The Complete Guide to ASP.NET Core MVC (.NET 5) - Add Connection String and Packages

The video tutorial guides viewers through setting up a database using Microsoft Entity Framework Core. It covers the installation of necessary packages, including SQL Server and Entity Framework Core Tools, and explains how to configure a connection string. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using a valid server name and provides instructions for creating a new database called Booklist Razor. The video concludes with a note that further configuration and migration steps will be covered in the next video.

Which package is essential for accessing the database using Entity Framework?

• Microsoft SQL Server

• NuGet Package Manager

• Microsoft Entity Framework Core

• Entity Framework Core Tools

What is the default server name used in SQL Server for the connection string?

• SQLExpress

• MSSQLSERVER

• local DB in bracket backwards MSSQL local DB

• SQLServer2019

Where should the connection string be added in the application?

• In the startup.cs file

• In the main method

• In the web.config file

• In the appsettings.json file

What is the name of the new database to be created?

• RazorDB

• BookDatabase

• LibraryDB

• Booklist Razor

What should be ensured about the server name before proceeding with the database creation?

• It should be valid and connectable

• It should be encrypted

• It should be unique

• It should be in uppercase