Ways to Connecting to SQL Server.

Hi,

Need this info for migration of SQL server from 2005 to 2012.

Need some help in getting the different ways we can use to connect or say query the SQL Server from C#.NET application. Like Entity Framework, Direct Config Connection and call stored proc. Different ways for below applications to connect to sql server.

1. From Desktop Application

2. WCF

3. Web Services

4. Windows Services

5. Website

 Thanks in advacne,

Venkat