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hi... am using vb.net + sql 20000, now i have to install sql server then create the database and install t application, by following these process only i would be able to run t application. i wanna know will i be able to use my application with out installing sqlserver (ie by using msde can i create db) and how to create an installation package for the above
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hi... am using vb.net + sql 20000, now i have to install sql server then create the database and install t application, by following these process only i would be able to run t application. i wanna know will i be able to use my application with out installing sqlserver (ie by using msde can i create db) and how to create an installation package for the above
Ageesh wrote:
am using vb.net + sql 20000
Well first of all, try using a database engine that isn't from the future .... lol Ok all jokes aside, You are going to have to use a custom action during the installation to determine if the database exists or if you should create it. This should get you started A Custom Action for Deploying a Visual Studio 2005 Add-in[^] As far as installing without SQL Server, thats fine but your application has to account for the lack of a SQL Server. Normally there should be a SQL Server on the network that you can connect to, you would have to get that information from the user either during installation or the first time the app is run. MSDN Context Properties[^]
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