I'm using VB.NET 2010, and Microsoft SQL Server 08 Express.

I've never done a data bound project before so forgive me if I have no clue what I'm doing.

I was following this video tutorial series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qemt...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUesXr6rjkQ&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRCO_bW-8s&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5isqAgSHgQ&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVS2_...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwv1u3KPUmQ&NR=1

I was able to create a database on my 'local' server (that I set up when I installed the program???)

however, I cannot figure out how to link to it in my vb project. I've gone into add datasource -> Database -> Dataset -> and tried all the options here. I can't detect any databases, and I don't know how to search for one.

I don't see how this can be that complicated... I'm assuming I probably have something set wrong with the database, but I have no idea where to look. even if this isn't totally appropriate for the .net forum, I have no idea where else to ask.. (I didn't see a dedicated database forum)

Any help would be appreciated.