Merge pull request #4895 from MicrosoftDocs/alvinashcraft/main-update-uwp-sqlserver-data-howto

Update SQL Server UWP and WinUI samples

Author: alvinashcraft

hub/apps/develop/data-access/sql-server-database.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Use a SQL Server database in a Windows app
 description: Learn how to connect a Windows App SDK app directly to a SQL Server database, and store and retrieve data by using System.Data.SqlClient.
-ms.date: 08/01/2024
+ms.date: 10/15/2024
 ms.topic: how-to
 keywords: windows 10, windows 11, Windows App SDK, SQL Server, database
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
@@ -18,6 +18,9 @@ In this guide, we'll show you one way to do that in your Windows App SDK apps. I
 
 ![Northwind products](images/products-northwind.png)
 
+> [!TIP]
+> You can also get scripts to create the **Northwind** and **pubs** sample databases from the [SQL Server Samples GitHub repository](https://github.com/microsoft/sql-server-samples/blob/master/samples/databases/northwind-pubs/readme.md).
+
 The snippets that appear in this guide are based on this [UWP sample app](https://github.com/StefanWickDev/IgniteDemos/tree/master/NorthwindDemo).
 
 ## First, set up your solution
@@ -53,14 +56,14 @@ In this section, we'll do these things:
 
 In the **App.xaml.cs** file, add a property to the `App` class, that gives other classes in your solution access to the connection string.
 
-Our connection string points to the Northwind database in a SQL Server Express instance.
+Our connection string points to the Northwind database in a SQL Server Express instance. The connection string in this snippet assumes you kept the default instance name `SQLEXPRESS` when installing SQL Server Express. You can make changes to the connection string to match your SQL Server instance, database, and authentication method.
 
 ```csharp
 sealed partial class App : Application
 {
     // Connection string for using Windows Authentication.
     private string connectionString =
-        @"Data Source=YourServerName\SQLEXPRESS;Initial Catalog=NORTHWIND;Integrated Security=SSPI";
+        @"Data Source=.\SQLEXPRESS;Initial Catalog=NORTHWIND;Integrated Security=SSPI";
 
     public string ConnectionString { get => connectionString; set => connectionString = value; }
 
@@ -216,6 +219,9 @@ Start the project and see products from the Northwind sample database appear in
 
 Explore the [System.Data.SqlClient](/dotnet/api/system.data.sqlclient) namespace to see what other things you can do with data in your SQL Server database.
 
+> [!TIP]
+> Try asking [Microsoft Copilot](https://copilot.microsoft.com/) for help with your SQL queries. Copilot can help you write SQL queries, and suggest ways to improve your code.
+
 ## Trouble connecting to your database?
 
 In most cases, some aspect of the SQL Server configuration needs to be changed. If you're able to connect to your database from another type of desktop application such as a Windows Forms or WPF application, ensure that you've enabled TCP/IP for SQL Server. You can do that in the **Computer Management** console. (See [Windows Tools/Administrative Tools](/windows/client-management/administrative-tools-in-windows-10#tools) for more information.)

uwp/data-access/sql-server-databases.md

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 ---
 title: Use a SQL Server database in a UWP app
 description: Learn how to connect a UWP app directly to a SQL Server database, and store and retrieve data by using System.Data.SqlClient.
-ms.date: 07/31/2024
-ms.topic: article
+ms.date: 10/15/2024
+ms.topic: how-to
 keywords: windows 10, windows 11, uwp, SQL Server, database
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
+#customer intent: As a UWP developer, I want to connect my app to a SQL Server database so that I can store and retrieve data.
 ---
 
 # Use a SQL Server database in a UWP app
@@ -15,6 +15,9 @@ In this guide, we'll show you one way to do that. If you install the [Northwind]
 
 ![Northwind products](images/products-northwind.png)
 
+> [!TIP]
+> You can also get scripts to create the **Northwind** and **pubs** sample databases from the [SQL Server Samples GitHub repository](https://github.com/microsoft/sql-server-samples/blob/master/samples/databases/northwind-pubs/readme.md).
+
 The snippets that appear in this guide are based on this more [complete sample](https://github.com/StefanWickDev/IgniteDemos/tree/master/NorthwindDemo).
 
 ## First, set up your solution
@@ -53,14 +56,14 @@ In this section,  we'll do these things:
 
 In the **App.xaml.cs** file, add a property to the `App` class, that gives other classes in your solution access to the connection string.
 
-Our connection string points to the Northwind database in a SQL Server Express instance.
+Our connection string points to the Northwind database in a SQL Server Express instance. The connection string in this snippet assumes you kept the default instance name `SQLEXPRESS` when installing SQL Server Express. You can make changes to the connection string to match your SQL Server instance, database, and authentication method.
 
 ```csharp
 sealed partial class App : Application
 {
     // Create a connection string using Windows Authentication.
     private string connectionString =
-        @"Data Source=YourServerName\SQLEXPRESS;Initial Catalog=NORTHWIND;Integrated Security=SSPI";
+        @"Data Source=.\SQLEXPRESS;Initial Catalog=NORTHWIND;Integrated Security=SSPI";
 
     public string ConnectionString { get => connectionString; set => connectionString = value; }