Eduardo Fuerte
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What's the better desktop database to work with .net ?
Hi Experts
In your opinion what's the better desktop database to work with .net ?
I'm planning to translate from another technology to Windows forms and due the characteristcs of the system it's better to work with desktop databases instead of MSSqlServer.
Thanks in advance !
In your opinion what's the better desktop database to work with .net ?
I'm planning to translate from another technology to Windows forms and due the characteristcs of the system it's better to work with desktop databases instead of MSSqlServer.
Thanks in advance !
ASKER
Yes, databases easy to install remotely, mainly assembled over data files instead o more heavy and sophisticated engines.
Actually my system must to be downloaded and installed by people with almost no tecnical knowledge, so the database must be installed at the same instalation package the exe remains in.
Actually my system must to be downloaded and installed by people with almost no tecnical knowledge, so the database must be installed at the same instalation package the exe remains in.
Did you consider using xml? It would be simple to install.
Drawbacks:
- you need to know xml well
- sql queries are not working here; however, LINQ can be used
- not really suitable for big volumes of data
See:
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/linq/XmlbasedPhonebook.aspx
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/a-simple-xml-database-for-your-windows-applications/5116182
http://forums.asp.net/t/910853.aspx/1?c+using+XML+file+as+database
Drawbacks:
- you need to know xml well
- sql queries are not working here; however, LINQ can be used
- not really suitable for big volumes of data
See:
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/linq/XmlbasedPhonebook.aspx
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/a-simple-xml-database-for-your-windows-applications/5116182
http://forums.asp.net/t/910853.aspx/1?c+using+XML+file+as+database
ASKER
It means to persist the data in XML files ?
The drawbacks make it very difficult to use it in my aplication, it's going to be migrated from an existing 32 bits one...
I've planned to use a small database that could be rapidly installed (no special efforts in install it) like Acess.
But I don't know what is the better option.
The drawbacks make it very difficult to use it in my aplication, it's going to be migrated from an existing 32 bits one...
I've planned to use a small database that could be rapidly installed (no special efforts in install it) like Acess.
But I don't know what is the better option.
Hi,
consider any of the following Express Edition of, Microsoft SQL Server 2005/ 2008/2008 R2 edition
revert me back if you have further any query !
consider any of the following Express Edition of, Microsoft SQL Server 2005/ 2008/2008 R2 edition
revert me back if you have further any query !
ASKER
Hello
Consider this scenario
Someone downloads my system instalator, simply install it and try to start using it... the person has no tecnical knowledge
The instalation package could install MSSQLServer at the PC - automatically and continually working for him with no interferences ?
I guess no....
For you to better know what I mean - maybe try it by yourself at
www.espiriplug.com.br
It runs with VFP technology with .DBF - since the user install it no issues about databases...
I intend to have this ease with .net platform and using web forms.
Consider this scenario
Someone downloads my system instalator, simply install it and try to start using it... the person has no tecnical knowledge
The instalation package could install MSSQLServer at the PC - automatically and continually working for him with no interferences ?
I guess no....
For you to better know what I mean - maybe try it by yourself at
www.espiriplug.com.br
It runs with VFP technology with .DBF - since the user install it no issues about databases...
I intend to have this ease with .net platform and using web forms.
i understood your requirement. you can consider using any of the Express Edition of, Microsoft SQL Server 2005/ 2008/2008 R2 edition.
please follow the instruction in the link
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/31kztyey.aspx
if still you have problem you consider checking the link below
http://www.manjuke.com/2010/05/deploying-windows-applications-using.html
NB: Publish a ClickOnce Application using the Publish Wizard in visual studio 2010/2008/2005
please follow the instruction in the link
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/31kztyey.aspx
if still you have problem you consider checking the link below
http://www.manjuke.com/2010/05/deploying-windows-applications-using.html
NB: Publish a ClickOnce Application using the Publish Wizard in visual studio 2010/2008/2005
ASKER
Hello
I've saw the contents very quickly
But it's possible to install SQLServer Express edition (configured) from inside my own instalation package - is it right ?
I've saw the contents very quickly
But it's possible to install SQLServer Express edition (configured) from inside my own instalation package - is it right ?
Certainly yes. You need to follow the steps.
Please read full article you will get the solution. Just relax and follow what is mentioned in the article.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/31kztyey.aspx
http://www.manjuke.com/2010/05/deploying-windows-applications-using.html
Please read full article you will get the solution. Just relax and follow what is mentioned in the article.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/31kztyey.aspx
http://www.manjuke.com/2010/05/deploying-windows-applications-using.html
ASKER
Just one last thing
The users not even know MSSql Server Express is running at their machines, ok ?
(optionally the instalation package - if developed for web - could be installed at web also ?)
The users not even know MSSql Server Express is running at their machines, ok ?
(optionally the instalation package - if developed for web - could be installed at web also ?)
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