Adding Entity Framework in MVC3 Application

How to add Entity Frame work in MVC 3 Application

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Step 1 :   First you have to know how to create MVC3  application so view my post about 

         http://mvc3withanuj.blogspot.in/2013/01/create-simple-application-in-mvc-3.html

Step 2 :  Right click on Model folder in solution bar

Step 3 : Select ADD option and then select ADD NEW one windows is open

Step 4 : Click in Data option in Left menu

Step 5 : Select ADO.NET Entity Data Model  give the name of the model  Like StudentModel and click on Add button.

Step 6 : One new windows open click on Generate from database option and click on next

Step 7 : Add New Database connection and Select the database you want to add in your project..

• Click on New Connection .
• Select Microsoft SQL server click on continue .
•  Select server name or enter .   (dot)  .
• Fill authentication details you have to access to database .
• Select database you want to use in this application.
• Once test the connection if they return Test Connection is Succeeded.
• Click on OK button  

Step 8 : Enter your entity name you like or keep it same..

Step 9 : Click on NEXT button and Choose your Database objects..

Step 10 : Select your Tables and Store Procedures you want to add in your application..

Step 11 : And keep all check box selected ..

Step 12 : Click on FINISH Button to create the entity model..

Step 13 :This way you can add entity model in your Application


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