Thanks for the info on Strataframe. As I said, I am new to .NET and am trying to learn how to use Strataframe. I do like the idea of using an encrypted connection string but I still have problems with their DDT. When I imported from an existing database, it only imported the table structures and none of the stored procedures, etc. According to their website, this is by design. I am trying to setup my development database with all the CRUD SP's, not a client site, and I haven't been able to figure out how to do this with their DDT or other Strataframe tools. Perhaps you can help.