Get collation of SQL Server database in C# application.

Question

Hi all,
Is there any way to get collation of SQL Server database in C# application.
Basically I have to read collation of two SQL Sever databases and compare them in C# application.
If possible change the collation of two SQL Server databases to same. These databases are empty and newly created one's.
Can any one provide pointers or sample.
Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Hello somsekhark,
May I ask the meaning of this "collation of SQL Server "? Do you mean data collection or you mean the whole database file?
I saw that you want the two database the same and you want to use C#, in this way I would recommend you check the following tutorial as a start:
1. Introuduce to Bulk Copy
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/7ek5da1a(v=vs.110).aspx
2. Multiple Bulk Copy Operations
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/s4s223c6(v=vs.110).aspx
However the above things need the target database table exist.
If you don't want this you may think about using SQL Server Management Objects
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms162169.aspx
Something like introuduced here:
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms162563.aspx
For more details, I think you question need to be specific.
Best regards, 
Barry
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