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SQL Server Express login - Inappropriate to use sa user id with connection string in a VB.NET application??

I don't know what is appropriate or inappropriate when it comes to using a connection string inside VB.NET when multiple users connect to SQL Server.

I have an application that I have working properly with multiple users, however they are connecting using a user id I manually created. I have several issues because of my inexperience with using SQL Server & VB.NET together.

1) Is it inappropriate to login ALL remote users with ONE user id?
2) If so, is there a posting I can refer to that explains how to set up logins in my SQL database programmatically through .NET as I create a login within my application?
3) If not, is it inappropriate to use the 'sa' user id?

All words of wisdom are greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Phil Tate

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Éric Moreau

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TSFLLC

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Eric,

I have searched, but not that dilligently I must admit, for some code that shows how I can programmatically create a login. During my database setup routine I would login as sa to my instance just to attach my custom database and then create my single remote user login.

Can you post a link or code that shows how to do this appropriately with the necessary read/write rights?

Thanks much.

TSFLLC

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Eric,

Ignore my request. The explanations for CREATE LOGIN & CREATE USER inside SQL help appear to give me what I need.

Thank you for your promptness!

Phil Tate