Is there a better way than deploying a database with a application

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Hi all,

I have made a small WPF application that contains a small database (5 tables a couple of 000's bits of data), currently my plan is to deploy the db with the application on each computer it get's installed on. I can't think of a better way to do this as each user will have access to change the database as they see fit. I don't want one person's data messing up another person's. Is there a better way of doing this or is this the only way?

Dan

Posted 30-Aug-11 0:59am

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Oshtri Deka 30-Aug-11 7:38am

What kind of DBMS do you intend to use?

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OriginalGriff · Accepted Answer · 2011-08-30T01:14:00

Solution 1

Depending on the database system you are planning to use, it may be the best way.
If you use MySQL or MsSQL, then no - bad idea.
If you use SqLite or SqlCE then yes - good idea. I don't have experience with SqLite, but SqlCE is a stand alone, cut down version of MsSQL which is intended for single user applications, and requires no installation other than that which is needed for .NET anyway.

Posted 30-Aug-11 1:14am

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Oshtri Deka 30-Aug-11 7:37am

SQLite is great!

DanHodgson88 30-Aug-11 7:50am

thanks for that mate will have a look :)

DanHodgson88 30-Aug-11 7:58am

Totally new question, how difficult is it to implement SQLite or SqlCE into the project I have already created - I have been using SQL server 2008. I am new to c#,WPF and using SQL servers etc, so I am learning as I go along. Any help is appreciated greatly!

#realJSOP · Accepted Answer · 2011-08-30T01:29:00

Solution 2

You can script the the database to a sql file, and then have the installer (or the user) shellexecute the sql file. Of course, SQL Server must be installed on the system for that to work.

Posted 30-Aug-11 1:29am

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DanHodgson88 30-Aug-11 7:50am

Thanks for that John