Free database with simple deployment?

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Preben Zacho

I'm developing a small app and need a database for storing data on the fly.
I've looked a little into SQL Server 2005 Express Edition and it seems to be
working fine. I've added it to the prerequisites and performed a publish.
However, when I try to deploy it to a XP/Vista system I get all kinds of
problems. Before I look any further into this, I have a few questions about
deploying and using databases like this one:

1 - Any link to a webpage where I can find a step-by-step description on how
to deploy/publish a stand-alone application so it works?
2 - Is there any other, real simple database that can be recommended? It
should be easy to use and easy to deploy?

Regards

PZ
 
I'm developing a small app and need a database for storing data on the fly.
I've looked a little into SQL Server 2005 Express Edition and it seems to be
working fine. I've added it to the prerequisites and performed a publish.
However, when I try to deploy it to a XP/Vista system I get all kinds of
problems. Before I look any further into this, I have a few questions about
deploying and using databases like this one:

1 - Any link to a webpage where I can find a step-by-step description on how
to deploy/publish a stand-alone application so it works?
2 - Is there any other, real simple database that can be recommended? It
should be easy to use and easy to deploy?

Regards

PZ
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I would recommend Firebird database, which also allows embedded
version - it does not need any database installation on client host
and provides almost full set of sql features. Its licence is very
pleasant as well.

http://www.firebirdsql.org/

Jiri Sitina
 
Hi,

What kind of problems are you encountering with SQL Express?
 
sqlite isn't as fully featured as firebird, etc, but if your
requirements are minimal its very usable.
 
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