Connection String Management Storing database connection strings in the Web.Config file makes using connection strings more manageable and more secure. If you need to change your database password, you change it in only one location. The ASP.NET Visual Studio Team System MMC Admin tool automatically provides administrators with an easy-to-use interface for changing connection strings on servers. In addition, the tool can be used to encrypt connection strings on production servers. The Connection String Management tool in Visual Studio Team System