Online DB & Software Activation for Desktop App

Question

Hi,

 I have developed an application in c# which runs in windows desktop. I need to have the following feature in it. but I dont know how to do it. please help

 

1. I have an online sql database which doesnt have a secure connection string. I mean connection string includes username & password. How can access an online database with encrypted connection string.

 

2.I want to create a online product activation system using the above mentioned database.  Which the best way to do it.

 

 

NB: My application running in desktop.

Answer 1

For Your Question 1) 

 

1) https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa984236(v=vs.71).aspx

 

2)https://www.codeproject.com/Articles/18558/Encrypting-windows-application-connection-strings 

 

 

For Question 2) 

 

1)http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/a-simple-approach-to-product-activation/

 

2)https://www.codeproject.com/Articles/996001/A-Ready-To-Use-Software-Licensing-Solution-in-Csha 

Answer 2

https://www.connectionstrings.com/access/.

 

https://www.connectionstrings.com/sql-server/