SQLDataSource will not connect to MYSQL DB.

Hi,

I am trying to connect a Gridview to a MYSQL DB through a SQLDataSource. However, the SQLDataSource does not work or connect.  I get the following error when I try to test my query:

Could not create connection

Exception o type 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.Web.Data.InternalException' was thrown.

I can connect to MYSQL DB from the code behind like this, therefor I must have the MYSQLConnectors working:

Using myConnection As New MySqlConnection(ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings("ConnectionString").ConnectionString) ......

But my SQLDataSource configured like this does not work.

<asp:SqlDataSource ID="SqlDataSource1" runat="server" providerName="MySql.Data.MySqlClient"
ConnectionString="<%$ connectionStrings:ConnectionString %>"
SelectCommand="SELECT [email] FROM [my_aspnet_membership] ">

<SelectParameters>
<asp:Parameter Name="email" />
</SelectParameters>
</asp:SqlDataSource>

Please help?