express 2005

[Coach]

Hi
I want to use the new vb express 2005 and sql server 2005. I understand i
also have to install dot net 2 framework for this.
my questions are,
what order do I have to install them
with this server, can i make a virtual server on my computer as i believe
you could with sql server.net if you know what i mean
does this server run all the time, taking resources or can you turn it on
and off

regards
Coach

 

[Cor Ligthert [MVP]]

Coach,

SQL Servier is running all the time, although as all services you can set it
on and of in the services.

There is no sequence in installing.

I don't know what you mean with a virtual server.

Everything that is running takes resources.

I hope this gives an idea

Cor

 

[Coach]

maybe i was confused - maybe thinking of vb.net where i think you could
access the data as though it was on another computer as you would a web
service?

now totally confused myself....

 

[Chris]

maybe i was confused - maybe thinking of vb.net where i think you could
access the data as though it was on another computer as you would a web
service?

now totally confused myself....

Yes, you have confused me. If you install SQL Server 2005 it will take
up resources when it is running. You can stop and start the SQL Service
thereby releasing the resources.

The order of install isn't that important. SQL Server 2005 will install
everything it needs and VB Express will do the same.

Chris

 

[Dave Mills]

When you install VS with VB then SQL Express is installed at the same time. I
had .NET 2 already so can't say if it install with VS but I expect so.