Untangle SQL Server connection strings Today’s README file explains how to create connection strings to SQL Server databases using Visual Studio’s built-in tools.

I'm trying to add to a table in SQL Server by creating a connection in VB.NET. The table has very many columns. I can currently open the connection and write just fine, but I'm not sure I'm doing ...

Well, optimization of SQL in general and VB/SQL (ADO.NET) apps in particular is a huge topic. There is quite a bit on MSDN if you search for it, including some information aimed directly at VB/C# ...