title: Determine version of SQL Server from ADO.NET
body: <p>I need to determine the version of SQL Server (2000, 2005 or 2008 in this particular case) that a connection string connects a C# console application (.NET 2.0).  Can anyone provide any guidance on this?</p>
  
  <p>Thanks, MagicAndi</p>
  
  <p><strong>Update</strong></p>
  
  <p>I would like to be able to determine the SQL Server version form the ADO.NET connection object if possible.</p>