title: Connecting to a mySQL database using asp.net
body: <p>So after some tries I figured out I needed a driver for this. I've installed the Components from the links below. But I still can't find any SQL references when I try to add them? I'm wondering if anyone would know the reason for this? I just started with asp.net. I've found several other questions regarding code for connecting but I can't find anyone who've had trouble with the Connector/components before? </p>
  
  <p>MYSQL connector
  <a href="http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/net/5.0.html" rel="noreferrer">http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/net/5.0.html</a></p>
  
  <p>Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8
  <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=6c050fe3-c795-4b7d-b037-185d0506396c&amp;displaylang=en" rel="noreferrer">http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=6c050fe3-c795-4b7d-b037-185d0506396c&amp;displaylang=en</a></p>
  
  <p>I am using Visual Studio.</p>