.net - Can you use the asp.net membership provider in a windows application?

Question

The Asp.Net membership provider has some clear uses in a web app. I am thinking about trying to leverage some of the features in a windows application (more specifically WPF). Does anyone know if it is possible to use the core features in a windows app? I am mostly just looking for it to create my database tables, and maintain users, roles, and profiles. I obviously do not need to use the built-in web controls (e.g. Login).

Answer 1

Yes. Membership, roles and profiles are all features of Visual Studio 2008 Client Application Services (Services tab of a project properties)

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb384297.aspx

http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/DanielMoth/Client-Application-Services-with-Visual-Studio-2008/