Silverlight and SQLDataSource

Question

Is it not possible to use a SQLDataSource in an aspx page inside a Silverlight application?

Answer 1

No. But take a look at RIA Services. It provides similar functionality...

• Brad Abrams : What is .NET RIA Services?
• Nikhil Kothari's Weblog : .NET RIA Services: From Vision to Architecture

Answer 2

silverlight is client side you cannot use a sqldatasource

Essentially the features offered by Silverlight are just a subset of the full .NET framework.

If you need data in your Silverlight application you will have to call a Web Service that will hand you the data you need.

Answer 3

No you can't use SQLDataSource, I'll have to refer you back to your earlier question about the same subject.

Answer 4

Go for ADO .net Data Services

http://www.devx.com/MSDN/Article/40735/1763/page/1