm Using c# and SQL 2008R2.....

Answer 1

you can create two setup files one for trial varsion with online server connection details, another one is with sql local connection string

Answer 2

for online you have to purchase a online mssql database and change connection string according to the credantial and when demo complete delete that database or make a function in your application that close automatically after some Duration. and for offline just install mssql database on client mechine and and change the connection string.

Answer 3

if create two setup files then Client need to two files download.....???

Answer 4

Hello

Rafnas T P

 yes i am want Client install Demo 

then work online Sql Server

 

or Client purchase and install Sql server and database file available then work offline database

Answer 5

if you have already have online database then just give that database connection string into your winform app, then ship that to your client

Answer 6

hi jyothi,

what do you mean by online and offline in winform application,

it is always an offline app,

if you want you can make database online server

Answer 7

Already purchase  online SQL Server database