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Friends , I am new to VB.NET I know something about VisualBasics 6 Ther we have a DataManager to create new database and tables.
In VB.NET Is ther any facility to create new database and tables,If so how to use it?If there is no such facility how can we make new database?
Kindly some one help me

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You came from VB6’s Data Manager and asked whether VB.NET has the same built‑in GUI. It doesn’t—database creation is handled by whatever database engine you choose or by the IDE/tooling (Visual Studio’s Server Explorer / SQL Server Object Explorer can create .mdf/.sql objects inside the IDE). (learn.microsoft.com)

Three practical routes (short, actionable):

  1. SQL Server (developer LocalDB or a full instance) — create a database from code by connecting to the server’s master database and issuing a CREATE DATABASE command. Example (VB.NET using SqlClient):
    
Imports System.Data.SqlClient

Sub CreateSqlServerDb()
Dim connStr = "Server=(localdb)\MSSQLLocalDB;Integrated Security=true;Initial Catalog=master;"
Using conn As New SqlConnection(connStr)
conn.Open()
Using cmd = conn.CreateCommand()
cmd.CommandText = "CREATE DATABASE MyNewDb"
cmd.ExecuteNonQuery()
End Using
End Using
End Sub

LocalDB is a lightweight developer SQL Server instance; the CREATE DATABASE T‑SQL syntax and permissions are explained in Microsoft docs. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/relational-databases/express-localdb-instance-apis/sql-server-express-localdb-reference-instance-apis?view=sql-server-ver17&utm_source=openai))

2) File‑based (easy for single‑user apps or early prototypes): SQLite with the Microsoft.Data.Sqlite provider. Opening a connection to a file path will create the DB file if it doesn’t exist; then run a CREATE TABLE as usual. Example:
```vb
Imports Microsoft.Data.Sqlite

Using conn = New SqliteConnection("Data Source=.\myapp.db")
    conn.Open()
    Using cmd = conn.CreateCommand()
        cmd.CommandText = "CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS Users(Id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY, Name TEXT);"
        cmd.ExecuteNonQuery()
    End Using
End Using

See the Microsoft.Data.Sqlite overview for package and connection details. (learn.microsoft.com)

  1. Use an ORM (Entity Framework Core) to create the schema from your model during development. Calling DbContext.Database.EnsureCreated() will create the database/schema for quick dev and tests; for production use migrations instead. Example: configure UseSqlite(...) or UseSqlServer(...) in your DbContext, then call EnsureCreated(). (learn.microsoft.com)

Notes & quick troubleshooting

  • If you use LocalDB, the automatic instance is typically (localdb)\MSSQLLocalDB; use sqllocaldb to inspect/start instances. (learn.microsoft.com)
  • Permission and connection‑string mistakes are the most common blockers—verify the instance name, Initial Catalog, and that the account has CREATE DATABASE rights.
  • For simple desktop apps prefer SQLite; for server apps or multiuser scenarios prefer SQL Server (LocalDB for dev).

Response ties to the thread: this expands on ’s point that managing DBs is typically done outside the VB language, and gives concrete, modern options for you to create databases and tables from VB.NET.

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I suggest you download MS SQL Express and SQL Management Studio (both are free). The first is the DBMS (database management system) and the second is the graphical interface for managing the databases (creating, modifying, etc.)

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That means vb.net doesn't have any facility for database creation Am I right?

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If it does I've never bothered to use it. Because I use MS SQL I just installed the best tool for managing it (which was free). Certainly SQL Management Studio is far better than anything you are likely to get built-in to vb in Visual Studio (if anything).

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