title: Connecting to external SQL Server database
body: <p>I developed an application using VS 2012 that needs to be run with an external database. I have a password and a username which had been created where I can login to the portal interface from my desktop and run select queries or access information. Once I tried to connect my VS to their server, it seems the web service is locked down to any connection.</p>
  
  <p>My question is there anyway I can link my application within the VS solution to that database? Appreciate any help/suggestions.</p>