How to run a software developed in VS2005 with Integrated SQL2005 Express?

[Atanu Bera]

I want to run a software developed in C# using SQL Server 2005 express.I want to run this program in a different mechine which don't have Visual studio but it has SQL server express.Please help me.

[Abhishek Sur]

Create one installer application. You can go for InstallShild or Setup Deployment Project directly from Visual studio. Add the .NET framework in the setup and build the application. Install the application through your installer. You might ask for configuration data elements(such as username / pass for database) while you install. :)

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[Atanu Bera]

Thank you Abhishek Sur. I can understand what you are saying.But how can I include SQL srever 2005 express? It is essential to run the application.Some one says that changing the connection string configuration file I can run the application but I want to know the total process in details.:confused::confused:

modified on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 1:14 AM

[Mycroft Holmes]

You are talking about 2 different things, C# is the client you have written and you need to write an installer to deploy that application to the CLIENT. SQL Server is SERVER software and as such is designed to run on a SERVER unless you are using sql express as an embedded/single user database. A quick search[^] will give you plenty of resources to help with that

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